KUWAIT CITY, May 29: Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar affirmed on Thursday that Kuwait's partnership with Google Cloud will enhance digital government efficiency, accelerate service automation, and improve public service quality.

Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following a meeting with Chris Lindsay, Google Cloud's Vice President of Engineering for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Al-Omar said the visit reflects the ministry's efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with global tech leaders and expand the automation of government services.

He noted that the partnership marks a key milestone in Kuwait’s national roadmap for digital transformation. “We aim to build a secure, integrated technical environment that allows government agencies to deliver efficient services through flexible cloud infrastructure and advanced analytics, ensuring optimal data use and improved information security,” he said.

Al-Omar explained that the agreement enables key ministries, particularly Finance and Justice, to upgrade their systems using advanced cloud platforms. This shift is expected to enhance government performance, streamline procedures, and support data-driven decision-making.

He added that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is working closely with key government entities to automate services and integrate systems by leveraging Google Cloud's solutions. This effort supports a broader vision of building a modern digital infrastructure, developing national skills, and delivering secure and smart government services.

The Google Cloud delegation also met Wednesday with Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Eng. Noura Al-Fassam. Discussions focused on transitioning financial systems to a secure cloud environment, enhancing operational efficiency, data management, transparency, and policy-making in line with the New Kuwait 2035 Vision.

Additionally, the delegation met with Ministry of Justice officials to explore ways of using cloud technology to strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance judicial systems. The aim is to simplify legal procedures, speed up services, and boost the efficiency of judicial operations.