Khaleejia 85 English

Issue 85 - June 2014

GPIC makes US $ 186 Million in Net Profits in 2013

Shaikh Isa bin Ali A Khalifa

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HM the King visits India and lays a solid foundation for a new economic partnership

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GPIC participates in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2014

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GPIC receives certification from the International Fertilizer Association

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GPIC Makes US$186 million in Net Profits in 2013 General Meeting decides to Pay Full Dividends to Shareholders

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GPIC celebrates winning the Saudi Arabia award for Environmental Management

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GPIC Excels at the British Safety Council Awards

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GPIC celebrates achieving the highest rate of daily production of Urea in its history

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GPIC organises Beach Cleaning Campaign in collaboration with "GPCA"

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GPIC participates in the Oman International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition

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GPIC celebrates International Women’s Day

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Walking Day held on World Health Day

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GPIC receives MP Mr. Mohammed bin Salem Boqais

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GPIC takes part in the Charity Raft Race, 2014

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GPIC tennis team qualify for the semifinal league at Batelco

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GPIC launches "GPIC in Local Press 2013 Book"

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Award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa for the empowerment of Bahraini women

Award of Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman AlKhalifa for Industrial Excellence

Message from the President ...

Dear Reader, GPIC has witnessed a promising start in the first GPIC to the care and conservation of the quarter of this year, a start that has reflected environment. the amount of effort invested daily in seizing new opportunities This issue will also include highlights of the company’s various corporate social I was given the opportunity to personally responsibility activities, including our convey the outstanding reputation and great participation in many community support image of the company’s success when I had events. Through such development the privilege to accompany HRH King Hamad programmes, GPIC hopes to contribute to Bin Isa Al-Khalifa during his last tour of Asia, the advancement and betterment of the through which he hoped to promote the wider society of Bahrain, which we see as the Kingdom of Bahrain as a promising island full of key to our current and future success. opportunities for new business ventures.

The success, awards and new records we have In other news, GPIC was further marked out achieved, are no doubt due to the company’s for its success after becoming the first company ‘one team family spirit’ and everyone’s in the Gulf region to successfully comply with commitment to executing the company’s all the requirements of the British Standards strategy whilst taking all standards of safety Institution and obtain certification for PAS and preservation of the environment into 99, which is the first integrated management consideration. Thus, appreciation must go system in the world.‬ to each and every individual member of this company who has given and sacrificed so The company has also been as active as ever much to accomplish these feats and maintain in its various environmental activities, devoting the excellent activities, reputation and results great efforts over the years to caring for the enjoyed by this company. environment and promoting sustainability measures. In recognition of our continued work I hope you enjoy reading more about our in these areas, we have received the Kingdom activities. of Saudi Arabia award for Environmental Management. In this issue, you will see many Best regards, more such examples of our commitment that will reveal the amount of interest directed by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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HM the King visits India and lays a Solid Foundation for a New Economic Partnership

For the fourth time in less than two years, HM the King travelled to the Republic of India, one of Bahrain’s most important economic partners in the region. The GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, had the privilege of being, as on previous visits, a member of the economic delegation accompanying the King, where he was pleased to witness first-hand the success achieved by these Royal visits, which provide an opportunity for Bahrain to build a strong alliance with other regions of Asia.

Welcomed by President Pranab Mukherjee, HM the King of Bahrain and his accompanying delegation, held discussions in which they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest.

Later, they met the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh at his Palace in Hyderabad and at the headquarters of the Indian government in New Delhi, during which, the intimate atmosphere

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reflected the depth of relations between the two countries. The roots set down over many years bear witness to the historical dimension of long years of trust and cooperation between the two countries and peoples alike.

In the presence of the Indian Prime Minister and the King of Bahrain,various Memorandums of Understanding between the two countries were signed, including a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the fields of youth and sports, and the desire to create a high joint committee for bilateral cooperation between the governments of the two countries, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding between the Foreign Service Institute, the Ministry of External Affairs of India and the Diplomatic Academy of the Bahraini Foreign Ministry.

of India; also, the delegation from Bahrain, which included Ministers and businessmen, witnessed the progress made by the Republic of India at all levels.

During the visits of the King to friendly Asian countries, which included, in addition to India, China, Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand, the most striking aspect was the warmth of the welcome and the extraordinary hospitality, which reflected the high regard in which the leaders of those countries hold the Kingdom of Bahrain.

HM showed his great sense of national importance not only at the political level, but also on the economic level, where the promotion of economic development and industrial diversification became of common interest. This helped to create an Asian tour with a solid foundation The visit provided a new for the further development of opportunity to express the strong friendly relations between the relations between the Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain and these Bahrain and the friendly Republic countries.

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GPIC participates in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2014 As part of GPIC’s determination to protect the environment and to encourage the increase of green areas as well as promote the growing interest in the agricultural sector in the Kingdom, the company participated in the tenth annual Bahrain International Garden Show, which was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the generous support of H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, also Chairperson of the Advisory Board of the National Initiative for the development of the agricultural sector and honorary president of the Higher Committee of the Organization for the Bahrain International Garden Show.

The exhibition was held this year under the theme of “Agricultural Technology” and was opened on behalf of HM by H.R.H Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,

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Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, in the presence of H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa.

The exhibition ran from February 26 until March 1 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Conference Centre and welcomed huge numbers of visitors and guests from within the Kingdom.

This year, the exhibition carried an important message; to encourage investment in the agricultural sector and to highlight the importance of achieving economic growth within this sector, in order to increase its contribution to GDP, while also contributing to a reduction in the food gap and therefore achieve food security within the Kingdom of Bahrain. Another main theme this year, as in previous years, was the notion of treating agriculture as a strategic goal,

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but to be approached according to principles based on social justice and competitiveness and the protection of biodiversity.

H.R.H Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HRH Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, each separately, visited the GPIC booth, accompanied by distinguished guests and dignitaries, where they were greeted by Mr. Fadhel al-Ansari, General Manager - Manufacturing and members of the GPIC executive management team.

GPIC receives certification from the International Fertilizer Association GPIC continues its drive towards achieving its stated objectives, including support for all activities and initiatives and directives of the International Federation of Fertilizers (IFA) at all times.

while the second phase (the audit to obtain the certificate) was performed by Mr. Joseph Daport, during the period from 10 to 13 February. Mr. Daport’s report recommended the Assembly to grant GPIC a certificate from Commenting on the occasion of the IFA for protection and successful “protect and sustain” sustainability. certification, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, Dr. Jawahery said that the was pleased to announce the company had made a great completion of the evaluation commitment and followed of the Norway based, DNV rigorous procedures in all issues GL, which came in two phases, related to work safety, security according to the principles of and management of products, protection and sustainability of adding that the company the IFA. had strengthened its goals of sustainable development along The first phase of the audit, with key performance indicators conducted by Mr. Nico Rolls, was and targets. He also pointed out held on 29th and 30th of January, that prudent use of the latest

management systems standards was proving to be one of the most effective tools used by the company to continue its journey of continuous improvement.

The management of GPIC is fully committed to complying with international standards in order to build a management system that allowed the company to win certification in quality standards (ISO 2008:9001), a certificate of quality environmental standards (ISO 14001) and a certificate of quality management systems standards of occupational health and safety (OHSAS 18001), also receiving a certificate of quality management IT security (ISO 27001).

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GPIC Makes US $ 186 Million in Net Profits in 2013 General Meeting decides to pay full dividends to Shareholders Records in Safety, Environment, Productivity and Exports GPIC Chairman and Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and OilAffairs HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa announced that the Company made US$186 million in net profits in 2013 in addition to other achievements and records enabling it to win several prestigious awards during the year.

The announcement was made in a statement marking the conclusion of the 35th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday March 20 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

In his remarks, the GPIC Chairman expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince

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Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister for their continuous support to the Company and their concern with its remarkable growth and success.

Meanwhile, HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the shareholders, members of the Board, executive management, the GPIC Labour Union and all the Company’s employees for their sincere efforts and dedication to ensure the continuation of the Company’s success making such record profits and achievements possible.

In his statement, he expressed his pride in the close relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the shareholders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait making the Company a model example of joint Gulf co-operation.

HE the Chairman further said he was quite pleased with GPIC’s achievements during 2013, which were represented by the continuous operations and productivity at the customary high level of efficiency and quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.

He added that the Company maintained its outstanding safety record by achieving a total of 16.6 million hours without lost time accidents, for its workers and the contractors’ workforce.

This is a demonstration of the Company’s excellent record in issues of occupational safety, health and the environment.

Concluding his statement, HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa thanked the shareholders, members of the Board, executive management and the employees for their efforts and contributions during 2013

enabling the Company to achieve high scores on all levels including operations, participation in social events and training and development programmes. He called upon everyone to double their efforts to maintain such gains that give reasons for pride and hopes for the future. This is a further incentive for the Board of Directors to support the Company’s ambitious plans for further growth of its plants and launch of a number of new projects.

The 35th Ordinary General Meeting was held under the chairmanship of HE Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Oil and Gas Holding Company representing the Bahraini side while the Kuwaiti side was represented

by HE Mr. Asaad Ahmed Al Saad, Chief Executive of Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait.

The Saudi side was represented

by HE Mr. Fawaz bin Mohamed Al Fawaz, Vice President Finance at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

The General Meeting approved the Board of Directors’ report about the Company’s operations in 2013 and the Auditors’ report. Approval was given to the distribution of profits allotted to the shareholders, appointment of the auditors and absolving members of the report from liability for their acts of management during the year.

The OGM of the Company’s shareholders decided to pay all the 2013 profits amounting

to US$186 million as dividends to the shareholders. They expressed their satisfaction with the Company’s excellent financial position.

The meeting of GPIC shareholders expressed its sincere thanks to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister for their continuous support to the Company and their patronage of its operational activities and community programmes.

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production objectives laid down by the Board of Directors led by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa.

Records were registered by the Company during the year including the production of a total of 1.6 million tonne of Ammonia, The General Meeting also Urea and Methanol, which was praised the sincere efforts of the the highest annual output by the Board of Directors, executive Company since its inception. management and all the employees of the Company for The GPIC Chairman praised their outstanding performance the close and continuous coduring 2013 through their operation of the marketers teamwork and their commitment in SABIC of Saudi Arabia and to ensuring the success of the Petrochemical Industries Company’s operations, which Company Kuwait, which had a significant impact upon its contributed to the smooth achievements and record profits exports of the Company’s made during the year. products without any interruption. A total of 1.2 Meanwhile, Dr. Abdulrahman million tonnes of the products Jawahery, GPIC President, said were loaded on 66 ships to all in 2013 GPIC continued to parts of the world. make continuous achievements resulting in making excellent He stressed that throughout profits, reduction in expenditure the year, the GPIC products of and increased productivity in Ammonia, Urea and Methanol; spite of the significant challenges were exported at the highest and difficulties faced by the levels of quality to various world world’s petrochemical industry. markets including the US, Latin During the year, the Company America, Australia, China, India was able to achieve all its and Singapore.

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GPIC supports Al-Basta GPIC was pleased to be able to provide support for owners of small and medium enterprises, by assisting with the costs of setting up AlBasta Market at Riffa Views. This modern and fully-equipped market will serve as an important destination for merchants and residents in the Southern Governorate community in particular and the Kingdom of Bahrain in general. This is the second year that this market has been organised and HE the Governor of the Southern Governate

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expressed his appreciation for the company’s positive response to the appeal for support for the Basta market.

This support is illustrative of GPIC’s overall efforts to support events held by the institutions within civil society, with this keenness focused in particular on supporting activities and events that aim to serve the community.

The market project follows the national initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint

Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women for the development of the agricultural sector and other sectors associated with it. His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, opened the market on Sunday, January 9 and it continued to operate every weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit until the closing date of Saturday, March 29.

GPIC celebrates Winning the Saudi Arabia Award for Environmental Management On the occasion of receiving the Saudi Arabia award for Environmental Management, in its fifth year, in the private sector category,Arab world, GPIC held a celebration attended by members of the Board of Directors, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company and members

of the executive management, as well as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the GPIC Labour Union and a number of employees of the company. At the celebration, Dr. Jawahery offered hearty congratulations to HE the Company Chairman, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa and

all the members of the Board of Directors on the occasion of the win, which reflects the Board’s policies regarding caring for the environment and its efforts to spread a culture of environmental awareness among both company employees and society at large.

GPIC supports Farmers in Bahrain with a Thousand Bags of Urea Fertiliser Within the company’s determination to support all environmental projects and to encourage everything that will increase green areas and promote the growing interest in the agricultural sector in the Kingdom, GPIC donated a large number of bags of urea fertiliser to Bahraini farmers.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, said that the company is pleased to be able to provide such support and commented on the friendly relationship between GPIC and HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Isa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of

Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. HE Shaikh Khalifa praised the initiative, an annual gesture by the company, stressing that this donation constitutes good support for the farmers, who will benefit from such a high-quality product.

Shaikh Khalifa thanked Dr. Jawahery for his kindness in this regard and mentioned that, in addition to donating bags of urea, GPIC had also kindly supplied the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning with manuals and publications on the uses of urea.

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GPIC Excels at the British Safety Council Awards Dr. Jawahery expresses his happiness at the result of initiatives to raise awareness in the company of safety, health and environment At a ceremony in the British capital London recently, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, received the “Distinction International Safety Award” for the seventh time in a row, and “Industrial Sector Award” from the British Safety Council, giving GPIC the highest ratings in the industrial companies sector. The ceremony took place in the presence of a large number of invited heads of major international companies, in addition to VIP guests.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery stated that the award was a tribute to the industry of Bahrain and the Gulf and clear evidence of the global level now enjoyed by the company in the field of safety. To have consolidated a culture of safety at work, making the highest levels of safety and health in

all stages of the manufacturing the industrial companies sector and production process is confirms beyond any doubt the a source of great pride. effectiveness of the safety first approach laid down the company’s Dr. Jawahery declared that all board, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa aspects related to safety are the bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HH top priority of the company; the the Prime Minister for the oil company’s business as a whole and gas industry. Having built a is concerned with the stringent solid system to control risks, application of international in addition to pursuing a policy standards for safety; such a designed to involve employees in commitment has earned the decision-making related to safety company a glowing reputation and health has clearly contributed and is among the most important to the company’s more than factors that led to the jury of the 15 million man-hours without British Safety Council to select any lost time incidents.

GPIC as the recipient of its most prestigious awards from among Dr. Jawahery added that the a host of major international social responsibility of the companies which had competed company means that the for this global recognition. company has committed itself to the involvement of the families of He added that a repeat win staff in raising awareness of the for the company in the area of importance of the commitment global safety excellence as well to safety, as receiving the highest award in

GPIC hosts a Delegation from the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the UK

GPIC recently played host to a high level delegation from the House of Commons and the House of Lords on Tuesday, April 15. The delegation was led by The Lord Clive Soley, of Hammersmith, on the occasion of an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Upon arrival at the company’s complex, the visitors were welcomed by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, members of the executive management team, Mr. Yaqoob Yousif Mohammed, Chairman of the Free Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (FFBTU) and senior company officials.

Dr. Jawahery welcomed the guests, conveying to them the greetings of HE Shaikh Isa bin

Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and company Chairman.

Dr. Jawahery praised the close bilateral relations and the historic bonds between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, describing the strong and well-established links between the two nations, which are based on the firm foundations of mutual respect and which have been continually strengthened over time. Dr. Jawahery thanked HE Lord Soley and the accompanying delegation for honouring GPIC with their visit. Having presented a brief about the philosophy of work at the company and its strategic operations, the President was also delighted to inform the

guests about the company’s success in providing equal opportunities in the training and advancement of the local national workforce, while also explaining the contributions made by the company in community service and volunteering, as well as participation in associations that provide services for the elderly, the sick, children, ensuring the fulfillment of the social responsibility placed upon it.

The Lord Soley planted a tree to mark the occasion of this high level visit, while the visitors then inspected the remainder of the company’s environmental projects such as the Charity Fish Farm and the Bird Sanctuary, followed by a luncheon held by the company in honour of its esteemed guests.

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Organising the Second GCC-Turkish Business Forum The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain, Mr. Khalid Abdulrahman Almoayed spoke on the importance of development initiatives and the quality of industrial companies whose activities may stimulate economic growth and advance economic development. He praised the role of these companies, their support for all the programmes and plans aimed at promoting the investment climate in the country and creating marketing opportunities. He also expressed his welcome for all aspects of cooperation between these companies, in the hope of opening more channels of communication, coordination and cooperation.

These comments came during a recent meeting with Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC. The occasion arose during a meeting to organise GPIC’s support for the second GCC-Turkish Business Forum,

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to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister.

In turn, Dr. Jawahery said that GPIC’s support comes in response to the directives of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors, in recognition of the leading role played by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a representative of the private sector in the Kingdom, stressing that the company will continue to provide full support and backing for all developmental strategies and economic visions aimed at boosting the name and status of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He also conveyed the congratulations and appreciation of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and Chairman of the GPIC Board of Directors to the new members of the Board

of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He further noted that it is important to promote opportunities and investment projects in the Kingdom and added that after their recent elections, the Board is experiencing a new phase based on the diversification and development of the services provided by the private sector.

For his part, Mr. Almoayed offered sincere gratitude to HE the Chairman of the Board of Directors of GPIC and the company President for GPIC’s continued support.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Jawahery invited the members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to visit GPIC’s headquarters to learn about the most important initiatives and achievements of the company at the industrial level.

GPIC hosts High-Level Delegation from Egyptian Fertilizer Producers Association

At the invitation of GPIC and within the framework of strengthening the relations between companies involved in the fertilizer industry in the Arab region, a delegation from the Association of Producers of Fertilizers in Egypt, headed by Engineer Ahmed Gayar visited the Kingdom of Bahrain from Sunday, April 27 to Tuesday 29 April.

Their programme included an inspection visit to GPIC’s industrial complex where the delegation was received by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, who gave them a brief overview of the nature of the company’s business and strategy, mentioning the company’s most important achievements and awards.

Mr. Ahmed Nuruddin, General Manager of Special Projects briefed the guests on the details of a carbon dioxide recovery project, launched by the company in recent years, which was the first of its kind in the Middle

East. This unique project, which contributes significantly to the reduction of emissions adverse result from the operation of factories, is considered an important step on the way to clean industry.

also the charity fish farm and the Bird Sanctuary.

Dr. Jawahery expressed great satisfaction with the results of the visit of the, adding that the visit was an important step towards strengthening the bonds of cooperation and communication in the fertilizer industry, stressing that the visit had achieved great success and resulted in opening up new avenues to enhance future cooperation between the Assembly and GPIC.

The guests also viewed activities provided by the Academy of Leadership and Learning (e-learning Centre) and the contributions of the academy in continuing the education of employees of the company, as well as its role in the provision of practical training programmes for He added that the Egyptian college students and academic delegation’s visit had come institutions. shortly after the signing of a memorandum of understanding The visiting delegation then made between the two sides which a tour of the company’s plants he described as the first of and environmental projects, its kind to be signed in this scattered throughout the regard, stressing at the time complex, reflecting the harmony the need to take advantage possible between industry and of this by facilitating means the environment. Highlights were of exchange and ensuring the the Princess Sabeeka garden of transfer of knowledge between aromatic plants and medicinal all employees of companies that herbs set up by the company to fall under the banner of the AFA. preserve rare plants used in the He expressed his hope to repeat past for therapeutic purposes; such visits.

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GPIC participates in the 20th Annual International Fertilizer Forum

Under the care of H.E. Osama Kamal the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and H.E. Khaled Fouda the Governor of South Sinai, the 20th AFA Fertilizer Forum and Exhibition was held in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt under the slogan “Global Fertilizer Networking Forum”.

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery headed a delegation at the event and made a speech on the occasion of the convening of the forum stressing the importance of the fertilizer industry on an

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Dr. Jawahery stated that the ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ year 2014 is going to witness a new period of increased regional and global demand, which will affect the movement of the fertilizer trade and ‬ The 20th Annual AFA Fertilizer Forum discussed several papers focused on ensuring the optimal use of fertilizers and agricultural practices, not only in meeting the challenge of food security, but also in enhancing the content and nutritional value of food crops in order to have an effective role in enhancing human health and well-being.

GPIC Celebrates Achieving the Highest Rate of Daily Production of Urea in its History In its relentless pursuit of ever higher rates of efficiency and productivity, the GPIC Urea Plant celebrated Thursday, Feb. 13th 2014 the achievement of the highest rate of daily production since the company began production in 1998. The new record daily production figure was 2039 metric tonnes.

local national staff operating within the company and their ability to take advantage of all training opportunities offered by the company in order to equip Bahraini nationals with the

Isa bin Ali Al-Khalifa. At the same time, Dr. Jawahery praised the professionalism displayed by the members of the executive management and all employees of the company as well as their

Present at a ceremony at the company’s industrial complex were members of the Board of Directors and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, along with members of the executive management and the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Labor Union as well as senior company officials.

In a statement on the occasion, the Board of Directors noted their great pleasure at this achievement, one that comes as a result of the company’s continued ongoing modernization of its operations and its eagerness to provide development and training programmes that will aim to raise the professionalism and efficiency of the employees of the company. The Board also expressed confidence in the

knowledge to complete the tasks relentless team spirit which of operating and managing the helped them implement this company’s factories efficiently strategy and achieve this success. and effectively.

Dr. Jawahery added that the For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman company’s plants are subject Jawahery, President of the to global systems of quality and company said that the company ecological health, occupational had been able to achieve the safety and process safety and that highest average daily production the company has obtained, in this of urea in its history, through the context, the highest honours and strategies set by the Board of awards.

Directors, chaired by HE Shaikh

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GPIC receives Members of the National Guard in an Inspection Visit to the Company

In the context of community partnership, a delegation comprising of fourteen members of the National Guard conducted an inspection visit to the industrial complex of GPIC. The visiting delegation was received by a number of the company’s officials where they were welcomed and subsequently given a brief overview of the systems and applications that the company has in place in the area of ​​social responsibility, as well as reviewing the company’ s productin, its factories and the international standards that the company is keen to abide by regarding aspects of security and safety.

In this regard, the guests listened to explanations about the tasks and responsibilities carried out by the Department of Safety, Health and the Environment to implement the company’s vision and its objectives in relation to environmental issues, not only in the workplace, but also through

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various programmes that aim to spread community awareness about the importance of making safety a way of life.

The National Guard delegation was also informed about the company’s significant achievements and its initiatives in servicing community members.

The company’s determination to meet its obligations in terms of social responsibility were also set forth, which the company considers one of the pillars leading to its success.

After a detailed explanation about the operations, production and exports of the company, there was also a briefing on the project to reduce the company’s carbon dioxide footprint as well as information about the many training programmes and activities provided by the Academy of Leadership and Learning, in addition to the E-learning Centre.

GPIC involved in American Bahraini Friendship Week 2014 GPIC was pleased to provide sponsorship recently for events held during Bahraini American Friendship Week 2014, organised by the US Embassy to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, said that the company is keen to support anything that could develop and improve cooperation between the Kingdom and brotherly and friendly countries. Such support may lead to the exploration of new avenues in which promote increasing economic opportunities. He further stressed that the company is sparing no effort in promoting the Kingdom as a preferred destination for investment, with the ingredients in place to stimulate investors to take advantage of the available opportunities.

Dr. Jawahery added that the company is pleased to contribute to the support of this outstanding event, held by the US Embassy and applaud the established relationship between Bahrain and the

United States. Dr. Jawahery noted the common desire to strengthen the bonds between the two countries, adding that the associations between Bahrain and the United States of America are based on a long-standing relationship extending for more than a hundred years.

Bilateral cooperation between the company and a number of American companies specialized in the field of the Petrochemical Industry is already outstanding, while in the field of business and trade Dr. Jawahery reminded everyone of the significant role played by the free trade agreement signed between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2006.

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.

The workshop was attended by a number of members of the Association and others interested in the art of public speaking and communication skills and the presentation of speeches. The audience applauded the workshop, and the valuable information provided, related to the arts and public speaking.

On this occasion, Dr. Jawahery welcomed the great cooperation of the company with youth and

community associations, noting that the company is proud of its leading role in many areas related to interpersonal skills, which could contribute to the elevation of Bahraini society. He also expressed great appreciation for the positive role of the Good Word Association 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.

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GPIC organises Beach Cleaning Campaign in collaboration with "GPCA" Within the scope of its efforts to preserve the environment and foster a culture of sustainability, GPIC participated in a campaign to clean up the environment and ensure pollution control.

In collaboration with the Municipality of Manama, and under the slogan, “environment without waste” GPIC assisted in launching an environmental campaign aimed at caring for the environment and promoting conservation.

The exercise consisted of cleaning the beach on some of the main waterfronts in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The company’s campaign came in response to an annual initiative from GPCA, highlighting the importance of recycling, where

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followers of the campaign, now in its second year, worked in conjunction with eight other cities in the Gulf region: Riyadh, Jeddah, Jubail, Kuwait, Doha, Suhar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

of society from beach-goers to tourists and praised the effort made by members of the organizing committee to raise and enhance the level of public awareness of the importance of caring for the environment as a Commenting on the event, necessity.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, offered sincere Dr. Jawahery also pointed out thanks and appreciation to His that clean beaches lead to the Excellency Dr. Abdulwahab Al- protection of marine organisms Sadoun, Secretary of GPCA, for that are affected by dumping his involvement in events that waste in coastal areas and called have such a beneficial impact in this regard for all to avoid on Gulf societies, in addition such negative practices. He also to establishing a culture of offered thanks and appreciation volunteering and providing an to His Excellency Sheikh opportunity for employees of Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Gulf companies to serve the Director General of Manama needs of the community and its Municipality, for his directives to members. provide equipment and labour to work for the success of the Dr. Jawahery added that this mission. campaign will benefit all sectors

GPIC supports Talented Athletes Under the guidance of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs and GPIC Chairman and as part of the company’s desire to assist various sectors of society and its civil institutions, the company has agreed sponsorship terms with the Bahrain Athletics Association.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, praised the distinguished role of Bahraini youth in the sports sector and their impressive achievements in all sports competitions in which

they participate. He thanked the leadership of various sports federations, including Bahrain Athletics, for their support and assistance.

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Federation, expressed thanks and appreciation to HE Shaikh Isa for the company’s ongoing support for the Bahrain Athletics Federation.He stressed that GPIC always comes at the forefront of companies and organizations that support sports’ federations in our Kingdom.

Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa

He also praised the company’s success and excellence, within the petrochemical industry.

GPIC sponsors the International Table Tennis Tournament for Juniors.

The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. sponsored the International Table Tennis Tournament for Juniors 2014, which was held in the Isa Town Sports Hall in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 23 to 28 February.

In a commentary, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, said that the company under the guidance of Chairman Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa, is eager to encourage sports clubs in the Kingdom and

to provide appropriate support in helping them organise such sporting competitions.

Her Excellency Sheikha Hayat Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Committee Chairman in the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Sheikha Hayat Al Khalifa Bahrain Tennis Federation, offered her profound thanks and gratitude the company’s usual support for to GPIC for their generous various events organised by many involvement in the care of this sports associations in Bahrain. important tournament, noting

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GPIC supports the Annual Forum of the Association of Maternal and Child Care GPIC’s interest in continuing to support women and help them to carry out their role in the overall development process, while also supporting children’s issues, found focus in the company’s sponsorship of the annual forum of the Association of Maternal and Child Welfare.

HE Sheikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa, President of the Association of Maternal and Child Welfare and President of the Board of Trustees of the Information Centre for

Women and Children offered sincere thanks and gratitude to the Board of GPIC, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, for this generous support and backing of the association’s cause.

She also thanked Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, who is always keen to support programmes set up by the Assembly and targeted at women and children, describing him as one of the most supportive individuals of Bahraini women, encouraging their active role in community development and renaissance.

Sheikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa

The Association of Maternal and Child Care has redoubled its support for programmes that contribute to addressing the issues of women and children in the Kingdom.

GPIC supports The King’s Cup In the context of its interest in supporting the sports and youth sectors in the Kingdom and its eagerness to enhance community development, GPIC provided sponsorship of the King’s Cup, in Football.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, under the guidance of its Chairman HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, said that GPIC is keen, on a permanent basis, to encourage unions and sports clubs and to provide appropriate support for sports competitions. This support includes helping to set up and organise events that will enhance the reputation of sport in the Kingdom, because these competitions provide a grand vista for the improvement of

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sporting talent enjoyed by the nation. He added that the sport of football, as everyone is aware, is the most popular sport in the world.

The GPIC president also expressed the company's belief in the importance of a true partnership, one which aims primarily to showcase the richness of talent in Bahrain. He revealed that the company has a genuine relationship with the sports sector and is working to provide a good environment for fruitful cooperation. He called on all segments of the private sector to ensure cooperation with clubs and sports federations, to support youth sports and give them the opportunity to showcase their talents in this regard.

Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

Dr. Jawahery, who is also a member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, praised the distinguished role played by HE Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Football Association and all members of the board of the Bahrain Football Association.

GPIC sponsors the Bahrain International Tennis Tournament PRO Men and Women 2014 The Bahrain International Tennis Tournament 2014, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports president of Bahrain Olympic Committee, during March and April of 2014 was sponsored this year by GPIC in line with its ongoing vision of supporting and healthier Bahraini Future.

In a comment, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, said that the company, under the guidance of its chairman HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, is keen to encourage sports clubs

by providing appropriate support to help organise and establish sports competitions which contribute to the good reputation of the Kingdom and attract worthy participants. He added that the sport of tennis regarded very highly in the region and in Bahrain noting in this regard the great efforts undertaken by the committees that support the Mr. Khamis AlMuqla General Organization for Youth and Sports in seeking its success Tournament and offered his by staging global tournaments. sincere thanks for GPIC’s generosity towards this For his part, Mr. Khamis AlMuqla, important tournament, stressing chairman of the Bahrain Tennis that the company has consistently Club offered his thanks for the provided support for various company initiative in sponsoring events organised by many of the the Bahrain International Tennis sports federations in Bahrain.

GPIC supports Bahrain Golf Association Showing its interest in the youth sector and its social and sports activities, GPIC presented financial support for the Bahrain Golf Association via a contribution from the company towards the annual championship for the sports season 2013-2014, which was held on Saturday, March 22 at the Bahrain Golf Club.

facilities that have contributed to providing a suitable environment for competition. The President said the company is determined to encourage the positive and talented elements of Bahraini youth and praised the diligence shown by the leadership in providing everything necessary to upgrade sports achievements in the Kingdom.

In a comment, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, company President, lauded the achievements of Bahraini young people in the field of sports, thanks to the infrastructure, playgrounds and

Mr. Diab Saqr Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the Bahrain Golf Association, offered sincere thanks and gratitude to the Board of Directors of GPIC, led by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al

Diab Al Nuaimi Khalifa, Chairman. He added that GPIC is characterised by its cooperation and initiatives in terms of supporting competitions and sports programmes.

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GPIC sponsors the 40th Children’s Art Exhibition

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

As part of the company’s strategy of supporting of the talents and hobbies of the young and to enhance the existing cooperation between the company and the Ministry of Education, GPIC provided sponsorship for the of the 40th Children’s Art Exhibition, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

President of GPIC, said that the company’s management is keen to contribute to the support all sections and classes of society, in particular young people; the company in this respect is proud of its close cooperation with the Ministry of Education. He added that the artwork of children acquires special importance, as they set free their imagination The Exhibition took place during and hone their skills.

April 2014,under the patronage of HE Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Noaimi, The President added that such Minister of Education. art galleries, competitions and art exhibitions which promote fair The exhibition this year is of competition among students help special importance because it increase the student’s confidence is in its fortieth year and will in himself/herself and fosters therefore be recognised by the both experience and the ability Gulf Cooperation Council and to engage in self-assessment. will see wide participation from a number of distinguished students For his part, HE Dr. Majid bin Ali of primary schools, drawn from all Al Noaimi thanked GPIC for its the countries of the Arabian Gulf. generous support for many of the Ministry’s programmes and Commenting on the occasion, activities, noting that the company Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, leads the way in providing all

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Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Noaimi

kind of support and assistance to the ministry in order to help stimulate the talents of students and their development.

He spoke of his happiness about the show itself, saying that the art exhibition is expected to attract thousands of creative and talented students, making this annual exhibition one of the main catalysts for the discovery of creativity.

The exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for students at the elementary level to demonstrate a level of artistic expression stemming from their innocence and to allow an opportunity for other people to see their innovation as well as to discover talent, in addition to honouring the best students with gold, silver and bronze medals.

GPIC: A Gold Sponsor of the University of Bahrain Careers Day GPIC participated in the 14th Annual Careers Day, held by the University of Bahrain under the patronage of HE Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi, President of the University, at the Sakhir campus from 10 to 12 March.

UOB President, accompanied by a number of University officials visited the company’s booth, where he was received

by Mr. Fadhel AlAnsari, General Manager -Manufacturing, who gave a brief explanation of the company’s activities in the field of recruitment and training, stressing the desire of the company to participate in such exhibitions and events, alluding

to the special relationship constantly and continuously between GPIC and the UOB. and as well as its important role in the training of university For his part, the University students before their graduation President highly appreciated the in all disciplines of engineering company’s efforts in supporting and management. the activities of the university

GPIC participates in the Oman International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition Under the NOGA Umbrella, GPIC participates in the Oman International Oil and Gas Conference. The conference and Exhibition was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Sultanate of Oman, during the period from March 31 to April 2 this year.

The GPIC company booth was honoured with a visit from Dr. Al Sunaidi, who was greeted by Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, Public Relations Manager, who provided a brief explanation of the history of the company and the production and export of Ammonia, Methanol, and Urea and the numerous achievements of the

company in the areas of quality, production and occupational health and safety along with its environmental achievements.

Mr. Tawfiqi was also pleased to emphasise the existing and continuous cooperation between GPIC and similar companies in the Gulf region, as this honours the principle of mutual cooperation between GCC Arab states.

For his part, Dr. Al Sunaidi expressed his admiration for GPIC and its success in putting both the petrochemical industry and the Kingdom of Bahrain firmly on the global map through its regional and international achievements, while also operating as a fine example of GCC joint cooperation.

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Reem Al-Otaibi Elected Board Member in Bahrain Society of Engineers On the occasion of her election as Board member in the Bahrain Society of Engineers, HE Mr. Saad AlAjmi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co, received Ms. Reem AlOtaibi in the presence of HE Mr. Yousef AlZamil, Managing Director and Dr. Ahmed AlSheryan, member of the Board of Directors.

The meeting was also attended

by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company and a number of members of the executive management.

Ms. Reem Al-Otaibi expressed her happiness at winning membership of the Board of the Bahrain Society of Engineers, stressing that her success is a source of pride for the company that has provided her with the perfect environment in which to achieve excellence and creativity, adding that the Board of Directors

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always supports the company’s staff, without exception, which they consider to be the real wealth of the company and one of the main pillars of its success.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery sincerely congratulated Ms. Reem AlOtaibi, reminding her that the company considers her to be one of the many young Bahrainis who the company is proud of. He further noted that her election showed a distinctive talent, not just at the level of technical and professional knowledge and skills, but also on the level of participation in social activities and sports, implemented by the company as part of its social mission.

herself at various work sites, reflecting the well-founded ambitions of Bahraini women.

He also praised the significant role played by the Society as a platform for professional representation for engineers Kingdom, particularly with regard to its role in promoting training & professional development and engineering in Bahrain, in addition to showing the Assembly’s keenness to maintaining good ethical behaviour.

For her part, Ms. Reem AlOtaibi spoke of the honour of meeting members of the Board of Directors after winning membership of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society of Engineers, saying that she could not have achieved this without the encouragement of the Board of Directors and the He added that Ms. Al-Otaibi executive management. She also reflects the image of a bright expressed the hope that the status Bahraini lady ready for a and the role of engineers may be leadership position to prove enhanced during her tenure.

On International Women’s Day,

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Bahrain honours Female Employees On the occasion of International Women’s Day, which falls on the eighth of March each year, The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Bahrain, including a group of employees from GPIC, held a ceremony involving 140 employees from various institutions and private companies. The ceremony itself was held on the 10th March 2014.

Mohammed Al-Ansari, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs , Mr. Othman Sharif, First Deputy Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain and Mr. Yaqoob Yousif, President of the Federation of Free Labour Union of Bahrain.

On this occasion, Mr. Yaqoob Yousif made a speech in which he expressed sincere On behalf of HE the Minister congratulations to the workers of Labour, the ceremony and employees, awardees of was attended by HE Dr. all companies and institutions,

stressing that the state had worked hard to provide favorable conditions for women to work and to provide an appropriate environment for employment.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, expressed his deep thanks and appreciation for this gesture by the Association and further heaped praise upon the important role played by the women of the Bahraini workforce in support of the development of the Kingdom and its renaissance.

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GPIC celebrates International Women’s Day On the occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Day, which falls on the eighth of March each year, the company organised a GPIC Celebration to honour the company’s female employees, so sincere in their efforts to devote themselves to the company’s success.

The company views the celebration of International Women’s Day as an opportunity to crystallize aspects of the full partnership of women, a goal pursued by the company since the first day of its founding and one which has led the company to be proud of the efforts of its female workers.

On this occasion Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery, company President, gave sincere congratulations to the ladies and pointed out the deeper implications: careful management of the company,

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special care to support all employees to reflect company strategy and vision concerning the strengthening of the role of women and to provide them with equal opportunities to participate actively in the process of the company’s success.

Dr. Jawahery passed on the greetings of the company board, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, who said that the company’s management continues to make efforts to provide the best work environment for all, in the belief in the importance of women and their role in the success of the company.

The President of the company recognised that women do not fail to perform their duties to the fullest, as well as men in spite of additional duties with the family.

They manage to defy all difficulties in the industrial sphere, which

is no longer the preserve of men. Bahraini women, have a proud history of contributions to the national heritage.

The President of the company on this occasion praised the call launched by H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King to work on the establishment of equal opportunities, to avoid discrimination against women and equality at all levels of business. As so often, GPIC was the first or among the first to respond, as when the company announced in 2013 the formation of the first Committee on Equal opportunities in the sector.

On behalf of the awardees, ​​Ms. Najat Sharif, president of t h e Women’s Committee offered sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr.Jawahery for his kindness toward the female segment of the company.

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On the Occasion of International Women’s Day

GPIC hosted a Workshop based on the Status of Women in Bahraini Law.

In the presence of a number of the company’s officials and its employees, GPIC hosted a lecture entitled “The Status of Women in Bahraini Law,” provided by the lawyer HE Ms. Dalal Al Zayed, President of the Dalal Al Zayed Centre for Consulting and Training.

the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as in family legislation, education, health, housing, social security and citizenship. The workshop also shed light on the status of women in legislation in the field of labour and trade and the exercise of political rights, associations and trade unions, as well as how to support the reality The lecture was delivered at the of women’s legislative power headquarters of the company, as applied through significant in the Academy of Leadership legislation and measures designed and Learning. HE Ms. Dalal Al to work on behalf of women.

Zayed began by describing the influential role played by Dr. HE Ms. Dalal Al Zayed pointed out Abdulrahman Jawahery, President that the Bahraini Constitution of the company, in empowering provides for the equality of women and making this a all citizens and their human reality not just a slogan. dignity, rights and duties leaving no room for discrimination During the workshop, HE Ms. between them.

She further Dalal Al Zayed discussed various explained the importance of the diverse themes, including the role of the Supreme Council most important position of for Women as the official body women in the National Action which specializes in women’s Charter and the Constitution of affairs in addition to being a basic

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reference for all ministries and official bodies. She also noted during the workshop that the Kingdom of Bahrain is very keen to join international conventions on the elimination of all forms of violence against women.

For his part, Dr. Jawahery offered his appreciation to HE Ms. Al Zayed for her efforts ​​in the preparation and presentation of the lecture.

Dr. Jawahery noted, in this regard, the Kingdom’s eagerness to support women’s rights in all respects and offered a reminder that the Kingdom was among the first Arab countries to grant women the right to political participation, reinforced by the Supreme Council for Women, led by HRH Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King.

Graduate Students from the University of Bentley (US) enjoy GPIC’s Hospitality

GPIC is committed to supporting higher education students and to consolidate the bonds of cultural and academic cooperation with higher education institutions, whether local or foreign. In this respect, GPIC received a delegation of graduate students from Bentley University in the USA, headed by Prof. William Starner .

Dr. Jawahery explained to the visiting delegation the GPIC philosophy of managing both its business activities and its other programmes, in which a commitment to a mission of support for the community demonstrates that the company is not seeking only to make a profit, but that its overall vision for success is based on more than one axis not overstating The delegation was received the fact that social responsibility

by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, is one of the most important of the company’s President, along these axes. with a number of members of the executive management and Mr. Adnan Al-Mahmoud, senior company officials, who Information Technology and welcomed their visitors to an Knowledge Manager briefed the inspection tour of the industrial guests on the manner in which complex. leadership is envisioned within the company, explaining the

company’s interest in all training programmes that will raise the efficiency and professionalism of staff, while also highlighting the high ratio of Bahrainisation, a source of great pride for the company.

Mr. Al-Mahmoud pointed out that the company prides itself on excellence in the areas of occupational safety and health and the environment, an area where many regional and international awards have been won.

At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation members attended a luncheon held at the company’s Club .

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On the Occasion of World Health Day...

Dr. Jawahery: Fitness and Health of GPIC Employees are Top Management Priorities

GPIC is one of the leading institutions within Bahrain, with a large number of international awards from various specialised institutions around the world in the areas of occupational safety and health, significant awards being those awarded by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, in the UK and the Robert Campbell Award for global health and safety and the environment from the National Safety Council, USA.

through a number of initiatives implemented on a periodic basis, including environmental lectures provided by members of the Company annually for school students. Visiting dignitaries are informed of the environmental projects carried out within the industrial complex, as well as company support for various environmental events held by civil society organizations throughout the year to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining the environmental component Perhaps one of the most and care for green projects and important factors that qualified parks. the company for excellence in the field of safety, health and the GPIC considers the health of environment is a strong interest its employees and the need for in the health of its employees their fitness and health to be and their families, as well as its a top priority that is vital to keenness to promote a culture of the continuation of its success. safety in the community as a whole, Therefore, conducting periodic

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tests for the prevention of various diseases of all its employees becomes of critical importance in maintaining public health and fitness.

To this end, GPIC has recruited specialists that could provide public health information and tips on nutrition, which are beneficial to all the company’s employees and contribute to the correction of many of the behaviours.

The company ensures the provision of the latest fitness equipment in the gym at the GPIC Club, where the company’s employees and their families are most welcome to exercise under the supervision of trained professionals.

Walking Day held on World Health Day

Marking the World Health Day on 7th April every year, the GPIC Health Committee organised a Walking Day on Monday 7th April at the GPIC Complex.The event is held as part of the company’s involvement with civil society organizations to mark this important occasion.

Taking part in the event were a number of the company’s employees as the management focuses on encouraging its staff members to exercise and to walk for health.

In a statement, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President said the company has annually celebrated the World Health Day through organising various events and activities owing to the significance of health and safety to industrial operations. GPIC

lays special emphasis on these aspects and holds an annual event marking the Health, Safety and Environment Week, he added.

The GPIC President further said walking is indeed the easiest and most enjoyable sport that anyone can engage in at any time and at any place. It is also helpful in combating diseases and ailments, it enables one to relax and improves your mood.

Other activities during the celebrations included medical check-ups for members of staff and serving healthy food at the company’s cafeteria. Specialised lectures on health issues were also organised and competitions were held with prizes given to the winners.

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GPIC continues to provide First Aid Courses for New Employees

One of the many and varied training programmes organised by the Academy of Leadership and Learning at GPIC, that develop the capabilities and skills of the company’s employees, is a specialised course in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Heart saver First Aid, CPR & AED Training,) taught according to National Safety Council standards.

In this regard, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, affirmed the keenness of the company’s management to provide all employees with sufficient knowledge about basic aspects that should be familiar to workers in the industrial sector, in order to maintain their safety, both within the workplace and outside. These courses provide the staff with important beneficial

skills that facilitate the provision of assistance in emergency situations.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, praised the considerable efforts made by the company’s Medical Centre to provide medical services and to create a culture of comprehensive health standards when working. This reflects positively on the performance of duties by all within the company

and the exercise of prudence in health care in their daily lives.

He added that the First Aid and CPR course is one of the core courses that the company is keen to provide on a periodic basis to ensure that all employees of the company have the awareness necessary for the rescue of the injured.

GPIC organises a Blood Donation Campaign

GPIC, in collaboration with the Blood Bank Centre at SMC, organised a campaign for blood donation at the headquarters of the company on March 4th this year. A total of 97 donors was recorded. This greatly indicates the remarkable sense of humanity and contribution present in the GPIC family.

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Dr. Jawahery noted that blood donation will contribute to saving lives and considered that this charitable action stems from a sense of the institution’s culture; by considering the value of saving others.

GPIC supports Camp Sunrise for Children with Diabetes

Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa

GPIC provided support for the annual Camp Sunrise organised by the Bahrain Diabetic Association during the month of March. The Company’s support for the children lies within the context of plans to support and assist charities in the Kingdom.

categories. In this regard, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the Company, praised the Board of Directors under the chairmanship of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, as they urge the Company to continue its social and humanitarian efforts.

Dr. Jawahery also lauded the Since its inception, GPIC has Bahrain Diabetic Association for discharged its responsibility providing humanitarian services to help the community in all to diabetic adults and children.

For his part, HE Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Minister of State for Defence and Chairman of the Bahrain Diabetic Association, gave thanks and appreciation to HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa and the executive management of the Company for the support provided by the company.

Office Ergonomics Lecture benefits GPIC Employees

GPIC’s Management is keen to enhance public awareness among its staff with regard to all aspects of their work. Therefore, from time to time, the company Health Committee organises an informative lecture. On this occasion, the lecture was titled: “Office Work Environment.”

The lecture was delivered by Ms. Sonia Gharib, a specialist in occupational health. The effects on one’s health of the work environment was explained, including but not limited to, muscle aches, headaches, joint pain and back pain. Ms. Gharib also highlighted some useful information about the work environment being the

cause of increased injuries and how to avoid these injuries.

During the lecture, the ideal work environment office was described as were practices that must be followed to avoid injuries. Also mentioned were exercises that a person may do to avoid the negative impact of the work environment in the office on the human body.

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Petrochemical supports Regional Network of Social Responsibility In the framework of the company’s approach and orientation to help various sectors of civil society and its institutions, GPIC provided financial support to the Regional Network for Social Responsibility, a contribution aimed to aid the network’s programmes to serve the community.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, in the presence of a number of members of the executive

management and officials from the regional network, noted that this support comes in response to the directives of the Board of Directors, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa.

GPIC considers its social responsibility actions as one of the most important elements of its success and is keen to allocate a fixed budget to support the different requirements of

society, and volunteer services that it encourages its members to take to service the local community.

Dr. Jawahery praised the distinguished role played by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility in the activation of the concept of social responsibility in a professional manner, at the level of the private sector.

GPIC receives MP Mr. Mohammed bin Salem Boqais Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, received HE MP Mr. Mohammed bin Salem Boqais, Member of the House of Representatives of Bahrain, on his visit to GPIC Complex.

of the executive management and a number of officials of the company, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery welcomed MP Mr. Boqais, and conveyed the greetings of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to At the outset of the meeting, H.R.H the Prime Minister for which was attended by members Industrial & Oil Affairs and

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GPIC Chairman, expressing his pleasure at receiving his guest on such a visit, which comes with a view to observing the company’s contributions to both the surrounding community and the national economy of the Kingdom.

GPIC supports World Day to Combat Drugs in 2014 Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Within the framework of fulfilling its social responsibility towards the local community and as part of its efforts to contribute to the fight against one of the most seriously destructive maladies to communities and younger human generations, GPIC provided financial support to assist in organizing an Awareness Day, which will be marked by the Southern Municipality on the occasion of World Day to Combat Drugs.

that the company, in accordance with the directives of its Board of Directors, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, is very keen to support the various associations and national institutions that contribute their efforts and services to the development of youth groups.

are the most serious faced by mankind throughout its history, past or present.

Therefore, the company can never hesitate in providing all possible support to everything that will raise awareness of the likely results of drugs in terms of damage to health, social On the occasion of the World and economic damage to the Day for Combating Drugs, Dr. individual and society at the same Jawahery said that everyone time, especially since the target is aware of the seriousness of group is a class of young people this scourge that threatens the who are the most productive and Commenting on the occasion, whole world; of the dangers that, vital, our hope for the future.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said according to some observers,

GPIC sponsors the Middle East and North Africa Conference for Public Management Research.

Dr. Raed Shams Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. recently sponsored the Middle East and North Africa Conference for Public Management Research, which is organised by the Institute of Public Administration in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 23 to 24 April.

Speaking on the occasion, company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, observed that GPIC is always eager to support such events that are beneficial to the development of

government services for citizens In this regard,Dr.Jawahery referred of the Kingdom of Bahrain. to the great attention paid by the management of the company The Conference aims to in supporting such gatherings, develop a research agenda for stressing their importance in governments and public sectors accelerating economic and urban in the Middle East and North development in the Middle East Africa, forming a canopy that and North Africa. For his part, brings the countries of the Middle Dr. Raed Shams, Chairman of the East and North Africa together to Institute of Public Administration, face the challenges of sustainable expressed his thanks to His development and keep abreast Excellency Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al of changes to processes and Khalifa, Chairman of the company, industry policies in order to and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery ensure governmental decisions for their support of the Middle based on these processes are East and North Africa Research effective in improving services to Department. citizens.

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Maintenance Team wins 7-a-side GPIC Football Tournament Dr. Jawahery: GPIC stars have excelled in various games thanks to the company’s encouragement of them and provision of adequate facilities in order to help them stand out and show their excellence.

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company organised a 7-a-side football tournament held on Saturday, 12 April at the company’s club with the participation of all the different departments of the company.

The company is keen to encourage all employees to engage in various sporting activities in order to keep fit and maintain an excellent level of health and often organises social and sporting activities to this end.

At the conclusion of the games, the Maintenance Team emerged the victors winning the Cup, with the Methanol Team finishing second and the Management Team coming in third. Abdulrahman of the Maintenance Team was awarded the Marksman

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title and Ayman Abdullah of the Utilities Team was lauded as the Best Keeper. Mr. Ahmed Nurrudin, General Manager Special Projects, honoured the winners of the tournament with both Mr. Fadhel AlAnsari General Manager Manufacturing and Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi the Public Relations Manager in attendance.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, company President expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Chairman and members of the Committee for continuing to organise such successful and beneficial activities for the company staff. He also praised the participation of the teams, as well as its strong competitive nature in which the players showed the highest technical capabilities.

GPIC takes part in the Charity Raft Race, 2014

Within the framework of the company’s policy of promoting sports activities and its eagerness to refine the sporting talent enjoyed by many of its employees, a team of employees of GPIC competed in the 2014 Raft Race, which was held at the Al Bander Resort.

of youth and sports, both to provide material assistance for the establishment of sports competitions and events or by participating.

The policy pursued by GPIC is to search for the talents of its employees and their development through the provision of coaches, stadiums and sports equipment, Commenting on the occasion, as appropriate.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President, said that the company He added that the company is is keen to support the sector linked by a close relationship

with the Rotary Club of Salmaniya. Due to the nature of the orientations of the club, which supports organizations and charities in the country, the company has become keen to encourage participation in the Raft Race annual charity.

This is, after all, an expression of the company’s support and commitment to serving the community and meeting societal responsibilities.

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GPIC receives a delegation of participants from MEED Energy Conference

A delegation of participants from the conference MEED Energy hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain recently made a visit to the GPIC complex.

On behalf of the President of the company, Mr. Yasser Abdulrahim, Plant Operations Manager, greeted the visiting delegation and made a presentation about the company’s operations and achievements in the fields of production and operations and exports, highlighting the

company’s plans and programmes provided by the Academy of with respect to preserving Leadership and Learning as well the environment, as well as as the e-learning centre. occupational health and safety.

The visiting delegation then The delegation also heard about toured the complex, during the vision and principles of the which the company’s factories company and its management and environmental projects systems, as well as viewing models were highlighted, showing the of the company’s activities and its symbiosis possible between role in the field of community industry and the environment. partnership such as providing The visiting delegation then went support to charities. The guests to the GPIC Club for a company toured the company’s facilities for lunch held in their honour. On in-house education and training, this occasion the president was delighted by the visit of the delegation from the MEED Energy Conference, stressing that it was an opportunity to brief the delegation on the nature of the work of the company and the extent of development of the plants and facilities.

Dr. Jawahery noted the importance of the Kingdom of Bahrain hosting MEED, which comes within the framework of the government’s keenness to provide support and facilities for international events held on the territory of the Kingdom.

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GPIC Tennis Team qualify for the Semi-Finals of the Batelco Tennis Championship

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. reached the semi-final stages of the Batelco Tennis Championship after winning four games in the early stages of the tournament, followed by six further games in the second round, winning a total of 36 points.

players during this important annual event, which proved to be a great competitive event confirmed by the sheer size of the audience in attendance during the competition.

the development of sport in Bahrain to the great benefit of the athletes of the Kingdom.

Batelco sponsors the annual Tennis Championship organised by the Bahrain Tennis Federation He went on to praise Batelco’s with the participation of contribution and support of nine teams from national Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC the sports event for the third and international clubs in the President, expressed the company’s consecutive year, underlining the Kingdom. pride in the achievements of the company’s keenness to support

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GPIC launches "GPIC in Local Press 2013 Book"

GPIC launched its GPIC Local Press 2013 Book, at a luncheon held by the Company at the Ritz-Carlton.

The company undertakes the printing of this book and publishes it on an annual basis, to provide a document of company news, as published by the local newspapers in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This is the ninth issue of this publication.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, welcomed the attendees, offering his sincere thanks and appreciation to all members of the visual media, for their interest in highlighting the company’s activities and events, mentioning that the Bahraini press is a source of pride for all citizens.

Attending the ceremony, which was held on Sunday, April 20, were the current editors of local newspapers and other local publications and a large number of reporters, journalists and columnists in the local press, as well as members of the GPIC executive management, the Deputy Chairman of the GPIC Labour Union as well as a number of invited guests.

Dr. Jawahery highlighted the achievements of all reporters who write with impartiality and conscientiously, noting that this approach has contributed greatly to boosting the national economy of our Kingdom.

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In a speech on the positive role of the press, Dr. Jawahery pointed out that such coverage gives workers more incentive to actively participate in the work

of the company. He explained that GPIC is constantly seeking to move along a path of success and seeks to achieve even more, thanks to the commitment of the employees to work as one team. He also confirmed that the existence of positive news coverage conveys to the general public both the employees’ efforts and the extent to which Bahraini professionalism has reached in the industry.

He stressed that GPIC believes seriously in the important role played by the media at all levels, not only with respect to the raw numbers generated by the company in terms of operations, productivity and record profits, but also its role in highlighting what the company offers in service to the community, its activities and programmes.

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