KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) Najat Ibrahim affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to advancing digital integration among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, with the aim of improving government services, meeting citizens’ aspirations, and supporting sustainable development goals. Speaking at the 27th meeting of the GCC Digital Government Executive Committee, hosted by Kuwait on Monday, Ibrahim highlighted the importance of strengthening joint Gulf efforts in the field of digital governance.
The meeting was attended by representatives from ministries and entities concerned with digital government across GCC countries, along with officials from the GCC General Secretariat. Ibrahim noted that the meeting coincides with the 44th anniversary of the GCC’s establishment, an occasion that underscores the spirit of Gulf unity and drives efforts to build on past achievements. She praised the GCC General Secretariat for its coordination and support in facilitating the committee’s work, describing the gathering as a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation journey.
The 27th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Digital Government of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. – KUNA photos
The committee’s agenda included discussions on the future of digital transformation across GCC states, as well as a review of initiatives under the guiding e-government strategy for the period 2024–2030. Members also evaluated the unified framework for digital access and preparations for the sixth session of the Digital Government Award.
Ibrahim added that the committee approved a new initiative to develop a unified Gulf strategy for artificial intelligence. This will include organizing workshops and discussion groups with sectors across the region that have demonstrated success in AI applications, including the development of AI-driven games. — KUNA
KUWAIT: A delegation from Keeta, a food delivery platform developed by Chinese tech company Meituan, paid a visit to Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Tuesday, getting a glimpse into the local media scene.
The stopover, which included friendly conversations and a lighthearted studio game, was part of Keeta’s broader regional exploration as it prepares to enter the Kuwaiti market, following launches in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
KUWAIT: The delegation from Keeta browses old newspaper editions at the Kuwait Times archives room.
Content creator Hussain Sana explains to the team the work process at the editorial department.
The Keeta team is engrossed in a conversation with Kuwait Times Deputy Editor-in-Chief Abdullah Boftain and PR and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb.
During the visit, the team toured the Kuwait Times studio, printing press, editorial department, and archives room, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the newsroom operates. Impressed by the legacy and scale of the operation, they expressed curiosity and appreciation for the process that shapes local journalism.
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