Kuwait-based Equate Petrochemical Company, a global producer of petrochemicals, has announced its sponsorship of the national initiative for the development of online education (Taaleb).

Established in 2010, Taaleb has become the internet-based portal for the Ministry of Education, serving over half a million students and promoting online communication between students and teachers.

This sponsorship is part of Equate continuing its support for social initiatives aimed at developing the capabilities and knowledge of the youth to arm them with the ability to face global challenges, said a statement.

During a press conference held by Taaleb, Equate Sustainability committee member Asrar Mohammad, said: “We invest in supporting the professional development of the human capital, whether as human resources working at our company or as members of the society at large.”

“We are focused on supporting the development of the youth who represent a key pillar in our sustainability strategy,” he said.

“Taaleb has gained tangible success since its inception due to its innovative solutions, enabling students to focus on studying and achieving excellence. For that, we are extending our support and contributing to the development of our local human capital,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service