Stc, KCST sign MoU
KUWAIT: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait College for Science and Technology (KCST). The collaboration falls under stc’s educational ‘upgrade’ initiative and will focus on organizing a range of student activities including workshops, training courses, and specialized seminars.
The MoU between stc and KCST was made official during a signing ceremony held at stc’s head office and was attended by executives from both parties including Ahmed Al Nowaibet, Manager of Public Relations and Social Media at stc and Ibrahim Al-Mutawa, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at KCST, as well as Abdulaziz Almathkour, General Manager - Rewards & Organization Effectiveness at stc, and Professor Khalid Al-Begain, President of KCST. The MoU serves as an initial step towards fostering cooperation between the two organizations. It is a part of stc’s educational “upgrade” initiative, fundamentally aimed at empowering students through diverse programs designed to enhance knowledge.
The MoU outlines various collaborative efforts that will assist the college in enhancing and updating its curriculum with skills pertinent to Kuwait’s private sector job market, where stc serves as prominent player. Additionally, the college’s offerings are closely aligned with the immediate and future demands of Kuwait’s job market. KCST is the only university in Kuwait offering Bachelor’s degrees in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Computer Engineering, with specializations in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence.
The objective behind signing the MoU is to strengthen the collaboration between stc and KCST. stc will support KCST by providing practical training opportunities for the college’s students and graduates. Additionally, KCST will utilize its advanced laboratories to offer training courses for stc employees to develop their professional and practical performance.
The objectives defined under the MoU strongly align with the goals that stc aims to achieve for the community under its strategic CSR pillars. Through flagship programs such as the educational ‘upgrade’ initiative, stc envisions a future where its efforts ripple through the Kuwaiti economy, fostering innovation, driving growth, and most importantly, empowering the nation’s future leaders to steer Kuwait towards unparalleled success and prosperity.
During the signing ceremony, Ahmad A Nowaibet, Manager of Public Relations and Social Media at stc expressed that the Company is proud to partner with an innovative educational institution like KCST as part of stc’s educational ‘upgrade’ initiative with the core objective of empowering the local education framework and aligns with stc’s efforts towards creating a sustainable future. Furthermore, he also shed the light on the value of this partnership as it reflects the Company’s commitment to empowering the youth with essential skills to excel in their careers, while providing stc employees with additional platforms to develop their professional and practical skills.
Ibrahim Al-Mutawa, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at KCST, highlighted during the signing ceremony that this memorandum will enhance cooperation in several areas, most importantly in education and training, as the university will offer training programs through its Center of Innovation and Continuing Education and Training to stc employees, in addition to enhancing partnerships in community initiatives. It is worth mentioning that stc has consistently invested in student and youth initiatives, recognizing them as future leaders and pillars of the Kuwaiti economy, as part of its diverse and sustainable CSR program. stc has leveraged its resources and expertise to launch or participate in initiatives that positively impact the community.
The Company has implemented community programs aimed at fostering long-term development under the “Weyak” umbrella to support Kuwaiti SMEs and startups, as well as the educational “upgrade” umbrella in collaboration with various state institutions from both public and private sectors. Through these efforts, stc has established itself not just as a telecom service provider, but as a significant contributor to strengthening the social and economic fabric of Kuwait.