Minister of "Social Affairs" discusses with "Microsoft" developing digital projects in ministry sectors
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The Minister of Social Affairs discussed with Microsoft the development of digital projects, and with the Uzbek ambassador the enhancement of bilateral cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, held talks on Sunday with representatives of Microsoft to discuss the development of digital projects within the ministry’s sectors and the utilization of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance government services.
The ministry stated in a press release that the meeting was attended by Lana Khalaf, Microsoft’s Regional Director for Government Entities in the Middle East, and Ali Haddad, Director of Government Relations, under the contracts concluded between the State of Kuwait and the company under the umbrella of the Central Agency for Information Technology.
It added that the meeting reviewed joint projects, their development mechanisms, and the challenges facing their implementation in the sectors of cooperation and social development, family care, and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs.
Also on Sunday, the Minister of Social Affairs held talks with Ayub Khan Yunusov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Kuwait, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of social protection, family care, and child welfare.
The ministry said in a press release that the meeting focused on developing social programs and services, training specialized personnel, and exchanging expertise and experiences between the two countries, thereby contributing to enhancing the efficiency of the social care system.
Al-Huwail emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan and exchanging expertise in the social sector, in a manner that supports social development efforts and serves the common interests of the two friendly countries.
