KUWAIT CITY: In a report by Kuwait News Agency, the officials said investment in the ICT sector generates positive social and economic impacts on labour and society alike.
During the sidelines of Kuwait Huawei Day Acting Director-General of the Central Agency for Information Technology Qusai Al-Shatti said the ICT sector is of paramount importance to comprehensive economic and social development that directly reflects on the citizens’ life and welfare. He also hailed Huawei’s significant role in the development of network systems and revamp of other industries and sectors in the country, adding that Kuwait has capitalised on its services through developing its projects.
In addition, Abdelkareem Taqi, director general, Public Authority for Industry, highlighted that the ICT sector has become one of the modern indicators for the improvement of institutional performance in all the country’s systems. He then pointed out the efforts exerted by the authority to attract investments and foreign investors and to spur and stimulate Kuwaiti exports.
Meanwhile, Huawei’s CEO in Kuwait, Trevor Liu said in a press release that digital transformation is a governmental priority, stressing his company’s commitment to working with the public sector.