Minister of Communication: Mr. Abdulrahman Khalid Al-Ghunaim

The State of Kuwait is considered a pioneer among the Gulf countries in the field of modern means of communication. The Ministry of Communication looks after the entire range of communications - providing services, believed to be the finest in the region. For example, the Ministry's strategic alliances with global telecommunication companies have resulted in a network of truly world-class telephonic services. The Ministry is also responsible for providing a wide bouquet of postal services to the citizens.

 

Some of the international services provided by the Ministry of Communication are -- electronic mail (also called K-Mail), NUI service, video conferencing, Internet, VSAT, magnetic card for public phones, telex, AT&T prepaid calling cards, etc.

 

The Ministry also provides wireless services such as Smart Card, Motorola Wireless Call, Citizen Band Radio (CB) and Maritime Wireless. The Ministry also takes care of transport and allied services in the country. Registration of navigation lines or regular ships, investigation of maritime collisions, issuance of transport certificates, inspection and survey of small ships, investigation of accidents resulting in oil pollution of the sea are only some of the responsibilities of the Ministry.

 

The newest facility of the Ministry of Communication is the Telecommunication Center located in the heart of Kuwait City. The Liberation Tower is the most important component of this center. Constructed by the Ministry of Public Works, this is the fifth tallest tower in the world.