KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute, a center of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zain Kuwait to enhance cooperation in innovation, science, and technology related to diabetes. This comes as part of supporting national efforts aimed at improving quality of life and reducing health risks through advanced digital solutions. The MoU was signed by Dr Faisal Hamed Al-Refaei, Acting Director General of Dasman Diabetes Institute, and Nawaf Al-Gharabally, CEO of Zain Kuwait. Both parties emphasized that this partnership aims to support innovation in healthcare through launching research and technology initiatives based on data and scientific analytics, in collaboration with global partners such as Huawei and Harvard University.
Dr Faisal Al-Refaei stated that this MoU includes implementing a pilot project to develop digital solutions for people with diabetes by providing smart devices from Huawei to measure vital indicators, support preventive care, and develop a secure digital health platform to manage and analyze data under the full supervision of Dasman Diabetes Institute and in accordance with the highest privacy standards. The partnership also aims to strengthen joint scientific research between Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait University, and one of Harvard University’s laboratories, with technology support from Zain.
Dr Faisal Al-Refaei and Nawaf Al-Gharabally after signing the MoU.
Nawaf Al-Gharabally said: “Our partnership with Dasman reflects our belief that purposeful collaboration can transform technology into tangible impact in people’s lives. By combining Zain’s digital capabilities with Dasman’s leading expertise in healthcare excellence, we aim to promote healthier lifestyles, strengthen preventive awareness, and help enable smarter, more connected health experiences in our community. This initiative is an extension of our purpose to build ‘Lasting Connections, Better Lives,’ and a translation of our commitment to supporting Kuwait’s national development priorities through leveraging technological innovation.”
This partnership further reinforces Dasman Diabetes Institute’s leading role in health research, and Zain’s efforts to support innovation and technology in ways that serve the community and enhance quality of life in Kuwait. This initiative also aligns with Zain’s broader efforts to accelerate purpose-driven digital transformation across vital sectors, particularly healthcare and community wellbeing. Through advanced connectivity solutions, secure digital platforms, and scalable services, Zain is working to enable smarter service models, enhance public awareness, and support institutions and individuals with digital tools that help promote healthier, more informed lifestyles.
Zain continues to expand its ecosystem of strategic partnerships with leading national entities to deliver innovations that respond to diverse community needs. By leveraging next-generation network capabilities, data-driven solutions, and its growing portfolio of digital and enterprise services, Zain reaffirms its commitment to supporting the digital transformation journey and strengthening its role as a trusted partner for sustainable, high-impact initiatives that benefit individuals, society, and the economy alike.
