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Kuwaiti Minister Inspects Damaged Power Plant After Attack
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Kuwaiti Minister Inspects Damaged Power Plant After Attack

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Kuwait's Electricity Minister inspected a damaged power and desalination plant following a recent attack.
  • The minister reviewed the destruction, emergency response, and recovery operations, receiving a technical briefing on the damage.
  • Officials praised the rapid response of field crews, and the ministry affirmed it is operating at full capacity to ensure continued services.

Kuwait City โ€“ Kuwait's Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, personally inspected a power and water desalination plant that sustained damage from a recent attack. The visit, which also included Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Hamoud Al-Jaber and Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Adel Al-Zamel, focused on assessing the extent of the destruction and overseeing the ongoing emergency response and recovery efforts.

During the inspection, the delegation received a detailed technical briefing on the damage to the facilities and generation units. They also observed the around-the-clock efforts of firefighting, security, engineering, and technical teams working to contain the incident and accelerate restoration. Officials lauded the rapid response and professionalism demonstrated by the field crews.

the ministry is operating at full capacity, mobilizing all technical and human resources in coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued production of electricity and desalinated water while minimizing any disruption to services.

โ€” Dr. Subaih Al-MukhaizeemThe minister affirmed the ministry's commitment to maintaining services after the attack.

Minister Al-Mukhaizeem emphasized that the ministry is fully mobilized, coordinating all technical and human resources with relevant authorities. The goal is to ensure the uninterrupted production of electricity and desalinated water, minimizing any disruption to public services. He directed officials to continue damage assessments and repair work to the highest standards of quality and safety, commending the personnel for their dedication under difficult circumstances.

continue damage assessments and repair work in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety.

โ€” Dr. Subaih Al-MukhaizeemThe minister directed officials on the next steps for recovery.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.