The fourth Kuwait International Competition for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Technology has concluded with 60 winners receiving medals, certificates and awards, according to the announcement.
Organized annually by Ecosystem Management and Economic Consultancy, the 2026 edition brought together 600 experts, scientists and innovators, with winners representing 20 countries. The competition covered six categories spanning advanced technology, artificial intelligence, inventions and startups.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Kuwait’s Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma. Speakers highlighted the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in supporting economic diversification, digital transformation and sustainable development in Kuwait.
The event also recognized representatives of supporting organizations, including the Arab Union for Sustainable Development and Environment, the Union of Arab Research Councils, the Arab Information and Communications Technology Organization, and Cambridge International College.
Ecosystem said it also signed a memorandum of understanding with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global. Its chair, Dr. Hanadi Mubarak Al-Mubarki, was appointed an adviser to the Maghreb Union of International Inventors.
Winners from outside the Gulf received their recognition remotely through Zoom because of geopolitical developments in the region.
Source: Al Sharq
