08 June 2015
500+ IT employees trained on boosting productivity using technology

Kuwait - Microsoft Kuwait, along with Ebla Computer Consultancy, has trained more than 500 employees of the Ministry of Health (MOH) IT center on the use of Microsoft productivity suite software and technologies, strengthening its commitment to transforming Kuwait into a knowledge-based economy. MOH employees were trained on the adoption of electronic services for employees and citizens, equipping them to adapt electronic channels and platforms in Government departments as per the recent decision of the Council of Ministries to drive adoption for the Law No. 20 of 2014 (the "Electronic Transactions Law").

The introduction and training sessions on Microsoft Outlook, Lync and SharePoint will empower the employees with technology for their day-to-day work, increasing their ability to plan, collaborate and fulfil their duties more efficiently and effectively.

Commenting on this initiative, Mr. Salah Baqer, CIO at the Ministry of Health, said: "Technology skills among our employees are vital to ensuring that our department delivers on our ambitious targets and goals. This training, conducted by Microsoft and Ebla Computer Consultancy, has been very effective in helping to ensure that our employees have the right tools as well as the right skills at their disposal. Improved technology adoption in the department and among our people will bring about increased efficiencies and better experiences for all our stakeholders."

"We are delighted to be working with Ebla Computer Consultancy to support the development of IT skills across Ministry of Health in Kuwait," commented Mr. Charles Nahas, Microsoft Kuwait General Manager. "Our solutions have been proven to successfully help Government departments gain visibility and control across all work, enhancing decision-making, improving alignment with business strategy, maximizing resource utilization, and enhancing project execution. Such initiatives are also in line with our long-term commitment to helping our customers in Kuwait by leveraging our technology infrastructure and software as a strategic asset to make them more competitive and productive."

Mr. Hilal Arnaout CEO at Ebla Computer Consultancy, said: "Our focus is in implementing technology for our customers and their organisations that can transform operations and bring about daily benefits for users and business operations. Our participation in this training programme with the Ministry of Health and Microsoft enabled us to unlock value for the Ministry, by bringing their staff up-to-speed on the latest solutions and technologies that can help them achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively."

Microsoft will continue to work closely with the Government in Kuwait to help create a favorable environment for the development of the local software and technology industry.

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