‘Ministry of Information prioritizes economic diversity with AI programs’
Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to UNESCO, Ambassador Adam Al-Mulla, during his participation in the forum.
KUWAIT CITY, June 4, (KUNA): Assistant Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information for Media Services and New Media Sector Saad Al-Azmi stressed Monday the need of economic diversity through varied programs like artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation as well as others.
Delivering a speech on behalf of Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi during the fifth virtual Gulf conference on backing innovation and AI, Al-Azmi said it is imperative to enhance innovation for economic growth through establishing a complete system by providing smart funding, building capabilities and encouraging partnerships.
Al-Azmi said that it is also necessary to share knowledge among entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized companies to achieve the goals of the 2021-2026 Ministry’s strategy in this regard.
He also called for encouraging direct investment in research and development, and supporting outcomes of innovation like inventions and registering patents.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hanadi Al-Mubaraki, head of the conference, said Kuwait, in light of its 2035 vision, has become an international capital of thought leadership and a pivotal destination for innovation and entrepreneurship as well as sustainable development. The three-day conference is featuring 150 regional, Arab and Gulf experts who discuss innovation system and AI.
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RABAT: In partnership with UNESCO, Morocco launched the first Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Monday, through the Moroccan International Center for Artificial Intelligence, bringing together 30 countries, 15 African and other Arab countries, including Kuwait.
In his remarks to KUNA, Kuwait’s permanent representative at UNESCO Ambassador Adam Al-Mulla affirmed during his participation, the importance of holding such forums that act like an international platform to share expertise and updates in the field of AI.
The forum will discuss several topics regarding AI and its potential applications across different fields which can reinforce sustainable development through providing opportunities and solutions to different challenges especially in Africa and Arabia, he added.
This three-day international event is initiated by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) through its Moroccan International Center for Artificial Intelligence “AI Movement”, in partnership with UNESCO.