KUWAIT: Najat Ibrahim, Acting Director-General of The Central Agency for Information Technology emphasized the critical role of digital transformation and the promotion of innovation and technology culture in building a sustainable future. She described these elements as essential foundations for achieving sustainable performance and a comprehensive digital shift, aligned with the country’s "New Kuwait 2035” vision.
In an interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, Ibrahim made her comments during the opening of the third "Kuwait Digital Transformation Conference.” Organized by Great Minds in collaboration with the agency, the two-day event aims to foster a culture of innovation and digital collaboration, gathering thought leaders, government officials, and technology experts to exchange knowledge and explore best practices.
Ibrahim praised the rapid digital transformation currently taking place in Kuwait, particularly the digitization of government services and the implementation of national development plans. She highlighted the positive impact of these efforts on both the public and private sectors, noting that the the Central Agency for Information Technology plays a key role in driving digital transformation across state institutions. By leveraging modern technologies and fostering innovation, the agency aims to improve the quality of outputs across all sectors and ensure a sustainable, comprehensive digital transformation.
She further explained that the conference serves as an invaluable platform for bringing together creative minds and technical expertise from diverse sectors. This collaborative space allows for the development of strategies and initiatives that will accelerate digital transformation and create positive changes in various aspects of society.
Ibrahim also noted that the conference highlights pioneering digital initiatives designed to enhance public services in key sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare, and education. She added that digital technology and innovation offer immense opportunities for both public and private institutions, as well as business leaders, to stay ahead in the global market. These efforts are crucial for building future opportunities in emerging technologies and integrating them effectively into the digital transformation process.
The conference comes as GCC leaders praised on Sunday the advanced and resilient digital infrastructure in member countries, recognizing it as a fundamental enabler of their digital economic ambitions. They noted that investments in 5G networks, high-speed connectivity, and data centers have strengthened the region’s readiness to become a global hub for the digital economy, thereby accelerating innovation, supporting emerging technologies, and attracting digital investments.
The leaders acknowledged the importance of strategic investments in information technology fields such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. These investments have positioned the GCC states at the forefront of the global digital transformation, focusing on innovative applications in renewable energy, healthcare, education, transportation, and financial services.
They reiterated the importance of enhancing cooperation among GCC states to develop common digital strategies that will contribute to digital integration across their economies, including facilitating e-commerce, developing digital payment systems, and supporting cybersecurity. The leaders also called for accelerating the creation of unified digital markets to enhance regional economic integration and boost the competitiveness of GCC countries globally. — KUNA