The Kuwait National AI Strategy (2025-2028) | Draft

January 2025

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Strategies and Action Plans

The Kuwait National AI Strategy (2025-2028) outlines a strategic roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence into the country’s economic and social framework, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035. The strategy aims to position the country as a leader in AI adoption by focusing on economic growth, workforce empowerment, and digital transformation while ensuring ethical and responsible AI deployment. Through collaboration, investment, and education, Kuwait seeks to create a knowledge-based economy and leverage AI for long-term national prosperity.

Vision and objectives

  • Kuwait aims to become a leader in AI innovation by 2028, with AI deeply integrated into key sectors to enhance governance, economic growth, and public services.
  • The strategy emphasises responsible AI deployment, prioritising privacy, security, and ethical considerations.
  • The focus is on economic diversification, efficiency in public services, and workforce transformation to support AI-driven industries.

Key strategic pillars

  1. Establish Kuwait as an AI hub
    • Develop world-class AI research facilities.
    • Foster public-private partnerships.
    • Encourage knowledge exchange and global collaborations.
  2. AI-Driven sectoral transformation
    • Government: AI-powered services for administrative efficiency.
    • Healthcare: AI-driven predictive analytics and telemedicine.
    • Energy: AI-based demand forecasting and optimisation.
    • Education: Adaptive learning systems and AI-powered career advising.
    • Transportation & Urban Infrastructure: AI for traffic management and smart mobility.
    • Public Safety & Justice: AI-enhanced crime prediction, emergency response, and legal assistance.
  3. AI governance, privacy & security
    • Implementation of AI safety regulations.
    • Establishment of legal and regulatory frameworks.
    • Transparency and responsible data management.
  4. Empowering the workforce
    • AI skill development programs and training initiatives.
    • Digital literacy campaigns to educate the public.
    • Scholarships and AI innovation hubs to nurture local talent.
  5. Building a strong AI ecosystem
    • AI startup incubators and venture capital support.
    • Collaboration between industry and academia.
    • AI conferences, hackathons, and workshops for innovation.

Implementation plan

  • Short-term goals (Year 1):
    • Establish Kuwait’s AI Center of Excellence.
    • Launch pilot AI projects in key sectors.
    • Develop a centralised data repository.
  • Mid-term growth (Years 2-3):
    • Expand AI applications in government services.
    • Strengthen cybersecurity and digital infrastructure.
    • Upskill workforce and promote AI-related investments.
  • Long-term vision (By 2028 and beyond):
    • Fully integrate AI in public and private sectors.
    • Establish Kuwait as a regional AI leader.
    • Promote sustainable AI adoption with global best practices.

Monitoring & evaluation

  • Establish KPIs to track AI implementation across sectors.
  • Conduct regular performance assessments.
  • Encourage continuous improvement through adaptive governance.