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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait ramps up campaign for responsible energy use
KUWAIT CITY, June 1: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy launched the third edition of the National Energy Saving Campaign (Waffer) on Sunday to promote awareness of electricity and water conservation, aimed at protecting resources, reducing waste, and ensuring environmental and economic sustainability. At a press conference held at the Government Communication Center, Undersecretary and Chairman of the Electricity and Water Consumption Rationalization Committee, Dr. Adel Al-Zamel, said the campaign focuses on encouraging a culture of responsible energy use. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with national policy goals and has broad government support. Al-Zamel highlighted the increasing rates of electricity and water consumption in Kuwait, which he said have led to growing environmental and economic pressures. He urged government bodies, institutions, and individuals to reassess their consumption habits and support efforts to reduce waste. He added that the campaign is a shared national responsibility and a call to adopt rational use as a value, moderation as a strength, and cooperation as a pathway to sustainability. Al-Zamel noted that Kuwait's per capita energy consumption remains high compared to other countries, calling for increased media efforts to promote responsible water use. He expressed confidence in the campaign's success through collective participation and commended government agencies for their efforts to reduce energy use in public buildings. Engineers Khadija Bushehri and Mohammed Al-Hattab, leaders of the Ministry's awareness team, presented a media campaign designed to encourage responsible energy behavior and engage both public and private sectors in conservation efforts. They said the campaign also promotes energy-efficient products and practices. A children's awareness video featuring cartoon characters "Kahroob" and "Qatura" was also shown to introduce energy-saving concepts at an early age. The Ministry invited the public to visit the Waffer pavilion at Avenues Mall (Phase 2) to learn more about energy waste and methods of efficient consumption.
Sharjah 24
20-02-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SIB launches 'Zoud' package for UAE government employees
The launch event took place at YourSpace Hall in Aljada, attended by His Excellency Mohamed Abdalla, CEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, and His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, along with several senior officials and representatives from government entities. Innovative banking solutions and benefits for government rmployees Commenting on the initiative, Nabil Abou Alwan, Head of Retail Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank, highlighted that the new package is designed to provide government sector employees across all UAE with special profit rates, cash rewards on covered cards, and opportunities to win valuable prizes through promotional campaigns. He explained that UAE nationals can apply for financing from their first day of employment, while expatriate employees are eligible upon receiving their first salary. The exclusive profit rates include personal finance through debt transfer with a fixed annual profit rate starting at 2.49%, along with a grace period of up to 150 days for the first installment and the option to defer two installments annually. For auto finance, the package offers a fixed annual profit rate starting at 1.79%, with financing of up to AED 1 million and flexible repayment terms of up to 60 months. Abou Alwan emphasized SIB's commitment to oofering the best financial and banking services for government employees across federal and local ministries, authorities, and institutions. He noted that the new package aims to simplify access to banking benefits and financial solutions that support employees' financial well-being while providing them with added value and an enhanced banking experience. The launch of this upgraded "Zoud" package follows its overwhelming success in the past two years, during which it witnessed strong demand from government employees. This success is attributed to the ongoing collaboration between SIB and the "Waffer" Government Discount Program under the Sharjah Department of Human Resources. Welcome rewards & exclusive promotions As part of its covered card offer, new applicants will receive a welcome bonus of AED 500 upon activating the card within 60 days of issuance and spending AED 5,000 during this period through retail or online purchases. Additionally, cardholders will enjoy 10% cashback with the Cashback Card and 50,000 Smiles points with the Smiles Covered Card. Promotional campaign draws from February 15 to April 30 To further enhance customer engagement, the package includes a promotional campaign running from February 15 to April 30, during which customers who transfer their salaries and benefit from the package will be entered into exclusive draws, offering them the chance to win a Tesla and other valuable prizes. Abou Alwan encouraged those interested in benefiting from the "Zoud" banking privileges to visit for more details on terms and conditions.
