stc Conducts Simulated Evacuation of Its Main Building in Kuwait City Tower

Kuwait’s stc announced a simulated evacuation of its main building in the Capital Tower, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior and the Medical Emergency Administration at the Ministry of Health, with participation from company employees. The exercise aimed to enhance the readiness of response teams and raise awareness of safety procedures in emergency situations.

The simulated evacuation was conducted in the presence of representatives from the General Directorate of Civil Defense, who supervised the implementation of the evacuation plan to verify its compliance with standards and regulations approved by official authorities, thereby ensuring the safety of all company employees in emergency or anticipated circumstances.

In a statement, stc clarified that the simulated evacuation is part of its risk management strategy. The company is committed to implementing all Civil Defense requirements, including designating employee guides on each floor to oversee evacuation operations, providing directional signage at entrances and exits, and ensuring the readiness of safety systems such as alarms, internal public address speakers, fire hoses, and smoke detectors. Additionally, the company has established assembly points and emergency corridors, and conducts regular training for employees in first aid.

stc emphasized that its safety efforts are part of its internal strategy, which addresses various professional and occupational aspects of its employees’ well-being. The company strives to create a safe environment both inside and outside the workplace, recognizing that its employees are the fundamental factor in its success and continued leadership as a premier telecommunications and digital solutions provider in Kuwait.