31/01/2026
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31/01/2026
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Executives from Taher Group for Training and Oxentia pose together following the announcement of their strategic partnership to launch specialised Intellectual Property, Patents, and Innovation Commercialisation programs in Kuwait and the region
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 31: Taher Group for Training has announced a strategic partnership with Oxentia, the global innovation consultancy originating from the University of Oxford, to launch specialised training programs in Intellectual Property Rights, Patents, and Innovation Commercialisation in Kuwait and the wider region.
The collaboration is designed to strengthen Kuwait’s innovation ecosystem through internationally benchmarked, practice-driven programs that focus on protecting intellectual assets and converting research and ideas into commercially viable outcomes. The programs will be delivered to government entities, universities, research institutions, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovation teams.
Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb, Managing Partner of Taher Group for Training, commented: “This partnership is a strategic step toward building a mature intellectual property and innovation culture in Kuwait. It reflects our commitment to transferring global expertise and positioning the Group as a regional platform for world-class, impact-driven education.”
Kanwal Mackenzie, CEO of Taher Group for Training, added: “Our focus is on execution and measurable impact. Through this collaboration with Oxentia, we are bringing globally proven frameworks into structured, market-ready programs that enable institutions and innovators to move confidently from ideas to protected, commercialised assets.”
Dr. Adel AlKoot, international trainer and innovation expert, noted that the programs cover the full innovation lifecycle from patent strategy and protection to valuation and market deployment bridging theory with real-world application.
Mr. Anwar Al-Sharhan, Oxentia’s representative in the Middle East, emphasized the importance of localising global best practices to support sustainable innovation ecosystems across the region.
The launch took place in the presence of Dr. Steve Cleverley, CEO of Oxentia, who highlighted the strategic value of partnering with Taher Group for Training to expand Oxentia’s footprint in the Middle East through a strong regional partner.
This collaboration further strengthens Taher Group for Training’s portfolio of international alliances, including its representation of Brian Tracy Solutions in Kuwait and MENA, reinforcing its role in delivering transformative global solutions across leadership, innovation, and institutional development.
