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Issue 97 - March 2018

GPIC wins King Hamad International Youth Empowerment Award

Dr. Jawahery receives top award from Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa

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GPIC wins King Hamad International Youth Empowerment Award

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Oil Minister congratulates GPIC

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GPIC sets up Youth Committee

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Egyptian youth delegation visits GPIC

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GPIC Youth Committee Visits Elderly Home

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RCO fun day for at GPIC Club

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Dr. Jawahery receives top award from Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa

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GPIC presented Women Empowerment Award

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Equal Opportunities Council hold inaugural meeting

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GPIC President a Keynote Speaker at Women in STEM Forum

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GPIC appoints woman to head HR Department

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Top honour for GPIC Human Resources Manager

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GPIC women Engineers at top conference

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National Safety Council honour for Dr. Jawahery

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President’s Foreword It is my pleasure to begin 2018 with the first issue of the company’s quarterly Khaleejia magazine, which documents all of GPIC’s activities and operations and covers our human and sustainable development strategies.

What makes this issue special and slightly different, is that it is published just after GPIC became the first recipient of the United Nations King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment.

This is one of the most important moments the company has witnessed in the last decade and is in recognition and appreciation of all our hard work and focus in putting the well-being of our company first, not only by me, but also by every member of the GPIC community.

A huge thank you goes out to all of you. We are honored to receive this coveted award and it also strongly reflects His Majesty the King’s strategy to empower young people to ensure the goals of sustainable development.The fact that GPIC became its first recipient is a great honor. There can be no better achievement than this and it was a defining moment when His Majesty the King gave consent to a United Nations award bearing his name.

With this, His Majesty the King has also made clear his generous support for United Nations programmes aimed at building the capacity of the world’s youth and underscores His Majesty’s conviction in the important role that our youth must take on in shaping the future.

No honor is greater for us at GPIC, which has won several regional and international awards over the years, than appreciation from Bahrain’s wise leadership.

Allow me to extend my greetings to our young employees and students who have benefitted from programmes and opportunities by the company to enhance their skills and development. A bright future awaits you and GPIC is proud to have played a small part in shaping your positive future.

In another development, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of His Majesty, and President of the Supreme Council for Women, congratulated GPIC on its support for the advancement of Bahraini women in the private sector in 2017.

This honor has a special place for me because it comes from a visionary who is instrumental in launching a national plan for the advancement of Bahraini women.

I believe that the pace of Bahraini women's progress will continue to accelerate. Women in Bahrain have always been distinguished by their high capabilities and skill at work and history will continue to show us the critical role they play in ensuring any country’s sustainable future. I, and the GPIC family will continue to support them to achieve the highest levels of academic and business accomplishments.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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GPIC wins King Hamad International Youth Empowerment Award The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has been named the first winner of the United Nations King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment. The award is aimed at implementing United Nations programmes to achieve the goals of sustainable development and to support the youth of the world.

His Majesty the King received company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery at the Sakhir Palace and presented the award during a special ceremony in the presence of His Majesty the King's Representative for Charity, Youth Affairs and Sports and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

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His Majesty congratulated GPIC for receiving the inaugural award which, he said, expresses Bahrain’s shared vision with the international community to achieve sustainable development goals for a better world where everyone is able to live in peace and prosperity.

His Majesty commended His Highness Sheikh Nasser for his direct supervision of the work on this international initiative.

The King thanked and appreciated all relevant United Nations bodies, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and members of the jury for their efforts to His Majesty praised the award’s achieve the goals of the award. objectives which highlights the leadership's conviction to, and In his comments, Dr. Jawahery importance of, young Bahrainis thanked His Majesty for the playing a key role in shaping award that seeks to empower their own bright future. young people to achieve the goals of sustainable development.

His Majesty congratulated He spoke about His Majesty’s winners in all categories, influential community initiatives individuals and institutions, to support the youth in all walks government and private, and of life. Dr. Jawahery said young expressed appreciation of their people should play a leading role efforts to empower young in building Bahrain and added people. this award was the first initiative

His Majesty the King congratulates the winners and applauds their efforts in raising and empowering young people

Speech of His Majesty the King

of its kind at the global level and would most certainly draw attention towards achieving the United Nations sustainable development objectives.

He added His Majesty was an inspirational role model to all sponsors and supporters working in the interest of young people and empowering them at all levels.

Dr. Jawahery said the award, bearing the name of His Majesty, is greatly appreciated and deeply cherished by the company management and all its employees.

He said His Majesty has never hesitated to issue good directives to all sponsors and supporters in the interest of

We are delighted to share with you today the remarkable achievements of those individuals and institutions who are formally acknowledged for the tremendous work they do in alignment with this prestigious Award. We cherish the part we play in the international community and our role in sponsoring the aspirations and hopes of our Kingdom’s youth in ensuring the delivery of the United Nations sustainable development goals. These goals will ensure a better world where everyone has the right to live in peace, prosperity and development.

The Award aims to express our firm belief in the importance young people have in shaping their prosperity and future. They need to be involved in development programmes that take care of their aspirations and prepares them properly for their duty towards their country and enables them to lay the foundation for a bright future.

I would like to congratulate the winners of the award in all categories, from individuals and institutions, through to government and private sector winners, and commend them for their efforts in raising and empowering young people; advancing their communities and, taking on a leading role in building the future of our beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain.

I thank His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, my Personal Representative for Charitable and Youth Affairs, for his direct supervision of this international initiative. I also extend my gratitude to the concerned United Nations bodies; the Ministry of Youth and Sports and, the members of the jury for their generous efforts to achieve the noble goals of this award.

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young people and to empower them at all levels. He said receiving the award from His Majesty in the presence of dignitaries was great appreciation for the company's efforts that have looked at serving society, especially the youth. He said this is appreciation of the company to deliver programmes at all levels and applauds it’s approach and direction.

Dr. Jawahery praised His Majesty’s initiative for the prestigious international award as a support for United Nations efforts to promote the youth of the world and to enlist support for them.

He said the selection of GPIC as the award’s first recipient is appreciation of its initiatives to serve the youth, qualify and

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enable them to benefit from the said the focus now is more on company's experiences, expertise leadership and cooperation to and advanced capabilities. empower young people so that they are able to better serve the Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC company and Bahrain. would continue to work in accordance with the directives Dr. Jawahery thanked the of His Majesty the King, and to company Chairman and the rely on Bahrain’s competencies Board of Directors for their to encourage them, while support and said they were providing all means to for them keen to establish plans and present an honourable face of draw strategies that put the Bahrain. He said the company human element to the fore. would continue to contribute in He also thanked the board for one way or another to achieve its support of the company’s the objectives of sustainable encouragement and support development. for different programmes and initiatives, especially those Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC had aimed at the development of now entered a new era since it youth. had strengthened its participation in many of the world's leading Dr. Jawahery said winning the sustainability initiatives such as award was due to the efforts the UN Global Compact. He of all employees and as a direct

result of their dedication and commitment at all levels. He said the company’s plans and strategies, established by the Board of Directors, were soundly applied, without which the award would not have been possible.

Dr. Jawahery praised the GPIC’s young employees for their enthusiasm and participation in the company’s programmes and said they had benefited greatly from its programmes and opportunities to enhance their skills and development.

The GPIC recently formed a youth committee, the first of its kind in the region, which responsible for youth affairs and aims to ensure the sustainability of the company's

work by sharing knowledge and Sierra Leone. This award was working together. A quarter of received by the organization’s the employees of the company coordinator, Othman Sharif. fall in this category.

His Majesty also honoured His Majesty the King also members of the Supreme presented an award to Hadia Ali Arbitration Committee. These Shirazi of Pakistan for her group’s included Egyptian Minister initiatives to achieve goals of Youth and Sports Khaled of sustainable development. Mahmoud Abdul Aziz and the The Youth Foundation from UAE Minister of Youth Shama Azerbaijan received the award Bint Suhail Al Mazrouei. in the Government category to support innovative ideas Other members of the jury for youth. Faik Gorbatov, a honoured were Director of representative of the President the UNDP Regional Innovation of Azerbaijan, received the Team in Arab States Jennifer award.

Colville, Director of UNDP's WorldYouth Programme Noela Another award, for efforts Richard, UNDP Development to empower young people in Programme Analyst in Bahrain many areas, was presented Ali Salman Saleh and Regional to the Youth Organization Adviser for UNDP in Arab for Development, from States Noman El-Sayyad.

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Oil Minister congratulates GPIC Dr. Jawahery: "There is no doubt that the initiative of His Majesty the King to allocate such a prestigious international award has come in support of the efforts of the United Nations goal to develop the youth of the world."

His Excellency the Minister of Oil, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has congratulated GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, for the company winning the King Hamad Award recently, for its role in enabling and empowering the young people in Bahrain in achieving the key sustainable development goals.

that the oil sector's has taken in promoting investment and building the capacity and future leadership of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

In his message, the minister wished GPIC continued success in all of its initiatives and that its continued focus on sustainable development would enhance the company’s prominent position The minister said the honour, further at the local, Arab and and the company winning this global level. inaugural award, underscores the comprehensive approach Dr. Jawahery thanked the Minister,

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stressing that the initiative of His Majesty the King to award such a prestigious international award, was in support of the United Nations efforts to promote the development of the world's youth. He pointed out that the company's choice for the award was in recognition of those initiatives undertaken by GPIC aimed at serving young people, qualifying and providing them with opportunities to benefit from its experiences and, to contribute to building a prosperous and sustainable society.

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H.E. the Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister visits GPIC Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister H.E. Mr. Khaled Mahmoud Abdulaziz, who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, was received at GPIC along with the Country’s Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Ms. Suha Ibrahim Al Far. The visit came after the Company was announced as the first winner of the United Nations’ King Hamad International Prize to empower youth to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Company’s Executive Management and Senior Officials welcomed the

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visitors, who congratulated them on GPIC being named the first recipient of the prize, instituted in the name of His Majesty by the United Nations.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the visiting Minister for his appreciation and accepting an invitation to visit the Company to learn about its activities and take a closer look at its role H.E. the Minister said GPIC had within the community. spared no effort in adopting initiatives and community He expressed pride in the activities that have contributed partnership between GPIC and to empowering young people Egyptian fertilizer companies and helping them serve their and said they were keen to country and society. exchange visits to learn from the experiences of their He expressed the hope the counterparts in Egypt. award would motivate the Company move forward to serve Dr. Jawahery praised the the community and support Company’s latest achievement the youth. He congratulated and said His Majesty's initiative those involved in supporting to award a prestigious and implementing Company international award was in initiatives. support of the United Nations

efforts to develop the world’s youth. He said GPIC was chosen in recognition of its initiatives aimed at serving young people, rehabilitating and providing them with the opportunity to benefit from green initiatives.

Dr. Jawahery said Egypt has some of the world’s most advanced fertilizer and petrochemical companies that have plenty of experts and working professionals with extensive knowledge in the field of agriculture and the food industry. He said these companies also play an effective role in supporting the work of the Cairo-based Arab Fertilizers Association.

The guests later toured the Company’s plants, facilities and environmental projects.

They went to the Leadership and Learning Academy, where they were told about GPIC’s specialized training programmes, offered not only to employees but also to all those interested from other companies. They were briefed on the academy’s advanced curricula and factory operations.

H.E. the Minister then honoured members of GPIC’s Youth and Women Committees for their vital role, contributions and outstanding partnerships with the Company's management to put its objectives of sustainable development into practice.

The visitors also saw the environmental projects and the green belt within the complex, which covers 13 per cent of its total area. He then planted a palm tree to commemorate his visit.

The guests thanked Dr. Jawahery and the others for the welcome and the hospitality and expressed admiration for the Company’s various environmental and charitable initiatives.

He praised GPIC as a successful example of GCC cooperation and described the visit as an opportunity to learn more about successful Bahraini companies committed to preserving the environment.

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GPIC sets up Youth Committee Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister H.E. Mr. Khaled Mahmoud Abdulaziz, who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, was received at GPIC along with the Country’s Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Ms. Suha Ibrahim Al Far. The visit came after the Company was announced as the first winner of the United Nations’ King Hamad International Prize to empower youth to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Company’s Executive Management and Senior Officials welcomed the

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visitors, who congratulated them on GPIC being named the first recipient of the prize, instituted in the name of His Majesty by the United Nations.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the visiting Minister for his appreciation and accepting an invitation to visit the Company to learn about its activities and take a closer look at its role H.E. the Minister said GPIC had within the community. spared no effort in adopting initiatives and community He expressed pride in the activities that have contributed partnership between GPIC and to empowering young people Egyptian fertilizer companies and helping them serve their and said they were keen to country and society. exchange visits to learn from the experiences of their He expressed his hope that counterparts in Egypt. the award would motivate the company to continue to serve Dr. Jawahery praised the the community and support Company’s latest achievement the youth. He congratulated and said His Majesty's initiative those involved in supporting to award a prestigious and implementing Company international award was in initiatives. support of the United Nations

Interactive Course at GPIC Club

The GPIC Club recently hosted an interactive session organized by the company’s Youth Committee. The event was part of the Committee’s objectives to introduce programmes and courses to the company’s youth and build their involvement and understanding of issues related to the industry.

A number of young employees from various departments within GPIC attended the event and were updated on the latest developments and initiatives that the company is undertaking. The youth were also able to take part in discussions and interact with each other as well as key GPIC leadership during the sessions.

GPIC is the first industrial company in the region to set up a special committee for its young employees.

The company has a long-standing strategy to, through its numerous committees, ensure work sustainability by sharing knowledge and working together. A quarter of the company employees are under 30 years old.

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GPIC team attends Arab Week in Cairo GPIC Youth Committee Chairperson Ms. Ruquayah Ishaq and member Mr. Khalid Jamsheer took part in the Arab Week for Sustainable Development in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo.

The participation was part of the Company’s keenness to attend international events to promote employees’ knowledge and contribute to their development.

The event, under the patronage of Egyptian President H.E. Mr. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, was held between May 14 to 18. Arab League Secretary General Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit was also present on the occasion along with several United Nations officials.

The event came as part of Arab League efforts to spread the concept of sustainability and achieve its objectives within the framework of the United Nations 2030 plan, in cooperation with

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the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation, the World Bank and the United Nations.

sustainability and prosperity as well as create a direct link between leaders of today and tomorrow.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery praised the participation and stressed the event’s importance in promoting communication among young people. He said it is incumbent on the members of the Youth Committee to participate in all events that enhance their knowledge and enable them to become aware of the latest developments. He emphasized how companies can no longer be in isolation of the global evolution and must seek continuous sustainable growth.

The President said the involvement of young people in the events and decisions that are made today would have an impact on the future.

Dr. Jawahery applauded the role of young people, who, he said, represent a large segment of GPIC employees. He said the formation of the youth committee is aimed primarily to ensure the company's

The Conference discussed ways to create effective partnership between all concerned to ensure sustainable development enjoyed by Arab citizens. The Conference also discussed the role of sustainable development in achieving sustainable economic growth in the Arab region, the role of comprehensive and sustainable industrialization, economic growth and infrastructure, water and food security, the role of civil society in supporting governments in achieving sustainable development and building sustainable Arab citizens able to tackle issues and face challenges.

GPIC Youth committee attends major forum Several employees of the GPIC Youth Committee took part in a special event organized by the Bahrain British Business Forum.

communication among young people. He said members of the Youth Committee must take part in all activities that ensure continuous research and knowledge and added the Company is not in isolation from the continuous development and growth the world is witnessing.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism H.E. Mr. Zayed Zayani, who spoke at the event, highlighted Bahrain’s current economic conditions and expert predictions for the rest of the Dr. Jawahery praised the role of year. young people who represent a large segment of the Company.

H.E. the Minister urged young He pointed out that the formation professionals and entrepreneurs of the Youth Committee aims to take advantage of opportunities primarily at ensuring the to establish their business and sustainability and prosperity of make an effort to grow beyond the Company and in creating a Bahrain’s borders. He also called direct link between the leaders of on them to take part in promising today and tomorrow by involving investment opportunities and youth in events and decisions that said the Ministry is setting up an could impact the future. organizational framework and an environment that encourages the Committee Chairperson Ms. launching of start-ups.

Ruqayah Ishaq said that the Committee, with the support GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman of the Company's Management, Jawahery stressed the importance took part in the forum to help of the event in enhancing young professionals progress

and develop their careers. She thanked the Management, headed

by Dr. Jawahery for encouraging them and providing continuous opportunities for them to take part in events to gain experience.

The Youth Committee, the first of its kind, was recently formed at GPIC with employees under 30 years old as its members. About a quarter of the Company’s employees fall in that bracket.

The Bahrain British Business Forum was established in 1995 to promote trade and investment between Bahrain and Britain.

Nine groups, include the sectors covering oil and gas, energy, hospitality, construction, financial services, banking, information technology and law were covered to encourage organizational competence among young professionals.

The Forum now has 450 members.

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Egyptian youth delegation visits GPIC A delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt, headed by Director General of Youth the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports Dr. Mona Mohamed Abdul Khaleq, visited GPIC.

activities and its projects, as well as an introduction about the Youth Committee and its role.

Discussions between the two sides focussed on a question and answer session.

The visit, as part of its commitment to the exchange of cultures and the transfer of experiences, came at the invitation of Bahrain’s Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs and to activate a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.

Later, the visitors were taken around the Company complex, during which they visited the factories and the several environmental projects. They learnt about the attention the Company gives to the In a statement, GPIC President environment as well as its social Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said and educational activities. that the Company was pleased to host the youth delegation The delegation then visited the and stressed the visit was Company’s Club, where they an opportunity to inform its were treated to a luncheon. members about Bahrain and its They thanked GPIC officials for industrial sector. the welcome and the hospitality and expressed their admiration He said such visits allow the at the Company’s advanced Company to share with them operations. the high level of industrial companies in Bahrain, its They also expressed their modern facilities and its happiness at GPIC’s activities qualified national forces.

The 25-member delegation was received by GPIC Corporate Communications Manager Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi and other officials, who briefed them on the Company's business philosophy, strategy and operations.

GPIC Youth Committee Chairperson Ms. Ruqayah Ishaq gave a presentation on the Company’s

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and programmes outside the scope of industrial work as part of its social responsibility towards the local community.

They said they would convey what they saw of Bahrain’s rapid development to their colleagues and fellow students.

They added they would also seek to identify with Bahrain’s enormous potential in the industrial sector.

Dr. Jawahery said the initiative also seeks to strengthen cooperation with youth groups from both countries and inform the guests about the capabilities of Bahrainis, their knowledge, education and efficiency.

He stressed the importance of exchanging experiences and knowledge among the future generations. He also thanked the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs for its active role in the continuous communication between the two countries and to get to know each other better.

Dr. Abdul Khalek expressed her admiration for the progress made by Bahrain’s industry and thanked her hosts on behalf of the delegation for the welcome and the hospitality.

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GPIC Youth Committee Visits Elderly Home Members of the Youth Committee of GPIC visited the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Home for the Elderly on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and as part of the Company’s commitment to social responsibility within local community groups.

The head of the home, Ms. Haifa Al Derazi, received the visitors, who distributed gifts to the elderly.

They familiarised themselves with the facilities at the home and its activities aimed at the recreation of the elderly and providing them with a family-like atmosphere

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where residents felt more closer doing. She said the support from to the community.

GPIC is not surprising since it is known to come out to help the The officials of the home thanked most vulnerable categories of GPIC President, Dr.Abdulrahman society.

Jawahery and all the Company employees on their humanitarian The home provides various initiative that reflects the spirit of aspects of social, health and sharing and giving. They praised psychological care as well as the employees’ tireless efforts living and entertainment services towards community activities, for the elderly, both men and particularly those aimed at the women. It also provides care, elderly, for sharing the joy of the rehabilitation and treatment of festive season. the elderly in their own homes.

It works in accordance with the Ms. Al Derazi also thanked the requirements and needs of each initiative taken by the Youth guest by developing appropriate Committee and said such visits rehabilitation programmes for support the work the home is the elderly.

Youth Committee members meet Managers Youth Committee members from GPIC met with company managers to build a deeper understanding on the role that young employees can adopt to ensure the future sustainability and prosperity of GPIC.

the opportunities available to younger employees and how best to gain the much needed experience and expertise to take the company forward into the future.

The session, which was held Both Managers and Youth at GPIC’s Club, also allowed Committee members discussed Managers to express the current

challenges facing the industry and the strategies that GPIC is seeking to adopt to ensure a robust path forward. For young employees, it was a solid opportunity also to gain a deeper insight into company strategy development and to take away some extensive experience from GPIC’s long-serving leadership

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GPIC Organises Event for Hearing Impaired The Youth Committee of GPIC organised an entertainment day for hearing impaired children in cooperation with the Bahraini Deaf Society on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery explained how organizing such events gave meaning and purpose to GPIC and reflected its Corporate Social Responsibility and values.

He emphasized how businesses must take a proactive role in sustaining and developing prosperous communities wherever possible and that involving all members of society was key to this philosophy.

The event was part of the company’s policy to implement its commitment to social responsibility and its drive to support all segments of Bahraini society.The Committee members distributed gifts to the children and celebrated with them giving Dr. Jawahery praised the Youth them a sense of integration and Committee for preparing and belonging to the community and hosting the event, which formed society.

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part of a number of activities and initiatives the Committee has organized throughout the year. He spoke of the dedication from the company’s Board members who were committed to GPIC’s continued participation and support of the community in national and social events.

The President thanked the chairperson and members of the Youth Committee and all those who contributed in the organization of this special event.

RCO fun day for at GPIC Club TheYouth Committee at GPIC organised a fun day for orphans in collaboration with the Royal Charity Organization (RCO) at the Company’s Club.

Competitions and games, designed to bring joy to the participants, were organised on the occasion, held as part of the National Day celebrations.

GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company realised the importance of such events that showed a spirit of patriotism and belonging to the community. He said such occasions were close to the heart of every citizen and

everyone looked at celebrating Jawahery and GPIC Management in different ways. on organising the event and said it fostered an atmosphere Dr. Jawahery also praised the of joy and enthusiasm among arrangements for the event the participants. He said all made by the Youth Committee those attending had a good and said it undertook several time and spent it enjoying the such initiatives throughout facilities at the club. He said he the year to mark national and hoped other companies would international celebrations and organise similar programmes, occasions. following on the footsteps of GPIC, and contribute towards He said the Chairperson and the welfare of orphans and Members of the Committee other needy sections in the had contributed to the success community. of the event and made sure the participants enjoyed themselves. He said the National Day celebrations are the best RCO Secretary General Dr. occasion to show loyalty towards Mustafa Al Sayed thanked Dr. the Country and its Leadership.

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HRH receives Women’s Day 2017 Supreme Committee Delegation Dr. Jawahery receives top award from Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women Chairperson, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, received a delegation from the Supreme Supervisory Committee for Women's Day Bahrain 2017 celebrations at the council headquarters.

The delegation, led by Committee Chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, presented Her Royal Highness with a final report on the celebrations held throughout the year under the theme, ‘Women in the Engineering Field’.

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Her Royal Highness praised Shaikh Khalid for his leadership in overseeing the committee's work and the activities undertaken that positively impacted women working in the engineering field.

Princess Sabeeka also paid tribute to GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, for his support to the advancement of Bahraini women from private sector institutions. Princess Sabeeka also affirmed the importance of the celebrations and how it clearly reflect the attention of His Majesty.

Her Royal Highness said the programme was within

the context of Bahrain’s national initiative aimed at a comprehensive review of Bahraini women's participation in the working environment, especially that of engineering.

Her Royal Highness praised the recommendations of the programme which focused on the review and development of policies; legislation and work systems; academic and vocational guidance and training; self-development of engineers and, preparation of infrastructure and engineering designs from the perspective of integrating the needs of women.

Her Royal Highness thanked all organizations who had contributed to the success of the activities, including official and private institutions, ministries, private institutions, educational establishments, civil society organizations and the media involved in setting up various conferences, intensive work meetings, scientific studies and specialized competitions.

Sheikh Khalid thanked and appreciated Her Royal Highness and said the Committee was fully aligned with the vision and goals of the Supreme Council for Women Secretariat General and in showcasing the achievements of Bahraini women in the field of engineering, highlighting their success stories, monitoring the challenges women face and, implementing initiatives to address these areas.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery spoke of the 3rd National Conference for Bahraini Women, held under the theme, "Women and the law: the march and achievement, challenges and aspirations", which was organized by the Supreme Council for Women.

Dr. Jawahery explained how the theme for this year is focused on women working in the judicial and legal fields and he congratulated Her Royal Highness for focusing on this theme as Bahraini women play a critical role in this sector.

He said Bahraini women have proved beyond a doubt their leadership and ability in every sector across the country through their hard work, diligence and determination. Dr. Jawahery further praised the success of the Third National Conference of Bahraini Women, on the topic, "Women and the Law: the march and achievement, challenges and aspirations" and the speech of Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa.

He said the minister highlighted the opportunities offered by the Bahrain Government to encourage Bahraini women to join the sector and contribute to its development.

Supreme Council for Women as an advisory and reference institution for all matters related to Bahraini women's affairs. He said the Council has proved itself as an experts’ platform which provides and manages knowledge in the field of advancement of women and encourages Bahraini women to exercise their rights.

He added that GPIC is proud of its initiatives in support of the Supreme Council for Women and explained how the company, had promoted women's empowerment programmes and given women employees the opportunity to move into the top positions. GPIC, he added, was awarded on two occasions with the Princess Sabeeka Women's Empowerment Award.

Dr. Jawahery thanked Her Royal Highness for her leadership and vision in initiating a special annual day for Bahraini women.

Dr. Jawahery concluded that he This, he said, ‘empowered and was optimistic of the continued encouraged Bahraini women role that women will play in to explore new opportunities building the country through through programmes and events participating in the process and that shed light on their potential Dr. Jawahery stressed the adding innovative leadership and and what they are able to offer’. importance of the role of the prosperity in all fields.

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GPIC presented Women Empowerment Award

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council of Women, presented GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, with the Women Empowerment Award in the Private Sector for the third time. The company had earlier won the award in 2008 and 2015 respectively.

Her Royal Highness congratulated Dr. Jawahery and applauded GPIC for implementing initiatives related to empowering and training women and, creating the opportunity to promote them to supervisory positions. Dr Jawahery said the company had been able to maintain its excellence in providing the best working environment for women, while taking into account their social conditions. They had also been given all allowances without discrimination and an Equal Opportunities Commission had been created.

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Her Royal Highness expressed how the award was aimed at supporting and motivating women's empowerment programmes and enabling them to attain decisionmaking positions. The award, Her Highness explained, also looked at creating a supportive and caring environment within the workplace and how to integrate the needs of working women in both government and private sector institutions alike.

Her Highness explained how ministries, official institutions and the private sector had taken great steps forward in this regard and had shown their dedication to women empowerment through meeting the qualifications and criteria that this award encompassed.

wise policies of the Board of Directors, who had continued to put the empowerment of Bahraini women at the forefront of its priorities. The President thanked Her Royal Highness for honouring GPIC with such an award winner and expressed the long-standing work and relationship that GPIC had forged with the Supreme Council for Women over many years. He said the company would always continue to support the Council’s programmes and initiatives for the empowerment and development of women and emphasized how both GPIC and the Council worked in unison to organize numerous events and create a better working environment for Bahraini women.

Dr. Jawahery also expressed how the award reflected Her Royal Highness's belief in the active role of women in society and her keenness to support, empower and integrate Bahraini women into national development plans.

Dr. Jawahery stressed how privileged and honoured GPIC was to receive such acknowledgement and that the company continued to achieve its strategies on women empowerment as a result of ‘At GPIC’, Dr. Jawahery explained, to the strong leadership and ‘women employees enjoy a

positive working environment in which they are afforded equal opportunities for training, promotion and the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and skills’. He further explained how the company had a well-established Equal Opportunities Committee who regularly coordinated with the Supreme Council for Women to activate the national model and integrate the needs of women in development and achieve the principle of equal opportunities in all fields.

Dr. Jawahery concluded that this prestigious and coveted award reflected GPIC’s desire to continue policies set up by the Board of Directors which are in line with the objectives of the Supreme Council for Women. He said the company would continue to provide women with employment opportunities and a positive working environment in which they can thrive and add immense value both within the company and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Equal Opportunities Council hold inaugural meeting GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery presided over the first board meeting of the recently set up Equal Opportunities Council.

Dr. Jawahery said the setting up of the Council reflects the Company's desire to support and care for working women and to take steps in that direction.

The Council, which includes members of Executive Management and a representative of the Company’s Labour Union, pays great attention to promoting and empowering women.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Jawahery thanked GPIC Board of Directors who, he said, were keen to provide all possible facilities to the Council. He said the Council had taken note of the directives and vision of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al

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Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the including supervision of equal King and Supreme Council for opportunities for all employees, Women President. male and female. The Board also noted the commitment of He said the meeting also took the Council in all its activities decisions aimed at empowering according to the guidelines women and giving them more for equal opportunities set up opportunities in training within by the Supreme Council for and outside the Company. Women.

Dr. Jawahery said the Council would work according to a Dr. Jawahery said GPIC time table and well thought out is intensifying efforts to strategies to implement these communicate and coordinate decisions and turn them into with other private sector reality. companies to inform them of the setting up of the Council He said the Council's and to encourage them to set up constitution, including rules similar bodies and committees. and regulations for equal opportunities, were adopted He said the board of the during the meeting.These stress Council welcomed the transfer on the importance of following and exchange of knowledge the rules and encouraging their and experience with other implementation within the organizations and companies Company. in Bahrain to eliminate discrimination and exploitation The constitution also specifies and open opportunities for the functions of the Council, women of all ages.

GPIC applauds HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa on the Successful National Bahraini Women Conference GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery has thanked HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), at the conclusion of the Third National Conference of Bahraini Women.

The Conference, on the theme, “Women and the Law: the march and the completion challenges and aspirations”, was held as a prelude to the Bahraini Women’s Day on December 1. The day, held every year under the patronage of Her Royal Highness, is been credited with empowering and encouraging Bahraini women with programmes and activities to help them access new opportunities in all areas of development and support.

He congratulated Her Royal Highness for having selected the theme and said it was a great gesture appreciated by all those in charge of women’s affairs. He said the important role played by women in Bahrain is visible to everyone.

The President also congratulated every woman working in the legal field and said they had proved their capability and leadership qualities and had progressed to occupy the most prestigious and highest positions. He spoke about their achievements at various levels and their efforts to bring about development in the legal and judicial spheres in the Country.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the success of the Conference and praised the speech of Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments His Excellency Dr. Jawahery said December 1 Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa this year has been allocated to during which he stressed celebrate women working in the the special place enjoyed by judicial and legal fields.

Bahraini women in the legal

and judicial field and the great potential offered by the Bahrain Government to encourage Bahraini women to join and further develop the sector.

Dr. Jawahery outlined the importance of the Supreme Council for Women as an advisory and reference body for all matters pertaining to Bahraini women. He said it was like a house of quality and knowledge that provides expertise and advice in the field of women’s progress, so that they could be a part of the development process.

He said it also encouraged Bahraini women to exercise their rights and provide valueadded influence to the decisionmaking processes.

He said GPIC took great pride in supporting the Supreme Council for Women and had strengthened programmes to empower women to give them more opportunities to progress and reach the top Management Level.

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GPIC Women Engineer honoured Ms. Al Masqati expressed appreciation at the honour and thanked Her Royal Highness for enabling them to celebrate and celebrate their achievement Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Supervisory Committee for Bahrain Women's Day 2017, H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, has honoured GPIC retired Engineer Hanan Al Masqati.

This came on behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women on the occasion of

Bahraini Women’s Day 2017, appreciates its older employees which is dedicated to women in for their efforts and sacrifices to the field of engineering. setting up the Company. He said GPIC had now become a major The ceremony was attended industrial facility and a symbol

by Council of Representatives of co-operation between GCC Speaker H.E. Mr. Ahmed bin countries.

Ibrahim Al Mulla, Shura Council Chairman H.E. Mr. Ali bin Saleh Dr. Jawahery congratulated Ms. Al Saleh, senior officials and Al Masqati, who has been with guests. the Company since its inception.

He said all women engineers GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman have been provided an ideal Jawahery said the Company environment for training, work is proud of its workers and and creativity.

GPIC Environmental Engineer honoured Dr. Jawahery congratulates Ms. Al Bastaki for receiving Her Royal Highness recognition

Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Supervisory Committee for Bahrain Women's Day 2017, H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, has honoured GPIC Environmental Engineer Ms. Reem Al Bastaki.

This came on behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for

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Women on the occasion of food for the growing population Bahraini Women’s Day 2017, as well as housing. which is dedicated to women in the field of engineering.

Dr. Jawahery emphasized that companies need to be diligent GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman in avoiding pollution or Jawahery spoke about the environmental damage as there importance of environmental has been a stark increase and engineering and said it con- emergence of new pollutants tributed directly to saving water. couple with extensive climate He said the future will witness change. All of these would a lot of technical development require more specialized coinciding with the growth of environmental engineers to help population and will require more deal with potential problems.

GPIC woman engineer bags top excellence award A woman engineer at GPIC engineering from the University has received the Excellence of Bahrain. in Leadership Among Women Award.

She continued to develop her leadership skills during her work The award was presented to in various departments, which Ms.Fatima Sharif at the Diplomat prompted her to take part in Radisson Blu Hotel to coincide intensive training programmes. with the Middle East Process Engineering Conference (MEPC) She has also been active in 2017. various projects and strategic committees within the company.

The event was held in Bahrain Ms. Sharif was able to accomplish from October 9 to 11 under the all requirements of factorypatronage of His Royal Highness related work with understanding Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al and gained the ability to refine Khalifa, the Prime Minister. her original skills in electrical engineering.

Minister of Oil H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed She has been able to build a Al Khalifa and GPIC Board of solid foundation and gain a more Directors Chairman Dr.Ahmed Al comprehensive knowledge of Sharyan were among the guests the requirements of factory present at the event. operations.

Ms. Sharif was given the award for her exceptional performance and passion for leadership. She joined the company in 2003 after earning a bachelor's degree in electrical

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed pride in Ms. Sharif’s achievement and said she proved her exceptional ability to lead in the work environment

and was able to draw attention to her professionalism and efficiency.

He congratulated her on the achievement, which, he said, comes as a result of her dedication.

He said the company always encouraged women in the industrial work place and asserted the award presentation is a moment of pride.

He said the company is proud of women leaders in the industrial complex and added the GPIC had taken great interest in empowering Bahraini women through a set of practical measures and strategies.

Ms. Sharif thanked the management for its support of working women and noted Dr. Jawahery’s in supporting her and providing all opportunities for her to continue to achieve excellence.

Around 350 companies from the oil and gas and petrochemicals sectors from around the world took part.

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GPIC woman engineer takes part in top event GPIC Environmental Engineer Ms. Reem Al Bastaki took part in an expert’s workshop on the safe extraction, use and storage of carbon dioxide, organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in cooperation with the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA).

Ms.Al Bastaki’s participation was consistent with the orientations of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council for Women.

plans. It also aimed to explore challenges and opportunities for the deployment, the extraction, use and storage of carbon dioxide on a large scale, while looking at its side effects in the context of international and regional environmental laws as well as shedding light on the issue of interconnection between water and energy.

It came as Her Royal Highness dedicated Bahraini Women's Day 2017 to honour Bahraini women in the engineering field.

In a statement, Minister of Oil, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, said he is proud and confident of the unlimited potential of Bahraini women, especially women engineers in the oil industry and the energy sector. He praised Ms. Al Bastaki’s participation in the event and her discussion on environmental challenges.

The workshop was part of the ESCWA’s Strategic Action Programme that aims to strengthen the ability of member states to achieve energy-related sustainable development goals in their national development

GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery spoke of the efforts of Company employees in all sections and Departments and said women have proven their ability to cope with and adapt to the nature of work, in spite of

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its complexity. He said the hightech process requires specific professional skills and Bahraini women have shown they have the energy and appetite for work.

Dr. Jawahery said Bahraini women engineers are unmatched at work in all of GPIC’s facilities and said they have undergone specialized courses in the field of petrochemicals. They have also taken part in workshops within and outside Bahrain and the Company has spared no effort in providing them the skills necessary to work.

Ms. Al Bastaki thanked the Minister of Oil for his support to women in the oil sector and said GPIC Management’s support had given her to take part in this specialised workshop. She said the Company believed in the importance of supporting its human cadre and expressed the hope that her colleagues and fellow engineers had benefitted from the workshop.

GPIC honours Bahrain Table Tennis Association President GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery honoured Bahrain Table Tennis Association President H.E Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa on the sidelines of the GPIC Table Tennis League at Isa Town Sports Complex.

The honour came in recognition of H.E Shaikha Hayat’s efforts to support women’s sports in Bahrain and her contribution towards her outstanding leadership of table tennis in the Country.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery praised the development of sport in Bahrain, particularly among women, and said H.E Shaikha Hayat had contributed to upgrading the facilities, which had led Bahraini women achieving successes in and outside Bahrain. He said GPIC

would continue efforts to Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty enhance the march of women's the King and President of the sport in whatever way possible. Supreme Council for Women (SCW), which, she said, H.E Shaikha Hayat appreciated enhanced the status of these GPIC’s support and said this women at all levels, resulting had enabled Bahrain women in their winning laurels all over more opportunities to show the world. their mettle at the local and international level in several GPIC’s Ladies Table Tennis disciplines. She said the Team performed well during Company’s support has also the Final Tournament and won been instrumental in Bahraini against the powerful Ministry women being recognised as very of Interior team. The team competitive around the world. was presented a trophy by Dr. She said the more opportunities Jawahery, who reiterated the they get to compete at home Company’s support as a clear and abroad, the better it would demonstration of their team be for them to perform. work and dedication.

H.E Shaikha Hayat also attributed the success of Bahraini sportswomen to the support and encouragement given by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim

The continuous follow up and organization of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association has led to the successful implementation of the GPIC Ladies Table Tennis League.

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GPIC Engineer is LEED-certified GPIC Managing Director H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al-Musaiteer has congratulated Company Engineer Ms. Reem Al-Otaibi for having achieved a Certificate in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

The Managing Director said he is proud of Ms. Reem’s achievement, which proves Bahraini women are capable of being high achievers. He added the Company would continue to support its employees by channelizing their energy and capability since they deserve all support and encouragement.

Ms. Reem thanked the Company’s Board of Directors and the Management for its support and said this achievement was the result of co-operation between colleagues and other employees on their efforts to modernise operations.

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The U.S. Green Building Council developed the LEED system in 1998 to provide a framework for the owners of environmentally friendly buildings and for their design, construction and maintenance. Since then, the council has supervised more than 14,000 projects within the United States, as well as other projects covering 99 square kilometres in 30 different countries.

GPIC is also working towards providing experience-gaining opportunities, education and training aimed at their employees employees building a more knowledgeable and experienced competency profile.

The Company also provides training to its employees to develop their knowledge and abilities to prepare them to meet demands of their jobs and to develop their technical and mental skills.

The LEED system is a benchmark for the design, construction and operation of environmentally friendly and high performance of buildings. It provides ratings for these buildings on the basis of their performance and takes into account saving energy and water, efficiency and emissions of carbon dioxide, among others. Platinum, Gold and Silver ratings are then given to these buildings.

The US Green Building Council has also established a Green Building Certificate Institute (GBCI) to conduct tests that allow individuals to become familiar with the LEED system.

The setting up of councils for green buildings in different countries around the world has recently been put under the umbrella of the World Green Building Council.

GPIC employee congratulated on Masters Success GPIC Managing Director H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al Musaiteer has congratulated Plants Operation Department employee Ms. Elham Asad for having obtained, with distinction, a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University College of Bahrain.

Ms. Asad was honoured during a ceremony in the presence of GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management.

He said the Company is also working on providing comprehensive training programmes for Bahrainis and is keen to co-operate with other companies to identify training needs and find the best ways to accomplish them with a focus on quality of training.

He said the Company’s Management is committed to develop and train all workers, with a particular emphasis on women, and give them the opportunity to advance their careers and to help them reach Dr. Jawahery also congratulated top Management positions.

Ms. Asad for her achievement and said she was an example He said the Board of Directors of excellence and a model for have directed the Management Company workers. He said to follow up on various training GPIC always seeks to provide and development programmes opportunities that equip for the advancement of all workers with the skills and employees, particularly women. knowledge necessary to help them perform tasks efficiently. In comments on the occasion, This, he said, contributed to Ms. Asad thanked the Board of developing administrative Directors, the Managing Director, leadership qualities and creates the President and the Executive positivity to function in a Management to encourage her dynamic industry. and other women employees

and provide them support and assistance to study and achieve success.

She said she drew inspiration from those around her and pledged never to stop learning and look to achieve higher to keep pace with the rapid development in the industry globally. She said age and circumstances were not a limiting factor in such achievements and expressed the hope that she would apply all that she learnt along with other workers, both men and women, in order to consolidate GPIC’s gains and achievements.

GPIC attaches great importance to developing and enhancing its human capital, which is an important element for its success. The Company has qualified technical personnel who, with their professional approach and commitment, contribute to its success and achievements, keeping in mind safety and sustainability issues and in line with the business strategy.

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GPIC employee is bowling champion they encourage sportsmen and and environment was ideal to women to continue to excel. nurture the immense talent within the GPIC ranks. Ms. He said the GPIC is keen to Sultan said modern equipment spot sporting talent and nurture and qualified trainers were the young men and women to also a necessity that that perform exceptionally within been provided by the GPIC the region and beyond. He said management, led by Dr. such talents deserve all the Jawahery.

Mr. Al-Zamil praised her support and encouragement.

She commended the efforts achievements and said she made Bahrain proud at one of Ms. Sultan thanked Mr. Al-Zamil of the Supreme Council for the most important bowling for his support, which, she Women Chairperson Princess said, had been instrumental in Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa tournaments in the region. her winning the competition. who, she said, had shown great He said he was proud of the She also applauded the role personal interest in ensuring immense sporting talents of company President Dr. Bahraini women excel in every within the company who had Abdulrahman Jawahery for field, including sports. represented Bahrain at several having motivated the team regional and international and said his support had been She said the win will motivate competitions. The management, instrumental in all the glory the her even more to perform better at future events and he said, would continue to athletes had achieved. tournaments and that she would support such talents and provide sponsorship to clubs, sporting She said the positive atmosphere strive to continue the success leagues and associations so that and the excellent conditions within Bahrain and abroad.

GPIC Managing Director Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Zamil has congratulated the company’s bowling star, Nora Sultan, who won the gold medal at the Third Arab Ladies Bowling Championship in Bahrain recently.

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Dr. Jawahery congratulates BSE Board member GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management received Company Civil Engineer Ms. Reem Al-Otaibi and congratulated her on her second successive term on the governing council of the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE).

not only at the professional and technical level but also excelled in sports and cultural activities.

He said Ms. Al-Otaibi presented an image of progressive Bahraini young women and their leadership qualities who are able to work in any environment and at any place.

Congratulating Ms. Al-Otaibi, Dr. Jawahery said her achievement was a source of pride for GPIC, which had provided her and all employees an ideal and professional working environment, encouraging them to be creative and to excel in their work.

Dr. Jawahery praised the significant role of the BSE in promoting vocational training and the development of engineering in Bahrain as well as its keen desire to maintain professional ethics and behaviour.

He said GPIC Management considers its employees as the real wealth of the Company and one of the most important pillars of its success. He expressed the hope that Ms. Al-Otaibi would continue to lead the way and be an inspiration for her colleagues.

He said Ms. Al-Otaibi’s achievement is also testimony to the competence of Bahraini youth and said she had shown true character and determination

Ms. Al-Otaibi said her achievements would not have been possible without the total and complete support of the Company Management, led by Dr. Jawahery, who personally supported her to run for election to the prestigious engineering body. She said she considers it an honour to be a part of GPIC and to represent the Company at the BSE.

hard to provide them growth and development opportunities and to enable them to be equipped with skills to help them gain and achieve more to meet GPIC’s future needs.

The BSE was founded in 1972 as a professional association concerned with the engineering sector in Bahrain. It seeks at developing engineers’ abilities through various activities so that they are able to contribute to the industrial and construction boom in the country.

The BSE also contributes to organising the rules of the engineering profession and to help raise the level of cooperation with other competent authorities as well as looking after its members’ interests.

The BSE now has about 1,100 members and organises courses and workshops on many important topics in the field of engineering and related to She said GPIC Management technical and administrative had been very supportive to all issues as well as the development employees and has been working of human resources.

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GPIC President a Keynote Speaker at Women in STEM Forum The Equal Opportunities Committee of the University of Bahrain organized a forum for women in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) under the patronage its Secretary General, H.E. Ms. Hala Mohammed Al Ansari.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery was the keynote speaker at the event on the invitation of University President Dr. Riyad Yousef Hamza.

He said this enabled GPIC to twice win the HRH Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award.

Dr. Jawahery also discussed ways and means of integrating women’s needs into the work environment and said GPIC offers all facilities to women.

The President thanked H.E. Ms. Al Ansari for her patronage of this forum under the auspices of the Supreme Council for Women, headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Dr. Jawahery also took part in Ibrahim Al Khalifa. a panel discussion where he spoke on GPIC’s experience He also thanked Dr. Hamza in empowering women. He for inviting him to take part reviewed the steps the Company in the forum and said it was a has taken in supporting working good opportunity to review women and providing them the Company's rich experience with equal opportunities as well in the field of women's as advanced training to attain empowerment. Dr. Jawahery leadership positions within the expressed how GPIC is proud Company. to have won HRH's Award for

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women's empowerment more than once which would have been impossible without the direct support of Her Royal Highness and her keenness to empower Bahraini women.

Dr. Jawahery emphasized that the role of said women at GPIC had always been partners in raising awareness of the Company’s principles and implementing policies in support of the concepts of social responsibility and sustainability. He said the role of women in science, technology and engineering is an important factor in achieving developmental goals and to take a qualitative leap in the national economy. He said it focusses on high-value sectors like science, technology and engineering, clean and renewable energy, transportation, education and health.

He said women are key partners in all societies and are always striving to be creative and playing an active role, so it was important to enable them to take part in the process of innovation that forms the basis for the economic sectors.

the growth of the economy and bring benefits to society. He called for a need to address the gender gap to good jobs not only from a human rights perspective but also part of an intelligent economy.

government representatives to discuss current and future issues related to women, highlight women's achievements, build leadership and role models for future generations, identify the need for relevant studies and discuss The forum aimed to bring together strategic actions and genderDr. Jawahery explained that women leaders, research centres, based strategic planning to there are more opportunities academic researchers, women's empower women. for women to participate in associations, employers and

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GPIC appoints woman to head HR Department

For the first time, a woman has been named Human Resources Manager at GPIC. Ms. Najat Sharif replaces Mr. Yousef Fakhro, who retired in June, 2017.

The appointment was in recognition of the important role of women in the overall development of the Company and in response to the directives of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). It also comes as part of Company policy to give equal opportunities to women and to provide them training and professional development opportunities.

human element and enable The President said GPIC not only women to reach top leadership looks for profit but also invests in positions. its Human Resources, in addition to the other factors. Training and GPIC President spoke about qualifying employees meets the Company policy to promote Company's immediate and future qualified and skilled employees needs, he added. and equip them with expertise that would enable them to Dr. Jawahery said GPIC is looking become successful leaders. He at its human element as an referred to GPIC’s ambitious ambitious and highly-motivated training programme that makes force that would take head on the room for young national talent challenges to develop personal to rise to leadership positions. capabilities.

Dr. Jawahery said the Company is keen on supporting efforts of Her Royal Highness to empower Bahraini women in the workplace and give them equal opportunities with men, raise their morale and encourage In a statement, Company them to devote themselves to President Dr. Abdulrahman work.

Jawahery wished Ms. Sharif well and expressed confidence He said there is no development in her abilities to manage the without women and that women Human Resources Department at GPIC have proved their efficiently and effectively. professional competence in carrying out all responsibilities. He He said the Company would said Bahraini women have taken continue to develop a part in establishing the Company comprehensive administrative and today, thanks to those efforts, system aimed at continuous have assumed leadership and improvement to elevate its important positions.

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He said the Company has been able to achieve a high percentage of Bahrainisation and is proud of all its employees who have displayed a high degree of commitment to face the challenges as also develop their personal abilities.

Ms. Sharif thanked Company Chairman, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Sharyan and the Board of Directors for their trust. She said the Company's ability to maintain its achievements and success and work side by side with its employees and members of the Executive Management had enhanced its position internationally.

Top honour for GPIC Human Resources Manager Bahrain’s American Chamber of Commerce has honoured GPIC Human Manager Mrs. Najat Sharif, who was recognised as one of the outstanding women leaders of the region during an event organised by the Regional Council of the American Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi.

GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery, who was at the event, congratulated Ms. Sharif on receiving this honour, which demonstrates the outstanding ability of Bahraini women to work in leadership positions in top companies.

Dr. Jawahery said the Company was very proud of its investment in human resources, GPIC’s real wealth, and stressed the Management would continue

with such support and help He said the training provided nurture employees’ energy and by the Company looks at their capabilities. abilities and skills and prepares them to meet the demands of He said the all women their jobs and to meet the future employees had time and again needs of the Company. proved themselves to be effective and efficient in taking Ms. Sharif was honoured along over leadership positions, with four other women leaders thanks to the encouragement from the GCC, Europe and the of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint United State.

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Hassan; Exxon Mobil Middle East and Russia Vice President He said GPIC Management is Ms. Kathy Pepper and Houston also providing opportunities Methodist Global Healthcare for experience, education and Services President and CEO training aimed at giving all Ms. Kathy Easter were also employees the skills that qualify honoured. them to achieve and gain more.

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GPIC women Engineers at top conference

Women Engineers from GPIC took part in the Bahrain Women and Engineering Conference in November 2017.

role of Her Royal Highness in empowering women and speaking about their ability to serve the country, whether through their academic The event, under the theme specialization or their family 'Sustainability of Achievements and social role. on a National Basis and Towards International Competitiveness', He said this shows the was held under the patronage leadership's appreciation of of Her Royal Highness Princess the role of women Engineers.

Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Dr. Jawahery said since its Supreme Council for Women inception, GPIC has been keen Chairperson and wife of His to attract Bahraini specialized Majesty King Hamad at the Isa Engineers and provide them Cultural Centre. with the skills and confidence they deserve.

The participation came as part of GPIC Management’s keenness Dr. Jawahery also praised to provide opportunities for the policies of the Board of Bahraini Engineers to benefit Directors, which give great from the event, organized by the importance to supporting Bahrain Society of Engineers. women Engineers and giving them opportunities to gain The event aimed at giving experience either by attending momentum and support to the such specialized conferences events organised as part of the or taking part in training "Women in the Engineering courses and workshops that Sector" theme for Bahraini contribute to their professional Women's Day celebrations this development. year.

He also spoke about the In a statement, the Company Company’s approach in empPresident Dr. Abdulrahman Jaw- owering women and preparing ahery praised the important them to assume tasks and

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responsibilities of industrial and engineering work at the Company.

Dr. Jawahery applauded Company employees’ efforts and said they had proved their competence and ability to deal with all kind of work despite its complexities and high technical characteristics. He said he is proud of the women who had demonstrated unparalleled efficiency in the Company's plants and facilities.

He said the Engineers and all the employees of the Company have attended specialized courses and have taken part in many workshops within and outside Bahrain. He added the Company spared no effort in providing its employees with all the skills and opportunity required.

He said the Company Management is keen to support both men and women as its real wealth and added they are working to develop and improve employees’ performance by providing opportunities for gaining expertise, education and training.

GPIC Women Engineers Attend Leadership Workshop

Women Engineers at GPIC took part in a special workshop held on the sidelines of the Middle East Oil and Gas Show (MEOS-2017).

Held under the theme, Women in Leadership – invest, initiate, innovate, the GPIC attendance was on the guidelines and desire of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council of Women President.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company’s Board of Directors is keen to encourage Bahraini women to take part in such events and specialized conferences that contribute to their professional and efficient development.

He said it was also part of the Company's approach to the empowerment of Bahraini women and preparing them to take over tasks and Human Resources Executive responsibilities.

Director at Saudi Aramco Ms. Huda Ghoson presented a Dr. Jawahery commended empworking paper that highlighted loyees’ efforts and said women the role of women in top have proved their ability to positions at Saudi Aramco. She adapt to complex working spoke about the Company being environments and add great placed fourth in the Arab world value through their unique in executive departments as professional skills. part of the Forbes ranking and at seventh place in the energy He said Bahraini women sector for 2015 in the Arabian Engineers at GPIC have proved Business category. their unmatched eff-iciency in all areas of work within and GE Oil & Gas Chief Growth outside the company. He said Officer Dr. Manar Mneef spoke they have specialized courses on how she reached one of the and participated in workshops top positions at an international both within and outside Company.

Bahrain. The company has also

spared no effort in providing all possible support.

GPIC Management is keen to support all employees – men and women – in their development. The Company is working on the development of manpower by providing opportunities for experience, education and training aimed at equipping workers with adequate skills that qualify them to achieve and gain more and to meet the Company’s future needs.

MEOS 2017 was held from March 6 to 9 under the patronage of His Royal Highness, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister. It is the largest and most important forum to share knowledge and experience in the field of oil exploration and production in the region.

More than 8,000 specialists in the field of oil and gas, who discussed the future of the oil and gas industry in the region, attended this year’s show.

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GPIC Media Analyst Supervisor attended Management Leadership training camp in the UK GPIC Media Analyst Supervisor Ms. Raeda Saif Alshemeri has attended a Management Leadership training camp in the United Kingdom.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said he was proud at the potential and capabilities of GPIC’s female employees in the technical and administrative fields and added The attendance at such events, they had the full confidence of is part of the directives of Her the management and the Board Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka of Directors. bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women Chairperson Dr. Jawahery said he did not and wife of His Majesty King hesitate even once when Hamad to help develop Bahraini nominating one of the female women cadres and activate their employees to attend the role in serving the company. specialised camp since it was the

first of its kind and helped in the employee gain a lot of life skills.

Dr. Jawahery said GPIC has always taken the initiative to take part in this annual event but it was the first time a female employee had been nominated to show the company’s stress on empowerment of women.

He said such a camp proves the worth of female employees since they negotiate it with great skill and professionalism.

GPIC Engineer attended Management Leadership training camp in the UK GPIC women Engineers, Reem Ahmed Al Otaibi, has attended a management leadership training camp organised by the UK Leadership Trust.

In a statement, GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said that the Company is keen to support its female employees at all of the Company's facilities and factories by engaging them Ms. Reem’s participation was in various training courses that in line with GPIC’s orientation enhance their professionalism. to empower women, enhance their training and develop He said this reflects a clear them, while giving them the image that Bahraini women opportunity to receive the best are capable of performing well training courses available at in any job. He said this also home and abroad. translates into the commitment

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of Bahraini women to assume all responsibilities, whatever they are working.

Dr. Jawahery said the Company is keen to provide all possible support its women employees and is working hard to them to rise to the highest executive positions. He said Bahraini women have the right to be proud of their leadership's support and the empowerment and encouragement of Her Royal Highness

GPIC supervisor on top AFA post GPIC Corporate Communications Department Media Analyst Supervisor Ms. Raeda Saif Al Shemeri has been named Chairperson of the Arab Fertilizer Association Communication and Public Affairs Working Group.

The election took place on the sidelines of AFA’s 24th Annual Forum in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

In his comments, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed happiness and pride at Ms. Al Shemeri’s selection, which, he said, comes in recognition of the Company’s young talent and the ideal working environment.

He said the Company gives them the opportunity to interact and gain experience as part of its plans to prepare them to take the lead in the future.

Dr. Jawahery said Ms. Al Shemeri had always shown great promise, not only in administrative work but also while participating in social and sports activities.

He said she is capable of proving leadership at various levels and added her selection reflects the aspirations of Bahraini women

and their determination to She expressed the hope assume full responsibility for that, in cooperation with the their work. others, she would be able to develop the group’s work and Dr. Jawahery praised the role of performance and contribute to the Communication and Public enhancing the AFA’s role.

Affairs Working Group, which works to enhance the role of the Ms. Al Shemeri joined the media and its direct impact on Company in 2006. She holds a the development of the industry. bachelor's degree in Business He also spoke of the major Administration from the changes that have taken place in University of Bahrain and is an the working of the AFA, including MBA from New York University. the formation of the group, which She is responsible for media works to develop its media and coverage and news preparation. marketing mechanism.

She also organizes events Dr. Jawahery congratulated and activities and oversees Ms. Al Shemeri and said her providing support to various elevation is a source of pride for parties to ensure the Company’s the Company that has provided objectives are met. her with the ideal environment for excellence and creativity. She has represented GPIC at He expressed confidence in her several overseas events and ability to perform her duties well conferences and is a member of due to her extensive experience its several internal and external in communication and media. committees. She has also been the President of the GPIC Ms. Al Shemeri expressed Toastmasters Club. appreciation at her selection and said it would not have happened Ms. Al Shemeri has numerous without the encouragement contributions to Bahrain’s social and support of the Executive and voluntary associations and Management and the trust of provides training courses and the AFA members. She said workshops for associations and the encouragement from Dr. schools in cooperation with the Jawahery helped develop her Bahrain Society for Training and skills.

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Top award for GPIC employee

Labour and Social Development Minister H.E. Mr. Jameel Humaidan presented an Award for Secretarial excellence in the Private sector to GPIC employee Ms. Tagreed Al Mahmeed during the opening of the Regional Forum for Secretaries and Administrators held in Bahrain.

the guidance of its Board of Directors, which looks at the empowerment and development of the company's human resources. He said workers’ skills and knowledge are necessary to develop methods, principles and skills and to create positive trends in the dynamic industry.

The event, at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Sea & Spa, was held under the theme, "Social Media in Office Management Service.”

Dr. Jawahery praised the continuous efforts of all employees in accomplishing their tasks quickly and said their ability to manage everything in time and in a professional way is praiseworthy. He called upon all employees to continue to get awards and incentives that bring more recognition to the Company.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery congratulated Ms. Tagreed and said it were recognition for all of GPIC’s female employees who are part of the competent and professional workforce, having taken part in specialised Ms. Al Mahmeed has a Bachelor's workshops and training courses. Degree in Human Resources from the New York Institute Dr. Jawahery also spoke about of Technology and has worked the achievement of all Company for GPIC since 2009. She has employees who receive honours attended a number of specialized within and outside Bahrain training courses within and and said it confirms GPIC’s outside Bahrain, which have professional approach under qualified her to carry out their

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duties professionally and in line with the aspirations of the Company.

During the forum, which discussed the importance of social media, Ms. Al Mahmeed spoke on behalf of the Bahrain Secretarial Association about the importance of social media in business practices as well as the functions of a secretary. She emphasised the Forum’s important role as an opportunity to meet with those working in the field as well an event to gain a more knowledge about secretaries, including developments in the digital world.

The event saw a review of multiple perspectives of trained academics, psychologists, public relations staff, media professionals and specialists in social media. It also discussed a number of important themes that highlight the advantages of social networking.

GPIC President honours star employee

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery has honoured Executive Office Administrator Ms. Qoot Abdulla for her selfless dedication to work.

Dr. Jawahery conveyed to Ms. Abdulla the appreciation of the Company Chairman and Board of Directors for her efforts and the recognition.

Dr. Jawahery thanked her for her professionalism in fulfilling responsibilities and tasks efficiently, which helped the Executive Management function smoothly. He said Ms. Abdulla is an example and a model for employees who are keen to fulfill their duties with a high degree of efficiency and performance. He said this also encouraged them to fulfill their tasks and responsibilities professionally and taking active part in voluntary and charitable programmes and activities in various fields, including sports, first aid and public speaking.

Dr. Jawahery praised Ms. Abdulla’s contributions in volunteering, especially in the activities of INJAZ Bahrain, in addition to being involved with programmes for people with disabilities. She has also conducted training programmes for 50 visually challenged people from Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.

which have contributed to the Company's global visibility.

Including a distinctive name in the world of petrochemical industry.

Ms. Abdullah thanked Dr. Jawahery and the Executive Management for the appreciation.

She also thanked the Chairman and Board of Directors and said what distinguishes GPIC Dr. Jawahery said that Ms. Management from the others is Abdullah's recognition is part their appreciation of Company of the Company's interest in staff. its human resources as well as its keenness to provide them She said employees feel with the required skills through important at being honoured training courses and workshops and it encourages them to do organized by the Company's more and work with enhanced Academy of Leadership and dedication. She said employees Learning. also benefit from the training opportunities offered by the The President said the Company to enhance their Management provides ample expertise.

She applauded opportunities to its employees the employees’ team spirit, to develop and grow so that the which also distinguishes them Company benefits from their from other companies and training and dedication. He institutions. said GPIC has received many local and international awards,

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BSTD honour for two GPIC employees The Bahrain Society for Training and Development (BSTD) has honoured two GPIC employees Ms. Thajba Ibrahim and Ms. Khulood Abbas for excellence in Human Resource development to the private sector for the year 2016.

BSTD Honorary President H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al Khalifa Al-Dossary presented certificates to the two during a special ceremony to mark Bahrain’s National Day and Bahraini Women’s Day, on the theme, The Role of Bahraini Women in the Development of Human Resources.

GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery congratulated the employees and said the Company

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is keen to encourage women through training, attending workshops and specialised courses.

He praised the two employees’ efforts and their management skills and said they were extremely professional in the face of pressures of work and He said Company staff and performed tasks assigned to employees are regularly them with a high degree of honoured by institutions and skill. organisations within and outside Bahrain and highlighted this was Ms. Thajba Ibrahim has been due to GPIC’s approach under with the GPIC since 2007 and the guidance of its Board of Ms. Khulood Abbas since 2009.

Directors, which was keen to They have both attended a equip workers with the skills number of specialized training and knowledge necessary to courses within the company perform their jobs efficiently. and abroad and have carried Dr. Jawahery said creation out their duties professionally of a positive attitude among and in line with the aspirations workers in accordance with of the Company. the challenges the industry vases, was a pre-requisite with company policy.

GPIC official re-elected on BSTD Board GPIC Training Officer Ms. Lulwa Almuaili has been named on the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for Training and Development (BSTD) for the second time in a row.

Congratulating Ms. Almuaili, GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery said everyone at the Company was extremely proud of her achievement. He said her elevation was a comment on the Company’s success in developing and creating opportunities for its employees, particularly women. He said GPIC was committed to help develop the functions and responsibilities of organisations that serve the Bahraini community.

Dr. Jawahery praised the role of GPIC role in the development of the BSTD and said the organisation had made key contributions in developing

human resources at several Bahraini companies, in the process helping to boost the process of Bahrainisation. He wished Ms. Almuaili all success and said GPIC would continue to play a major role in its efforts to support all employees and help them continue with their contributions for the improvement of the local community at all levels.

The BSTD is a non-profit organisation founded in 1979 and a professional association for people interested in the Management and development of human resources.

The Society has evolved since its inception and has expanded its activities and programmes. It has also succeeded in building bridges of effective communication with many international and professional human resources bodies, in addition to playing an Ms. Almuaili thanked Dr. important role in promoting Jawahery and members of human resources development in the Company’s Executive the Country.

Management for their efforts to boost the morale of employees The BSTD has more than 1,200 and to encourage them to attain members from the private and greater heights. She said GPIC is public sectors, most of whom committed to offer the best and are experts in the field of human the latest training programmes resources. It is today an active for its employees and expressed forum for experts in human the hope that the Company resources and administration and would continue its approach in is working to develop capacity providing assistance and support and to promote excellence in to the BSTD. people Management.

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National Safety Council honour for Dr. Jawahery GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery has been named one of the top Chief Executive Officer’s for 2018 by the United States National Safety Council.

Council Chief Executive Officer Ms. Deborah Hersman congratulated Dr. Jawahery and commended his commitment to safety, along with his success in creating a safe environment for employees in the Petrochemical industry.

Health and Safety Magazine, which has praised his dedication and approach, resulting in the Company winning safety, security and health awards.

management of health and safety issues and a commitment to the environment,” he said. “We are keen to introduce this culture at all levels of the Company's operations and have spared no efforts to invest in our Bahraini workforce, which has been provided all training opportunities at home and abroad.” He said the Company has inculcated a culture of safety and health at all stages of manufacturing and production.

In his comments, Dr. Jawahery said the achievement was due to the keen desire of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Leadership to provide all support to the Company and its Management, which was itself always keen to implement the Board of Directors’ strategies in terms of safety at work or at Dr. Jawahery spoke about the Dr. Jawahery is one of the few home.

Company's achievements in this leaders whose contributions area, including, but not limited to, have been reviewed in the in the "We have realised that success achieving record working hours January issue of the Council’s at work stems from proper without a lost time accident,

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saying this is proof of its strict adherence in the management of occupational safety and health, and its continuous orientation to choose and integrate better global systems and standards in the area. It is this commitment, he added, that has resulted in GPIC winning the Council’s Robert W. Campbell Award.

promoting occupational safety and health.

on the road through leadership, research, education and support.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the magazine board for the nomination and said it was a great personal honour for him, the Company and for the Kingdom of Bahrain. He called upon all companies to benefit from the Council’s programmes and He applauded the vision and take advantage of its exchange support that the Kingdom's programmes and experiences. leadership had shown in creating advanced legislation and legal The magazine provides compmechanisms that have been able rehensive national coverage of to take steps in achieving a safe occupational safety news and and sound working environment, analyses global industry trends which ensures all workers the to more than 86,000 subscribers necessary protection at their worldwide. workplace. He said the decline in work-related injuries in The Council seeks to reduce Bahrain over the last 10 years is avoidable and preventable the result of the Government's deaths in the workplace, at growing interest in developing and home within the community and

GPIC is one of the best known companies in the field of safety, health and the environment, locally, regionally and across the globe. It has also won awards at regional and international forums, including the Sir George Earle Trophy from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in the United Kingdom.

The Company is the only one in the world to have won these two international awards, which is an unprecedented achievement in the history of the Petrochemical sector. GPIC has also won the safety award instituted by the British Safety Council for the sixth time in a row.

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