Khaleejia 84 Eng

Issue 84 - February 2014

KHALEEJIEH Newsletter issued by Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company

H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa honours Mr. Anwar Saeed bin Salama and commends his significant contributions to the company’s many successes

H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa receives GPIC employees who were promoted to leadership positions the company

You read in this issue H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa congratulates the Executive Management and employees on GPIC’s outstanding success during 2013

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GPIC Celebrates the Annual Day

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa honours Mr. Anwar Saeed bin Salama and commends his significant contributions to the company’s many successes

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H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa congratulates GPIC President on Honorary Doctorate

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa receives GPIC employees who were promoted to Senior positions

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GPIC Employees Honoured by the Labour Minister

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GPIC Honours its Female Employees on their Annual Day

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On the Occasion of National Day... GPIC Marks National Day by Ceremony for the Employees and their families

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H.H Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa receives the GPIC Women’s Equestrian Team

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H.E the Governor of the Southern Governorate visits GPIC Spring Camp

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GPIC organizes a special training course for its staff in Etiquette

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GPIC celebrates the opening of its new football stadium

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Message from the President ...

Dear Reader, Today we celebrate the first issue of the New Year - 2014 – of the company’s magazine, “Khaleejieh”.

We ask God that this year will be full of achievements and gains, as it was the previous year.

Also during the last month of last year, the Board of Directors meeting, hosted by the kingdom, reviewed the company’s business over the past year and developed strategies and plans for the coming year in which everyone will seek to double their efforts During the busy final months of last year, so and achieve the aspirations of the company. many events filled the company calendar that the complex began to resemble a beehive, All the wonderful events culminated in the everyone working tirelessly to process and company Annual Celebration, a splendid affair prepare the multitude of events witnessed where we were able to enjoy the presence in the corridors of the company, everyone of a large number of guests of the company, participating as the company celebrated as well as Their Excellencies, members of another frantic yet supremely successful year. the Board of Directors who, along with the employees of the company, participated in No sooner had the wonderful celebration the celebration of their achievements, spread of Bahraini Women’s Day been prepared throughout the entire year, with a special – the company celebration honouring in moment being the ceremony honouring His a befitting conservative way its cadre of Excellency Mr. Anwar Saeed Bin Salama on the women, than we welcomed the approach of occasion of the end of his membership of the national occasion dear to the heart of every Board after many long years of kind service..

Bahraini, National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty taking up the reins of power This issue of the “Khaleejieh” is a window in the kingdom. Overflowing with joy, the through which you, the reader, may share in company treated the celebration of the the joy of our family’s successes. Enjoy. national holiday with the love it deserves.

My greetings to you all.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa congratulates the Executive Management and employees on GPIC’s outstanding success during 2013 H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.H. the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors, expressed his pride in the outstanding results achieved at GPIC in 2013 and paid particular tribute to the Bahraini workers, the very backbone of the company and the secret of its success. He was proud that the company had been able to achieve its set goals in spite of all the challenges taking place in the regional and global markets for petrochemical products and fertilizers.

He also praised the non-fiscal achievements of the company during the year 2013; the process of comprehensive regular maintenance having been successfully completed at the beginning of the month of December of the previous year, which had strengthened the reliability of the company’s

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factories and its operations. The commitment of the employees was never so clearly illustrated than in the accomplishment of the goal of achieving the highest production rate daily and monthly for all products.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, explained that the company had risen not just on one level, but at all levels, such as production and exports, safety, care of the environment and management systems.

Speaking about the company’s achievements during the year 2013, Dr. Jawahery confirmed that it was indeed a challenging year.

Many administrative regulations had been revised in order to conform with developments taking place in the industrial sector, which depends entirely on gas in the production of petrochemicals. In the wake of historic achievements made​​

by the Company with respect to the completion of the largest comprehensive maintenance of the factories in the history of the company, GPIC had recently acquired the ISO certification 22301, ensuring business continuity.

Dr. Jawahery also touched on outstanding achievements that have been made in the area of occupational safety, where the company was able to achieve approximately 4,721 working days without a lost time accident, equivalent to more than 16.6 million hours. The safety of the workers, who are the backbone of sustainable development, is crucial. Dr. Jawahery alluded to the company recently receiving a certificate of excellence in safety, granted by the British Safety Council for the sixth time in a row. In addition, the British Royal Society for the Prevention

GPIC Total Production of Ammonia, Urea & Methanol (1985-2013)

of Accidents recognised GPIC for the third year in a row, in addition to the company winning a number of awards granted by various associations and bodies, regional and global.

Dr. Jawahery explained the strategy followed in the company by emphasizing that during 2013 GPIC had fully embraced the task of developing and honing the skills of its human element.

The curriculum has to maintain the level of performance and, thanks to the development of the human base of the workforce; the dynamics thus engendered continue to contribute expertise to the company.

The award of excellence from e-government in 2013 in the field of e-learning is a testament to the company’s ambitious endeavours in this area, too.

In his speech, Dr. Jawahery emphasised the importance

of establishing the principle of equal opportunities for workers to ensure justice and to create healthy competition between workers in an effort to motivate them to highlight their abilities and thereby increase productivity.

Therefore, the company is also announcing the formation of an Equal Opportunities Committee, in response to the kind invitation launched by H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women.

This committee is the first of its kind to be formed in the private sector. Its role is to achieve justice without discrimination at all levels, including employment opportunities and training and development. The committee will hold its regular meetings with the participation of representatives from the Supreme Council for Women, which in turn welcomed the formation of

this committee in the company.

Dr. Jawahery then spoke of production processes which during 2013 have seen many significant improvements, continuing steadily good production rates, after the completion of maintenance operations that were implemented during the fourth quarter of the previous year.

The unprecedented achievement in registering a total annual production of 1,594,487 tonnes of Ammonia, Urea and Methanol during 2013, which was 3% higher than planned, was indeed notable.

The urea plant achieved the highest rate of daily production in the year - 1,946 tons, and monthly - 61 549 tons, annually - 687 686 tonnes. The methanol plant also achieved the highest rates ever of daily and monthly production, amounting to 1,269 tonnes and 38 714 tonnes respectively.

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GPIC Celebrates the Annual Day Under the patronage of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the H.R.H the Prime Minister Advisor for Oil and Industrial Affairs GPIC Chairman and the presence of H.E Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Minister of State for Electricity and Water, H.E Mr. Yousef Al Zamil, the Managing Director , distinguished Board members in addition to members of the executive management of the company and Labour Union Chairman of the company with a large number of its employees and retirees, GPIC had its 34 Annual Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 26 in Al Ghazal Hall Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery GPIC President welcomed Board members of and Distinguished guests and staff, and he conveyed to them H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H the Prime Minister for Oil and

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Industrial Affairs, Chairman of the company greetings and their great appreciation for the company’s management and employees for their sincere efforts and achievements the company has achieved in all areas, which contributed to the province company on its gains and its unique model real embodies the spirit of cooperation that links between the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab Gulf States.

He also expressed his pleasure and pride that the company celebrations comes online with the the Kingdom’s National Day Celebration thanking the wise leadership of the Kingdom of harnessing all the possibilities, and made the appropriate that allowed the company to continue its work and successes march firmly and tranquility. He noted in his speech the good results that came out of the annual meeting

of the company’s board, which discussed and reviewed the most prominent achievements of the company during the current year, the achievements at all levels, praising the presence of the company this year on the official level, where the President was chosen by H.M the King, to be part of the delegation accompanying H.M the King During his visit to the Republic of China and the Kingdom of Thailand.

Dr. Jawahery mentioned the achievements of the company that made this year, wining particularly and for the third time in a row on the Arab social responsibility award , and granted by the Arab Network for CSR, and in return Excellence big that it has shown in the field of community service and sustainable development.The Award of Excellence for 2013 from RoSPA in addition to its award winning (AON Hewitt) for Best Employer in the Middle East

and North Africa, and the award (IFTDO GLOBAL After that Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery GPIC HRD Award 2013).

President Presented Social Responsibility Award, and other awards to their Managing Director, the He also pointed the e-government Award for the Deputy Chairman and the Board of Directors of year 2013 for the corporate sector, adding that in Executives of the company. terms of indices the company achieved this year, the highest monthly production of the product methanol The Celebration was ended with honoring a group since its inception, which amounted to 1,254 metric of company employees who have completed the tons, as the company recorded this year were service periods ranging from five years to thirty exported for shipment # 2,000 of petrochemical years of dedicated work and also honored as the products, and completed 16611428 working hours distinguished employees for this year, and the without incident. service ideal addition to the ideal .

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa honours Mr. Anwar Saeed bin Salama and commends his significant contributions to the company’s many successes To mark the end of his term on the company Board of Directors, following the conclusion of Board Meeting No.168,which was held in Manama on Thursday, December 26, 2013, HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa , Advisor to HH the Prime Minister for Industry and Oil and the company’s chairman, honoured Engineer Anwar Saeed Bin Salama, former member of the board of directors .

in the Board of Directors of the company, as well as for his time in the position of Managing Director of the company. They recalled his influential contributions to the meetings of the Board, how freely he gave of his experience, an expertise gathered in the field of oil and petrochemical industries and his positive contributions in the development of the company’s plans, strategies and approach that has helped the Their Excellencies, members of company to overcome many of the Board of Directors and Dr. the difficulties encountered in Abdulrahman Jawahery, President the midst of the financial crisis of the company and members that swept the world as a whole. of the executive management team, joined His Excellency H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa the President of the Board of invited Mr. Anwar Saeed Bin Directors in expressing their Salama to maintain contact deep gratitude and appreciation with the company, assuring him for all the efforts made by Mr. that the company will always Anwar Saeed Bin Salama during need his efforts and guidance. the period of his membership

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For his part, Anwar Saeed Bin Salama spoke of his deep gratitude for the hospitality of the His Excellency Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of the company and gave thanks to him for his kind words,on the occasion of the end of his term of office.

Mr. Anwar Saeed bin Salama joined as a member of the Board of Directors of the company in 1995 and was vice- chairman of the company during the period from 2007 to 2010, then later served as Managing Director of the company and continued to be of service to the company until June 2013.

Food security is determined not only by providing an adequate amount of food for people, but also in assuring the quality of this food

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery... “the pursuit of the world to ensure safe food for all people, in spite of great challenges and difficulties, is a noble and essential cause.”

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, recently embraced the theme of food security, saying that the pursuit of the world to ensure safe food for all people, in spite of great challenges and difficulties, is a noble and essential cause. The steady increase in population and the rising prices of foodstuffs due to shrinking agricultural areas in the world, and the deterioration of the health of arable land, as well as the high price of transport and insurance in recent years are the greatest of these challenges.

suffered by 49% of the world’s soil, leaving 20% of the world’s population – 2 billion people at risk of zinc deficiency.) He pointed out that India comes in the forefront of countries at risk of zinc deficiency in the soil and population, noting the statement

by Mr. Ban Ki -moon, Secretary -General of the United Nations about the importance of the element zinc, which he described as a life-saving product. Dr. Jawahery further alluded to the importance of boron for the growth of crops and animals and humans. 31% of the soil The company President said that of the world has a lack of this GPIC is one of the few major element; also the element iron, regional companies known to which causes anemia and lack of produce top grade urea fertilizer growth in children; 23 percent and that micronutrients, including of the soil of the world suffers zinc (a deficiency of which is from lack of this element, so that

the lack of the elements zinc and iron come in ranked fifth and sixth respectively as health risks in low-income countries.

Additionally, 15% of the soil of the world suffer from a lack of the element molybdenum and 14% of the soil of the world suffers from a lack of copper, which is one of the basic elements of anti-oxidation, as well as having importance to the immune system and nerves and skeleton, while deficiency of the element manganese affects cattle, 10% of the soil of the world suffering from this deficiency.

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H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa congratulates GPIC President on Honorary Doctorate

H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H. the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs and GPIC Chairman, expressed his deep pride in Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, having been awarded an honorary doctorate from London South Bank University, in recognition of his work in the field of chemical engineering.

evolution since its beginnings, one who has graduated to his current role through holding many leadership positions.

Shaikh Isa further praised Dr. Jawahery’s efforts to promote all the processes of the company, whether in the industrial field or in the area of social ​​ responsibility, which is seen by the company’s board of directors as one of the most important factors in the H.E. Shaikh Isa said that Dr. company’s tremendous success.

Jawahery is a man who embodies all that is good about GPIC, one H.E. added that Dr. Jawahery who is proud of his company, had intensified the interest one of the GPIC family who invested by the company in its has witnessed the company’s national employees, including

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access all areas of training, both at home and abroad, involving them in gatherings, workshops and regional and international conferences, while also providing numerous educational opportunities. Through this approach, the company has established a cadre of wellqualified nationals who, through professionalism and dedication at work have taken the company into the ranks of major global organisations, earning GPIC a reputation that is the envy of professionals everywhere. For the President of the company to have received such an accolade from

a prestigious British university in chemical engineering from was further confirmation of the London South Bank University, company’s approach and success. as well as being a Fellow of the British Institute of Chemical For his part, Dr. Jawahery Engineers and a legal specialist thanked H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali environmental law.

Since Al Khalifa for always standing at joining GPIC in 1983, he has his side since the beginning of his held a variety of leadership company and for the continuous positions, including, in 1989, encouragement offered to him Plant Operations Manager and as he moved over the years through leadership positions in the company. He added that His Excellency had always given him help and guidance, along with the diligence shown by His Excellency personally and that all the members of the Board of Directors had provided an ideal work environment, not only for him personally, but for all the employees of the company. He pointed out that all of these elements had enabled him to be in a position to receive such an urea project manager during honour, which he wished first and the period from 1995 to 1998. foremost to dedicate to Bahrain. He was appointed as general manager of the company in 2005 The company’s board, chaired by and made President in 2011.

H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, congratulated the president Dr. Jawahery was appointed a of the company on his latest member of the board of directors honour, received in recognition of the National Oil and Gas of Dr. Jawahery’s efforts both on Authority in December 2005, a professional level and within in addition to being a member the wider community, where he of the Supreme Council for had frequently demonstrated Youth and Sports. Regionally, Dr. his leadership, excellence and Jawahery was chosen recently to creativity. head the board of directors of AFA at its next session. On a Dr. Jawahery holds both a global scale, he sits on the board bachelor’s and a master’s degree of directors of the National

His Excellency expressed his deep pride in Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, having been awarded an honorary doctorate from London South Bank University,

Safety Council (USA) and is on the Executive Council of the International Union of Fertilizers, is a vice president of the World Federation of Fertilizers for sustainable development and headed the technical and financial committees of the International Association of Fertilizers until the years 2009 and 2013, respectively.

London South Bank University was founded from charitable donations in 1892 as the “Borough Polytechnic Institute,” Having absorbed several other local colleges in the 1970s and 1990s the then “South Bank Polytechnic” achieved university status in 1992. LSBU is a post1992 or new university and puts a strong focus on its students’ employability. By the early 1920’s, the university began providing the first courses in engineering for women in the United Kingdom, in addition to being one of the first British universities to grant academic degrees in nursing, from 1974.

The university has more than 25,000 students enrolled and employs 1700 academic staff.

The university has derived its name from its unique location on the south bank of the River Thames, while also having two small separate dual headquarters in east London.

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa receives GPIC employees who were promoted to Senior positions H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs ,GPIC Chairman, Received on Thursday, December 26, 2013, Dr. Jawahery GPIC President along with GPIC employees who were promoted recently to Senior positions, in the presence of the Board Members.

discrimination in this. H.E. praised continue diligent to the members of the Board of Directors , as well as the outstanding efforts made ​​by the members of the executive management in the implementation of the plans and oversee the implementation of the strategies of the Company, calling on everyone to work as one hand, and ensuring the company’s H.E. congratulated the employees position and reputation spotless and expressed his wishes that they above all. continue their efforts to serve the objectives of the company , and in For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman order to achieve more success, Jawahery GPIC President stressing to them that the Board expressed his sincere thanks and of Directors will continue to gratitude to meet the Chairman provide all forms of support to and Board Members and their the employees of the company, to blessing to these promotions, help them to maintain what has expressing his deep gratitude been achieved. for this generous gesture of the keenness of H.E the Chairman to H.E. commended during the meet a group of Future leaders in meeting on the efforts of all the the company and who have made company’s employees, stressing great efforts that deserved to in this regard that the company which these promotions . will not hesitate to honor and upgrade qualified employees to Dr. Jawahery highlighted that Senior positions in accordance all of the promoted staff has with the standards of justice undergone, in fact, to specific and equality and without any criteria most important

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competence and experience, initiative and commitment, and attended all the training courses in the field of specialization, noting this occasion, the high level of the training programs offered by the company to its employees, either through the claims of the command center and learning company, including contents of modern equipment and sophisticated software provided by the best coaches who have experience and competence , or those programs and workshops offered by the company to its employees inside and outside the Kingdom.

At the end, Dr. Jawahery conveyed his sincere congratulations to all those who were upgraded, and invited them to not stop at these positions, but urged them to continue their efforts and their giving savior to achieve more success and excellence for themselves and for the company, that aims to give their employees the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their jobs.

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Mariam Al Musawi

Ahmed Al Jowdar

Fuad Al Maidan

Abdullah Al Awadi

Abdulrahman Al Jairan

Husam Al Asadi

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GPIC is a Gold Sponsor of the Exhibition on Energy Management 2013 H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Receives GPIC Managing Director and Praises his Close Follow up of the Operational Details GPIC provided gold sponsorship for the Conference and Exhibition on Energy Management, 2013, which kicked off on Monday, Dec. 9, with the participation of many experts and specialists and researchers in the field of energy efficiency, under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and supervisory Minister for Oil and Gas Affairs.

The conference was hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time, in the belief in the importance of this event to raise awareness of the issue of energy efficiency, in addition to Bahrain being a suitable location, one conducive to the exchange of experiences in this area, with major international companies and the various parties participating in the conference,

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which lasted for three days and which was held at the Gulf International Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel.

for his kind visit to the company’s booth at the show. He noted the efforts of His Excellency in supporting the company’s energy conservation projects, in During the opening of the addition to the environmental exhibition H.E. Shaikh Ahmed programmes. bin Mohammed Al Khalifa paid an inspection visit to the GPIC The conference was held under booth. He saw models of the the theme “Towards sustainability company’s contributions in of energy.” Its main purpose environmental initiatives, and was to promote discussion listened to information about and to stimulate proposals environmental projects set up that may contribute to energy by the company. His Excellency conservation and to encourage the company’s contributions continued coordination and joint to rationalization of energy work with national authorities efficiency and sustainability, noting concerned with energy in order the great support provided by the to maintain national wealth. Also company for the establishment on the agenda were cooperation of such events that contribute and mutual investment between to spreading awareness. For his different countries, not only part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, through providing energy needs GPIC President, expressed his but also through strengthening thanks to the Minister of Finance the field of clean energy research.

GPIC Employees Honoured by the Labour Minister

H.E Mr. Jamil Humaidan, Minister of Labour honoured the GPIC candidate and Public Relations Manager Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi at the ceremony held by the Labour Ministry under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for honouring hard working employees and outstanding private sector businesses at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

also GPIC employees were honoured as part of Staff Category of private sector companies who were recognized for their distinguished performance in their companies and businesses.

At the opening of the ceremony, H.E Mr. Humaidan delivered a speech in which he conveyed the best wishes and appreciation of His Majesty the King to all honourees for their efforts and contributions recognized by the At the same event Mr. Ahmed government authorities.

Fardan and Mr. Husain Rabie’e,

In a statement on this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to H.E Minister of Labour for the efforts made by his Ministry’s officials in organizing this annual ceremony which is held under the patronage of His Majesty the King. He noted that this event was a recognition of the major role played by the private sector employees and appreciation of their efforts and hard work by the Government officials.

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Shaikha Hessa honoured by His Majesty as a National Pioneer His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, honoured H.H. Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of InJaz Bahrain, during a ceremony to honour Pioneers of National Action. Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, stated how very pleased he was to hear of this honour.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Chairman of InJaz Bahrain, in a letter sent to Her Highness Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, wrote that this award, which coincided with National Day, was in fact a translation of the efforts Shaikha Hessa has made in the service of the youth of this beloved country.

He explained that Her Highness has contributed across the organization in building the capacity of young

H.H. Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa

Bahrainis and helping them create real development, including the implementation of many programmes and projects that have already contributed in reducing the gap between theoretical education and the needs of the local market for young talent.

The Company’s President congratulates the Chief Executive Officer of the noga Holding Company On the occasion of his being chosen as a Pioneer of National Action, a privilege bestowed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC sent a letter of congratulations to H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the Holding Company for Oil and Gas, congratulating him on winning this high distinction.

Dr. Jawahery mentioned that this honour comes at a time of joy in the nation’s National Day, also taking place in the Kingdom. The award, he said was in recognition of his excellent efforts in the management and development of this company.

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H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, chose to honour the Pioneers of National Action in the Kingdom on Friday, the seventeenth of December, on the occasion of the celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession as King and the day after National Day.

Arabian Gulf University President visits GPIC

In the context of strengthening the community partnership between private industry and education and to familiarise themselves with the enormous training potential offered by the company through the Academy of Leadership and Learning, H.E Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al Ohali, Arabian Gulf University President and his accompanying delegation, paid an inspection visit to the GPIC complex, where he was received by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company and members of the executive management and the head of the labour union as

well as a number of officials of the company.

At the beginning of the visit, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery conveyed the greetings of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs Chairman of the Board, while also expressing his happiness that the visit will contribute to strengthening relations between the university and the company.

On the occasion of the visit, Dr. Jawahery reaffirmed the partnership with the university, whether through teachers or

students, or in the annual award presented by the AFA for the best scientific research in the fertilizer industry. By following the best practices for cultivation and preventing waste, the two organisations would enhance their role in supporting global food security..

For his part, H.E. Dr. Khalid Ohali said the visit gave him great pleasure; he expressed his gratitude for the kind invitation he had received from Dr. Jawahery to visit GPIC, noting the hospitality of the president of the company.

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Dr. Jawahery congratulates H.E. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, honoured among the Pioneers of National Action On the occasion of his choice as a Pioneer of National Action and his appointment thereto by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, Dr. Jawahery sent a congratulatory letter to H.E. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain National Gas Company, expressing his delight at his winning this high distinction.

In his acceptance speech, H.E. the Chief Executive Officer of BANAGAS, emphasised the

sincere efforts he had made in producing the wealth of his work, enabling him to overcome all the difficulties he had faced, armed with the strength given to him by his loyalty and love for this dear homeland.

Dr. Jawahery remembered having worked closely with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, which allowed him to recognize what the happiness in making a big commitment to work, a duty which is never seen as a chore

H.E. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

or merely functionality and was pleased to declare that H.E. Dr. Mohammed fully deserved this honour, in recognition of his efforts, dedication and excellence.

GPIC supports Bahrain Exhibition and Forum for Green Technology In response to the directives of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company and in order to encourage environmental initiatives, GPIC recently provided support for the exhibition and forum known as “Bahrain Green Technology in 2014,� organized by the Supreme Council for the Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) under the patronage of H.H Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of H.M the King and Head of the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment

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and Wildlife. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, said that he was pleased the company was able to make a contribution to this forum, both in providing the required support and in positive participation in its activities. He offered sincere thanks and appreciation to H.H Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his keenness in promoting the implementation of such important environmental events, ones that contribute greatly to the dissemination of the culture of the environment and raise awareness of the importance of conservation.

For his part, H.E Dr. Adel Khalifa Al Zayani, Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Council for the Environment, expressed his deep thanks and appreciation for the generous support provided by the company, adding that GPIC is one of those who always pioneer to provide support for activities involving environmental care and describing the conference as an opportunity to confirm the success of environmental initiatives through joint development between the public and private sectors.

GPIC Hosts the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom On the morning of Sunday, December 22nd, H.E. the Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for International Affairs, Kareem Al-Shikar, and H.E. Mr. Li Chen, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom, accompanied by His Excellency Dr. Anwar Al-Abdullah Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an inspection visit to the company’s industrial complex.

Upon arrival at the company’s complex Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President, and members of the executive management team and the head of the Labour Union, as well as a number of senior company officials, all came to greet the visitors.

and Oil Affairs, Chairman of the company.

Dr. Jawahery took the opportunity to brief the guests on the nature of the work undertaken by the company and the high quality products exported to global markets. He further highlighted the cooperation between GPIC and many Chinese companies, and expressed hope that the visit would promote greater cooperation and explore new ways in which to increase the economic and commercial opportunities with China in the field of petrochemicals and fertilizers.

The Guests the heard a detailed explanation of the operations and production and exports, as well as a review of the most Dr. Jawahery thanked H.E. the important achievements of the Chinese Ambassador and Dr. company in the areas of safety, Anwar Al-Abdullah for their kind quality and preservation of visit and conveyed to them the the environment, as seen via a greetings of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin summary of the project to extract Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.H. and reuse carbon dioxide. This the Prime Minister for Industrial “CDR Unit” is the first of its kind

in the Middle East. Also detailed were group training programmes and activities of the Academy of Leadership and Learning and the Center for e-learning as well as environmental projects within the company’s complex.

During their tour,H.E.the Chinese Ambassador and Dr. Anwar AlAbdullah each planted a tree to mark the occasion of their visit.

They then visited the remainder of the company’s environmental projects such as the Charity Fish Farm and Bird Sanctuary.

At the end of the visit, H.E. the Ambassador commented on how impressed they were with GPIC, commenting on what a successful example the company is of cooperation within the GCC. He also expressed his belief that there are promising prospects for cooperation between Chinese companies operating in the field of petrochemicals and GPIC, praising the quality of products that the company produced.

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Empowerment of women in GPIC The woman is a fundamental axis for the overall development of society. This principle is a must for those wishing to see the comprehensive development of any society; one must think first and foremost of the rehabilitation of women by enhancing their chances for academic progress, by providing training opportunities on an ongoing basis and on a professional level.

This way, women can meet the needs of the labour market.

It is necessary to return to those ideas handed down one generation after another on the work of women in general and review the many factors have that contributed to the reduction in the demand for women to engage in work in industrial facilities, in particular the reliance

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on expatriate workers and the cultural restrictions that limit them mixing, as well as the social and family constraints that hinder women’s work in this sector.

not an easy decision. However, women in Bahrain, who have shown, since the beginning of history, success in providing supplementary benefits to the family are able to blaze new trails, This has caused what might be while at the same time being called a societal negative about able to reconcile demands of women’s work in industry, family and a professional career. limiting women’s work. But the unquenchable desire for women Bahraini women see participation to involve themselves in the in the development process as a quest for economic liberalization national duty,one that carries great has forced society to redefine returns, social and economic, its position. Do women restrict leaving positive results on both their role to child-rearing or the family and the woman herself. seek to achieve their objectives and personal and economic Given the social aspect, Bahrain independence, in order to witnessed at a very early stage, contribute a bigger role in the the balance between economic development of society and and social considerations in a way the prosperity of its members? that allowed women flexibility with respect to engaging in a new There is no doubt that this is kind of business, which means the

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optimal investment of resources and capabilities available in the country could be activated in order to improve the material level of society, while seeking to develop their role economically and administratively, in order to increase family income and their standard of living .

freedom, equity, security and human dignity.

The Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Majesty the King, has granted Bahraini women the chance to adopt roles in which they may make a real contribution to the overall development process, in recognition of the need for a Here we should recall the comprehensive and sustainable government’s efforts, intensified development of Bahraini society. by efforts in Saudi Arabia and This development can only be other partners in the quest for achieved in a true partnership women to be allowed access to between men and women, decent work and to be productive whereby women are an active in various sectors amid favorable partner in the development conditions; to provide them with plans and programmes. The

Supreme Council for Women develops plans, programmes and macro and micro policies for the integration of women’s needs in development, as legislated

by His Majesty the King, via the establishment and organization of the National Committee to follow up on the implementation of a national model to integrate the needs of women into the work programmes of the government.

Further, there now exists the Supreme Council for Women, headed by H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King and head of the Supreme Council for Women.

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GPIC Honours its Female Employees on their Annual Day GPIC President: “We see Company’s working women as qualified Partners and without their Excellent Contributions the Company would not have realized its achievements.”

GPIC Honours its Female Employees on their Annual Day: GPIC President: “We see Company’s working women as qualified Partners and without their Excellent Contributions the Company would not have realized its achievements.”

As part of the Kingdom’s celebration of the Bahraini Woman’s Day, a major ceremony was held on this occasion during which all the Company’s female employees were honoured by GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery. The event was held in the presence of H.E. Mrs. Samira Ebrahim bin Rajab, Minister of State for Information Affairs and was organized under the directives of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H. the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Chairman.

Present at the ceremony were Bahraini women who include Shura Council members and media representative in addition to prominent media figures from outside Bahrain.

Council for Women to highlight the Company’s female employees the achievements of Bahraini who were particularly skilled in women in all fields. public and media relations, thanks to the continuous support and The event was opened by encouragement of the GPIC an address delivered by Mrs. management.

Najat Sharif, Human Resources Superintendent and Chairperson She was followed by Dr. of the Company’s Working Abdulrahman Jawahery who Women’s committee in which welcomed the company’s visitors she thanked on behalf of the and invited guests. He also company’s female employees congratulated all the female Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery for employees and conveyed to them his strong faith in women and the best wishes of H.E. Shaikh their ability to make valuable Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to contributions and his constant H.R.H. the Prime Minister for keenness to provide a motivating Industrial and Oil Affairs and environment for women GPIC Chairman. He expressed to double their efforts and his pleasure at marking this day for contributions. She recalled the honouring Bahraini women who strong media message of Bahraini competently contributed to the The Company’s ceremony women in the 1970s even before growth and development of the marking this annual event held working in the radio broadcasting Kingdom of Bahrain. He praised under the theme of “Women and service and their strong and the outstanding efforts made by the Media” was in response to effective presence in Bahrain’s the company’s female employees an invitation from HRH Princess media operations, enabling them and their contributions to the Sabika bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, to occupy senior positions not development of performance wife of His Majesty the King and only in the local media but also and productivity.

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The lobby of a building of the National Safety Council in Chicago is renamed in honour of GPIC The National Safety Council of the USA have renamed the lobby of their training building in Chicago after GPIC, in recognition of the company’s role in maintaining the highest standards of occupational safety and its concern for the environment, as well as its continuing quest to perpetuate and spread a culture of safety in the community.

In a letter of thanks sent to Ms. Janet Vrucher, President and CEO of the National Safety Council, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, expressed his deep gratitude and

appreciation for this step.The NSC has honoured the company in recognition of the its outstanding performance in the field of safety, health and the environment, while also supplying generous and continuous assistance to the Council to enable it to perform its function in saving lives all over the world.

Commenting on this new honour, the company President said that GPIC is proud of what has been achieved and affirmed that the company continues to mark up achievements of international prestige in the

field of the environment, health and safety. The new National Safety Council referred to the discipline shown by the company in maintaining global standards in this field as well as the events held periodically to highlight the need for attention to the culture of health and safety and the environment in the home and workplace for the health and well-being of everyone.

GPIC Employees join the My World Survey led by the United Nations GPIC Employees took an active part in the My World Survey led by the United Nations. The employees shared their views and priorities on global issues by joining the MY WORLD Campaign and submitting their survey questionnaire to the United Nations.

GPIC’s President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery stated: “Presently world leaders are going back and forth trying to figure out which issues to add on the development agenda. There is only one thing missing YOUR VOICE. Tell the United Nations what’s most important to you by joining the MY WORLD campaign.

Whether you are passionate about climate change or women empowerment, this is the time to raise your voice.”

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My World is a global survey for citizens led by the United Nations and partners to share your views with global leaders. There are 16 issues to choose from that cover the existing Millennium Development Goals, plus issues of sustainability, security, governance and transparency. From now on until 2015, the UN wants as many people in as many countries as possible to be involved with MY WORLD citizens of all ages, genders and backgrounds.

GPIC delegation attends the first GPCA Sustainability Conference GPIC’s President Abdulrahman Jawahery believes that GPIC’s sustainability oriented business approach contributes to the growth of its business and to the success of the surrounding area. People, planet and profit. This conviction remained unchanged over the years.Dr. Jawahery further highlights that “at GPIC, every decision that we make is geared towards our efforts to realize a more sustainable future. This strongly rooted commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility is manifested in our clearly defined Vision ,Mission and governance and is the foundation of our astounding success.”

As part of this commitment to sustainability, GPIC delegation led by Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari, the General Manager Manufacturing attended the first GPCA Sustainability Conference at

Dubai, 17-19 December’2013. The theme of the conference was” Planning a long –term future of responsible growth.” Global and regional experts on sustainability including Dr. Neil Hawkins Vice President, Global EH&S and Sustainability, The Dow Chemical Company, U.S.A. shared their views on Sustainability and the way forward.

GPIC participates in the annual conference of the National Safety Council, USA Dr. . Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, chaired the company’s delegation which participated in the annual conference of the National Safety Council in the United States, an event which is the largest on occupational safety in the world.

The conference witnessed an attendance exceeding 13 thousand participants and more than 900 exhibiting companies.

Dr. Jawahery expressed his pleasure in participating in this important event, saying that the company is keen on being there on an annual basis, as all safety topics are very important for the petrochemical industry. Dr. Jawahery was chosen

to be a member of the board of directors of the NSC, as well as holding membership in the Advisory Committee of the Robert Campbell Institute, being one of the founding members of this Council.

He explained that the company is proud of the international acclaim of GPIC in the field of environment, health and safety, allowing the company to win the highest international honours.

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GPIC Sponsors H.H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s Horse Racing Contest for Special Needs In keeping with GPIC’s corporate policy of social responsibility towards various Bahraini community, the Company has provided sponsorship for special needs taking part in the Khalid bin Hamad Horse Racing Cup Festival 2014. The race is being held for the third year.

In this context, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC’s President and member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, praised the tremendous success of the previous championship and underlined the importance of this sports event, designed to give Bahrain’s horsemen the opportunity to engage in fair

competition and enhance their skills in this beautiful sport.

Everyone noted that Bahraini families are particularly keen on attending competitions within this sporting field.

GPIC’s President praised the prominent role played by H.H Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in supporting and nurturing the sport of horse racing and preserving the high qualities of Arabian thoroughbreds through organizing exhibitions and races that contribute to familiarizing the general public with equestrian activities. He praised the initiative of His Highness for dedicating a special

H.H. Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup for people with special needs. Dr. Jawahery praised the effective role played by Bahraini companies and businesses in lending support to the sports movement. He added that many of these companies have already contributed to the sponsorship of several other sports events.

GPIC to sponsor Horse Racing at the Rashid and Horse Racing Club

In its role in offering support to the community, especially the sport and youth sectors in the Kingdom, GPIC is to provide support for the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club.

H.H Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, praised the initiatives of the company in its support for sport in general and equestrian sport in particular.

Shaikh Faisal offered thanks and appreciation to H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GPIC for his directives to provide ongoing support for equestrian sport and the Rashid Club, adding that the company’s name is ever-present in all sports competitions.

held by the Club during the season and stressed that this gesture constitutes encouragement for the involvement of thoroughbred Arabian horses, a maintenance of tradition which is witnessing increasing interest from the He explained that GPIC’s regular Kingdom’s youth. For his part, support for Cup competitions Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery,

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President of GPIC, said that the company is keen to encourage sports clubs and to provide appropriate support, including help to set up and organize competitions that refine the sporting talent enjoyed by the young people of the nation,.

GPIC supports The Bahrain Cycling Federation Within the framework of its commitment to maintaining its social responsibility towards society and sports as well as civil institutions within Bahrain, GPIC provided financial support for the Bahrain Cycling Federation to contribute to its efforts in organizing the GCC Tour, held in the Kingdom for the sixth year in a row. On the occasion, Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Federation, thanked H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.H. the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs, GPIC Chairman, and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery President of the company, for their continued support for the

activities and events held by the Federation. Shaikh Khalid explained the positive impact of this support on the success of the Federation in the promotion of the sport, via the establishment of races, Tours and various other activities.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of company, spoke of the keenness of GPIC to contribute to the support of unions, clubs and associations, particularly those that provide services to the youth sector, while praising at the same time the outstanding efforts made by the board of directors of the Bahrain Cycling Federation,

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headed by Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, and all employees of the federation in support of this sport. As well as hosting events that contribute to the increase in the number of experienced Bahraini rider, the donation will then allow further opportunities for competition with other nations and teams.

GPIC offers a workshop in the art of public speaking The GPIC Toastmasters Club recently held a special workshop for the Good Word Association in the arts of communication and leadership. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Raeda Shamiri, President of the club and Miss Lulwa Almuaili, member of the GPIC Toastmasters Club. welcomed the great cooperation The workshop was attended by of the company with youth and a number of members of the community associations, noting Association and others interested that the company is proud of in the art of public speaking its leading role in many areas and communication skills and related to interpersonal skills, the presentation of speeches. which could contribute to the The audience applauded the elevation of Bahraini society. workshop, and the valuable He also expressed great information provided, related appreciation for the positive role to the arts and public speaking. of the Good Word Association On this occasion, Dr. Jawahery itself, particularly the important

role it plays in serving youth and providing the means for young people to be good citizens in the community, stressing that the company is keen to support all voluntary associations, professional and charitable, either physically or morally, in response to the directives of the Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa.

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On the Occasion of National Day...

GPIC Marks National Day by Ceremony for the Employees and their families

GPIC Social Activities Committee held a ceremony for the employees and their families marking National Day and the Accession of His Majesty the King to the throne in the country.

celebrations of National Day and accession of His Majesty the King to power in the country. It is also an occasion that the Company is keen to mark in every year to enhance the spirit of true citizenship and to renew the loyalty to the wise leadership. He praised the positive participation by GPIC employees in such national events that gain a special significance due to their strong link to the love of the country and an expression of belonging to this Kingdom.

The event was held at the Company’s camp in Sakhir and included presentations of different items and competitions for the participants. Also involved in the event was a number of the Social Development Ministry’s Productive Families who served famous popular dishes and Bahraini handicrafts. Music was played and folk games were organized for the The employees and their family expressed their families attending the event. pleasure for taking part in this family ceremony and for its proper organization.They thanked the GPIC On this occasion, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman management for providing the best recreational Jawahery said the organization of such event was programmes for the staff members and their a contribution by the Company to the Kingdom’s families.

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H.H Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa receives the GPIC Women’s Equestrian Team At the kind invitation of H.H. Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the son of H.R.H the Crown Prince, the GPIC women’s equestrian Team visited his stables in West Riffa, to see what the stables are able to provide in terms of training services and modern facilities.

Dr. Jawahery praised H.H. Shaikh Isa’s kind initiative and mentioned GPIC’s determination to form such a team from among the employees working in the company. He emphasised GPIC’s determination to continue with initiatives to support all sports the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially women’s sports, noting that the company already has among its staff Women athletes who currently represent Bahrain in many sports competitions at

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both local and regional levels.

Shaikh Isa commented that the formation of a ladies’ Equestrian Team was a courageous step by the company, unprecedented among private companies and institutions, expressing his willingness to commit all workers in the stables to cooperate with the company’s team and expressing his own aspirations to promote equestrian sport, which is witnessing a revival both in the Kingdom and the Gulf region.

At the end of the meeting, H.H. expressed his hope that GPIC’s pioneering move will encourage other private sector companies and institutions to follow suit and advance the cause of women’s sports in general, not just in the field of equestrian sport, but in

women’s sport in general,because of the resulting contribution to the development of women’s sports Bahrain, whereby new talent will undoubtedly develop.

For their part, the lady members of the company equestrian team gave genuine thanks to His Highness for allowing them to see the stables and expressed their admiration for the wonderful facilities and equipment in evidence. They also expressed their pleasure at viewing at first hand His Highness’s initiative in the development of the purebred Arabian, as he strives to rehabilitate the image of the breed, to enable these valuable and historic assets to participate in equestrian competitions and horse racing, both at local and regional levels.

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H.E the Governor of the Southern Governorate visits GPIC Spring Camp H.E Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa the Governor of the Southern Governorate visited GPIC Spring Camp in Sakhir .

characterized the camp of the company, noting in this context , the large number of attendees posed by the company in the various programs that are held to serve the citizens and the community , praising , in particular, the excellent cooperation and communication between GPIC and Southern governorate in all social and cultural events and programs.

He was greeted by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery Jawahery GPIC President , Executive Management members, Labour Union Chairman and staff where he was briefed on the facilities and set up by the company to entertain employees and their families during the winter and At the conclusion of his visit , spring .

H.E Shaikh Abdullah conveyed his sincere thanks and gratitude for H.E the Governor praised the the hospitality, and expressed his wonderful organization that wishes to the company to excel

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and maintain a privileged position.

For his part , Dr. Jawahery praised his deep thanks and appreciation to H.E the Governor of the Southern Governorate for his kind visit to GPIC Camp which is one of the most important social events held by the company to its employees and their families .

He also expressed the great gratitude to H.E Shaikh Abdullah for his compliments to the company’s efforts to fulfill its responsibilities towards the Bahraini society , stressing that the company sees social responsibility as one of the pillars of its success.

GPIC organizes a special training course for its staff in Etiquette

In its interest in the development of its human resources and within its ongoing quest to attract useful programmes that contribute to the development of the human capital of the company, the Academy of Leadership and Learning at GPIC brought in etiquette expert Ms. Nadine Daher, who facilitated a​​ training course for members of the company’s management and other employees.

In aiming to enhance the skills of employees of the company and the with the desire to develop the

personal aspects of employees and management team members alike, the sessions were attended by the company’s president, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery as well as a number of other members of the executive management and middle management teams. The session targeted the definition of the art of etiquette, to include behaviour and morals and taste, good conduct and respect for self and others. In addition to being the art of dealing with others, etiquette covers the art of good qualities upscale and socially acceptable behaviours.

For his part, Dr. Jawahery, President of GPIC praised the organization of the session, stressing the importance of acquiring the skills of protocol and the art of etiquette.

Ms. Nadine Daher is an etiquette expert, in addition to being a writer and a poet, an artist and a specialist in the principles and rules of international etiquette.

Her father is Dr. Massoud Daher, a researcher and her mother also a researcher, Dr. Sonia Daher.

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GPIC celebrates the opening of its new football stadium There was cause for celebration at the prestigious Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. Club on the 10th December; as the illustrious company celebrated the opening of their new state of the art football stadium in the grounds.

GPIC has long been committed to developing facilities of the highest calibre for the benefit of its staff. The new stadium is a recent addition to the GPIC Club and demonstrates the company’s determination to provide an idyllic and stimulating environment for its employees.

The stadium boasts advanced facilities and, as such, the pitch has been prepared and equipped according to the latest and best international standards and specifications applicable in this context.

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The stadium was officially opened by GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, who offered his deep congratulations to all GPIC employees on this new addition to the Company’s facilities. The development of which, Dr. Jawahery stated, is a testament to the interest of the Board of Directors in the provision of the very best work environment and facilities for the company’s employees. He added that the provision of such a pitch supplies GPIC employees and their families with a place fit and safe to practise one of the world’s most popular games.

Dr. Jawahery also celebrated the development of the GPIC Club, which now boasts many facilities and sports halls equipped with the latest equipment and sports apparatus. The President also

extended his thanks to H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, and the members of the Board of Directors for their constant support for all the activities and projects of interest to the workers and their families.

Dr. Jawahery expressed GPIC’s great interest in supporting the sports sector and raising awareness of sports as a whole in order to urge and encourage employees to practise physical activity and, as a result, cultivate a generation of sound mind and body. He went on to praise the GPIC Club facilities and halls, which enable the practise of a variety of sports including, football, basketball and volleyball; the Club also boasts a health club, special rooms for playing table tennis, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

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GPIC participates in the “Honeywell” Conference GPIC’s use of Honeywell control systems led the company to choose to participate in a conference hosted by the French city of Nice during the period from 6 to 9 November, 2013, along with more than one thousand participants from more than 70 countries.

The company’s delegation enjoyed the opportunity to meet many control systems specialists and experts and exchange views with them during the conference, to learn about the potential benefits for the company, including in particular, advanced simulation, which Honeywell seeks to provide to GPIC. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, affirmed that the company is keen on attending different conferences and exhibitions, both regional and global, which attract experts and specialists in all of hardware and operational areas related to the nature of continuity, and therefore the the company’s business. quality of the product, in addition to the usefulness of Dr. Jawahery noted that these devices and systems to Honeywell is renowned for facilitate training programmes keeping abreast of the latest for these critical functions. developments in the field of control, pointing out that one He also noted the belief of the of the areas rapidly evolving Board of Directors, chaired by is the use of simulators, H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, with their ability to refine in the importance of keeping up the experience and skill of with the latest developments in operators and enhance to their the petrochemical and fertilizer ability to maintain the integrity industry. In general terms,

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GPIC is keen on its employees attending specialized courses both at home and abroad and the establishment of workshops on all aspects of the petrochemical industry, and the involvement of employees in such forums and gatherings and conferences held by relevant authorities, in order to give its workers the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their jobs.

GPIC Academy of Leadership and Learning organises specialised training course

GPIC is well aware of the importance of working to provide ongoing training for all employees of the company. To this end, a specialised course was recently planned and organised by the company’s Academy of Leadership and Learning, in collaboration with the Howard Institute of Technology in the Middle East. The course was titled “Public Security and the United Nations Charter for Human Rights, Etiquette and Protocol.”

The training session was attended by 14 staff members; the facilitator was Mr. Paul Hajarta.

During the session GPIC security officers were taught to apply the principles of public security

in accordance with the United Nations standards of human rights and ethics, while protocol procedures were also examined during the session, to identify and determine the necessary tools to be used by security as well as ways to improve the behaviour and public image of security men and to enhance their own personal safety.

that the company’s management sees its employees as its true wealth and one of the most important elements of its success. Training them in every way is therefore essential as is the development of their knowledge and skills. Another major factor is to ensure continuity of training to get to know all the new developments that appear in an industrial setting.

As well as being briefed on these He added that the company’s factors, the participants were development and competitiveness shown ways to improve their is closely linked to the ability to response to different situations, provide technical personnel with including increased awareness of the latest training.The safety valve the importance of the security of success is to achieve the goals of people and their safety. set by the chairman and members of the Board of Directors of Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, the company, who fully support President of the company said all training programmes.

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