The Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) has announced the opening of applications for participation in the 6th edition of the Digital Government Award for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Wednesday, Acting Director General of CAIT, Najat Ibrahim, said: "The award aims to honor outstanding achievements in digital transformation across GCC nations."

Ibrahim added that submissions will be accepted through the website awards.cait.gov.kw from the beginning of July until August 31, noting that the award serves as a leading platform to foster competition and innovation among government entities in digital transformation.

She highlighted that the award includes nine main categories covering various aspects of digital transformation, most notably:

• Best Digital Government Service

• Best Use of Artificial Intelligence

• Best Open Data Initiative

• Best Digital Inclusion Initiative

• Best Digital Community Engagement

The award also features categories for:

• Best Comprehensive Government Application

• Best Purpose-Driven Digital Game

• Best Government Capacity-Building Initiative

• Digital Excellence Award for Government Institutions

This reflects the award’s comprehensive diversity and its support for various paths of digital excellence.

Ibrahim emphasized that the award aligns with GCC-wide efforts to enhance digital cooperation, improve government readiness for future demands, and achieve sustainable digital development goals across the GCC.

She urged participating entities from GCC countries to submit their entries through their designated national liaison officers to ensure an organized and consistent application process among member states.

For inquiries, Ibrahim noted that contact can be made via: +965 22929293.