Ooredoo Kuwait launches 'Innovartism' initiative

Ooredoo Kuwait announced a strategic partnership with MBVision Studios to launch the global Innovartism initiative, a move that reflects its commitment to supporting Kuwaiti projects, nurturing creative talents, and contributing to the development of programs that broaden horizons for empowerment and community participation.

On this occasion, Nasser Al-Arfaj, Director of Strategic and Public Relations at Ooredoo Kuwait, said: “Our strategic partnership with MBVision Studios reflects our belief in the importance of supporting Kuwaiti projects that combine creativity, vision, and social impact. Through this partnership, we strive to nurture talents and provide a space for high-quality ideas to develop and evolve into practical programs that serve the community and open new opportunities for its talents.”

He added: “Innovartism represents the first fruit of this collaboration. We aim to contribute to empowering individuals with neurodiversity, supporting their abilities in creativity, learning, and participation, and strengthening the connection between their talents and the opportunities offered by technology, employment, and innovation.”

Al-Arfaj continued: “We at Ooredoo believe that our role in the technology and telecommunications sector gives us both the opportunity and responsibility to contribute to building a society where development opportunities are expanded for everyone. Diversity in capabilities and ways of thinking is a vital source of creativity and deserves an environment that supports it, helping it emerge and grow through programs designed with the participation of those involved and tailored to their needs.”

He emphasized: “Our partnership with MBVision Studios lays the foundation for a broader collaborative path encompassing several upcoming initiatives, united by the goal of supporting Kuwaiti projects, nurturing talents, and developing their capabilities. We look forward to this cooperation helping to build bridges between talents, experts, and institutions, and achieving tangible results that enhance individual participation and open new horizons for them.”

Concluding his remarks, Al-Arfaj stated: “Investing in people is the foundation of sustainable impact. From this perspective, we continue to support partnerships that give national ideas the opportunity to grow and help their owners transform their ambitions into real contributions. We are proud to be a partner in a journey that embraces talents and believes in their ability to add value and innovate.”

For her part, Manal Al-Gharbali, CEO of Studios and founder of Innovartism, said: “We are proud of our strategic partnership with Ooredoo Kuwait, which reflects a shared belief in the importance of nurturing talents and supporting Kuwaiti projects with a human and creative dimension. This partnership represents an important step in launching the global initiative and developing a system that provides broader opportunities for individuals with neurodiversity to develop their talents and showcase their capabilities.”

She added: “The concept behind Innovartism is to connect individuals with neurodiversity to technology, employment opportunities, innovation, and creativity, bringing together creators, trainers, institutions, and employers within programs designed with community participation. We believe that participation begins with listening to those with lived experiences, understanding their aspirations, and giving them a fundamental role in shaping the programs and opportunities that matter to them.”

Al-Gharbali continued: “The initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in providing experts and specialists, enriching the program development process and enhancing the utilization of specialized knowledge and expertise. We strive to ensure that this is reflected in practical content that helps participants discover their potential, refine their skills, and support communication between them and entities capable of providing opportunities for development and participation.”

She concluded: “The launch of Innovartism marks the beginning of broader collaboration with Ooredoo Kuwait, through which we aim to introduce several upcoming initiatives that nurture talent and foster creativity. Our ambition is to build a sustainable model that provides space for young talents to grow, enhances their contributions to society, and translates Kuwaiti ideas into valuable and impactful opportunities.”