04/02/2025
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04/02/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 4: Zain has announced its strategic partnership with the Kuwait CyberChamps Competition, organized by IDRAK Training and Consultancy in collaboration with the Public Education Sector of the Ministry of Education, represented by the General Supervisory of Computing, and with the support of the National Cybersecurity Center. The competition aims to enhance the technological skills of middle and high school students, empowering them to tackle the challenges of the digital future.
The partnership was announced at Zain’s headquarters in Shuwaikh, attended by Waleed Al-Khashti, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer at Zain Kuwait; Ali Al-Jassem, Board Member of IDRAK Training and Consultancy; Dr. Muna Al-Salem, Director of the Information Systems Department at the Ministry of Education; and Saleh Bourizq, Director of Training at the National Cybersecurity Center.
This strategic partnership falls under Zain’s Innovation Nation initiative, which encompasses all the company’s efforts dedicated to fostering creativity, enhancing technical and digital skills, and empowering entrepreneurship within the community. It particularly focuses on STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), which have become essential for modern job markets, aiming to develop a generation of skilled youth capable of leading Kuwait’s digital future with confidence.
The competition is designed to foster a sustainable cybersecurity culture, raising awareness among passionate middle and high school students about the risks of fraud and cybercrime. It also aims to develop their skills across a wide range of technical disciplines, integrating education, competition, and innovation to create a launchpad for Kuwait’s future cybersecurity experts.
Through a series of interactive activities, educational events, and training camps, participating students will be equipped with the tools and opportunities needed to nurture their digital talents. The competition also provides them with the chance to engage with industry experts from various fields, guiding them toward potential careers in cybersecurity. The competition will culminate in a hackathon and team pitches, followed by an awards ceremony to honor the winners.
Zain’s numerous initiatives are centered on youth and education, aligning with the rapid shift of both the economy and education sector towards digital fields. The company has made the development of digital and programming skills among youth a top priority.
By supporting a wide range of programs and initiatives, Zain is committed to equipping the next generation of local talents with the skills demanded by modern job markets, such as programming, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation applications, among others.