KUWAIT: Kuwait is set to launch a national youth academy focused on training young Kuwaitis in artificial intelligence, space sciences, robotics, and cybersecurity, the Public Authority for Youth announced Thursday. The initiative follows a new memorandum of understanding between the Authority and the Kuwait Space Company to establish the academy, which will serve as a hub for empowering youth with cutting-edge skills.
“The Authority places young people at the forefront of its priorities, as they are the future of Kuwait,” said Acting Director Nasser Al-Sheikh during a press briefing following the signing. He emphasized that the new academy will help develop and support youth capabilities through “innovative projects that reinforce their role in building the nation and developing society.”
Described as a “modern national platform,” the academy will offer specialized training and hands-on programs that contribute to Kuwait’s economic and knowledge-based participation goals. It is also part of the broader vision of “New Kuwait 2035,” the country’s long-term development plan. “This strategic initiative falls under the Authority’s broader efforts to create an enabling educational environment for Kuwaiti youth, one that keeps pace with global shifts and prepares an innovative generation with the skills needed to enter the future job market with confidence,” Al-Sheikh explained.
According to the Authority, the academy will use interactive and modern curricula and feature workshops, training sessions, and scientific competitions targeting outstanding students in schools and universities. It will also promote knowledge exchange and ensure qualified administrative and teaching staff are in place. Al-Sheikh praised the collaboration with the Kuwait Space Company and stressed that the Authority remains committed to forming strategic partnerships across government, civil society, and the private sector. “We are moving forward with pioneering educational and tech initiatives that meet the ambitions of young people and invest in their promising energy,” he said. — KUNA
