Kuwait Amir Patronizes, Attends Informatics Award Ceremony

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Feb 10 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Amir sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and with attendance of His Highness the crown prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, a ceremony was held at Bayan Palace on Monday to honor Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award winners of the 24th edition of 2024.
His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by Head of the Award Board of Trustees Sheikha Ayda Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and members of the organizing committee.
Addressing the ceremony, Sheikha Ayda Salem Al-Sabah remembered the late founder of the award, Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, saying that he had got plenty of farsightedness, deep wisdom and giving and had anticipated the significance of technologies.
She added that progress made over less than a quarter century is the fruit of Amiri directives, commending His Highness the Amir for his patronage of this award.
On his part, Dr. Taher Ameen Al-Jamal, the winner of the award, said that he was pleased to have been in Kuwait and granted the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award, which is a beacon in digital societies.
He boasted that he was so lucky to have worked with the best scientists in the field of encryption after having gained access to the cutting-edge advancement in this science through working with Prof. Hellman during his doctoral study.
He added that his work at the RSA Security had also granted him the opportunity to partake in the initial stages of making encryption practical and effective, something which he said enabled him to join Netscape Communications Corporation with a deep understanding of new global digital needs.
The SSL protocol, now known as TLS, is considered a genuine turning point in the world since this technology is nowadays used to secure all digital communications.
He said that it was amazing for him to be an integral part of building this digital society as his work at Netscape has made him a key contributor to forming this cybersecurity.
His Highness the Amir then honored the winners of the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award, and was given a souvenir on this occasion. (end)
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