Kuwait city: Chairman of Kuwait Artificial Intelligence for Things (AIoT) Society, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Malek Al-Sabah, declared on Monday the signing of an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Saudi AI Governance Society to jointly develop technologies in the field. Sheikh Mohammad stated that the agreement aims at exchanging expertise, overhauling AI education, and training on the Internet of Things (IoT).
According to Kuwait News Agency, Sheikh Mohammad expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to developing joint projects and setting unified criteria for the ethical governance of advanced technologies. This initiative seeks to enhance the Gulf States' status as leading regional hubs for technology and innovation. Dr. Dhabya Al-Bouainain, Chairperson of the Saudi association, highlighted that the accord aligns with Riyadh's approach to strengthen cooperation with regional countries to regulate and develop AI technologies.
Dr. Al-Bouainain emphasized the necessity of establishing strategic partnerships to create an advanced legislative-ethical environment that supports innovation and ensures responsible usage of emerging technologies. The signing ceremony featured Sheikh Mohammad, Secretary Dr. Ayed Salman, and member Abdulaziz Al-Bajras representing the Kuwaiti side, while Dr. Al-Bouainain and board member Majed Al-Otaibi represented the Saudi side.
Kuwait's AIoT, established in 2023, organizes seminars and conferences to promote awareness of the importance of AI and IoT, encourages scientific research, and collaborates with state departments to develop technologies.