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 | EQUATE supports Pakistan relief efforts
31 August 2010
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Continuing its social responsibility efforts, EQUATE Petrochemical Company has contributed to Pakistan’s ongoing relief efforts.
Through Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), EQUATE has donated over USD 100,000 aimed at supporting the victims of recent floods in Pakistan as part of overall solidarity expressed by the State of Kuwait.
In addition, EQUATE has provided KRCS with 1,500 packets of the Tamiflu medicine to be used by medical bodies operating in Pakistan as urged by the World Health organizations.
Following a meeting with KRCS Chairman Barjes Al-Barjes, EQUATE Corporate Relations Leader Mohammad Hatem noted the society’s international role and expertise in humanitarian causes.
Hatem hoped that such a donation would play a role in supporting the victims who are facing many challenges, stressing that EQUATE will always do its best to participate in official sustainability efforts.
Established in 1995, EQUATE is an international joint venture between Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Commencing production in 1997, EQUATE is the single operator of a fully integrated world-scale manufacturing facility producing over 5 million tons annually of high-quality petrochemical products which are marketed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
In appreciation for its sustainable development efforts, EQUATE has earned His Highness the Amir Award for the Best Plant in Kuwait; Gold Award in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) for Gulf private sector companies; the Award of Best Gulf Company in Recruiting Nationals; as well as Kuwait’s CSR Award in the Industrial and Oil Sector. In addition, EQUATE has received the Highly Commended Best Community Program Award during the First Middle East CSR Award Summit.
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 | Includes academic and industrial cooperation
EQUATE and PAAET’s technical studies college sign MoU
8 August 2010
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EQUATE Petrochemical Company and the College of Technical Studies of the Public Authority of Applies Education and Training (PAAET) signed on Sunday, August 8, 2010, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in relevant academic and industrial affairs.
During the signing ceremony, EQUATE Chief Financial Officer Abdulkarim Mubarak said such an MoU is an extension of EQUATE’s positive role in developing all community matters related to EQUATE CSR Program aimed at ensuring and implementing overall sustainability, especially in educational, health, occupational and human resources.
Mubarak noted that EQUATE had previously signed similar scientific agreements with Kuwait University’s College of Business Administration along with the College of Engineering and Petroleum, as well as an agreement with Kuwait Institute for scientific Research (KISR).
Mubarak added that EQUATE also has an annual university scholarship program in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, stressing that such accords are a manifestation of the company’s Valued Neighbor philosophy to create a true community partnership and generate the greatest added-value.
On his part, PAAT Director-General Dr. Yaqoub Al-Refae said the MoU is part of the authority’s role to provide the job market with the needed numbers of qualified technical manpower, as well as boosting overall cooperation with relevant industrial organizations throughout Kuwait, especially the hydrocarbon sector.
The MoU includes EQUATE handling the field training of the college’s students majoring in chemistry, developing the faculty’s labs, as well as holding joint events, such as workshops.
Established in 1995, EQUATE is an international joint venture between Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Commencing production in 1997, EQUATE is the single operator of a fully integrated world-scale manufacturing facility producing over 5 million tons annually of high-quality petrochemical products which are marketed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
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 | EQUATE sponsors Hussain Makki Jumah nursing staff recognition
5 August 2010
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EQUATE Petrochemical Company sponsored a celebration to recognize the efforts of the nursing staff at Hussein Makki Juma Specialized Surgery Center.
During the ceremony, EQUATE Corporate Relations Leader Mohammad Gharib Hatem said “This sponsorship stems from social responsibility aimed at overall sustainability by sharing success with the Kuwaiti society with an annual budget exceeding over USD 3 million.”
Hatem added “The center’s nursing staff represents the unknown soldiers who deserve all forms of recognition and encouragement to ensure continuing such high caliber services at this challenge filled medical body.”
On his part, the center’s director Dr. Ahmad al-Awadhi lauded such a sponsorship by EQUATE and its role in developing Kuwait’s medical sector, stressing the nursing staff’s critical role in complementing the medical team, especially in light of their constant interaction with all patients.
Established in 1995, EQUATE is an international joint venture between Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Commencing production in 1997, EQUATE is the single operator of a fully integrated world-scale manufacturing facility producing over 5 million tons annually of high-quality petrochemical products which are marketed throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
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