With Kuwait set to introduce artificial intelligence across several government jobs from October in collaboration with Microsoft, questions have arisen about the impact on employment.

However, officials emphasize that the strategy is designed to complement — not replace — human resources, backed by training initiatives to upskill national talent, reports Al-Rai daily.

As part of the agreement with Microsoft, Kuwait will roll out a comprehensive qualification program to equip citizens with essential AI skills. The initiative aims to prepare the workforce for the evolving labor market while ensuring that technological transformation does not come at the expense of human contribution.

During the launch of the Kuwait Oil Company’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center, KPC Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Nawaf Al-Saud underscored that “there is no substitute for the human element in analyzing AI output.”

Kuwait Oil Company CEO Ahmed Al-Eidan echoed this view, stressing continued investment in young Kuwaiti talent to drive the AI and energy transformation.

Informed sources revealed that government agencies, under the supervision of the Communication & Information Technology Regulatory Authority, are accelerating AI adoption to improve efficiency while simultaneously providing training programs for employees. Officials say this dual-track approach will create new opportunities and strengthen existing jobs, balancing progress with job security.