Kuwait Airways has signed a landmark strategic partnership with FASTtelco, a subsidiary of Ooredoo Kuwait, to digitalize and modernize both the media and aviation sectors.
It also reflects Kuwait Airways’ broader ambitions to deepen private sector partnerships that enhance the passenger experience and promote Kuwait’s rich cultural and digital heritage on a global scale.
At the core of this partnership is the integration of curated content from Platform 51, a digital media initiative developed by the Ministry of Information and powered by FASTtelco.
In record time, FASTtelco worked closely with various government entities to launch Platform 51, preserving and sharing Kuwait’s media legacy, past and present, through innovative digital storytelling.
Under the agreement, Platform 51 content will be available through Kuwait Airways’ in-flight entertainment system, expanding the reach of Kuwait’s national media to passengers around the world.
The announcement was made in the presence of Saad Nafel Al-Azmi, Assistant Undersecretary for Media Services and New Media Sector and head of the Coordinating Committee for Platform 51 at the Ministry of Information.
Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan Chairman – Kuwait Airways
“Our strategy places private sector collaboration at the heart of national development efforts. Platform 51 stands out as a pioneering media initiative, and we are proud to help carry its content to the world, especially as we enter the busy summer travel season. This agreement represents a stepping stone toward deeper, innovation-led partnerships with the private sector that enhance our customer journey and position Kuwait as a regional leader in digital and media services.”
Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain, CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait, stated that, “This partnership is in line with Ooredoo’s commitment to advancing Kuwait’s digital transformation. By delivering innovative telecom solutions, we support the government’s vision of building a sustainable digital economy. With Platform 51, we’ve proven our ability to merge technology and media into a replicable national model. True partnerships thrive on shared vision and synergy, and Ooredoo remains committed to empowering national talent and supporting projects that build a resilient digital future.”
