With Kuwait’s national strategy focused on establishing the country as a global and regional knowledge and communications hub, ICT development has gained significance in the country’s shift away from an economy based on hydrocarbons. The adoption of 5G technology has been key to achieving these goals, as is the earmarking of financial and human resources to create a wider and deeper IT...
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With the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, and an industry that dates back to the early days of oil and gas dominance in energy, Kuwait is among the world’s principal hydrocarbons powers. Yet, given the lower oil prices seen in global markets in recent years, initiatives outlined in the New Kuwait 2035 development plan come at a critical time in terms of enhancing the state’s competitiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment.
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What are the primary forces driving demand for ICT solutions in the Kuwaiti private sector?
Kuwait is stepping up efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity credentials, amid ongoing threats to its digital services.
Articles & Analysis | The digital economy is creating widespread opportunities in the emerging world from The Report: Kuwait 2019
More and more commercial transactions are moving online and the so-called digital economy continues to expand its reach into every facet of the traditional analogue economy. For businesses this means they have access to new channels to reach existing clients as well as new opportunities to expand market share with a competitive digital...
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait’s investment in next-generation ICT improves communication speed and capacity from The Report: Kuwait 2019
In June 2019 Zain Kuwait launched the country’s first fully integrated 5G mobile internet service. Speaking at the launch, Nawaf Al Gharabally, chief technology officer at Zain, told local press that telecommunications services are key to accelerating economic growth and boosting trade. “Obviously, existing mobile networks will not be able to...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Salim Al Ozainah, Chairman and CEO, Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA): Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2019
How is the government encouraging Kuwait’s digital transformation, and what benefits can citizens expect to see from these efforts?
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait's telecoms providers diversify offerings to increase revenue and customer base from The Report: Kuwait 2019
With Kuwait’s national strategy focused on establishing the country as a global and regional knowledge and communications centre, ICT development has gained significance in the country’s shift away from an economy based on hydrocarbons. The adoption of 5G technology has been key to achieving these goals, as is the earmarking of financial and...