KCB reviews emergency response readiness amid regional developments
During a meeting of the Joint Emergency and Disaster Management Committee, Acting General Manager of Kuwait Credit Bank (KCB), Sultan Al-Dabbous, reviewed the bank’s emergency and disaster preparedness plan in light of current regional circumstances.
The session focused on enhancing operational continuity and cybersecurity readiness, ensuring the bank remains capable of providing services 24/7, reports Al-Rai daily.
In a press statement issued Monday, Al-Dabbous highlighted discussions on developing effective policies for operating the emergency shelter at the bank’s South Surra headquarters; training staff to respond to disasters and emergencies with maximum efficiency and coordinating with relevant authorities, in line with Cabinet recommendations, to unify national efforts and reinforce preparedness across institutions.
Al-Dabbous confirmed that the shelter facility, inspected and received by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, is now operationally ready. Several interactive training drills were conducted to familiarize staff with the shelter’s systems and simulate living conditions during crises, in accordance with Cabinet Resolution No. 66 of 1989.
He also stressed the importance of community participation in addressing national challenges, calling on citizens and institutions to reduce energy consumption, avoid waste, and contribute to the country’s sustainability goals, particularly amid the ongoing strain on electrical resources.
