Deputy Minister of Oil: Gulf Honor is a Motivation to Continue Developing Government Performance and Empowering National Talent

From Khaloud Al-Ansari, Manama, 8 Oct (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Oil Minister Sheikh Dr. Namar Fahad Al-Maliki Al-Sabah expressed his pride today, Thursday, in Manama, at being honored as a representative of the State of Kuwait among distinguished national talents in the civil service sector of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for 2026.

This came in a statement Sheikh Dr. Namar Al-Sabah gave to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the ceremony honoring pioneering projects and figures in the fields of civil service, labor, and social affairs in GCC countries, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage and attendance of Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, ministers of civil service, labor, and social affairs from GCC member states, and GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Bedawi.

Sheikh Dr. Namar Al-Sabah emphasized that the honor represents an appreciation for national talents, institutional work, and the collective efforts behind achieved accomplishments, serving as a motivation to continue working, contributing, and developing government performance to serve the State of Kuwait and enhance its presence in the joint Gulf work system.

He added that investing in national talents and developing their capabilities is the foundation for elevating institutional performance and keeping pace with rapid changes in government administration. He noted that the coming phase requires continuing to develop planning tools and policy-making, accelerating digital transformation, and consolidating a culture of innovation and excellence, while leveraging modern technologies and artificial intelligence to improve work efficiency and enhance the quality of performance and services.

On this occasion, he extended his highest expressions of gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and support him; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, for the continuous support, care, and attention afforded to national talents, and for the political leadership’s priority on developing the government apparatus, empowering national cadres, and enhancing institutional performance efficiency.

He also expressed his appreciation to Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi for his sustained support of development efforts aimed at elevating institutional work in the Ministry of Oil, affirming that this support serves as a motivation to continue working, achieving results, and serving the State of Kuwait.

In this context, Sheikh Namar, in a speech delivered on behalf of the honored guests at the ceremony, stated that the honor represents an appreciation for everyone who contributed their knowledge, expertise, and efforts to serve their country and community, and embodies the GCC countries’ interest in investing in Gulf human capital and empowering national talents.

He expressed gratitude and appreciation to the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, the GCC Secretariat General, and the organizing entities for this initiative that celebrates Gulf talents and achievements and honors those who have made outstanding contributions and efforts.

He stressed the importance of enhancing Gulf integration in developing human capital, exchanging expertise and knowledge, sustaining institutional knowledge, and transferring it to future generations, thereby strengthening the capacity of government agencies to keep pace with technological transformations and future requirements.

He called for exploring the possibility of launching a Gulf-wide professional mentoring program that pairs honored individuals and experienced professionals with young cadres, thereby contributing to transforming accumulated expertise into a sustainable Gulf institutional asset.

Sheikh Dr. Nemer Fahad Al-Malek Al-Sabah honored, during the ceremony, outstanding national talents in the civil service sector of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries for 2026, in recognition of his professional career spanning approximately 25 years in government service and the efforts and contributions he made in the fields of administrative and institutional development, strategic planning, policy-making, digital transformation, and innovation. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.A.