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MANAMA: Deputy CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for South and East Kuwait Fuad Al-Shaikh on Wednesday reaffirmed the company’s commitment to participating in major international events as a key platform for sharing expertise and learning about the latest technologies and practices in the oil and gas sector. His remarks came during KOC’s participation in the three-day Middle East Oil, Gas and Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (MEOS&GEO) held in Bahrain.
Al-Shaikh said KOC seeks to consolidate its position as a leading entity in the sector by showcasing its pioneering achievements, highlighting technologies developed by national competencies, and strengthening strategic partnerships with global oil service companies, particularly in exploration and production. “The company’s pavilion at the exhibition presents its history, organizational structure, major projects, and notable achievements,” Al-Shaikh noted. He added that KOC’s delegation will deliver several presentations and working papers during the conference sessions, focusing on key applications, innovations, and projects, including the offshore drilling initiative that led to several significant oil discoveries.
Fouad Al-Sheikh, Deputy CEO for South and East Kuwait at Kuwait Oil Company
The pavilion also highlights the company’s efforts to support Kuwait’s carbon neutrality goals by 2050, in line with the nation’s broader plan to achieve neutrality by 2060. Among the showcased projects is the enhanced oil recovery initiative at the Managish field in western Kuwait, which uses carbon dioxide injection, as well as a joint project with the Kuwait National Petroleum Company and the Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).
KOC’s delegation at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, under the theme “Energy for a Prosperous Future: Driving a Sustainable Future,” is headed by CEO Ahmed Al-Eidan and includes Deputy CEOs Khaled Al-Mulla and Fuad Al-Shaikh, along with senior managers, team leaders, and experts from across the company. The delegation is participating in a comprehensive program of meetings and exchanges with executives and specialists from international and regional oil companies, service providers and technology firms. — KUNA
CAIRO: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Monday reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening joint Arab social and developmental efforts to uphold human rights and promote social justice. Delivering her speech at the 82nd session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the League of Arab States headquarters in Egypt, Dr Al-Huwailah opened by expressing deep sorrow over the tragic death of three Amiri Diwan employees in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh, offering condolences to the families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
She expressed pride in Kuwait’s participation in the session, which addressed key social and developmental issues, and expressed hope it would yield decisions supporting social justice policies and the empowerment of women, girls, and persons with disabilities, particularly in political participation and gender equality. Dr Al-Huwailah noted that the session would adopt the draft agenda for the 45th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs and prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled in Doha next November. She emphasized Kuwait’s aspiration for Arab countries to make a strong and active presence at these events, showcasing development achievements and exchanging experiences in social care.
Officials are pictured during the meeting. – KUNA photos
Highlighting Kuwait’s role, she said the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and the Public Authority for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities are committed to following up on the implementation of Council decisions, ensuring coordination that respects diversity and privacy while promoting social justice.
Dr Al-Huwailah concluded by thanking Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity and Head of the Executive Office Dr Maya Morsi for the warm reception and efficient organization. She also praised Egypt’s efforts in hosting the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit and its unwavering support for ending the conflict in Palestine. The Executive Office meetings are chaired by Egypt, with membership including Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, the Comoros, Lebanon and Libya, alongside the participation of the Social Affairs Sector of the League of Arab States, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Enas Al-Farjani.- KUNA
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