The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and Huawei Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in information and communications technology (ICT), reinforcing efforts to accelerate Kuwait’s digital transformation.
The partnership supports the country’s strategic development goals under Kuwait Vision 2035 by promoting innovation, technology development, and enhanced digital capabilities across key sectors.
The signing of the MoU coincided with the official release of the Kuwait 5G-Advanced & AI Era Strategic Whitepaper, which sets out a forward-looking direction for the next stage of Kuwait’s digital development.
Aligned with the Kuwait Vision, the Whitepaper highlights key priorities including 5G-Advanced evolution, indoor connectivity, Network intelligence, industry digitalization, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
CITRA Chairman Dr. Khaled Al-Zamel said that the agreement represents a joint effort to enhance collaboration in key technology fields and develop initiatives that contribute added value to Kuwait’s ICT sector.
Dr. Al-Zamel stated that the MoU reflects CITRA’s commitment to building effective partnerships that combine expertise, encourage innovation, and keep pace with rapid technological developments, contributing to the creation of an advanced digital ecosystem.
He further explained that the agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in several strategic areas, including the exchange of knowledge and expertise, exploring applications of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced 5G technologies, as well as supporting innovation, developing national capabilities, and strengthening specialized skills.
Huawei Vice President for the Gulf region Alex Dai noted that the agreement would strengthen cooperation with CITRA in promoting technological innovation and supporting the development of emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Dai further added that the MoU would contribute to developing national digital capabilities, nurturing technology talent, and supporting the growth of Kuwait’s digital content industry.
