Kuwait and Bahrain discuss developing the 'Data Embassy' and the Gulf Railway

The Kuwaiti Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Jasem Al-Najim, affirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding its scope to serve the shared interests and aspirations of the leaderships and brotherly peoples of the two nations.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his meeting with Bahrain’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Al-Najim said they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of transport, communications, and digital transformation.

He clarified that the meeting addressed the development of digital infrastructure and data centers, as well as follow-up on the memorandum of understanding for cooperation under the “Data Embassy” initiative. The discussions also covered coordinating Gulf efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring the continuity of networks and digital services, and enhancing emergency preparedness.

The two sides further reviewed developments in the Gulf Railway project and its role in bolstering economic integration and facilitating the movement of people, goods, and logistics services among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. They also exchanged views on developing transport and leveraging modern technologies, including the trial of electric taxis at Bahrain International Airport and supporting sustainable transport.

Al-Najim emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and exchanging expertise between the relevant authorities in both countries in the fields of transport, communications, and digital services, thereby strengthening the historic and fraternal ties and supporting joint cooperation pathways.

Attending the meeting on behalf of the Kuwaiti Embassy were Counselor Abdulaziz Al-Falah and Second Secretary Jineen Abu Aliyan.