Kuwait city: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi affirmed on Thursday that Kuwait has achieved digital partnerships and tangible accomplishments during its presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). This statement was made during Al-Budaiwi's address at the 5th DCO General Assembly, where the presidency was handed over to Pakistan.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's leadership of the DCO involved hosting numerous ministerial meetings, supporting pioneering companies, and issuing research papers. These initiatives have had a significantly positive impact on the member states and have encouraged more countries to join the organization.
Al-Budaiwi highlighted the collaboration between the GCC and the DCO, which provided technical assistance and launched an organizational structure to support women in technology, receiving positive feedback. He confirmed the partnership's strength and announced the organization of a workshop on AI in April to apply its findings in GCC countries.
The partnership between the GCC and the DCO began in 2021 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, which was further solidified by an executive program in August 2025, resulting in numerous joint accomplishments.