'Communications Authority': Government coordination to accelerate the establishment of 'Google Cloud' data centers in Kuwait
The project includes sites in Al-Mutlaa, Jaber Al-Ahmad, and Salhiya... and a review of infrastructure readiness
The Public Authority for Communications and Information Technology (PACTI) held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by Board Chairman Dr. Khaled Al-Zamil, to discuss the latest developments regarding Google Cloud’s data center project in Kuwait and the associated infrastructure requirements.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Authority noted that the meeting was attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works, Kifaya Al-Najdi; Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Electric Transmission Networks Sector at the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Engineer Faisal Al-Samit; Shaima Al-Turkiet, Regional Manager for Google Cloud in Kuwait; and several representatives from participating entities and PACTI specialists.
The meeting reviewed progress on the construction of Google Cloud’s data centers in Kuwait, which are scheduled to be built in sites located in the southern part of the Al-Mutlaa residential city, the Jaber Al-Ahmad residential city, and the Salhiya agricultural area. It also discussed the project’s infrastructure needs, their current readiness levels, and the necessary steps and requirements to complete the work according to established plans.
Furthermore, the meeting discussed coordination mechanisms between PACTI, relevant government entities, and the Google Cloud team, as well as follow-up on requirements related to project implementation, aiming to accelerate work progress and support the timely completion of the project within approved frameworks and plans.
The Authority emphasized in its statement that participants commended the efforts made by relevant government entities and the high level of cooperation and coordination among them to support the project’s completion. They stressed the importance of integrating government efforts to support and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects in the communications and information technology sector, thereby contributing to the development of digital infrastructure and enhancing Kuwait’s position in this sector.
