Member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) are planning their fifth General Assembly, which will presided over by the State of Kuwait.
Taking place from 4–5 February, the two-day General Assembly which includes Member State ministers, observers, partners, CEOs, policymakers, innovators, as well as representatives from over 60 countries, is a flagship event for the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The General Assembly convenes the full digital ecosystem to contribute to shape the global digital agenda.
Chaired by H.E. Omar Saud Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs of the State of Kuwait and Chairperson of the DCO Council for the current term, together with Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, the fifth General Assembly serves as the Organisation’s foremost platform for reviewing achievements, shaping strategic direction, and launching initiatives aligned with the 2025–2028 Four-Year Agenda.
A key component of the Assembly will be the ceremonial handover of the DCO Council Presidency from the State of Kuwait to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for this year’s term. In 2025 it was the Kingdom of Jordan, which was host to the previous General Assembly at the Dead Sea.
A Forum to Compliment the General Assembly
The International Digital Cooperation Forum (IDCF), which is held alongside the General Assembly, curates a programme featuring plenary sessions, side events, workshops, and high-level dialogues. Having successfully made its debut at the last General Assembly at the Dead Sea in Jordan, IDCF in its second edition looks to also bring interesting and engaging discussions.
Topics will focus around artificial intelligence (AI), digital trade, cross-border digital infrastructure, skills mobility, technology safety and ethics, and sustainable digital transformation. It is expected that over 100 organisations from various sectors and partner entities are expected to participate.
The Fintech Times‘ Richie Santosdiaz will be in attendance, moderating a discussion on ‘Fueling growth: AI, Investment flows and the future of inclusive digital prosperity.’
Building Momentum Prior to the Assembly.
H.E. Omar Saud Al-Omar, prior to the preparation of the General Assembly, said: “Hosting the 5th General Assembly of the DCO and the International Digital Cooperation Forum reflects the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and enhancing collective efforts to keep pace with the rapid transformations shaping the global economy, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
Discussing about Kuwait hosting the General Assembly, Minister Al-Omar adds: “Through its current Chairmanship of the DCO Council, the State of Kuwait welcomes Member States, partners, and participating guests, and reaffirms its commitment to supporting a shared agenda focused on advancing digital integration, building advanced digital infrastructure, and strengthening capacity development and knowledge exchange.”
Deemah AlYahya said: “Hosting the Fifth General Assembly and the Second IDCF in the State of Kuwait marks a defining moment for the global digital community and a proud milestone in our collective journey. It is an opportunity not only to convene, but to reflect on the achievements of 2025, strengthen partnerships, and shape a shared vision for the future of digital cooperation at a time when the global digital landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed.”
When discussing the common goal of the DCO’s member states, the Secretary-General adds: “Our Member States are united by a clear conviction: that digital prosperity must be accessible to all, and that international cooperation across sectors, and institutions is the most powerful force to achieve it. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and societies, this year’s theme, ‘Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI,’ speaks to our shared responsibility to ensure these transformations serve every country, every institution, and every individual so that innovation becomes a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and shared prosperity, and no one is left behind.”
In Summary
The world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organisation, the DCO from its creation in 2020, has dedicated itself to accelerating the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy. The organisation gathers Ministries of Communications and Information Technology across its 16 Member States. To note, it holds observer status with the United Nations General Assembly and other global bodies.
The previous General Assembly in 2025 had groundbreaking announcements of various achievements, challenges and opportunities; the upcoming General Assembly looks to be no different in keeping with the wider theme of digital inclusion for all.