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Duqm Refinery to boost capacity to 270,000 bpd within two years

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KUWAIT CITY, May 15: In a bid to strengthen cooperation and partnership for the largest joint project between two Gulf states in the field of refineries and petrochemicals, the management of Duqm Refinery — owned by Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) and the Omani OQ Oil Group — intends to increase the refining capacity of Duqm from 255,000 to 270,000 barrels per day in the next two years, say Omani sources.

Sources disclosed that the management is considering increasing capacity without the need for investment or financing; given the strong demand for Duqm Refinery products, as its products are clean and high-quality like diesel, jet fuel, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, sulfur and petroleum coke. Sources stated that the management welcomes the recruitment of the largest possible number of Kuwaiti youths — both male and female — to work at the refinery.

They revealed that around 32 to 40 Kuwaitis are currently working at the refinery — out of a total of 750 employees from 32 nationalities. They are hoping that the number of Kuwaiti employees will increase, considering Kuwait is a key partner of the refinery. They said the Kuwaiti employees at the refinery have proven their competence and dedication to their work. “To fulfill the demand to attract more Kuwaiti employees, the management recently opened recruitment opportunities for fresh Kuwaiti graduates in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, Business Administration and Computer Engineering,” sources confirmed.

Sources said the requirements for Kuwaiti job applicants are as follows:

  • Must not be registered with the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) as an employer;
  • Copies of the civil identification nationality cards;
  • Certificate of military service, postponement or exemption for males;
  • Age must not exceed 28 years;
  • Not more than four years must have passed since graduation.

Sources stressed that applicants, who do not meet the conditions, will be excluded; adding that in case of the same results between more than one candidate for the job, the criteria for comparison will be oldest age, first to obtain the qualification, and a married person is preferred over the single person, provided they meet the required general graduation average, and pass the English language test and aptitude test. Sources said the refinery management opened the door for receiving applications until May 24.

By Najeh Bilal
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff 

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World markets mixed, Japan’s shares dip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt

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A person stands near an electronic stock board, left top, showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm on July 22, in Tokyo. The traffic signs read: No Crossing. (AP)

BANGKOK, July 22, (AP): World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies. Germany’s DAX lost 0.5% to 24,186.14 and the CAC 40 in Paris gave up 0.4% to 7,768.46. Britain’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% lower, to 9,009.34. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were virtually unchanged.

In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark surged and then fell back as it reopened from a holiday Monday following the ruling coalition’s loss of its upper house majority in Sunday’s election. The Nikkei 225 shed 0.1% to 39,774.92. Analysts said the market initially climbed as investors were relieved that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite the setback

. But the election’s outcome has added to political uncertainty and left his government without the heft needed to push through legislation. A breakthrough in trade talks with the US might win Ishiba a reprieve, but so far there’s been scant sign of progress in negotiating away the threat of higher tariffs on Japan’s exports to the US beginning Aug 1.

“Relief may be fleeting. Ishiba’s claim to leadership now rests on political duct tape, and history isn’t on his side. The last three LDP leaders who lost the upper house didn’t last two months,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary. Elsewhere, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.4% to 25,082.78, while the Shanghai Composite index advanced 0.6% to 3,581.86.

South Korea’s Kospi sank 1.3% to 3,169.94, with investors concerned over the Aug. 1 deadline for making a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump or facing 25% tariffs on all the country’s exports to the US. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.1% to 8,677.20.

India’s Sensex gained 0.1%, while In Thailand, the SET sank 1.1% after the government named Vitai Ratanakorn as the new future governor of the central bank. He is viewed as likely to be less independent than the current governor, raising concerns about the bank’s independence, analysts said. Vitai will replace Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, when his term as governor ends in September.  

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MEW gets CAPT approval to link external sites, NDCC

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has obtained approval from the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) to issue a tender for linking the external sites of the ministry with the National Data Control Center (NDCC), say sources from the ministry. Sources indicated that this tender is included in the contracts of the ministry for the current fiscal year and are scheduled to be implemented by the Planning, Training and Information Systems Sector. Sources revealed that the tender is for linking the external branches with the data center in the main ministry building and the NDCC in order to allow the exchange of information and provision of electronic services.

Sources pointed out that “subject to the approval of CAPT, the tender will be announced and a date will be set for specialized companies to submit their bids, select the winning bid and implement the project under the regulations.” Sources added the ministry intends to install five main power transformer stations for the Automobile Circuit Project — Rawda Block Three, Kabd C, cow farms, Sharq Block Four and Al- Arabi Club; in addition to supplying and extending the necessary underground cables to feed the five planned stations through two tenders: the first for the stations and the second for the cables. Sources said the two tenders aim to provide the energy needed to expand the high-voltage and ultra- high-voltage electrical networks resulting from the increased demand for electricity in the aforementioned areas, as well as to provide electricity continuously throughout the day. Moreover, the ministry also confirmed the start of electricity connection in Al-Mutlaa Residential City (N1 District – parts of Block One; in cooperation with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW). It reiterated that it is now receiving applications to connect electricity to 251 plots

By Mohammad Ghanem
 Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff 

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DGCA of Kuwait and Japan Take Off on a New Chapter of Aviation Cooperation

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DGCA of Kuwait and Japan Take Off on a New Chapter of Aviation Cooperation

Chairman of the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah receives the Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai

KUWAIT CITY, July 21: Chairman of the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al- Sabah said Sunday that the DGCA looks forward to promoting cooperation with Japan in civil aviation. Sheikh Humoud made the remarks while welcoming Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of civil aviation, the DGCA said in a press release. He underlined the importance of deepening the distinguished ties between both friendly countries, praising Japan’s advanced experience in technology and aviation industry, it said. For his part, the Japanese Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Kuwaiti official for his hospitality, saying that his country is interested in furthering cooperation with the State of Kuwait in aviation, in a way that contributes to exchanging expertise and achieving integration in the fields that concern both sides. (KUNA)

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