Kuwait city: Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance, Aseel Al-Munifi, emphasized the ministry’s commitment to broadening the implementation of digital transformation systems to enhance government performance. This was highlighted during a statement made to KUNA at the Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Summit, where the ministry was recognized with an Excellence Award for their “Tarasul Plus” system.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Munifi noted that the award was a result of the ministry’s initiatives in digital transformation, particularly with the launch of the “Tarasul Plus” system in June. This system represents a significant advancement in communication within the ministry and with government entities, marking the first of its kind in the Kuwaiti government sector. The system employs artificial intelligence through the “Copilot” feature, aiding employees in efficiently managing tasks such as memo preparation.
Najat Ibrahim, Director General of the Central Agency for Information Technology, also expressed pride in winning an Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for deploying “Secure Azure Landing Zones 44”. This initiative supports a unified and secure digital infrastructure across 44 government entities, facilitating the adoption of AI in government services.
Ibrahim highlighted that this achievement is a result of careful planning and cloud governance, enhancing government’s operational efficiency and service quality. Additionally, Haifa Al-Mayan from the Ministry of Health announced their upcoming award for the “Salem” application, designed to streamline access to health services for citizens and residents.
Al-Mayan detailed how the application offers integrated electronic services, providing access to health records, appointments, and lab results securely and efficiently. Meanwhile, Sharifa Al-Kandari from the Kuwait Credit Bank shared her pride in the bank’s recognition for implementing AI-driven integrated protection systems in cybersecurity.
At the summit’s conclusion, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar honored various winners of the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards. The Ministry of Finance, Central Agency for Information Technology, and Kuwait Credit Bank were among the key governmental bodies recognized, along with the Public Authority for Sport, the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, and the Ministry of Health.
Other awardees included the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait Finance House, and the National Bank of Kuwait.