TEF Kuwait Honors Engineering Excellence at 16th Technological Innovations Conference & 9th EEA
TEF Kuwait Honors Engineering Excellence at 16th Technological Innovations Conference & 9th EEA
The Tamilnadu Engineers Forum (TEF), Kuwait, hosted a landmark celebration of innovation and achievement with the 16th Technological Innovations Conference and Exposition (TICE) and the 9th Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The prestigious annual event recognized outstanding contributions to the fields of engineering, technology, and sustainability, drawing participation from leading professionals, organizations, and academic institutions.
The event was graced by distinguished guests including Mr. Hamza Abdullah Bakhash, Chairman, Kuwait National Petroleum Company; Mr. Hamad Rashid Al-Zuwayer, Deputy CEO (North & West Kuwait), Kuwait Oil Company; Dr. Fahad Al-Ghanem, Manager, Operations Support Group (Gas), KOC; and Dr. Igazeuma Okoroba, Head of Sustainability, Dangote Cement, Nigeria. Their presence added to the prestige of the occasion, as they joined TEF in honoring individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to the engineering community.
Recognizing Engineering Brilliance
The 9th Engineering Excellence Awards celebrated both innovative projects and individual accomplishments across multiple categories, applauding technical leadership, creativity, and sustainable engineering practices.
Project Awards:
- Research, Technology, Engineering & Consultancy Category: Gold – Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Ltd; Silver – Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Ltd
- Construction & Industry Category: Gold – Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation; Silver – UOGE International
- Environment & Sustainability Category: Gold – KAK–LAMOR; Silver – G-TECH and EagleBurgmann
- Data Management, Digital & Communication Technologies Category: Gold – Burgan Bank; Silver – Ooredoo
- Energy Category: Gold and Silver – Australian University
- Operations Category: Gold – Khuff General Trading & Contracting Co.; Silver – Kuwait Engineering & Metal Machining Company
Celebrating Individual Achievements
The Individual Awards highlighted exceptional professionals whose dedication and expertise have advanced engineering excellence and community impact.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Engineering Stewardship Award: Mr. Hamad Rashed Al-Zuwayer, Deputy CEO, North & West Kuwait Directorate, KOC
- TEF Veteran Award: Mr. P.P. Muthu, Operations Manager, Golden Palm Petroleum Services
- Engineering Professional of the Year: Mr. Talal Mutlaq Al-Otaibi, Manager Associated Gas Operation Group, KOC, Mr. Ali Nasser Ali Almerri, Team leader - MAA Refinery, KNPC, Mr. Mohammad Al-Saleh, Senior Engineer Projects - PM I (Gas), KOC and Mr. Aymen Al-Khadra, DCEO, DAN Trading & Contracting Co.- Oil & Gas
- Engineer of the Year: Mr. Abdullah Al-Hashash, Senior Process Engineer, Export Operations Team, KOC, Mr. Abdulrahman Yousef Salem Al Sumaiye, Senior Engineer – KNPC, Mr. Hamad Sagheir, Senior Engineer Electrical Maintenance, Export Technical Services Team, KOC, Mr. Abdullah Ali Hussain Almansour Alarfaj, Senior Engineer, Maintenance – MAA Refinery, KNPC and Mr. Husain Abduljaleel Ibrahim Al-Mesry, Process Engineer, KIPIC
- Young Engineer of the Year: Mr. Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al Omar, Instrument Design Engineer, KNPC, Ms. Fatemah Abdullah Ali Mohammad, Process Engineer, KNPC and Mr. Abdulwahab Alhamaidan, Maintenance Engineer, Boubyan National
- Emerging Engineer of the Year: Mr. Ahmad Fayez AlKhamees and Ms. Manaris Murad both from Australian University
- Excellence in Social Responsibility: Mr. Ahmad AlLughani, Senior Safety Engineer, KIPIC, Mr. Vengada Mathi, Social Activist and Mr. Ramajayam MP, Staff Nurse, Adan Hospital
Speaking at the event, TEF representatives emphasized the importance of fostering innovation, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration in engineering. The annual conference and awards not only recognize excellence but also provide a platform for engineers to exchange knowledge and ideas that drive progress in Kuwait and beyond.
The 16th edition of TICE and the 9th EEA reaffirmed TEF Kuwait’s longstanding commitment to promoting professional growth and technological leadership among engineers of Indian origin in Kuwait, while strengthening ties with the country’s major industrial and academic institutions.
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