Deputy Minister of Oil: Gulf honors motivate improving government performance and empowering national talents

- Called for launching a professional mentoring initiative that enables experienced professionals to transfer their knowledge to younger generations

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Sheikh Dr. Namar Fahad Al-Malal Al-Sabah, expressed his pride in being honored on behalf of the State of Kuwait as one of the 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, which was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage and attendance of Bahrain’s 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.

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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 in a manner that serves the State of Kuwait and strengthens its presence within the framework of joint Gulf cooperation.

He added that investing in national talents and developing their capabilities constitutes the foundation for enhancing institutional performance and keeping pace with rapid changes in government administration. He noted that the coming phase requires continued development of planning tools and policy-making, accelerating digital transformation, and consolidating a culture of innovation and excellence by 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; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, for the continuous support, care, and attention afforded to national talents, as well as 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 Minister of Oil Tariq Al-Roumi for his ongoing support of development efforts aimed at elevating institutional work within the Ministry of Oil, affirming that this support serves as a motivation to continue working, achieving, and serving the State of Kuwait.

In this context, Sheikh Namar, delivering a speech on behalf of the honorees during the ceremony, stated that the honor represents an appreciation for everyone who contributed their knowledge, expertise, and efforts to serve their country and community, reflecting the GCC countries’ commitment to investing in human capital and empowering national talents.

He expressed his 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 experiences and knowledge, and sustaining institutional knowledge by transferring it to future generations, thereby strengthening the capacity of government entities 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 honorees and experienced professionals with young cadres, thereby contributing to transforming accumulated expertise into a sustainable Gulf institutional asset.

Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malek Al-Sabah was honored during the ceremony as one of the distinguished 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.