(Communications Authority): Agentic AI opens new horizons for innovation and technical solutions

Kuwait City, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- Dr. Khaled Al-Zamil, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Communications and Information Technology (STC), stressed today, Tuesday, the importance of the responsible adoption of Agentic AI technologies, which contributes to supporting innovation and developing technological solutions that serve society and enhance the capabilities of national talent.

This came during Dr. Al-Zamil’s speech at the launch event for the "Agentic AI Experience 2026" program, organized by ETLAQ, which focuses on the practical applications of Agentic AI, with participation from Zain Kuwait and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity.

He stated that AI has become capable of assisting in executing tasks that require multiple steps, ranging from searching for and analyzing information to using applications and completing specific functions. He clarified that Agentic AI is based on systems that are assigned goals and provided with the necessary tools and permissions to operate, with oversight of their results. He noted that major global companies announced in September last year tools that enable the creation of applications and their integration with institutional data, thereby opening broader opportunities for entrepreneurs and project owners to test and develop their solutions.

Dr. Al-Zamil explained that the Authority’s role in this field relates to regulating information technology services and protecting users and the privacy of their data. He pointed out that Agentic AI may access user information and execute actions on their behalf, making the definition of its permissions and accountability for its actions a fundamental requirement. He added that the Authority contributes to guiding the responsible adoption of these technologies through data protection frameworks and AI ethics guidelines, in coordination with relevant authorities. He expressed his hope to see local talent build solutions that serve society and carry Kuwait’s name to broader horizons of competition.

For his part, Steven Butler, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, emphasized in his speech the Embassy’s support for the program as a direct investment in the potential of Kuwaiti youth and the future of the national economy. Butler stated that modern AI systems are no longer limited to answering questions but have become capable of planning, taking actions, and completing tasks, contributing to opening new fields of creativity in science, medicine, and various sectors. He clarified that the program will spend five weeks equipping Kuwaiti youth with the necessary skills to understand and use these tools, describing it as an investment in the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs who will help shape Kuwait’s digital future.

He affirmed that the United States seeks to be a partner for Kuwait in the technology sector, contributing to building skills and strengthening ties that support the growth of the digital economy and achieve the goals of "New Kuwait 2035," highlighting the importance of investing in human capital to support economic diversification.

For his part, Nawaf Al-Ghrabilly, CEO of Zain Kuwait, stated in his speech that AI technologies offer companies opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline procedures, while emphasizing the necessity of preserving the human element and corporate culture as fundamental factors for success. Al-Ghrabilly added that Zain views AI as a tool that supports humans rather than replacing them, calling on participants to start from real challenges and work on finding solutions using the skills acquired during the program and measuring the added value derived from them.

He stressed the importance of data as the foundation upon which AI applications are built, explaining that institutions are required to protect their data, maintain its sovereignty, and prepare it for utilization, while Zain’s role lies in providing the necessary infrastructure, technical platforms, and data platforms for this purpose. He emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical controls and the boundaries of AI usage, and its impact on corporate culture, ensuring that ethical values and principles precede the use of technical tools.

For his part, Nida Al-Daihani, Director General of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, stated in his speech that the Center, which is one of the centers under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, launched a strategy this year focused on supporting talent through building technological capabilities and supporting innovation pathways. Al-Daihani added that the program combines these two pillars by enabling participants to use AI tools and nurturing promising youth entrepreneurs and innovators. He explained that the Center offers services including idea development, acceleration of existing projects, legal support, and prototype development.

For his part, the initiative’s founder, Engineer Khaled Al-Zanaki, stated in his speech that Agentic AI is not limited to chatbots but is based on a system of specialized agents that work together to achieve specific goals and tasks. He clarified that the efficiency of this system depends on the skills and data on which the agents are trained, noting that the program aims to enable non-technical specialists to acquire the necessary skills to build and use these systems.

He mentioned that AI was also used in the application mechanism for the program by evaluating and classifying applications, followed by personal interviews to select 40 participants to join the program. (End)