In a significant move to bolster regional technological collaboration, the Kuwaiti Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Association and the Saudi Artificial Intelligence Governance Association (AIGA) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Monday in Riyadh. This partnership aims to promote joint efforts in regulating and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Kuwaiti AIoT Association, highlighted that the agreement aligns with the association’s broader mission to amplify its impact through sharing expertise and best practices. “This cooperation will promote specialized education and training, and help develop joint initiatives in AI and IoT,” he told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Sheikh Mohammad further expressed hope that the agreement would facilitate the establishment of unified ethical governance standards for emerging technologies, thereby enhancing the GCC’s standing as a regional leader in technology and innovation.
Representing the Saudi side, Dr. Dhabia Al-Buainain, Chairwoman of AIGA’s Board of Directors, emphasized Saudi Arabia’s dedication to nurturing regional partnerships for AI governance. “This initiative supports the Kingdom’s broader efforts to keep pace with rapid technological change by creating a robust and ethical regulatory environment,” she said. Dr. Al-Buainain underscored the critical role of strategic partnerships in ensuring responsible innovation and noted that this collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, Kuwait’s Vision 2030, and the region’s shared ambitions.
The signing ceremony included key figures from both associations: from Kuwait, Chairman Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah, Secretary Dr. Ayed Salman, and board member Abdulaziz Al-Barjas; from Saudi Arabia, Chairwoman Dr. Dhabia Al-Buainain and board member Eng. Majed Al-Otaibi. The event was also attended by Raed Al-Falih, CEO of the Business Development Sector at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), along with members of SDAIA’s Supervisory Unit.
Established by Ministerial Resolution No. 193 of 2023, the Kuwaiti AIoT Association focuses on raising public awareness of AI and IoT, promoting scientific research, and supporting national advancements through seminars, conferences, and institutional cooperation.
