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Fire at Kerosene Production Unit in Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah Refinery under Control

Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah oil refinery. (KUNA)
Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah oil refinery. (KUNA)
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Fire at Kerosene Production Unit in Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah Refinery under Control

Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah oil refinery. (KUNA)
Kuwait’s Mina Abdullah oil refinery. (KUNA)

The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) announced on Wednesday that it had completely put out the fire that broke out in a kerosene production unit in Mina Abdullah's refinery Tuesday, reported the KUNA news agency.

The company's fire department put out the blaze as soon as it occurred at 11:34 pm and no workers were injured in the incident, KNPC's Deputy CEO for Administrative and Commercial Affairs and Spokesman Bassem Al-Essa told the agency.

He added that KNPC is evaluating the damage caused by the fire and has also launched an investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, Al-Essa noted that the kerosene supplies and the refinery's units were not affected by the fire and are working normally.

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Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers, aimed at supporting the development and growth of the medical device industry.

The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s efforts to empower non-profit organizations in the industrial and mining sectors, reflecting its belief in their role in advancing the Kingdom’s economic and social development.

According to a Ministry statement, the Association seeks to encourage high-quality investments in medical device manufacturing, support factories’ compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety, raise awareness about locally produced devices and their advantages, and enhance the export efficiency of Saudi medical products.

The Association will also provide specialized advisory services, foster innovation, and help develop the skills of the workforce in the sector to strengthen its regional and global competitiveness.

The establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to enable the non-profit sector and enhance its role in industry and mining. The initiative aims to increase its contribution and direct impact on the Kingdom’s GDP, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.