KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) on Tuesday announced the official launch of solar power plants at its two liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling stations in Umm Al-Aish and Shuaiba, with a combined production capacity of 4.05 megawatts. The announcement was made during an inauguration ceremony, where KOTC’s Acting CEO Sheikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Malik Al-Sabah affirmed that the company is the first in Kuwait’s oil sector to implement such a strategic renewable energy project.

“This initiative represents a significant step forward in achieving energy self-sufficiency and fully operating our LNG stations using renewable energy,” Sheikh Khaled said, emphasizing the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability. He noted that the project is aligned with Kuwait’s national vision to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adding that it reduces reliance on the national electricity grid and minimizes the carbon footprint by effectively harnessing solar energy.

Acting CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Al-Malik Al-Sabah, during his speech.

Sheikh Khaled described the project as a pioneering model for clean energy within Kuwait’s oil sector, highlighting its role in enhancing operational efficiency, lowering costs, and supporting environmental goals in line with the highest international standards. He also praised the dedicated efforts of KOTC’s team in bringing the project to fruition, underscoring the contribution of Kuwaiti talent in driving sustainable energy initiatives that deliver both environmental and economic benefits to the nation. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan announced the commencement of comprehensive road maintenance works in Fahad Al-Ahmad as part of a wider initiative encompassing 18 road rehabilitation projects across Kuwait’s governorates. The move comes in line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision aimed at enhancing the country’s infrastructure.

In a press statement issued Sunday, Dr Al-Mashaan affirmed the ministry’s commitment to implementing its development strategy in accordance with the highest technical standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects that enhance road efficiency and safety. She noted that the efforts fall within a broader national framework to modernize and develop Kuwait’s road network.

KUWAIT: Workers continue the roads maintenance in Fahad Al-Ahmad, Al-Mangaf and Al-Aqila as part of the new contracts.- KUNA photos

Meanwhile, Engineer Mohammad Ra’i Al-Fahma, a member of the supervision team for Contract 15 – the first phase in Al-Ahmadi Governorate – confirmed that field teams have begun executing extensive maintenance works in Block 1 of Fahad Al-Ahmad. He added that the works involve laying a Type 3 asphalt layer in accordance with approved technical specifications. Engineer Abdullah Al-Kandari further noted that road maintenance operations are concurrently underway in several areas, including Blocks 1 and 4 of Al-Mangaf, as well as Street 245 in the Aqila area. Additionally, infrastructure cleaning and maintenance works are being carried out in the Raqqa and Hadiya areas. — KUNA

KUWAIT: On International Nurses Day, Sudanese Ambassador to Kuwait Awadal-Karim Al-Rayah Balla participated in a blood donation campaign organized by the Sudanese Nursing Association in Kuwait on Monday at the Blood Bank under the slogan “Our Hands for the Nation, Our Hearts for Humanity – Giving, Health, and Humanity.” The initiative was held in appreciation of Kuwait and its noble stances toward Sudan.

Speaking to Kuwait Times, the ambassador expressed his gratitude to Kuwait, saying “With its generous spirit, Kuwait has provided wide employment opportunities for Sudanese medical professionals. Over 2,000 Sudanese medical personnel, including consultants, specialists, general practitioners, and dentists, work in Kuwait. This is in addition to allied health professionals such as nurses, lab technicians, radiologists, anesthetists, and biomedical engineers, distributed across both the public and private sectors.”

The ambassador added that the initiative by the Sudanese Nursing Association is a sincere expression of gratitude and loyalty to Kuwait, which has always supported Sudan in the fields of development and humanitarian aid. Over 150 donors participated in the campaign, which will continue on Friday, May 16, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, specifically to accommodate residents of remote areas.

Sudanese Ambassador Awadal-Karim Al-Rayah Balla donates his blood.

He pointed out that Sudanese nursing staff in Kuwait have left a significant mark, as reflected in the ceremony held by the Association last year, attended by a large number of leading nursing officials in Kuwait, including the Director of Nursing Services at the Ministry of Health, the representative of the Undersecretary of the Ministry, and heads of nursing departments in both public and private hospitals. The ambassador affirmed that Sudanese-Kuwaiti relations are characterized by growth and prosperity and continue to witness remarkable development, thanks to the wise leadership in both countries.

He stated: “Truly, words cannot express our gratitude to Kuwait and to all its institutions and charitable organizations that responded swiftly to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. In return for this generosity, Sudan hopes, once the war ends, that Kuwait will be at the forefront of nations contributing to investment and reconstruction projects that benefit both countries.” A large number of Sudanese expatriates residing in Kuwait responded to the humanitarian call, coming from various regions such as Wafra, Abdali, Kabd, Jahra, Sulaibiya, and Fintas, in a gesture of appreciation and gratitude to Kuwait. The campaign was also attended by the Head of the Kuwait Nursing Association, Muhammad Saleh Assaf.