Kuwait city: Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Omar Al-Omar affirmed on Thursday that the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy require collective action beyond the limits of government or institutions. This statement was made during the 5th Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) General Assembly under the theme 'Digital Prosperity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.'
According to Kuwait News Agency, the closed session reviewed the progress made, the priorities, and the adoption of key decisions to guide the organization's work in 2026. DCO Secretary General Deemah Al-Yahya emphasized that this progress reflects the collective effort of member states and partners, transforming digital cooperation into a tangible reality. The organization utilizes the Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) tool to identify potential gaps and verify the path of sustainable and inclusive digital economy growth.
Al-Yahya highlighted last year's achievements, including the adoption of more than five frameworks for multilateral policies and the conduction of 23 national policy and advocacy workshops in countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe. In his speech, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi noted that GCC countries have adopted ambitious national strategies in the field of A.I related to the digital economy and have bolstered their position in investment and advanced technology.
Al-Budaiwi projected that A.I technologies would add USD 150 billion to the GCC countries' economy, with an anticipated annual contribution reaching about 260 billion dollars by 2030. He confirmed the high value the GCC places on its partnership with the DCO, launched in 2021, which has become a leading model for regional and international cooperation, contributing significantly to digital transformation in the GCC countries.