Kuwait city: The Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) signed a memorandum of understanding with SAP Middle East and North Africa to enhance cooperation in knowledge transfer, technology localization, and the development of national talent in Kuwait's information technology sector.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Acting Director General of CAIT, Najat Ibrahim, stated that the agreement aims to strengthen the skills of government-sector employees through specialized technical training programs offered at no cost. These programs focus on advanced technologies that support Kuwait's digital transformation initiatives.
Ibrahim highlighted that the MoU also enables government entities to benefit from SAP's cloud services, particularly in financial transactions and human resources management. The training modules will cover artificial intelligence and innovation-driven solutions.
She mentioned that 30 employees are currently enrolled in the training, with the number expected to grow as the program expands to include additional government bodies. This move underscores the agency's commitment to building sustainable national expertise aligned with Kuwait's long-term development goals.
The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of SAP's Innovation Day forum, attended by Minister of State for Communications Omar Al-Omar, German Ambassador Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, and leading technology experts and decision-makers.
SAP is a Germany-based multinational company specializing in enterprise software, cloud solutions, and technical support services for financial, HR, and project management operations.