Al-Hawila discusses with Microsoft enhancing technical cooperation and digital projects
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor discussed with Microsoft enhancing digital projects, and with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan bilateral cooperation in social protection.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, held a meeting yesterday, Sunday, with representatives of Microsoft, attended by Lana Khalaf, Regional Director for Government Entities in the Middle East, and Ali Haddad, Director of Government Relations, to explore ways to enhance joint cooperation and develop technical and digital projects under the umbrella of the Central Agency for Information Technology, within the framework of contracts concluded between the State of Kuwait and Microsoft.
During the meeting, joint projects between the two sides were reviewed, and mechanisms for their development and for overcoming potential implementation obstacles were discussed, aiming to improve performance efficiency, accelerate transaction processing, and enhance the quality of services provided across various ministry sectors, including the Cooperation Sector, the Social Development Sector, the Family Care Sector, as well as the Supreme Council for Family Affairs.
The minister also discussed several proposals for new technical and digital projects serving the ministry and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities, exploring opportunities to leverage modern technological solutions and artificial intelligence to develop the work system, streamline procedures, and improve services for beneficiaries.
Dr. Al-Huwail emphasized the ministry’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and expanding cooperation with specialized technical entities, in line with technological developments and aimed at modernizing government services and enhancing their efficiency. She stressed the importance of accelerating the implementation of technical projects and overcoming challenges to ensure the achievement of desired objectives.
In a separate development, Minister Al-Huwail met with Ayub Khan Yunusov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Kuwait, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of social protection, family care, and child welfare.
The Ministry of Social Affairs stated in a press release that the meeting, held yesterday, Sunday, focused on developing social programs and services, training specialized personnel, and exchanging experiences and expertise between the two countries to enhance the efficiency of the social care system.
Dr. Al-Huwail reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan and exchanging expertise in the social sector, in support of social development efforts and to serve the mutual interests of the two friendly nations.
