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Ministry of Oil launches Petroleum Culture Platform

28-10-2024

• Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah: The platform ensures easy access to all information through smooth transition between its sections • Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah: The platform is an integrated archive of photos and documents to cover the pivotal moments in the oil sector’s journey The Ministry of Oil announced the launch of the Petroleum Culture Platform, a step aimed at enhancing general culture about the oil and gas sector and directing it to different age groups in society, noting that the platform aims to introduce the public to the history of the oil sector and its strategic role in supporting the national economy, which provides students, researchers and interested parties with a rich field of reference information. In this context, His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah, said in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Oil, that the Petroleum Culture Platform comes within the Ministry’s plans to achieve comprehensive and simplified awareness about the oil and gas sector, as the Ministry seeks to facilitate access to various information through an easy-to-use interactive platform that allows visitors to move smoothly between its sections. Sheikh Dr. Neimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah explained that the platform focuses on providing visual and interactive content about the oil industry that contributes to simplifying topics and presenting them in an enjoyable and practical way, and enhances the benefit of students and interested parties from all categories. Photo and Information Archive For her part, the Director of Public Relations and Petroleum Media at the Ministry of Oil, Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, said that the platform is considered an integrated archive of photos and documents, covering the pivotal moments in the journey of the oil sector, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries. This archive includes prominent historical milestones in the industry in Kuwait and the Gulf countries, with detailed explanations that highlight the most prominent achievements, starting from the first discoveries and reaching modern projects that raise Kuwait's position on the global level. She stated that the Ministry of Oil has provided the platform as an open and accessible reference for everyone via the Internet, allowing students, academics and researchers from all over the world to access its content and benefit from its data. This approach is in line with the Ministry's goals in spreading awareness about the oil sector, and Kuwait's contribution to maintaining energy sustainability. She pointed out that the information provided by the platform extends to include accurate data on the discovery of oil and the development of the petroleum industry in the Gulf States and regional countries in the Middle East, as it provides a documentary account of the stages of development and innovations in the global oil sector. This information is of particular importance to researchers and those interested in the history of the industry in the region, as the platform provides analyses and data supported by maps and illustrative images. A reference for students and researchers Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah added: "Thanks to the extensive and documented information provided by the Petroleum Culture Platform, it is a comprehensive scientific reference for students, teachers and researchers in the field of oil and gas. It also meets the needs of specialists and professionals who wish to learn about the details of the oil industry, its history and developments. The platform is the first of its kind to provide this huge amount of information in a modern and interactive manner, making it a vital source of knowledge." She said that to facilitate the platform's work in accessing information, an advanced search system has been designed that allows users to search for information according to precise criteria, such as date, type or geographical area. This feature saves a lot of time and effort, and helps researchers access the information they need quickly and effectively. Continuous development She concluded her speech by saying that the Public Relations and Petroleum Media Department at the Ministry of Oil is scheduled to work on developing and updating the platform on a permanent and continuous basis, so that it keeps pace with new events and developments in the oil sector locally, regionally and globally. These updates will allow the platform to remain an updated and reliable source of data and facts related to the oil sector, which contributes to spreading oil awareness and enhancing Kuwait's position as a primary source of information about the oil and gas industry.