$2 million from Heisco to support the Emergency Response Fund

The chairman of the board of directors of Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company (Heisco), Marzouq Nasser Al-Kharafi, announced the company’s response to the call by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to contribute to the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund, established by Cabinet Decision No. 587, in support of national efforts to finance rehabilitation works, enhance the country’s readiness, and ensure the continuity of essential services and facilities.

In a press statement, Al-Kharafi clarified that the company’s board of directors decided to contribute a total of US$2 million to the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund, comprising US$1 million in cash support and US$1 million in kind, consisting of providing the necessary machinery, construction and marine equipment, and logistical services to serve state agencies across various affected sectors, thereby supporting rehabilitation efforts and the continuity of vital services.

Al-Kharafi emphasized that this contribution stems from the company’s commitment to its national and social responsibilities, and its constant desire to support initiatives that enhance the state’s capacity to confront emergency and exceptional circumstances. This reflects the national role of the private sector in supporting state institutions and safeguarding their achievements, and demonstrates the company’s belief in the importance of concerted efforts between the public and private sectors, as well as its firm approach to supporting national initiatives and actively participating in all efforts that enhance the country’s readiness and serve society under all circumstances.