Under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Oil, Tarek Suleiman Al-Roumi, and in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of State for Communication Affairs, Omar Saud Al-Omar, KOC, in collaboration with Microsoft, inaugurated its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center (AIIC). This represents a significant step in the digital transformation of the Company's operational processes.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Company's Office Complex in Ahmadi, with the attendance of KPC CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, the Director-General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA ), Dr. Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in addition to KOC's CEO, Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan, and a number of senior officials from the Company and the oil sector, along with representatives from Microsoft and Halliburton.
The ceremony included speeches by Ministers Al-Roumi and Al-Omar, KPC's CEO, KOC's CEO, and President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA) Naim Yazbeck. They highlighted the significance of this collaboration and its role in enhancing the digital transformation of Kuwait's energy sector.
The Center, which is supported by KDIPA, aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies within the Company. This will contribute to improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the quality and speed of decision-making through investment in the latest innovative digital solutions. This reflects KOC's position as a leading entity in the development of the national energy sector, as well as its commitment to staying aligned with the latest global technological trends.