Zain Renewed Support for 'Kafou' to Empower Youth and Shape Kuwait's Future

Zain Kuwait announced its continued partnership with the Kafou platform and its support for Kafou 2026, which will be held this year under the theme “From Development to Resilience – Kuwaiti Youth Shape the Future” on October 26 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre. The event is under the patronage of the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, and features 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 Faisal Al-Duwais, Head of Community Partnerships and Youth Empowerment Team at Zain Kuwait, Dr. Fatima Al-Musawi, CEO of the Kafou platform, 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. It does so 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.

Kafou serves as a dialogue platform that brings together youth with 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 strengthening 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 enhancing institutional readiness to face future challenges and capitalize on opportunities offered by emerging technologies.

The 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 to handle modern technologies is a fundamental pillar for enhancing national economic competitiveness and supporting the path of sustainable development.

The participation falls within a broader cooperation framework uniting Zain and Kafou 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. It also emphasizes strengthening integration between the private sector, national institutions, and civil society to create an environment supportive of creativity and entrepreneurship, aligning with the objectives of “New Kuwait 2035” vision in building a diversified, knowledge-based, and innovation-driven economy.

Kafou 2026 will run from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM and will include a series of dialogue sessions, alongside showcasing the most prominent projects and initiatives of the Kafou platform during the year, and highlighting experiences and ideas that contribute to enhancing youth participation in the national development process.