Minister Al-Roumi calls for Kuwaitization of oil sector

$RATQA OIL FIELD, KUWAIT - FEBRUARY 6: An oil pump work-over crew maintains a wellhead February 6, 2003 in the Ratqa Oil Field in northern Kuwait, overlooking the DMZ area dividing Kuwait and Iraq. An electrified fence runs the length of the border between the two countries, and an Iraqi oil well burns black smoke in the distance. The Ratqa Field produces 370,000 barrels of crude oil per day or nearly 10% of Kuwait\\'s daily 4 million barrels. Kuwait Oil Company engineers claim Iraq is pumping water back into the underground oil wells to contaminate Kuwait\\'s underground fields. In 1991, the Iraqi Army destroyed many of the wells and equipment of the Ratqa Oil Field during its invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Image used for illustrative putpose. , Getty Images$

RATQA OIL FIELD, KUWAIT - FEBRUARY 6: An oil pump work-over crew maintains a wellhead February 6, 2003 in the Ratqa Oil Field in northern Kuwait, overlooking the DMZ area dividing Kuwait and Iraq. An electrified fence runs the length of the border between the two countries, and an Iraqi oil well burns black smoke in the distance. The Ratqa Field produces 370,000 barrels of crude oil per day or nearly 10% of Kuwait's daily 4 million barrels. Kuwait Oil Company engineers claim Iraq is pumping water back into the underground oil wells to contaminate Kuwait's underground fields. In 1991, the Iraqi Army destroyed many of the wells and equipment of the Ratqa Oil Field during its invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Image used for illustrative putpose.
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Sources said the minister also underscored the importance of creating a good work environment for nationals

Staff Writer, Arab Times

March 24, 2025

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RATQA OIL FIELD, KUWAIT - FEBRUARY 6: An oil pump work-over crew maintains a wellhead February 6, 2003 in the Ratqa Oil Field in northern Kuwait, overlooking the DMZ area dividing Kuwait and Iraq. An electrified fence runs the length of the border between the two countries, and an Iraqi oil well burns black smoke in the distance. The Ratqa Field produces 370,000 barrels of crude oil per day or nearly 10% of Kuwait's daily 4 million barrels. Kuwait Oil Company engineers claim Iraq is pumping water back into the underground oil wells to contaminate Kuwait's underground fields. In 1991, the Iraqi Army destroyed many of the wells and equipment of the Ratqa Oil Field during its invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Image used for illustrative putpose.

KUWAIT CITY - Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi has stressed the need to Kuwaitize the oil sector in the coming years, particularly since the nationals working in the sector are creative and excellent. Sources disclosed that the minister made the statement two days ago, during his meeting with the Board of Directors of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Workers Union.

Sources said the minister also underscored the importance of creating a good work environment for nationals. Sources affirmed that the minister listened to the demands of the employees through their union. Sources added the minister praised the efforts exerted by the nationals working in the oil sector --whether at KOC or elsewhere; stressing these employees are the nation’s real wealth, especially since they are the foundation of the future. Sources also quoted the minister as saying that all the demands of the workers will be met.

By Najeh Bilal
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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