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An instructor gives a lesson in English, 1965environment and the actions ofthe petroleum industry.KOC is active in and financiallysupports local projects that aimto improve the environment,such as the formation of theMarine Colony, the cleaningof local beaches, and thepreservation of sensitive natureareas such as the local islands.In fact, the Marine Colony wasa first for an oil company andis one of the largest reserves inthe Gulf. Covering an area of54,000 square meters, the reserveincludes 1,000 reef balls whichare intended to foster Kuwait’smarine life.On top of its direct efforts tomake a positive impact on theenvironment, KOC routinelyholds awareness campaigns thattouch on issues such as energyconservation, recycling, safedriving, health related issuessuch as back pain, and more.These awareness campaigns notonly target employees and theirfamilies, but extend to studentsas well. In recent years, KOChas made an active effort to holdregular awareness sessions forstudents throughout Kuwait.Education and AwardsThe continuous drive to bettertrain KOC employees andsend them abroad for highereducation is demonstrativeof the Company’s realizationthat a highly educated staff ofemployees leads to a better-runorganization. A focus on traininghas resulted in the constructionof many training centers thatprepare Kuwaiti employees forlife in the oil sector. As a result,this has led KOC to acceptmore Kuwaiti applicants, whichfalls in line with Kuwaitizationpolicy of hiring more Kuwaitis invarious positions when possible.Approximately 80% of KOCemployees today are Kuwaitinationals.Health, Safety and Environmentalissues are very important toKOC, which was reflected in thecreation in 1998 of the annualChairman’s HSE Awards, whichrecognize initiatives within thecompany that focus on reducingdamage to the environment whilesafeguarding the health andsafety of employees. Receivingan HSE Award is quite an honor,and many employees and theirfamilies are now more awarethan ever of the importance ofleading initiatives that go a longway in caring for the community.Corporate Social Responsibilitywill continue to play a majorrole in the day-to-day operationsof KOC. As the Company growsand makes plans for the future,KOC’s CSR initiatives will growin turn and increase in theirscope, resulting in a communitythat can be proud of itsaccomplishments and eager to domore in the future.30October - December 2012
C&MD Visits Ahmadi HospitalA group photo of KOC officials and Ahmadi Hospital staffKOC has a long history of reaching out to employees andtheir families and providing them with the support servicesthat define the Company’s reputation as an organizationthat truly cares about the community it operates in. TheCompany’s senior officials realize the importance offostering a sense of community and responsibility, which isreflected in the many services and outreach programs thatKOC engages in.On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Chairman and ManagingDirector Sami Al-Rushaid visited Ahmadi Hospital in orderto extend Eid greetings to patients who were receivingcare there. Many of these patients were unable to spendEid with their families because the necessary treatmentthey were receiving obligated them to remain at AhmadiHospital. Accompanying the Chairman to Ahmadi Hospitalwas DMD Administration and Finance Khaled Al-Khamees.During his visit to patients at the hospital, C&MD Al-Rushaid was met by the Assistant Chief Officer (PrimaryHealth Care Services), Dr. Aref Al-Abbasi and the Headof Support of Administrative Services, Qusai Al-Amer. Anumber of medical and nursing officials also accompaniedthe officials throughout their tour of Ahmadi Hospital,which saw the officials visiting various sections of thehospital, learning about the function of some of thefacilities there, and meeting with patients receiving care. Tocelebrate the joyous and festive occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, giftswere distributed to patients throughout the hospital.About Ahmadi Hospital:• Kuwait Oil Company offers Health Services to employeesand their families through Ahmadi Hospital.• Ahmadi Hospital was inaugurated in April of 1960 to treatKOC employees and their families. In the 1980s, theseservices were extended to all oil sector employees.• Ahmadi Hospital provides many services, medicaltreatment and other relevant support services.Among these important services are: Emergency,General Practice, Internal Medicine, General Surgery,Orthopedics, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology,Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Dentistry,Preventive Medical Services, Radiology, Anesthesia,Intensive Care Unit, Laboratory, Physiotherapy andDietary services.• Ahmadi Hospital also offers Home Visits to older patientsand those who are bedridden. In addition, AhmadiHospital can also refer patients that need specialized careto locations abroad so that they can receive the care theyneed.October - December 2012 31
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