15/11/2026
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15/11/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 15: Microsoft inaugurated its Innovation and Digital Transformation Center in Kuwait on Sunday, with His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in attendance. His Highness expressed pride in the opening, saying the center would accelerate digital transformation and advance modern technologies and artificial intelligence in the country.
He stressed the importance of harnessing opportunities in these fields to develop digital infrastructure, build national expertise and support Kuwait’s vision of a sustainable, advanced digital economy. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the center’s work in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity, as well as the “Kuwait Skills” initiative, which seeks to enhance employment opportunities and equip government employees with skills to promote innovation and AI applications.
The initiative is being implemented through cooperation between Microsoft’s office in Kuwait and the Central Agency for Information Technology. His Highness was accompanied by the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Microsoft President for the Middle East and Africa Naim Yazbeck.(KUNA)
