Ooredoo Kuwait: Network flexibility and artificial intelligence as two pillars to enhance Kuwait's investment attractiveness

Ooredoo Kuwait, the leading telecommunications and technology company in Kuwait and one of the companies within the Ooredoo Group, participated as the strategic partner in the fifth edition of MoneyTech 2026, an annual summit organized by Al-Jarida newspaper that brings together leaders from the investment, business, and technology sectors, marking its second consecutive year of participation.

The summit’s opening session featured a dialogue with Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain, CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait, focusing on building trust during times of challenge and investing in Kuwait’s digital future.

Readiness and Growth Amid Regional Challenges

During the dialogue, Al-Babtain highlighted Ooredoo Kuwait’s ability to sustain growth and maintain service continuity amid regional challenges, noting that service diversification, continuous planning, and investment in human capital have been the pillars of this performance.

He explained that the company is working in collaboration with government entities and sector partners to diversify international connectivity routes through terrestrial networks and submarine cables, commending the role of the government and the Public Authority for Communications Technology (PACT) in supporting the stability of telecommunications services and protecting critical infrastructure. As the needs of Kuwait’s critical sectors evolved during the crisis, Ooredoo Kuwait collaborated with these institutions to provide connectivity, hosting, and security solutions that support the continuity of their operations.

Al-Babtain stated, “A true partner is one who stands by you in the most difficult circumstances. This is the role Ooredoo Kuwait has played in supporting the country’s critical sectors, a role we will continue to fulfill.”

This performance is reflected in the company’s achievements, as Ooredoo Kuwait was awarded “Telecom Company of the Year” at the Asian Telecom Awards for the third consecutive year in 2026.

Artificial Intelligence at the Core of the Next Phase

Speaking about the next phase, Al-Babtain emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) lies at the heart of Ooredoo Kuwait’s strategy. Following the company’s announcement last year at MoneyTech 2025 of launching Kuwait’s first AI-powered sovereign data center, the partnership between Ooredoo Group and NVIDIA is expanding these capabilities locally, supporting local applications, and enhancing the company’s cybersecurity capabilities as threats evolve.

He viewed partnerships with major global technology companies and local institutions as the fastest way to deliver these capabilities in Kuwait, while ensuring knowledge transfer to and consolidation within local teams.

Al-Babtain said, “AI represents one of the most significant economic opportunities in the coming phase, and we aspire for Ooredoo Kuwait to be a leading partner in enabling various sectors in Kuwait to benefit from it. The value of our global partnerships lies in the opportunities they provide for Kuwait and the national capabilities they help build.”

Broader Opportunities for Kuwaiti Talent

Al-Babtain also addressed the knowledge and ambition of Kuwaiti youth, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

He clarified that major companies, such as Ooredoo, are capable of opening broader horizons for these talents by providing digital infrastructure, connecting innovators with real business opportunities, and supporting startups in transforming their ideas into scalable products, citing Kuwaiti projects that have already succeeded in reaching global markets. Al-Babtain added: “The next Kuwaiti technological innovation to achieve global reach may come from a young Kuwaiti awaiting the right opportunity, and part of our role is to ensure that this opportunity exists here in Kuwait.”

Overview of “FinTech 2026”

The “FinTech 2026” summit was held on Sunday, November 1, at the St. Regis Kuwait hotel, bringing together 17 speakers across nine sessions. The fifth edition focused on investment and growth amid uncertainty, with its discussions covering business continuity, deal-making in volatile markets, and enhancing Kuwait’s position as a destination for long-term capital.

Strategic partnerships supporting Kuwait’s digital economy

The ongoing strategic partnership with Al-Jarida, now in its second year, is part of a broader set of collaborations through which Ooredoo Kuwait links its digital infrastructure with key players in the national economy. From Ooredoo Group’s partnership with NVIDIA in the field of artificial intelligence to its cooperation with government entities on critical infrastructure and national institutions supporting entrepreneurs, these partnerships converge to achieve a common goal: transforming Kuwait’s digital readiness into sustainable economic value, thereby supporting the country’s journey toward realizing Kuwait New 2035.