Italian, Kuwaiti officials discuss boosting private sectors co-op

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ROME, Nov 19, (KUNA): Representatives of the Italian businesses society said they are looking forward to boost partnership with Kuwait, to enhance the role of the private sector in economic development and achieve the 2035 vision. In a statement to KUNA on Thursday, Kuwait Embassy said that the society’s delegation met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al- Sabah and discussed developing cooperation between the Italian and Kuwaiti private sectors.

Ambassador Sheikh Azzam hailed the Italian initiative to boost cooperation with Kuwait’s private sector, adding that it is an opportunity to develop ties between the two countries and achieve national development. Meanwhile, Head of Al-Saad Foundation for Knowledge and Scientific Research Sheikha Fadia Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah handed Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Aisha Kuytak shields of excellence awards for two female Turkish winners on Thursday.

The awards are presented by the Middle East Women Inventors and Innovators Network. The meeting between Sheikha Fadia and Kuytak, held in the foundation’s headquarters, was also attended by head of the network’s IBTIKAR award Sheikha Nabeela Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, where they discussed boosting Kuwaiti-Turkish cooperation in women activities. The attendants also discussed means of enhancing the role of women in society and enable them in the field of decision making, Sheikha Fadia Al-Saad said in a statement.

On her part, ambassador Kuytak hailed the award’s efforts in enabling women in different fields in the Middle East. Last year, the foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network (GWIIN) on sharing experience and allowing winners to market their projects on an international level. IBTIKAR initiative is a nonprofit award aiming to develop and support scientific research for women

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