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KPC NEWS

Nizar M. Al-Adsani Chief Executive Officer

Dialoguewith CEO

KPC

new

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I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan which includes Lailat Al-Qadr – “Al-Qadr night” – which is equal to one thousand months in terms of worship. Ramadan is the month of mercy, condonation and free from hell. It is a month in which we renew the spirit of determination and seriousness to achieve the desired goals. Consequently, we hope you to intensify your devoted efforts to carry out the oil sector’s 2030 strategy which is allotted to underpin the status of Kuwait internationally as a key player in the petroleum industry. The Kuwaiti oil sector is currently confronting big challenges among which the step of re-arranging the house from inside in line with the ambitions of the new phase on the short and long run. This matter needs doubling efforts sincerely and reinforcing the concepts of one spirit as well as prioritizing the public good.On the external level, the entire world confronts ostensibly several financial crises which jeopardize the growth of the international economy and consequently the demand on oil; therefore, it is necessary to allot forward-looking plans based on clear visions for the future. Furthermore, the political incidents taking place in the Arab world influence negatively the stability of the positions in the region. Thereof, it is necessary to intensify effort to preserve the achievements fulfilled in the Kuwaiti oil industry and bolster its status internationally.

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It is the pleasure of KPC News staff to extend their heartfelt gratitute to all colleagues who contributed to KPC News past issues. We will be more than happy to receive even more of your contributions and ideas which will further bolster con-structive cooperation and con-tinuous progress.

KPC News Team:Media Relations Dept.

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Contents«July 2013

For your Opinions & Suggestions

By Al-Khat Printing Press

Issue 138

7 Talal Al-Khalid: Oil Sector’s strategy aimed to optimize $6 mln and provide 1600 job vacancies

12 Tips to be fit during the holy month of Ramadan

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In the presence of HE Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Acting Oil Minister Mustapha Al-Shamali

The oil sector honors Hani Hussein and senior officials

In the presence of HE Deputy

Premier, Minister of Finance

and Acting Minister of Oil

Mustapha Al-Shamali, the

Kuwaiti oil sector held

an honoring celebration

on Wednesday June 19,

2013 in Jumeirah Ho-

tel to honor former Oil

Minister Hani Abdulaziz

Hussein and former CEO

Mr. Farouq Al-Zanki besides

a number of senior officials who

completed their service.

The celebration was initiated with

a concise speech given by Mr. Mo-

hammed Al-Zamanan, Manager

of Media Relations Department at

KPC – the celebration’s introducer

– who thanked the honorees, af-

firming the celebration is aimed to

appreciate some of the oil

sector’s sons who exerted

devoted efforts to achieve

development and pros-

perity for the sector

and the country. After

that, Al-Zamanan invited

Al-Shamali to give his speech.

In his inaugural speech, Al-Shamali

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thanked Mr. Hani Abdulaziz Hus-

sein for the diligent efforts he ex-

erted throughout his long journey

in the oil sector, indicating that his

history is full of achievements.

After that, he thanked Al-Zan-

ki and the senior officials who

completed their service in the

sector, stressing this celebra-

tion is a good opportunity to

extend appreciation for the

honorees who shouldered the

responsibility of developing

such vital sector.

For his part, Mr. Nizar Al-Adsani,

KPC’s Chief Executive Officer,

welcomed Al-Shamali and the hon-

orees especially Hussein who put

forth devoted efforts in all posi-

tions he occupied to achieve prog-

ress and development, emphasizing

Hussein has obvious fingerprints in

each part of the oil sector.

Meanwhile, the representative of

oil syndicates welcomed and appre-

ciated Al-Shamali, Al-Adsani, Hus-

sein and the other senior officials.

Furthermore, a video clip entitled

“Thank you, bu Ahmad” was dis-

played. It showed a number of

employees of different positions

thanking Hussein for his devoted

efforts in the oil sector. Moreover,

another video was displayed to

highlight the journey of

Al-Zanki in the oil sector.

After that, Al-Shamali and

Al-Adsani honored Hus-

sein, Al-Zanki and the hon-

orees.

It is worth mentioning that

a poem was given by Poet Saad

Abdulwahab Al-Saad to praise

Hussein. Finally, a comic video

prepared by KPC was displayed

about the daily news which Media

Relations Department issues.

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To congratulate him on the new position

Al-Adsani receives Greek and Italian ambassadors to Kuwait

Mr. Nizar Al-Adsani, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Cor-

poration, received HE Theodoros Theodro, the am-

bassador of Greece to Kuwait, in his office in the oil

sector’s complex on Wednesday June 19, 2013.

The two sides underlined the latest developments

in the international oil markets and the ways of un-

derpinning mutual collaboration between KPC and

Greece in oil industry field.

The Greek ambassador congratulated Al-Adsani on

the trust which HH the Amir has put in him to be the

CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

In the same context, Al-Adsani received HE Fab-

rizio Nicoletti, the Italian ambassador to Kuwait, in

the presence of Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid, Chairman

of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company’s board of directors,

Managing Director of Governmental, Parliamenta-

ry, Public and Media Relations at KPC, on Sunday

June 23, 2013.

Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid Al-Sabah,

Chairman of Kuwait Oil Tanker

Company’s (KOTC) board of direc-

tors, Managing Director of Govern-

mental, Parliamentary, Public and

Media Relations and Spokesman

of the Kuwaiti oil sector, revealed

KPC signed a contract with Tax-

back Company to apply the service

of Value-Added Tax (VAT).

He clarified that the items of this

system will come into effect through

two key phases; the first will in-

clude the corporation including the

exterior activities, services, con-

ferences, exhibitions and training

courses which are held outside Ku-

wait. Meanwhile, the second phase

includes the employees while being

abroad in official duties provided

that KPC’s subsidiaries have to sign

their contracts with the service pro-

vider later.

Al-Khalid clarified that the step

of signing such contract is in

line with KPC’s strategic direc-

tions which are aimed to develop

the system in charge of provid-

ing the best financial services as

per the best career applications.

“Applying such system will help

KPC and its subsidiaries to collect

their dues, reduce the expenditure

and control depleting their resourc-

es; besides converting some of these

expenditures into cash,” noted he.

Sh ikh T l l Al Kh lid Al S b h t k h

To provide VAT service

KPC inks contract with Taxback Co

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In Kuwait Energy & Efficiency confab 2013

Al-Adsani: Preserving energy helps protect the local economy and supports revenues

Under the patronage of Mr. Nizar

Al-Adsani, Chief Executive Offi-

cer of KPC, MEED Events Com-

pany organized Kuwait Energy

and Efficiency Conference 2013

in collaboration with Ministry of

Electricity and Water, KPC, Ku-

wait National Petroleum Company,

Environment Public Authority and

Kuwait Council for Greenhouses

on June 2-3, 2013 in Hilton Hotel

and Resort, Kuwait.

In his keynote speech, Al-Adsani

affirmed Kuwait’s oil and gas strat-

egy prioritizes the local consump-

tion to meet its needs; then the

needs of the international market as

per its productivity, indicating Ku-

wait’s local consumption of natural

gas reaches 1 billion cubic feet ap-

proximately. In addition, 4 million

bpd of oil are required to meet the

local needs of electricity.

He further added the coming twenty

years will witness an incessant de-

velopment for energy fields; there-

fore, it is necessary to preserve it

as a vital resource for a sustainable

future.

“Preserving energy will take part

effectively in protecting the coun-

try’s economy and supporting its

revenues. In addition, this will help

trim down CO2 emissions and im-

prove the efficiency of managing

waste in liaison with the interna-

tional tendencies which are aimed

to protect the environment,” noted

he.

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Under the patronage Kuwait Petro-

leum Corporation, Sheikh Talal Al-

Khalid Al-Sabah, Chairman of Ku-

wait Oil Tanker Company’s (KOTC)

board of directors and Managing Di-

rector of Governmental, Parliamen-

tary, Public and Media Relations at

KPC, inaugurated the student mar-

keting club for Marketing Section

at Gulf University for Sciences and

Technology (GUST) on Sunday June

9, 2013.

In his keynote speech on the side-

line of his tour in the club, which is

considered a considerable academic

gathering for students regarding the

In liaison with its social responsibility

KPC sponsors the inauguration of Student Marketing Club in GUSTadministrative and marketing fields,

Al-Khalid highlighted the role of the

oil sector represented by KPC in un-

derpinning and developing the

national personnel specially the

ambitious youth that is the key

engine of development, extend-

ing at the same time his delight

over participating in inaugurat-

ing such academic gathering.

At the end of the celebration, Mr.

Haitham Ibrahim Al-Mehaimed,

Head of Student Marketing Club

in GUST, thanked KPC for spon-

soring such activities, indicating

it is not strange that KPC sup-

ports such activities, as it exerts tre-

mendous efforts to serve the various

sectors of the civil society.

It is worth mentioning that the club

conducts seminars, training courses,

conferences and field visits which are

aimed to rehabilitate the students and

improve their skills in marketing.

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Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)

organized the activities of the Kuwaiti

3rd Oil Industry Forum 2013 in col-

laboration with Kuwait Industries

Union on Sunday June 9, 2013 in

Jumeirah Hotel.

Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid Al-Sabah,

Chairman of KOTC’s board of di-

rectors, Managing Director of Gov-

ernmental, Parliamentary, Public

and Media Relations at KPC, gave

a speech, on behalf of Mr. Nizar Al-

Adsani, KPC’s CEO, in which he said

KPC plays a substantial role in sup-

porting the local economy through al-

lowing the private sector to share it in

engineering and constructional activi-

ties as a key contractor in big projects,

stressing this step is aimed to bolster

the concept of partnership between

the public and private sectors.

“The private sector provides KPC

and its subsidiaries with services; in

addition, it shares the oil sector in

Talal Al-Khalid: Oil Sector’s strategy aimed to optimize $6 mln and provide 1600 job vacancies

possessing some pioneering projects

among which Olefins project, Aro-

matics projects and petrol stations

besides Oils Plant,” added he.

He emphasized KPC seeks through

its strategic goals to pump over $6

billion of the capitalistic and opera-

tional expenditures in the oil sector;

in addition to providing nearly 1600

job vacancies for the Kuwaiti citi-

zens within the coming years.

He further spotlighted KPC’s strat-

egy which is aimed to underpin its

status locally and bolstering its col-

laboration with the public and pri-

vate sectors and conveying knowl-

edge and technology, optimizing the

local expenditure and developing

the national personnel and encour-

aging them to join the private sector.

He added these goals are in liaison

with the 2030 strategy that is aimed

to reinforce partnership with the pri-

vate sector.

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is month of holy Qur'anRamadanAllah, the Most Merciful, granted us in

our life seasons in which we can wor-

ship Him to be much closer to Him.

In these seasons, we are provided with

various kinds of worship, in addition

that it is stated in the Holy

Qur’an that Allah created mankind

and Jinn to only worship Him. This

worship eliminates from our hearts the

traces of sins, moreover, Allah increas-

es our good points through these wor-

ships by which mercies are bestowed

on us. In addition, determination be-

comes much stronger to perform these

worships as our prophet (PBUH) or-

dered us. Brothers and sisters, we have

received a blessed and great month; it

is the holy month of Ramadan which

is the month of the holy Qur’an. It has

a night is better than one thousand or-

dinary nights. We witness this month

once every year, Allah made fast a

religious obligation in it and perform-

ing prayers in its nights is obedience,

therefore we should not be careless

towards it or miss this opportunity

through play or entertainment. In fact,

some people converted their worship

into habit through performing it typi-

cally and repeatedly without rever-

ence, therefore our fast should be wor-

ship not habit and this can be achieved

through being committed to the fol-

lowing matters:

Firstly: Sincerity and eagerness to

Allah satisfaction; this item can be

achieved during worshipping specially

while fasting through intention placed

I n T h i s I s s u e

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in heart to fast, in addition that Muslim

fasts to seek Allah satisfaction and His

obedience as the prophet (PBUH) said

that deeds are measured in line with

beforehand intention and the Muslim

who fasts patiently seeking the con-

tentment of Allah; He ‘ Allah’ will

keep that fasting Muslim who fasted

one day for Him away from Hell on

a distance of seventy autumns; how-

ever this good point is said is in favor

of Jihad for Islam. It is also said Al-

lah keeps him far away from Hell on

a distance of one hundred years. It is

mentioned Allah rewards that fasting

one through making a ditch between

the latter and Hell the same as the dis-

tance between heaven and land.

Secondly: Piety; we have seriously to

seek it because it is the ultimate goal

we aim at through fast. Piety means to

do what Allah orders us to do asking

His virtues, in addition to refraining

ourselves from doing sins fearing His

punishment.

Thirdly: It is better to perceive good

return and remember the several vir-

tues of fast throughout the whole

month as the prophet Muhammad

(PBUH) was quoted saying that Mus-

lim who fasted faithfully Ramadan

seeking Allah satisfaction, all his ear-

lier sins are forgiven.

Moreover, Allah said all man’s deeds

are in his favor except fast; it is for

Him’ Allah’ and He rewards in ac-

cordance with it. “The faster deprives

himself of food and drink for Me,

therefore I double good points

up to seven hundred times as fast is

for Me and I reward worshipper in

accordance with it,’’ Allah said in

His Holy hadith. Our prophet told his

companions that when the first night

of Ramadan approaches, all devils are

shackled, all Hell doors are closed, all

Paradise doors are opened and a caller

says loudly in the beginning, middle

and end of Ramadan; Oh, seeker of

good deeds come closely and Oh,

seeker of evil keep away.”

Furthermore, we have to pay atten-

tion to what the prophet Muhammad

(PBUH) said as he unveiled Allah

releases people from Hell every night.

The messenger of revelation ‘Jibreel’

told the prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

that the loser is the one who witnessed

Ramadan till its end without gaining

Allah pardon for his sins, adding the

loser also is the one who was contem-

porary of his parents’ lives when they

are very old and lost their satisfaction

which is his way to Paradise, how-

ever ‘Jibreel’ asked the prophet to say

Amen and he said it.

Fourthly: Among the reasons pre-

vent from converting this worship into

habit are contemplation during the

worship and thinking over the pulpit

of unifying Muslim people, condoling

paupers, the influence of hunger and

thirst and controlling one’s self…etc.

Fifthly: Do not make your worship

in Ramadan only fasting; it is better

to vary your worship such as reciting

the Holy Qur’an, performing nightly

prayers, granting alms, feeding needy

and so on.

Sixthly: We have to remember that

these days are numerable and price-

less chances should be utilized in

good deeds as Allah orders us in the

Holy Qur’an to contest in doing good

deeds to win Paradise and His forgive-

ness. Brothers and sisters, the matter

is easy for the one Allah eased it for

him, therefore we have to take a se-

rious stance to avoid converting this

worship into habit. We have to mull

the requirements of this worship as it

is a great month and honorable guest

we have to glorify. We hope Allah to

accept our good deeds and worship in

Ramadan.

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Environment Department at Kuwait

Petroleum Corporation (KPC) orga-

nized a seminar themed “The role of

reserves in keeping ecological envi-

ronment and biological diversity” on

Tuesday June 11, 2013 in the audito-

rium of the oil sector to spotlight the

importance of reserves and their role

in preserving ecology.

Mr. Ali Al-Dosari, a researcher at Ku-

wait Institute for Scientific Research

(KISR), highlighted the significant

role which the country plays to re-

habilitate the reserves and keep their

natural characterizations, indicating

the oil reserves in Kuwait are located

on 30% of the total area of the coun-

try. He added Environment Public

Authority (EPA) pays special concern

to the public reserves and Sabah Al-

Ahmad Reserve in particular, disclos-

ing the country has a plan aimed to

establish 5 new reserves; Umm Al-

Naqa, Al-Howimiliya, Al-Khowaisat

and Umm Qadeer.

For his part, Dr. Ali Khraibit, Manag-

er of Equate for Environment Consul-

tation Institution, threw more light on

Failaka Island, indicating it is located

on a distinguished site which has es-

sential ecological characterizations.

“This island can bring more national

income to the country and refresh

the ecological tourism if it is invest-

ed appropriately,” noted he, adding

Umm Al-Naml Island has also distin-

guished biological specifications as it

is rich with marine organisms besides

Ali Khraibit: Rehabilitating Failaka Island refreshes environment tourism and increases local income

its historical value.”

Furthermore, Dr. Yahia Al-Shehabi,

Head of Reserves and Ecological Di-

versity in EPA, emphasized that the

natural reserves play a substantial

role in protecting the rare animals

from extinction. He added birds and

animals confront several dangers

among which inequitable pasture and

hunting, misuse of lands and waste,

pointing out that Jahra Reserve plays

an important role in preserving the

migrant birds from the hazard of

hunting.

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Under patronage of CEO

KPC marks World No Tobacco Day

Under the patronage of Mr. Nizar

Al-Adsani, CEO of KPC, Career

Health and Safety Committee at

KPC organized a celebration en-

titled “Free yourself” on May 30,

2013 at the oil sector's auditorium

to mark the World No Tobacco

Day.

For his part, Sheikh Talal Al-Kha-

lid, Chairman of Kuwait Oil Tank-

er Company’s board of directors,

Managing Director of Govern-

mental, Parliamentary, Public

and Media Relations at KPC,

said the studies which are

periodically conducted to

assess the rates of smok-

ing in the country indicate

to a hike in the rates of

smoking among youth.

“Consequently, KPC or-

ganized this celebration

leaning on its keenness

to reinforce the concepts

of social responsibility to

protect youth from such

panic danger. Therefore,

the celebration included

a number of lectures

aimed to increase the

awareness of employ-

ees on the danger and

harms of smoking,”

added he.

It is worth mentioning that

the lectures given in this re-

gard underlined the harms

on health and some of the

chronic diseases which

smoking causes such as

diabetes, blood pressure,

cardiac diseases. They also

highlighted the negatives

of smoking on the family.

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H e a l t h

Tips to keep fit during

the holy month of Ramadan

Fast is important to the human body as it renews and

activates the ability of the body to interact with the

various physiological changes during the holy month

of Ramadan. In addition, the period of fast enables

the person to lose overweight in case the person fol-

lows the correct nutritional habits and avoids the bad

habits which lead to obesity which endangers nearly

99% of people in the Middle East, as per statistics,

owing to the meals which are full of fats and desserts

which contain high percentage of calories which they

have during Ramadan.

The following is a group of tips for the best health-

ful nutritional habits which should be followed during

the holy month of Ramadan to keep fit:

Juices and drinks

Most experts of nutrition stressed the necessity of

having natural juices such as lemon, guava or orange

as much as possible during Ramadan to keep fit, indi-

cating the artificial juices which cause hike in blood

pressure and increase the percentage of minerals in

the body.

Desserts

Man can eat whatever he wants from desserts; how-

ever, experts of nutrition indicated that the most ap-

propriate time to have desserts is three hours after

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having breakfast after the stomach manages to digest

food well. They clarified that the mistake of having

big quantities of desserts after breaking the fast di-

rectly leads to storing extra amount of fats under the

skin; the matter increases weight, blood pressure and

cholesterol.

Having food

Following the “Sunna” of Prophet Muhammad

(PBUH), experts recommend breaking the fast early

and having “Sohour” – the late meal before starting

fast – late considering such step necessary to digest

food properly and avoid obesity.

Dates with milk

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “To break your

fast, it is recommended to have a date because

it is blessing, or start with drinking water as it is

purifier.”

Experts of nutrition stressed the importance of hav-

ing dates with milk provided the number of dates is

two and milk should be skim, adding dates with milk

help activate the blood circulation of large and pre-

cise intestines; therefore, it protects the body from

constipation. It also provides the body with energy

which bans man from having much food. They advise

people who are interested in losing weight quickly to

have warm soup which is considered one of the most

important stimulants of the stomach to start perform-

ing its activity.

“Sohour” is necessary for fitness

Sohour is important for the digestive system as it acti-

vates it and balances the level of sugar in blood during

fast as food is distributed through two meals instead

of one. It is important also to distribute meals during

Ramadan adequately, because devouring food after

feeling hungry leads to having bigger quantities.

Avoid watching TV when you eat

Having food while watching TV is one of the key ele-

ments which cause obesity in the Middle East because

man is not able to identify the amount of food he/she

eats.

Having yeast in Ramadan

Experts of nutrition advise people to have 3 tablets of

yeast half an hour before having the meal of breakfast

and Sohour. This leads to:

Feeling full throughout the daytime.1.

Losing weight.2.

Reducing the feeling of tiredness, as it has 3.

vitamin B.

Sohour isblessing

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M a n a g e m e n t C o n c e p t

By Eng. Mohammed Tahous Al-Tahous

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation

(25999) Business Continuity Management Standard

British Standard 25999, which was

initially applied in 2006, is aimed

to assess the ability of the instal-

lation, the sector or the company

to perform its duties and basic

services during emergency condi-

tions. It is tasked with keeping the

business continuity management

particularly during emergency.

Therefore, all authorities need

necessarily to apply it to keep

their commercial reputation. Six

years later on, ISO 22301, which

is similar to BS25999, emerged to

contest in this field; however, it fo-

cuses on the administrative side.

Getting BS25999 indicates that

the institution is distinguished

with high operational efficiency

and ability to handle ideologically

all kinds of accidents and crises.

In addition, this means that it has

all requirements needed to per-

form activities and provide prod-

ucts and services.

Regardless the mechanisms and

ways used to control or trim down

the amount of risks and accidents;

it is not possible to expect any of

them, as all emergencies or ac-

cidents may lead to a breakdown

because of a technical, natural or

deliberate reason.

In this context, the concerned au-

thorities deal with the institution

which gets harmed through as-

sessing three key elements as fol-

lows:

Employees1.

Buildings2.

Operations 3.

As per the first item, employees

can be influenced by some factors

among which:

Contagious diseases•

Strikes •

With regard to the second item;

buildings may confront a natural

disaster like earthquake or any

emergency that necessitate evacu-

ating it and suspending according-

ly work; therefore, it is necessary

to allot arrangements and appro-

priate solutions in this regard.

As for the third item, operations

include all equipments and sys-

tems which hinder work in case of

any breakdown or emergency.

Employees: This element is the

basic factor of any institution.

Employees can be influenced by

infectious diseases or strikes and

other affairs which may refrain

from performing their work. Con-

sequently, it is necessary to provide

alternatives and plans to manage

this suspension. In fact, internal

training courses that are organized

among departments and sections

in collaboration with other institu-

tions are necessary for employees

to manage such emergencies.

Buildings: This is an important el-

ement. It is not however possible

to expect some risks which may

be natural or deliberate regard-

less the preciseness of the safety

procedures which are taken in this

domain.

If a strong natural disaster may hit

the institution, work is suspended

automatically; the matter neces-

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sitates allotting precautionary

procedures and arrangements in

advance besides providing appro-

priate alternatives such as secur-

ing the site. Some business can be

fulfilled through the internet with-

out obligating the employees to be

in office.

Operations: This element includes

all equipments and systems be-

sides other elements which para-

lyze the institution in case they

sustain any defect or breakdown.

Therefore, it is necessary to allot

appropriate solutions for each el-

ement. Providing substitute sys-

tems in other safe site enables the

institution to resume its activities

in case of any emergency without

losing data.

There are several preparatory

procedures that should be taken

before allotting the business con-

tinuity plan. These procedures in-

clude analyzing and managing the

risks; the matter helps handle or

trim down the influence of these

risks.

After identifying the risks, the

institution conducts a business

impact analysis through which it

identifies its operations, services

and products. After that, it identi-

fies the important elements whose

suspension may influence nega-

tively the society and the com-

mercial side of the institution; the

matter may lead to losing the trust

of customers.

After identifying the basic and

necessary tasks or services re-

quired for the institution during

emergencies, the institution as-

sesses the minimum percentage

of resources required to continue

work during emergencies and cri-

ses. After that, a team is formed

for each task and all teams are

connected together through a

business continuity plan.

It is worth mentioning that all data

and information are documented

to be used as a reference or feed-

back to confront any other emer-

gency.

I hope that I managed to clarify

the importance of allotting a busi-

ness continuity plan and its ben-

efits during emergencies.

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