AIU Announces 'Zain' as Strategic Partner and 'Al-Jadeed' as Sponsor for Gulf AI Forum

The American International University in Kuwait (AIU) will host the fourth edition of the Gulf Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Forum 2026 on October 5 and 6, 2026, with the participation of a select group of experts, specialists, and leaders from government, academic, and technology sectors in Kuwait and the region.

In the context of strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding the base of cooperation with leading entities in the technology sector, the American International University in Kuwait announced the addition of Zain to the forum as a strategic partner, alongside the New Generation Education Foundation, which will participate as a sponsor.

The participation of Zain as a strategic partner underscores that this collaboration is not merely an institutional commitment, but reflects a genuine responsibility and a clear desire by the company to support digital readiness in Kuwait and the region, in line with the importance of enhancing national capabilities in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This participation also embodies Zain’s commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to raising awareness and building sustainable solutions that enable various sectors to keep pace with developments at the highest levels of efficiency and security.

The participation of the New Generation Education Foundation as a sponsor affirms its role in supporting initiatives that enhance capacity building and empower future generations to keep pace with the rapid developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This sponsorship also reflects the foundation’s commitment to supporting knowledge dissemination, raising awareness, and developing skills, thereby contributing to enhanced digital readiness and more efficient responses to the challenges of the modern era with awareness and responsibility, consistent with its educational role and its mission to advance education through its network of schools in Kuwait.

These partnerships come amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, accompanied by growing challenges in cybersecurity, reflecting a shared interest in supporting dialogue, knowledge, and the exchange of expertise regarding the future of technology and the opportunities for its applications across various sectors.

The presence of these partners will contribute to supporting the forum’s programs and activities, which include keynote sessions, specialized workshops, and interactive discussions addressing the key themes of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, highlighting ways to leverage them effectively and responsibly.

The forum’s events are scheduled to take place over two days: the first day’s activities will be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait on October 5, 2026, while the second day’s events will be held at the American International University in Kuwait campus on October 6, 2026.

The American International University in Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to strengthening partnerships that support knowledge exchange and build bridges of cooperation between academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector, thereby serving the regional agenda for developing the technology and cybersecurity ecosystem.