Zain Renewed Support for 'Kafou' Forum to Empower Youth

Zain Kuwait announced its continued partnership with the “Kafou” platform and its support for the “Kafou 2026” forum, which is being held this year under the theme “From Development to Resilience – Kuwaiti Youth Shaping the Future.” The event will take place on October 26 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, under the patronage of the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, and will feature participation from a select group of youth leaders, experts, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from both the public and private sectors.

The announcement was made at Zain’s Innovation Center (ZINC) at the company’s headquarters in Shuwaikh, in the presence of Zain Kuwait’s Head of Community Partnerships and Youth Empowerment, Faisal Al-Duwais, Kafou platform CEO Dr. Fatima Al-Musawi, and the Zain team. This support extends Zain’s commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth and enhancing their role in leading the path of development and innovation, by backing national platforms that bring together youthful energy, specialized expertise, and decision-makers, opening new horizons for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and transforming ambitious ideas into practical initiatives that contribute to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for Kuwait.

The “Kafou” forum serves as a dialogue platform that brings together youth, leaders, and experts to discuss the key issues and challenges shaping Kuwait’s future. This year’s edition covers a wide range of developmental topics, including water security, energy, and food; sports, health, and nutrition; empowerment of youth, women, and persons with disabilities; artificial intelligence and cyber resilience; economic development and business continuity; and education, arts, and culture.

As part of its participation in the forum, Zain will join a specialized dialogue session on artificial intelligence and cyber resilience, showcasing its expertise in leveraging advanced technologies and enhancing cybersecurity. The session will highlight the importance of keeping pace with rapid technological developments and achieving a balance between innovation and protecting the digital environment, thereby strengthening institutions’ readiness to face future challenges and capitalize on opportunities offered by emerging technologies.

This participation reflects Zain’s strategic direction toward accelerating digital transformation and adopting AI-driven innovation, alongside investing in building national capacities and developing youth digital skills. The company believes that preparing a generation equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage with modern technologies is a fundamental pillar for enhancing national economic competitiveness and supporting the journey toward sustainable development.

This involvement falls within a broader collaborative path uniting Zain and the “Kafou” platform in supporting youth initiatives with sustainable impact. The partnership has seen the launch and support of various projects and initiatives that encourage community innovation and motivate youth to develop practical solutions to environmental and developmental challenges, including the “Sustainability Challenge” and initiatives aimed at reducing waste and enhancing environmental awareness.

Zain believes that empowering youth goes beyond providing educational and training opportunities; it includes actively involving them in shaping solutions and contributing to decision-making, while fostering integration between the private sector, national institutions, and civil society to create an environment supportive of creativity and entrepreneurship. This approach aligns with the objectives of “New Kuwait 2035” vision in building a diversified, knowledge- and innovation-based economy.

The “Kafou 2026” forum will run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring a series of dialogue sessions alongside a showcase of the Kafou platform’s key projects and initiatives over the year, and highlighting experiences and ideas that contribute to enhancing youth participation in the national development process.