KUWAIT: The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority on Wednesday signed a land leasing contract with international conglomerate Google. The deal, the signing of which was attended by Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar, aims at setting up centers for updated data for cloud services in Kuwait. The authority said in a statement that the deal is a crucial step in the efforts to update digital infrastructure and support digital transformation in the public and private sectors with advanced and safe cloud services.

It also provides flexible solutions and supports innovation and business leadership through enabling startups and business leaders to depend on an advanced digital infrastructure, the statement affirmed. The deal was signed on part of the authority by acting chairperson Abdullah Al-Ajmi and Shaimaa Al-Terkeit, Director of Google Kuwait.

Minister Al-Omar on Wednesday said the establishment of advanced data centers for safe and progressed cloud services is “a prime part of our vision for bolstering Kuwait’s status as a credible regional hub in the field”. The minister said the contract is a qualitative step for enhancing digital infrastructure and support digital transformation plans in the private and public sectors. He also affirmed that the cooperation with Google mirrors Kuwait’s commitment to evolve its technological and innovative potentials.

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his ministers examine preparations for Khaleeji Zain 26 during their weekly meeting held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Dec 18, 2024.

The project will enable startups and business leaders to attain flexible technological solutions that in turn would boost innovation and push forward national and regional economies. Such a strategic partnership is a foundation for supporting the state’s efforts for attaining comprehensive digital transformation and strengthening technological leadership at the regional level, in tandem with “the country’s vision to build a sustainable and diversified digital economy,” he added.

Meanwhile, members of the Cabinet, led by HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, examined preparations for Khaleeji Zain 26 (26th Arabian Gulf Cup) during their weekly meeting held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Wednesday. Kuwait hosts the upcoming edition of the tournament from Dec 21, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025.

HH the Prime Minister and the accompanying ministers were briefed by Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and chair of the tournament steering committee Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and officials of the Public Authority for Sports about the preparedness to host the games and details of the planned opening ceremony.

– KUNA