6 - Kuwait Oil Company

Following the unveiling of the memorial foundation stone of the Display Center, Al-Duaij
made a statement in which he added that Ahmadi often receives heads of states and senior
figures during their visits to Kuwait, and that in order to acquaint them with Kuwait and the oil
industry, these individuals often visit the Display Center during their visits. He added that
after the completion of the Display Center, Ahmadi Governorate will have the honor
of hosting VIP visitors to tell them the details of the story of oil in Kuwait.
KOC C&MD Sami Al-Rushaid delivered the opening speech during the event and
affirmed that the new Display Center will be named after Kuwait’s 10th ruler, H.H.
the late Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. During his reign, H.H. Sheikh Ahmad
presided over several notable achievements in Kuwait’s history, particularly the
most important of all, which was the discovery and export of Kuwaiti crude oil.
“The KOC Display Center is truly a landmark, not only for KOC, but for our beloved
country, Kuwait. Since its inception in 1956, the Display Center has played the
very important role of sharing the history of Kuwait’s oil story with the public,” the
Chairman said, adding “Since its establishment, the Display Center witnessed
a series of expansions and renovations that kept pace with the growth
of the Company. Recently, the need arose to build a new Display
Center that is based on a modern vision that will enable it
to serve larger segments of society, particularly students
and researchers who are the focus of our attention and care."
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