AGP Executive Report

Digital Partnership: Italy and Kuwait’s roadmap through 2030 includes cooperation on digital technologies, alongside energy, healthcare and investment. Cybersecurity: Kuwait-based DTS Solution says it has upgraded penetration-testing and red-team services for banks, government bodies and other clients, with threat-focused testing and retesting to check that fixes work. Smart Oil Fields: Kuwait’s Oil Ministry highlighted the CODIV project, which integrates oil-field data and systems to support faster decisions and more efficient operations. Water Infrastructure: Work has begun on the North Kabd wastewater treatment plant, designed to treat 500,000 cubic metres daily, with provision to double capacity and reuse more water. Digital Infrastructure: Ooredoo and Zain are combining 4,000 towers in a regional platform spanning Kuwait and Qatar. AI and Government: Kuwait’s November 9–10 Digital Transformation Conference will focus on AI, smart infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital government.

Water Infrastructure: Kuwait has broken ground on the North Kabd wastewater plant, designed to treat 500,000 cubic metres daily, with room to expand to one million. The project aims to improve water reuse and environmental sustainability. Smart Oilfields: The Oil Ministry highlighted KOC’s CODIV project, which integrates operational data and systems to improve efficiency and decision-making. Digital Future: Kuwait’s Digital Transformation Conference on Nov. 9–10 will focus on AI, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure and digital government, with more than 800 delegates expected. Cybersecurity: Young Kuwaitis produced short awareness videos using AI tools at the Sour Mediathon, backed by the National Cybersecurity Center and KFH. Telecom Infrastructure: Ooredoo and Zain are combining 4,000 towers in a regional platform that includes Kuwait, strengthening the infrastructure behind mobile services. Defence Technology: Kuwait’s nationwide counter-drone system, built around AI-enabled command software, is expected to be delivered largely over the next 18 months.

Tech and Investment: MoneyTech returns to Kuwait on Nov. 1, with Ooredoo Kuwait as strategic partner. The summit will bring Gulf and global investors and technology leaders together to discuss business growth and investment amid uncertainty. Digital Transformation: Kuwait’s Nov. 9–10 conference will focus on AI, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure and digital government, with more than 800 delegates expected. Cybersecurity: Kuwaiti researcher Abeer Alshammari has launched an initiative offering practical cybersecurity and AI-governance guidance. A youth media competition also used AI tools to create short cybersecurity awareness videos. Defence Technology: Australia’s Electro Optic Systems says Kuwait has awarded it a nationwide counter-drone system built around AI-enabled command-and-control software. Telecom Infrastructure: Ooredoo and Zain are combining 4,000 towers in a regional platform covering Kuwait and Qatar, a move aimed at strengthening their networks.

Counter-Drone Technology: Kuwait has awarded Australian firm Electro Optic Systems its largest contract: a nationwide, AI-enabled system designed to detect and counter drones. The company expects most of the work to be delivered within about 18 months. Cybersecurity: Young Kuwaitis used AI tools to create public-awareness videos at the Sour Mediathon, while researcher Abeer Alshammari launched an initiative to make cybersecurity guidance more accessible to organizations and individuals. Digital Infrastructure: Ooredoo and Zain are combining 4,000 telecom towers in Qatar and Kuwait through a regional platform, expanding shared infrastructure. Health Research: A Kuwait conference on blood cancers highlighted advances in precision medicine and targeted therapies, with health officials backing wider use of these approaches.

Kuwait–India Technology: Kuwait and India discussed expanding technological cooperation alongside investment and economic ties, with both sides emphasizing knowledge exchange. Cybersecurity: Young Kuwaitis used AI tools to create short online-safety videos in a competition backed by the National Cybersecurity Center and Kuwait Finance House. Digital Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo launched a regional platform covering 4,000 telecom towers, with the first deal closing in Kuwait and Qatar. Health Innovation: A blood-cancer conference in Kuwait highlighted precision medicine and targeted therapies, while health officials stressed investing in local medical talent and modern technology. Science and Research: Kuwait secured support from 111 countries for a UN resolution backing the IAEA’s work, including the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Digital Government: Kuwait is also looking to modernize government operations through AI, as part of broader efforts to advance scientific research and innovation.

Cybersecurity: Young Kuwaitis used AI tools to create short online-safety videos in the “Sour Mediathon,” backed by the National Cybersecurity Center and KFH. The competition paired practical AI training with a push for safer digital habits. Medical Research: A Kuwait conference on rare blood cancers spotlighted precision medicine and targeted treatments. Health officials also stressed investment in local medical talent and modern care. Digital Business: KFH partnered with Ordable/ to help local businesses build online stores, manage orders and accept payments. Nuclear Science: Kuwait secured 111 countries’ support for its UN resolution backing the IAEA’s work, including the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Telecom Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo completed the first phase of a regional platform combining about 4,000 towers in Kuwait and Qatar, with plans to add more portfolios. Data Centres: GCC investment in data-centre projects exceeds $93 billion, driven by AI and cloud demand; Kuwait is among the countries expanding domestic hosting capacity.

Medical Research: Kuwait’s health minister called for investment in national medical talent and continuing education at a medical conference, highlighting progress in specialist care and research. Nuclear Science: Kuwait secured a record 111 sponsors for its UN resolution supporting the IAEA’s work, including the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Digital Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo completed the first phase of a joint tower platform, combining about 4,000 sites in Kuwait and Qatar to support more efficient connectivity. AI & Data: GCC data-centre investment has topped $93 billion, with Kuwait among the countries building domestic hosting capacity; separately, a regional survey found 82% of workers use AI weekly or daily, but only 39% feel highly confident using it.

Nuclear Science: Kuwait submitted a draft UN resolution supporting the IAEA’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology, drawing a record 111 co-sponsors. Gulf Environment: Experts warn that swift containment of the oil spill off Umm Al Quwain is vital to limit harm to marine life, highlighting risks to the region’s shared waters. Digital Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo have combined about 4,000 towers in Kuwait and Qatar in a jointly owned platform, aiming to improve efficiency and support regional connectivity. Research and Innovation: Kuwait’s Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences marked its 50th anniversary, reflecting on its role in research, talent development and scientific partnerships. AI and Data: GCC data centre investment has topped $93 billion, while a regional survey found 82% of workers use AI weekly or daily but only 39% feel highly confident with it.**

Telecom Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo have completed the first phase of a jointly owned platform combining about 4,000 towers in Kuwait and Qatar. The deal aims to cut costs and expand shared digital infrastructure. Data Centres: The GCC has more than 174 active data-centre projects worth over $93 billion, with Kuwait among the markets building local hosting capacity as demand for cloud and AI grows. AI Skills: A GCC survey found 82% of workers use AI weekly or daily, but only 39% feel highly confident with it. Kuwait’s smaller sample is indicative, not representative. Science and Research: Kuwait’s Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences has launched its 50th-anniversary programme, marking five decades of support for research, innovation and national talent.

Digital Infrastructure: Ooredoo and Zain have combined their Qatar and Kuwait tower portfolios—about 4,000 sites—in a jointly owned regional platform aimed at expanding digital infrastructure and improving efficiency. Data Centres: GCC investment in data centres has topped $93 billion across more than 174 projects, with Kuwait among the markets building local hosting capacity as demand for AI and cloud services grows. AI and Education: Kuwait’s teachers’ conference called for a national AI framework, updated assessment systems and a shift from consuming technology to creating digital content. A separate GCC study found 82% of surveyed workers use AI weekly or daily, but just 39% feel highly confident using it. Science and Energy: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences has launched celebrations for its 50th anniversary, highlighting its role in research and talent development. Kuwait’s Supreme Energy Committee has also reviewed plans for the sector’s 2035 transition. Naval Engineering: Construction advanced on Kuwait’s Al Dorra programme, with the keel laid for a third vessel and steel cut for the fourth and fifth of eight missile boats.

Telecom Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo have completed the first closing of a regional tower platform, combining Zain Kuwait’s and Ooredoo Qatar’s portfolios of about 4,000 towers. The 50-50 venture aims to expand digital infrastructure and offer services more efficiently. Government AI: Kuwait is pursuing closer data exchange between government entities and digitising archives as part of a move toward paperless services, with the Communications Ministry tasked with providing the needed infrastructure. Naval Engineering: The Al Dorra programme for Kuwait’s navy reached three milestones in Singapore: the keel was laid for the third vessel, and steel was cut for the fourth and fifth of eight missile boats. Energy Transition: Kuwait’s Supreme Energy Committee reviewed its 2035 plan, with priorities including renewable energy, efficiency, reliable electricity supply and measurable progress targets.

Energy Transition: Kuwait’s Supreme Energy Committee reviewed the 2035 plan, which targets more renewables, efficient resource use and reliable electricity. Officials called for clear milestones and measurable progress. Digital Infrastructure: Zain and Ooredoo have combined their Kuwait and Qatar tower portfolios in a jointly owned platform with about 4,000 towers, aiming to improve efficiency and support regional connectivity. Government AI: Kuwait is advancing AI, data-sharing between agencies and digitized archives as part of a push toward paperless government and easier online services. Smart Agriculture: KFAED signed a $2.56 million grant with ICARDA to develop climate-resilient crop varieties using smart solutions, research and field trials. Fintech: Boubyan Bank and Mastercard will work together on digital-payment solutions and support Kuwait’s fintech ecosystem.

Fintech: Boubyan Bank and Mastercard signed an agreement to help Kuwaiti fintech companies develop and launch digital payment solutions, combining Boubyan’s banking infrastructure with Mastercard’s technology. AI & Youth: Zain Kuwait is continuing its partnership with KAFO, bringing expertise in AI and cybersecurity to the youth forum on Oct. 26. Agricultural Research: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development awarded ICARDA a $2.56 million grant to develop climate-resilient crop varieties using smart solutions and field trials. Kuwaiti AI Startup: theQA raised more than $550,000 to expand its AI-powered market research platform, which has a panel of over 20,000 verified participants. Recycling: Metal and Recycling Company will collect and recycle plastic waste from Equate’s operations using 20 dedicated containers. Green Buildings: Gulf Bank’s Sabah Al-Ahmad branch earned LEED Platinum, the highest level of the green building certification.

Electric Mobility: Chery’s LEPAS brand plans to enter Kuwait in November, with the L8 plug-in hybrid among its new energy vehicles slated for a phased Gulf launch. Digital Infrastructure: Kuwait’s CITRA and China’s ambassador discussed cooperation on data centers and 5G, which the regulator says are key to digital services and transformation. AI and Research: Eight agreements signed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Kuwait visit include cooperation on data and artificial intelligence, alongside academic and scientific ties. Energy Transition: Kuwait’s Supreme Energy Committee reviewed progress on its 2035 energy transformation plan, emphasizing clear priorities, measurable targets and reliable supply. Cancer Care: Gulf specialists shared advances in breast cancer treatment, highlighting regional cooperation and tailored care as ways to improve outcomes.

Digital Infrastructure: Kuwait’s CITRA and China’s ambassador discussed cooperation on data centres and 5G infrastructure, part of efforts to strengthen digital services and innovation. Energy Transition: Kuwait’s Supreme Energy Committee reviewed progress on the 2035 sector transformation plan, stressing clear priorities, measurable targets and practical solutions to improve supply reliability and expand renewables. AI Partnerships: Kuwait and France signed eight cooperation documents covering areas including artificial intelligence, civil aviation, investment and research; one agreement links KFAS with Airbus Africa Middle East. Education Innovation: A conference hosted in Kuwait brought together regional and international educators and researchers to discuss innovation and the role of emerging technologies in education.

Kuwaiti AI Startup: TheQA raised more than $550,000 to expand its AI-powered market research platform, which has attracted over 20,000 verified survey participants. Consumer Tech: HONOR put its X9e Pro smartphone through durability challenges during a two-day event on Failaka Island. Kuwait-France Ties: The countries signed cooperation agreements covering data and AI, academic and scientific work, aviation and investment. Research and Education: A Kuwait conference backed by KFAS brought international educators together to discuss innovation and emerging technologies. Energy Technology: Kuwait University opened a petroleum services lab with SLB, strengthening local research and training in the oil sector.