BERLIN: Kuwait’s commitment to enhancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities was prominently showcased during its active participation in the Third Global Disability Summit, held in Berlin, Germany. This event brought together international leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss and advance efforts towards integrating persons with disabilities into society and the workforce.
On the sidelines of the summit, Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah, held several crucial meetings aimed at fostering stronger international collaboration. One notable meeting was with Ola Abu Al-Ghaib, the Manager of the Technical Secretariat of the Global Disability Fund. The two discussed strategies for enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of human rights and disability rights. Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher emphasized Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to improving access and services for persons with disabilities, noting the importance of collaborative initiatives to develop better infrastructure and support systems.
She also highlighted the contributions of Kuwait’s humanitarian work globally, notably through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, which has provided development support worldwide. Abu Ghiyab acknowledged Kuwait’s leadership in this area and expressed appreciation for the country’s significant role in advancing human rights initiatives.
Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah meets with Ola Abu Al-Ghaib, the Manager of the Technical Secretariat of the Global Disability Fund.
A Kuwaiti delegation, including Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah and Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah, meets UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Heba Hagrass, and other officials on the sidelines of the third Global Disability Summit held in Berlin.
At the summit, Sheikha Jawaher also met with senior German officials, including Gesa Bräutigam, Director of the Human Rights and Global Health Department at the German Foreign Ministry. Their discussions centered on enhancing Kuwait-Germany relations in the field of human rights, particularly as both countries serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Parallel to these diplomatic engagements, Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah met with her Italian counterpart Alessandra Locatelli. Their discussions focused on mutual initiatives to empower persons with disabilities and integrate them more fully into society. Al-Huwailah underscored Kuwait’s efforts in this regard, highlighting programs that foster inclusion and provide specialized services for individuals with disabilities. Both ministers agreed on the importance of strengthening ties between Kuwait and Italy, particularly in areas concerning disability care and social development.
Al-Huwailah later met with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Heba Hagrass. The meeting addressed the specific challenges faced by women with disabilities. The minister emphasized the importance of considering gender, disability, and economic conditions, which exacerbate the difficulties of this group.
She also mentioned that the discussions included the significance of improving the quality of services and programs provided by government bodies to ensure they are more responsive and suitable for the needs of people with disabilities, while maintaining a balance between material support and qualitative support that focuses on empowerment and encouraging active participation in society.
Dr Al-Huwailah expressed her appreciation for Dr Hagrass’s willingness to offer technical support and cooperation in training and preparing workers in the disability sector according to the latest international standards, as well as in reviewing relevant country reports submitted to the UN committees. She reiterated Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and coordination with UN agencies to benefit from international expertise in this vital field. — KUNA
MANAMA: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries are showcasing the country’s oil sector achievements and global reach at the International Downstream Conference and Exhibition 2025 (IDCE 2025) in Bahrain. The three-day event, running through October 2, draws over 9,500 industry leaders from 53 countries.
The KPC pavilion highlights the accomplishments of its subsidiaries — Kuwait Oil International (Q8), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), and Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) — in refining, marketing and integrating oil with petrochemicals. Interactive displays and advanced screens showcase how Kuwait’s energy sector is driving economic growth and strengthening its role on the global energy stage.
Q8 CEO Shafi Al-Ajmi described IDCE 2025 as “an important milestone in the journey of the refining industry.” Speaking to KUNA, he said the conference offered Kuwait an opportunity to enhance its presence regionally and internationally, forge strategic partnerships, and meet the evolving demands of global energy markets while supporting sustainable economic development.
Officials honor Kuwait Oil International (Q8), which won first place in the sustainability projects category, in addition to another award recognizing its excellence in project execution.
Al-Ajmi noted that the conference attracted more than 50 countries, around 70 global companies, and over 200 speakers, reflecting its evolution from a regional to a global platform. “This large and diverse participation highlights the success of the conference in bringing together top experts from around the world,” he said.
The Q8 delegation, led by Al-Ajmi, presented the company’s future projects and best practices aligned with KPC’s 2040 vision. The company also won two of seven awards at the official conference dinner, including first place in the sustainability projects category for an initiative focused on environmental cleanup and promoting positive social behavior. Another award recognized Q8’s project execution, marking the successful completion of a reliability test within eight months of start-up, demonstrating operational efficiency and adherence to global standards.
IDCE 2025, hosted by Aramco and led by the Gulf Downstream Association, features more than 290 expert speakers across 130 sessions covering innovation, decarbonization and the downstream value chain. IDCE 2025 represents the collective support of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE, and provides a premier platform to advance industry development and enable participation in over $100 billion of investment opportunities in refining, petrochemicals, and sustainability. — Agencies
RIYADH: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, presented his credentials to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, who received him on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The ceremony took place at the Royal Court in Riyadh’s Al-Yamamah Palace, where the Crown Prince received a number of ambassadors from brotherly and friendly countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). During the reception, Crown Prince Mohammed welcomed the ambassadors, conveying the greetings of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his own regards to the leaders of their respective countries.
He expressed his best wishes for their efforts to strengthen and develop bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia. The ambassadors, in turn, extended the greetings of their heads of state to the King and the Crown Prince, expressing gratitude for the warm and generous reception they received. — KUNA
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