The Middle East ICT Sector Research Highlights

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Alaeddine Karim, Country General Manager, Microsoft Kuwait: Interview
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Interview: Alaeddine Karim, Country General Manager, Microsoft Kuwait, on the increased importance of cybersecurity and how new technologies are set to enhance urban services In what ways do you see the adoption of cloud technologies evolving, particularly with the recent establishment of local data centres? ALAEDDINE KARIM: Cloud adoption has entered a new phase. Once seen mainly as an IT upgrade,…

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Omar Al Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs: Interview
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Interview: Omar Al Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs, on accelerating access to global-grade digital cloud infrastructure How is the ICT sector evolving in response to projected growth of $5.8bn in 2024 to $12.4bn by 2032? OMAR AL OMAR: The forecasted expansion of the sector is a result of strategic investment and a core pillar of economic diversification under New Kuwait 2035. With…

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Abdulaziz Al Babtain, CEO, Ooredoo Kuwait: Interview
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Interview: Abdulaziz Al Babtain, CEO, Ooredoo Kuwait, on utilising technology advancements to support economic diversification What are the key drivers of growth and new revenue streams in Kuwait’s telecoms market, given near saturation in traditional services? ABDULAZIZ AL BABTAIN: The industry’s growth engine has shifted from basic connectivity to delivering digital value. In Kuwait the next…

Analysis

GCC strengthens response to emerging cyberthreats
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With global geopolitical instability elevating the threat of cyberattacks against businesses and government agencies, the GCC is developing more robust and comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to respond to the evolving nature of such threats. Since experiencing their first major cyberattacks in the early 2010s, the six members of the GCC have looked at ways to bolster their cybersecurity by increasing…

Overview

New initiatives position Kuwait as a regional telecom centre
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Kuwait’s ICT and telecommunications landscape is undergoing a transformative period as the country accelerates toward the digital ambitions laid out in New Kuwait 2035. Oversight of the sector is led by the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), which was established in 2014. Together with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), CITRA is responsible…

Chapter

The Report: Kuwait 2025: ICT
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Kuwait’s ICT and telecommunications landscape is undergoing a transformative period under New Kuwait 2035. Policy actions — the phasing out of 3G networks, new data protection rules and the rollout of fibre-optic broadband — are reinforcing the digital foundation. Projects like Microsoft’s artificial intelligence-powered Azure Region and the Fibre in the Gulf subsea cable signal momentum in…

Country Report

The Report: Kuwait 2025
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Kuwait is advancing a broad reform agenda under the New Kuwait 2035 development plan, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and diversify beyond hydrocarbons. Recent governance and fiscal reforms, including the passage of a new public debt law, are expected to expand financing options and support capital market development. At the same time, investment in infrastructure, logistics, digital tech

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Ahmed Al Alola, CEO, THIQAH: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Al Alola, CEO, THIQAH, on strengthening data foundations for future-ready scaleable innovation What is shaping the transformation from e-government platforms to data-driven ecosystems? AHMED AL ALOLA: A large number of government services are now automated. The next phase is less about adding more automation and more about elevating the user experience. Citizens and businesses increasingly…

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Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN: Interview
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Interview: Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN, on creating innovation sovereignty through architecture and intellectual property ownership What role can hyperscale data centres play in anchoring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and advancing the digital economy? TAREQ AMIN: Globally, the biggest constraint to AI infrastructure is energy – advanced models require enormous power, cooling, land and…

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Ahmed Al Suwaiyan, Governor, Digital Government Authority: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Al Suwaiyan, Governor, Digital Government Authority, on strategies to boost accessibility to services and how local companies strengthen the digital ecosystem In what ways are shared government digital services contributing to interoperability and cost efficiency? AHMED AL SUWAIYAN: Shared digital services are fundamental to achieving interoperability and optimising costs. A unified…

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