Official: Info. Min. pays attention to economic diversity through AI programs

Assistant Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information for Media Services and New Media Sector Saad Al-Azmi stressed Monday the need of economic diversity through varied programs like artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation as well as others.Delivering a speech on behalf of Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi during the fifth virtual Gulf conference on backing innovation and AI, Al-Azmi said it is imperative to enhance innovation for economic growth through establishing a complete system by providing smart funding, building capabilities and encouraging partnerships.Al-Azmi said that it is also necessary to share knowledge among entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized companies to achieve the goals of the 2021-2026 Ministry's strategy in this regard.He also called for encouraging direct investment in research and development, and supporting outcomes of innovation like inventions and registering patents.Meanwhile, Dr. Hanadi Al-Mubaraki, head of the conference, said Kuwait, in light of its 2035 vision, has become an international capital of thought leadership and a pivotal destination for innovation and entrepreneurship as well as sustainable development.The three-day conference is featuring 150 regional, Arab and Gulf experts who discuss innovation system and AI.Source: Kuwait News Agency