Google Cloud Hosts Inaugural Cloud Day in Kuwait

Google Cloud marked a significant milestone in its commitment to Kuwait with the inaugural Cloud Day event, showcasing the latest innovations in AI and cloud technology. The event highlighted how these advancements empower businesses and organizations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

His Excellency Omar Saud Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs, delivered the opening keynote address, emphasizing the substantial progress made in Kuwait’s digital transformation since the Government of Kuwait partnered with Google Cloud to support Kuwait National Vision 2035. “This is a landmark achievement in Kuwait’s pursuit of technological advancement and our vision of a knowledge-based economy,” stated His Excellency. “The Alliance Framework Agreement (AFA) with Google Cloud serves as a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation across all sectors in Kuwait. Together, we are leveraging new digital services, optimizing existing operations, and building innovative services to create unprecedented opportunities for growth and development.”

The event underscored Google Cloud’s growing commitment to Kuwait, marked by the recent opening of its offices and hosting multiple training sessions as part of its national skilling initiative in collaboration with the Central Agency for IT (CAIT). This initiative aims to upskill government employees and citizens in cutting-edge technologies such as data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and security solutions.

In addition, His Excellency announced the launch of Cloud Hero, a Google Cloud training experience scheduled for October 12 at Kuwait University in partnership with the university and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). This gamified training program is designed to immerse young people in cloud technology and AI, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age through interactive learning in an engaging environment.

Shaymaa Alterkait, Country Manager of Google Cloud in Kuwait, reinforced the company’s dedication to supporting Kuwait’s digital future. “Google Cloud is proud to partner with Kuwait on its ambitious digital transformation journey,” she said. “We are committed to providing the technology, training, and support needed to help businesses and organizations of all sizes succeed in the cloud.”

Highlighting the importance of the Cloud Hero initiative, Alterkait added, “Our youth are our greatest asset. We are excited to launch Cloud Hero later this week, an innovative training experience designed to inspire the next generation of tech leaders in Kuwait.” Cloud Hero will feature hands-on labs, interactive learning, and networking opportunities, fostering a vibrant learning community and inspiring young people to explore the possibilities of technology.

His Excellency concluded his keynote with a call to action: “We must accelerate cloud adoption across all sectors, invest in skills development, and foster a culture of innovation to fully harness the potential of Google Cloud and drive Kuwait’s digital future.”