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Issue 86 - October 2014

HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali A Khalifa

GPIC Exceeds its Set Goals for the 3rd Quarter of 2014

GPIC Labour Union Honours Outstanding Children of Employees

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GPIC Exceeds its Set Goals for the 3rd Quarter of 2014

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GPIC Managing Director calls on Minister

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GPIC Wins the RoSPA Health and Safety Award for the Chemicals Sector

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Dr. Jawahery re-appointed top National Safety Council board

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GPIC attains new heights in Sustainability Reporting

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Dr. Jawahery Leads GPIC Participation in the 82nd Annual Conference of International Fertilizer Industry Association in Sydney, Australia.

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First batch of GPIC ‘Bridge’ programme are honoured

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Egyptian labour delegation visits GPIC

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GPIC has its annual celebration for the health and safety family Day

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GPIC delegation attends GPCA conference

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GPIC receives the laboratory high quality standard certification ISO 17025:2005

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GPIC EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE EID-UL-ADHA

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GPIC Photography Winners Honoured at SHE Family Night

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GPIC has its annual celebration for the health and safety family Day

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GPIC Organises Summer Activities for Staff Children

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P.O.Box 26730 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: (+973)17731777, Fax: (+973)17731047 Web page: http://www.gpic.com Email Address: gpic@gpic.com

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

President Forward I am pleased to get back to you again after you having celebrated the blessed festival of Eid Al Adha. There is no doubt that it was a wonderful occasion full of joy for all of you and you continue to be in high spirits and morale, at the same time working hard for the benefit of Bahrain.

Time flies and we continuously strive to add to the extraordinary successes that we have achieved so far this year. The company’s achievements have reinforced its position as one of the most recognizable the world over in the field of petrochemicals and fertilizers.

This is because of the efforts that have been made by the management and the programmes and policies it has set up. It is also because of the dedication and hard work of all the company employees and the extent of their efforts, which have led to these achievements. The co-operation and co-ordination between the various departments has also been exemplary and this has resulted in the relentless progress made in all departments, including those related to the company’s operations and human resources development.

Perhaps the highlight of the last months has been the celebration the company’s annual health and safety celebrations that were this year attended by more than 1,500 employees and their families. This event was, indeed, a recognition for not only the employees but for everyone connected with the company that they are fully committed to the safety, health and environmental issue which are so dear to us. This makes us feel that we follow these standards as a way of life.

We have also recently achieved the distinct honour of being the gold sponsor of the First National Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition hosted

by Bahrain with great success and which

consisted of seminars on ways to develop strategies to be safe and at work in a and in a healthy environment.

Among the achievements have been we being named of international standards as far as its calibration laboratories are concerned. We are proud to say that our laboratories have given us global recognition and we have now become certified and approved by United States-based companies. This means we are more reliable and more recognised than ever before.

On the other hand, the company has experienced over the recent past, visits by professionals from all over the world to our complex when we have displayed to everyone that we are not only a modern complex but also a model; employer in Bahrain fertiliser industry.

We can now say that we are also a communityoriented company, having shown our solidarity with the Palestinian people who have been brutally attacked and have greatly suffered in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of Ramadan, leading to the killing of innocent civilians.All of our employees have contributed a day’s salary for the Palestinian people after an appeal by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. We are glad the proceeds will be used to contribute materials for the people of Gaza who will, hopefully, feel better as a result of this gesture.

We will strive to work with dedication for our company and make it the best industrially as well as in the service of the community.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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GPIC Exceeds its Set Goals for the 3rd Quarter of 2014 Dr. Jawahery: We are dedicated to continuing on our path to new heights of excellence

Thanks to an ambitious approach from its Board of Directors and the commitment of its staff, GPIC is celebrating what looks to be another exceptional year for the company. The first half of 2014 has seen the company overcome challenging market conditions and intense competition to exceed its own goals and expectations for the period. The company has not only continued to excel in its levels of production and exports, but has also received global recognition for its safety procedures and its environmental management systems.

When interviewed about these recent achievements, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, was keen to emphasise the company’s dedication to continuing on this path to new heights of excellence. He also stressed that whilst the company is ambitious in its production and export targets, the enforcement of strong safety procedures throughout all levels of the company remains the backbone of the organisation and its continued success. The achievements of GPIC in the areas of occupational safety are therefore always a great source A conscientious company of pleasure and pride for the committed to sustainable award-winning company. development principles, top notch health and safety Dr. Jawahery also highlighted the regulations and the best social significance of the company’s responsibility practices; GPIC’s achievements during the first half commitments have continued of 2014, a year that has brought to be justifiably recognised and many challenges with it. The celebrated by the international company has been working on community. For the seventh time the development of its working in a row, the company has been practices to align itself with awarded with a Certificate of new regulations and has had to Excellence from the British Safety respond to the challenges posed Council and the RoSPA Health in the wider industrial sector and Safety Award for the fourth with regard to petrochemical consecutive year. The company and chemical production. has also received recognition However, in spite of all these from the International Fertilizers varying challenges, the company Association for its environmental has been able to maintain its protection and sustainability nonstop production of ammonia, practices. methanol and urea. These plants

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have, in fact, continued to operate without interruption since its periodic Plant Turnaround which last took place in 2012.

GPIC has not only enjoyed success in its production, its export operations also continue to run smoothly, completely unhindered and according to the company’s marketing plan and contractual obligations, seeing the company export a total of 557 thousand tonnes of ammonia, methanol and urea so far. The company has also enjoyed above expected levels of production, producing 227 thousand tonnes of ammonia, an increase of 2%; 225 thousand tonnes of methanol, an increase this time of 3.5% and finally, the production of 360 thousand tonnes of urea, equivalent to an increase of 7% on expected levels.

Dr. Jawahery concluded his statement by re-emphasising that all these achievements would not have been possible without the strategy of the Board of Directors, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa and his fellow members of the Board of Directors, who have spared no effort in supporting the efforts of the Executive Management in its quest to enhance returns on the company’s investments;

ensure the highest quality safety procedures; encourage the productivity and skill of the invaluable workforce, which plays a great and important role in the success of the company; and its tireless efforts in the advancement of the company.

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GPIC Managing Director calls on Minister GPIC Managing Director Mr. Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Zamil called on Minister of Finance and Minister in Charge of Oil and Gas Affairs H.E Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, at the latter’s office in Manama.

remain competent in the light of rapid changes taking place in the petrochemical industry, and the efforts of its Board of Directors and executive management to promote and develop its business to help it remain among the top international companies.

President Dr. Abdulrahaman Jawahery was among those who The minister pointed out accompanied Mr. Al-Zamil. the positive results of the company’s business development During the meeting, the minister programmes in the oil and gas was updated on the latest sector and its overall impact on work progress at the company, the economies of its partners on factory operations and the government of Bahrain, Saudi production figures over the Basic Industries Corporation past year. Mr. Al-Zamil and Dr. and Petrochemical Industries Jawahery also highlighted the Company, Kuwait. outstanding performance of the company, which, they said, was Mr. Al-Zamil expressed gratitude actively seeking opportunities and appreciation towards H.E for expansion, and diversification Shaikh Ahmed for supporting of products in Bahrain and GPIC projects, the continuing abroad. The minister was also support and keenness of the briefed on future plans and government of Bahrain to upcoming projects and thanked provide an excellent business for the great support given to and investment environment, the company by the Government prompting many companies to of Bahrain. contribute towards top global development projects in the H.E The Minister praised country. the plans and programmes developed by the GPIC to Dr. Jawahery said that the GPIC

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had now become a leading company in the field of industrial diversification of the economy in Bahrain, and would continue to play an effective role in achieving Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 in the areas of human and social development as well as economic and environmental projects. He pointed out that the company was actively seeking to develop skills and knowledge of its Bahraini workforce to a level of high expertise so as to be able to operate important industrial projects.

The President said the GPIC was looking at more cooperation with the National Oil and Gas Authority in enhancing its business and increasing competitiveness at the global level.

The GPIC has recently received a number of awards and other recognitions, including the health and safety in the chemical sectors award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), which it got for the fourth time in a row, as well as well as the ISO 22301 certificate.

GPIC donates to people of Gaza The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has provided financial support to the Bahraini National Committee for Supporting the Palestinian People of Gaza.

In a statement, Royal Charity Organization Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed said he was not surprised at the GPIC’s generous donation saying that the rapid response from the company is nothing new. He said the GPIC has been constantly The gesture is part of a sense of belonging to the Arab involved community development in Bahrain culture and environment and as part of the company’s and had a presence in many social, cultural and support for humanitarian causes that have an impact charitable activities. on community. It comes at the behest of Chairman of the Board, HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor He thanked the GPIC chairman, president and to His Royal Highness the Prime Minister for Oil and the board of directors for the noble gesture and Industrial Affairs and in response to the initiative of said he would ensure that aid is transferred to His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the the beneficiaries, the people of Gaza, as soon as representative of His Majesty the King for Charity and possible.

Youth Affairs, and his kind invitation to institutions, companies and individuals to contribute to the support Dr. Al Sayed praised the GPIC President, Dr. of the Palestinian citizens affected in the Gaza Strip in Abdulrahman Jawahery, and said he had been at order to help them cope with the difficult circumstances the forefront of such causes, donating generously. they are living in as a result of blatant aggression against He said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al civilians, including women and children at the hands of Khalifa is a role model for all in such generous the Israeli military machine. acts. He applauded the tough stance of Bahrain’s leadership, government and people towards the His Highness Sheikh Nasser also chairs the Board of just Palestinian cause. He praised Dr. Jawahery’s Trustees of the Royal Charity Organization, which is initiative to support His Highness Sheikh Nasser responsible for monetary donations from the Bahraini bin Hamad and of acting promptly to an invitation people and institutions to the Bahraini National for companies and various segments of the society Committee for Supporting the Palestinian People in to provide donations for the cause. He also hailed Gaza. the brotherly relations linking the Kingdom of Bahrain and Palestine.

He expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors and staff of the company who never Dr. Jawahery said the company’s employees and hesitated to support campaign that looked at helping its workers union are an example of cohesion and the needy and for providing disaster relief as well as unity and were determined to donate a day’s salary extending a helping hand to people caught in these voluntarily for the benefit of the campaign. conflicts.

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GPIC sponsors football tournament The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has provided financial support to the General Organisation for Youth and Sports to conduct the Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centers football tournament being held until October.

contribute towards development of youth and sports.

General organization for Youth and Sports President Mr. Hisham Al Jowder thanked the company for its support and said they had always counted on the GPIC for its assistance in encouraging youngsters to excel in several sporting activities. He said the company always had a presence as a participant and sponsor during local events and competitions. Mr. Al Jowder said this embodies the consciousness of the importance of supporting sports events in Bahrain.

In a statement, GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed pleasure in supporting the tournament and in contributing towards its success.

He said the tremendous support given by the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa had served to encourage sporting talent to emerge and compete in tournaments and achieve success in various sports.

He said many of the participants would have a prominent role in the exciting contest where the Dr. Jawahery, who is also the members of the best team will emerge the winner. This contest, he Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, said that the said, points to the spirit of co-operation between company’s support for athletes and sporting events the various teams. is a national duty’ he pointed out that looking after and supporting the country’s sporting heroes is a Around 20 teams from around Bahrain will take policy with the company. He said the GPIC would part in the tournament, being held for the second continue to support all clubs and associations and year in row.

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HRH Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa Holds Reception for Committed Supporters of Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club Dr. Jawahery: GPIC is eager to establish a partnership through societal support, encouraging youth participation and talent in equestrian sports.

As a tribute to GPIC for its generous support of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club during the current and previous seasons, HRH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa Vice-President of the High Council of the Club, received Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, at a reception honouring officials and sponsors in support of the Club’s activities.

of senior officials and sponsors of the Club's activities who have contributed to the various races and activities of the club during this year’s season.

Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Jawahery expressed the company’s delight in supporting the sports activities hosted by the Rashid Club. He added that the company’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of HE The ceremony was attended by Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, representatives of other industrial consider the support of social companies as well as a number and sports activities a key part

of the company’s mission to encourage responsible care and societal development. In this regard, Dr. Jawahery mentioned the company’s initiative of founding the GPIC Women's Equestrian Team, making it the first and only company with an all-female equestrian team.

At the end of his commentary, Dr. Jawahery gave his thanks and appreciation to HRH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa for his great efforts in developing and strengthening the position of equestrian sports and for his encouragement of young Bahrainis to engage in its prestigious activities. He also expressed his appreciation for the great support shown by HRH to the GPIC Women’s Equestrian Team as he welcomed them to benefit from all the services offered by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club.

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GPIC Wins the RoSPA Health and Safety Award for the Chemicals Sector While already holding a unique place in RoSPA, GPIC reached even greater heights in the field of excellence when it achieved, for the third time in a row, the RoSPA Health and Safety Award for the Chemicals Sector, once again outperforming other major international companies.

President, an impressive tribute to a global achievement by the company that came after fierce competition from more than 5,500 other companies.

Furthermore, this accolade came only a few days after the company won the American National Safety Council Award for the seventh year in a row, a The presentation ceremony testament in itself to the global was held recently in London, reputation now enjoyed by GPIC England under the patronage of in the field of safety.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and in the presence of HE In a statement on the occasion, Lord Brougham and Vaux, Vice Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery President of the Royal Society expressed his extreme happiness for the Prevention of Accidents with this global honour, stating (RoSPA). Also in attendance that it is an unprecedented were a number of senior achievement in the history of international dignitaries in the the global chemicals sector and field of occupational health and is clear evidence of the global safety along with representatives standards enjoyed by GPIC in the of industrial companies from field of safety. The company has around the world. invested in its Bahraini workforce by providing them with training, The award was received by Dr. care and opportunities both Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC at home and abroad in order

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to consolidate a culture at the highest level of safety and health in all stages of manufacturing and production.

At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Jawahery dedicated the achievement to the wise leadership of the country and the Board of Directors, considering them the main reason why GPIC enjoys such a prestigious international reputation in the field of safety in the petrochemical industry.

GPIC has also been the recipient of several other prestigious awards; among these is the Robert Campbell Award from the National Safety Council in the United States of America and the Order of Sir George Earl of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). It is also worth mentioning that GPIC is the only institution in the world to have received both of these awards.

Dr. Jawahery re-appointed top National Safety Council board GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery has been re-appointed on the Board of Directors of the National Safety Council.

The present term of Dr. Jawahery, who was first appointed on the Board in 2010 as its first nonAmerican member, runs until 2016, the company said.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery said he was proud and happy to have received the confidence of the Board. “I am looking forward to working with the other Board members over the next four years to further develop the council and its work.”He said during his earlier term, he benefitted a lot from the expertise and experience of the council and its members and implemented that expertise and experience in improving safety standards in Bahrain. “This resulted in increasing the level of community awareness, enhancing safety and avoiding accidents at home, on the road and at work.”

He pledged he would continue to work for the implementation of global safety standards and generate ideas on safety

awareness for the Gulf petrochemical industries Co..

“My getting another term is recognition of Bahrain’s reputation in the field of safety and commitment to its principles.

Bahrain has witnessed increased activity in the consecration of the principles of safety in homes and places of work and this is because of effective community awareness programmes.”

Dr. Jawahery thanked Bahrain’s leadership for showing a keen interest the development of the GPIC and for assisting in removing any obstacles that it faced over the years to ensure smooth implementation of world-class projects. “Thanks to the Chairman, H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa and the Executive mManagement for playing an encouraging role, the company and its employees have worked with commitment and devotion to not only preserve the gains but also to achieve new milestones and records.

“We have won several international awards due to the skill and dedication of all our employees who have worked

with determination and devotion since its inception till the present day.”

The re-appointment of Dr. Jawahery, who holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from London, is culmination of his efforts in the areas of occupational health and safety and the environment as well as for his in the field of fertilizers and petrochemicals.

Dr. Jawahery has achieved great success in leading the GPIC to becoming a symbol of clean industry and a major supporter of the environment, as well as distinguishing itself in the field of community service and sustainable development. The company had achieved record gains and profits thanks to a professional and competent management, which operates taking into account the highest stringent international standards for occupational safety and health as well as the environment. This has made it attain a prominent place in world petrochemical industry become the focus of major industrial entities around the world.

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AFA Working Group meets in Bahrain

The Arab Fertilizer Association comprehensive report at the (AFA) has held its first working end of the deliberations, which group meeting in Bahrain. looked at some technical issues facing the industry as well as An important strategic step to implementing their solutions.The strengthen bonds of co-operation combined expertise of regional between members, the meeting companies in the field was also was held at the invitation of the discussed. Topics focussing on Gulf Petrochemical Industries the importance on exchange of Company (GPIC) and discussed, experiences were discussed. among other things, energy saving within the regional fertilizer Speaking on the occasion, GPIC industry.

President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said he was satisfied Chaired byAFA Secretary General at the outcome of the visit and Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Zuain, the meeting, saying it was an the meeting discussed topics important strategic step towards focussing on the importance of strengthening the bonds of the exchange of good information cooperation and communication and accumulated experiences in the field. He said such among members. Problems facing specialized group meetings would the fertilizer industry and their open new horizons between possible solutions were also member companies. deliberated.

In his remarks, Mr. Mohamed Members came up with a Abdulla Zuain expressed plan of action and several gratitude towards Advisor to recommendations in a H.R.H the Prime Minister for

Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Chairman, H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, thanking them for the hospitality and in successfully hosting the first-ever working group meeting.

He said the programme allowed the delegation to get acquainted with Bahrain’s development and growth in general and the petrochemical industry, led by the GPIC, in particular. He said it was no surprise the company had won several international accolades and awards and had drawn praise from reputed international organisations.

He said the GPIC’s unique environmental projects confirmed its commitment towards clean and environmentally friendly practices that had enhanced its already spotless reputation not only within the Arab world, but among global petrochemical companies.

CONGRATULATIONS! The Executive Management of GPIC congratulates HE Engineer Mohammad Abdullah Zuain on the occasion of assuming Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Fertilizer With sincere wishes for continuous success

GPIC attains new heights in Sustainability Reporting Dr. Jawahery: Sustainability is at the heart of the GPIC success story Manama, September 1, 2014 – Bahrain based Gulf

Petrochemical Industries Company today released its second Biennial Sustainability Report 2014 “ Building a Greener Future” on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines highlighting the progress GPIC made in 2012 and 2013 and the new longterm sustainability goals announced earlier this year. “As we are members of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) this report also reflects our Communication on Progress (COP) for the commitment and implementation of the universally accepted ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), said Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC. “We are proud to say that the report has been verified by GRI for achieving an application level “A” status.To achieve an ‘A’ level endorsement and to exhibit our transparency and accountability, we have reported on 140 performance indicators and profile disclosures which cover the whole scope of our operations. In line with best practice, we

have also reported on the sector supplement and performance indicators of the oil and gas sector”, said Dr. Jawahery.

Dr. Jawahery continued ,”Sustainability is at the heart of the GPIC success story.For us,sustainability was not only a journey we embarked on over three decades ago, but it is now a solid way of life for our Company and our employees. We have always been committed to environmental care, the well-being of our people and the communities in which we operate. We have always pursued new ways of addressing global climate change and, it in turn, has guided our scope from a relatively narrow approach, to a much broader strategy of integrating economic, social, environment and governance prerequisites within our sustainability strategy and framework.”

To view GPIC’s Sustainability Report 2014 “ Building a Greener Future” visit; www.gpic.com

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GPIC Supports Al Rahma Centre for Youth Welfare In light of the cultural trends of the Kingdom of Bahrain and in accordance with the directives of HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors, the company has recently given financial support to the Al Rahma Centre for Youth Welfare.

At a reception held by HE Mr. Rasheed Al Me’raj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain and Chairman of the Al Rahma Centre for Youth Care, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, accompanied by members of the GPIC Executive Management team, presented Mr. Rasheed with a cheque to support the Centre’s activities and programmes.

HE the Governor expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors of GPIC, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, for their generous contribution and constant support of the Al Rahma Centre for Youth Welfare. He went on to assure his guests that their donation would be utilised to enhance the programmes and activities of the Centre and the services it offers to young people with mental disabilities.

GPIC Supports A’ali Charity Society In line with GPIC’s drive towards responsible care and its commitment to supporting charitable societies and funds in the kingdom, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, donated a sum to A’ali Charity Society as a contribution from the company to support the activities and events carried out in A’ali.

On this occasion, Mr. Fawzi Al Jaber, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, gave his thanks and appreciation to the executive management for their generous support. He asserted the society’s intention to use the donation as part of its goal of implementing

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different programmes and society to develop young talent activities intended to benefit from the village. destitute families within A’ali.

Dr. Jawahery also mentioned For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman that this support stems from Jawahery praised the effective role the company’s awareness of played by the Society in helping the importance of community local families. He expressed partnership between the private his admiration of the positive sector and the local community. social and economic benefits He further stressed that the that such activities entail, stating company will continue to meet that he was especially impressed its obligations to the various by the number of courses and segments of the Bahraini society. workshops organised by the

GPIC supports child development society The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has praised the quality of community services provided by the Bahrain Child Development Society.

The company has been providing financial support to the society to undertake its child development activities as part of its framework of assistance to Bahrain's civil society institutions with a particular emphasis on children.

The company also acknowledged the support of the Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro, who received the GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and the members of its executive management

and praised support of such associations and clubs, which contributions. contribute to their efforts and services in the development of Dr. Jawahery said such support all categories of Bahraini society. was in accordance with the Dr. Jawahery said this was done directives of the company's according to the orientation Board of Directors under the of each society and praised the chairmanship of HE Shaikh Issa quality of services provided by bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to Bahraini Child Development His Royal Highness the Prime Society headed by Dr. Fakhro, Minister for Oil and Industrial who shared his experiences in Affairs. He said the board making the society members was keen on supporting the work towards uplifting the status various national institutions and of children.

Responsible GPIC Supports Muharraq Social Welfare Centre Mr. Waleed Abdulla Al Zamil, Chairman of the Muharraq Social Welfare Centre, received Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, and a number of members of the GPIC Executive intention to continue its support For his part, Mr. Waleed Al Zamil Management team earlier this of all humanitarian and charitable offered his deep thanks and year. institutions in the Kingdom. gratitude to HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH During the visit, Dr. Abdulrahman Dr. Jawahery expressed his the Prime Minister for Industrial Jawahery gave a cheque of financial hope that this donation would and Oil Affairs and Chairman of support to the programmes and contribute to promoting and the Board of Directors, for this activities of the Centre from the supporting the development of generous donation, noting the company. This support comes the Centre’s programmes and significant role played by the in fulfillment of GPIC’s social activities for the benefit of the acclaimed company in the field responsibility, which is viewed elderly. Dr. Jawahery also praised of social responsibility. He also by the company as equal in the care and outstanding service praised the contributions of importance to its other business provided by the Muharraq Social the company and its support of responsibilities. Through such Welfare Centre and its stellar various associations, clubs and actions, the company cements its reputation in the Kingdom. care homes in the Kingdom.

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EU decision to withdraw methanol tax is welcomed The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has welcomed a European Union (EU) decision to suspend the custom duties levied on the import of methanol from Arabian Gulf States.

ticularly those from His Royal Highness the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Oil and Industrial Affairs and GPIC Chairman Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro and Finance Minister and Minister in charge of Oil and Gas The 5.5% levy on such imports Affairs Shaikh Ahmed bin Mofrom outside EU countries, im- hammed Al Khalifa. plemented in January, was proving to be a “significant financial “This was a major challenge we burden” and had affected the were facing since the imposicompetitiveness of GCC export- tion of the new tax which was ers in the important European affecting us negatively,” he said.

Markets.

“We whole-heartedly appreciate the efforts of Bahrain’s MinGPIC president Dr Abdulrah- istry of Foreign Affairs and Gulf man Jawahery said the move has Petrochemicals and Chemicals been made possible as a result Association (GPCA) Chairman of efforts at the government and and Saudi Basic Industries Corpersonal levels in Bahrain, par- poration Vice chairman and Chief

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Executive Officer Mr.Mohamed Al-Mady.” He also thanked the International Trade Committee of GPCA for playing a critical role in the matter. “This has been the result of all their joint efforts.”

He said the decision would have a positive effect on Arabian Gulf methanol exports to Europe, which would now return to their previous levels before the tax was imposed. “This will also enhance our competitiveness in the Gulf countries’ traditional European market and serve producers’, including the GPIC’s, common interests.” He said all suppliers in the region would now be able to contribute positively to meet the growing demand for methanol.

GPIC ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign A drive to promote the health and safety of employees during the summer has been launched recently at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).

A series of lectures have also been organized to mark the occasion. Moreover, several posters have also been put in strategic places around the complex highlighting the need of drinking more water and keeping the work place safe at all times.

In addition, specialized write-ups on health and safety issues have also been distributed among the employees and contractors.

wished them complete success in achieving their set goals. He further reiterated that GPIC enjoys a unique position in the field of safety and no effort is spared in providing all training opportunities at home and abroad for its staff to consolidate a culture of safety at work.“There are never any compromises on He further added that the safety and we give it the highest company lays special emphasis priority.” and has taken several key initiatives to promote safety GPIC Labour Union Chairman awareness amongst its employees Mr. Hamad Al Thawadi said that and contractors by stressing GPIC achievements in the field on the precautionary measures of health and safety are a result that should be taken to ensure of cooperation and continuous between the workers remained healthy during coordination the summer months especially management and staff who when the temperature soars have worked with dedication and ranges between 40 and 45 and devotion to maintain the degrees Centigrade and the company's top position. He relative humidity reaches to further thanked all the employees uncomfortable levels around 90 who have contributed towards making the campaign a success. per cent.

Commenting on the activities, GPIC President Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery said the company attached a lot of importance to the safety of its employees and

He commended the efforts of the Safety, Health and Environment Department at GPIC for their unstinted efforts in organizing the campaign and

The Company’s 'Beat the Summer Heat' campaign, aims to create awareness for a safe working environment during the hot summer months and is also a part of the company's efforts to strengthen its commitment towards zero accidents at all its facilities within and outside the GPIC complex and to overcome possible health and safety hazards which can arise with a significant rise in temperature and humidity.

contractors, especially those working under the hot summer sun. He said that the working conditions at the complex do become difficult during the summer months and it becomes more important than ever to ensure that there are no mishaps as a result.

The Company has produced special posters and leaflets in three different languages, urging employees and contractors to avoid direct exposure to the sun throughout the complex,

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Dr. Jawahery Leads GPIC Participation in the 82nd Annual Conference of International Fertilizer Industry Association in Sydney, Australia.

The conference made s​​ everal important decisions for the development of the fertilizer industry in the world.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, recently returned from Sydney, Australia after heading the company’s delegation that participated in the 82nd Annual Conference of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA).

The 82nd Annual Conference of the International Fertilizer Association witnessed more than a thousand participants from more than 77 countries from different regions of the world, representing major companies involved in the production of chemical fertilizers. Discussions focused on the future of chemical fertilizers and their role in the provision of food in addition to increasing their role in energy provision, where crops are used in the production of oils used as alternatives to oil and gas.

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Dr. Jawahery also participated in the Executive Management Group and the Executive Committee meetings of the Association, which were held on the sidelines of the conference.

During these meetings, the adoption of a foundation system and the approval of bylaws of the Association were discussed, reviewed and amended in line with the requirements of the next stage of the association’s long term goals.

The meeting also saw the International Fertilizer Association acknowledge the adoption of the six principles for Food and Agriculture recently released by the Global Compact of the United Nations. These principles aim to identify the best attributes of food systems and global sustainable agriculture

in order to develop a common understanding of the resources, ecosystem services and social and economic impacts of building resilient systems capable of serving the markets they supply. These principles are considered the first standard of voluntary work for the global food and agriculture sector.

Dr. Jawahery added that GPIC, as one of the leading manufacturers of fertilizers in the region, operates on a continuous basis to promote this vital commodity and its strategic importance as a key driver of global food supply.The GPIC President also stressed the company’s commitment to deepening the cooperation of different players in the industry, praising the great success achieved by the 82nd Annual Conference of the International Fertilizer Industry Association to this end.

First batch of GPIC ‘Bridge’ programme are honoured The first batch of trainees from a pioneering Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) programme, to prepare employees for supervisory and leadership roles, have been honoured during a graduation ceremony at the Complex.

forward to see that a lot of our company, they will also augment employees benefit from the their own income and become programme.” role models for their families.”

He said the company is committed to a policy of continuous training for its manpower. “We have to give back to our long-serving employees what they have given The ‘Bridge’ programme, in to the GPIC over the years.” co-operation with Bahrain Polytechnic and under the Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC patronage of Adviser to H.R.H had achieved the highest levels the Prime Minister for Oil and of excellence in the global Industrial Affairs and GPIC petrochemical industry and its Chairman, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al performance had improved year Khalifa, aims to prepare long- on year. “The Chairman and the serving employees for such board of directors are keen that positions within the organization. all opportunities and facilities be It is part of Bahrain’s 2030 Vision provided for employees to gain and the company’s initiative to more knowledge and acquire enhance their capabilities and specialized skills, in the process further their qualifications. learning about state-of-the art techniques and programmes.”

Trainees received an engineering certificate after the completion He said the GPIC, since its of the 13-month course. inception, had paid great attention to the development of Congratulating the employees, its human resources, which had GPIC president Dr. Abdulrahman paid rich dividends in creating Jawahery said they take all a professional and competent steps to further develop their work force. “With this, personnel and help them realize employees will not only further their ambitions. “We are looking their qualifications and serve the

Dr. Jawahery said the programme was conceived and designed in close consultation with the GPIC Labour Union, which had also encouraged employees to take part in the training to hone their education, skills and knowledge as well as in work as a team.

“We want our employees to be fully qualified and competent to the needs of the present times to not only be at par with organisations in Bahrain but all over the world.” Dr. Jawahery said he hoped other national companies would follow the GPIC example for the benefit of their own workers.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the GPIC board of Directors and Shareholders from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as well as the National Oil and Gas Authority in Bahrain for their support and in encouraging training and development.

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Egyptian labour delegation visits GPIC General Federation of Trade Unions of Egypt Chairman Mr. Jebali Maraghi visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) in Sitra and met with company’s officials and labour union officials.

Mr. Maraghi, who is a member of the Egyptian Shura Council and its constituent assembly, also heads the country’s delegation to the current session of the Arab Labour Organisation. General Federation of Trade Unions of Egypt director of public relations Mr. Hamdi Abdulaziz Mahmoud Faraj and Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation Chairman of the Executive Council Mr.Yaqoob Mohamed Yousif accompanied him.

Welcoming the visitors, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery welcomed the role of the Egyptian federation in looking after and protecting the

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interests of workers, especially in the light of the developments in Egypt in the recent past. He said the union’s efforts in making the workers assert their rights and develop their experience were laudable. He also said he was glad to see the cumulative experience of the union representatives, which had played a role in achieving gains for the labour union and providing stability to the workers.

Dr. Jawahery stressed on the importance of continued cooperation and coordination between the Arab labour Unions and said that GPIC would support all efforts to preserve the rights of workers and further improve their working conditions. He recalled the courageous stand taken by the workers during the exceptional situation that Egypt passed through and applauded their rejection of all pressure from opposition parties to get

involved in politics. He urged the visiting delegation to keep resisting such pressure and work solely to preserve the rights of workers without getting drawn into any ethnic or sectarian issues.

Mr. Maraghi thanked Dr. Jawahery for the hospitality and the warm reception and said that GPIC is a model for the world’s petrochemical industry to follow.

He praised the trade union activities at the company and said their co-operation with the management on important issues was commendable.

The guests later took a tour of the GPIC complex, during which they were briefed on the stages of manufacturing and export.

They learnt about the company’s environmental projects as well as the great attention given to environmental initiatives and charities.

GPIC Hosts Committee Meeting for the Industrial Sector of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain.

Dr. Jawahery underlines the importance of its role in the development of the economic sector The Industrial Sector Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain held its first meeting on Thursday, June 12 at GPIC’s headquarters, headed

by Mr. Abdul Hameed Kooheji and in the presence of members of the Committee and other business owners in the Kingdom.

its priorities and clear and practical solutions. He also noted that members will continue to hold more meetings to achieve this effective partnership and the required service for business owners in the Kingdom.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Vice Chairman of the Industrial Sector, stated his belief that major industrial companies will play a key role in helping the committee achieve its goals of helping the industrial sector as a whole and directed all major industrial companies in the Kingdom to The importance of accommodating the message for work with the Committee. which the Committee was created was discussed in the meeting, along with the need to set specific targets from The meeting saw a constructive dialogue between which to focus on achieving its mission over the long the members of the industrial sector and business term. owners in Bahrain on the fundamental problems that hinder daily business activities in the sector.

The participants then discussed the means of linking Business owners expressed their concern in this the vision, mission and objectives of the Committee of regard, and stressed the importance of working the Industrial Sector to the vision and mission of the to find successful and effective solutions as soon Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain, taking as possible in order to move forward in the into account the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. development of the Bahraini economy.

This meeting saw the Committee’s drafting of its key objectives and identification of the most important challenges facing the industrial sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mr. Kooheji delivered a speech in which he welcomed the attendees and thanked them for their participation. Mr. Kooheji went on to emphasise the importance of their knowledge in coming up with innovative solutions to the regional and global challenges faced by the industrial sector and hence assisting the committee to determine

At the end of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Abdul Hameed Kooheji thanked all attendees for their contribution. He also thanked Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery for his initiative in hosting this important meeting and wished him all luck and success.

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GPIC provides annual support to the Crown Prince Scholarship program H.E Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs and CPISP Board member and Head of the Board Financial and Administrative Committee received Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President and a number of members of the Executive Management.

H.E Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Political and Economic Affairs at H.R.H the Crown Prince court welcomed Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President and the delegation accompanying him, he expressed his thanks and appreciation to

H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, advisor to H.R.H the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Management of the company on this generous support, at the same time expressing great gratitude to the company’s Management on its commitment to provide practical training programs for the students of the Crown Prince Scholarship reflecting the company’s interest to students and taking care of them as future pillars and mainstay of development in the

days and years to come in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery praised, the tireless efforts made ​​

by H.R.H the Crown Prince in support of the Bahraini youth and followup requirements in addition to his direct supervision on the successful program of the Prince and specialized scholarship and the global launch of his fund a program that will contribute to achieving more consistency and stability for this leading program.

GPIC Donates Medical Books to Salmaniya Medical Complex In support of the medical services provided

by Salmaniya Medical Complex, GPIC donated a number of medical books to assist in the development of the hospital’s medical library.

by this critical public institution. He added that this donation will have a positive impact on the development of diagnosis and treatment practices at SMC,

Mr.Mohammed Hassan,former parliament member, expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, for this generous donation, which included a collection of valuable medical books that will definitely help improve the medical support services provided

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery praised the role of and the service provided by Salmaniya Medical Complex, stating that it is the duty of all private institutions to support and strengthen the services provided by SMC in view of the importance of this unit as part of their social responsibility.

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Leadership Development at GPIC Members of the Board of Directors of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company offered their congratulations to three of GPIC’s employees who successfully completed a leadership development programme for distinguished workers in the Gulf region, held at the Darden School of Business in the State of Virginia in the USA.

latest methods and techniques of leadership and management.

On the occasion of successfully completing this important training programme, members of the Board of Directors congratulated the three participants and urged them to transfer the concepts they have acquired to the benefit of the Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, Public Relations Manager, Mr. company.

Bader Al Mansouri, Planning Superintendent and Mr. Eyad Rafiei, Ammonia Superintendent all attended GPIC has always shown great attention to the this specialist development programme over a development of their human capital through the period of three weeks, undertaking training in the provision of specialized courses at home and abroad.

Tariq Hadi achieves exceptional accolades and thanks the company for its unwavering support GPIC’s Board of Directors congratulated GPIC employee Mr. Tariq Ismaeel Hadi after he achieved a series of remarkable sporting achievements through his participation in a number of drag racing competitions held inside and outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Board members praised the outstanding achievements of Mr. Hadi wishing him continued success in the sport.

For his part, Mr. Hadi gave his sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the Board of Directors for their care and support, assuring them

that their support would give him more motivation to achieve further accolades.

The champion drag racer also added that the members of the Executive Management had also been very supportive of his endeavours in this sporting arena, noting in particular the substantial support of the company President, Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery. Mr. Hadi detailed how the President has always worked to make his participation in local and regional tournaments as easy and as flexible as possible and has helped him to overcome many difficulties during his sporting career.

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GPIC promotes two Bahraini Employees to Senior Positions Zamil: The Board of Directors believes that the development of human resources is a necessary element and it is the best investment that can be owned by the company Dr. Ahmed Bucheery

The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company has promoted two of its Bahraini employees as superintendents.

HH the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs, H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, believes in the development of human resources as a necessary element. This, he said, was the best investment in the company’s future and its continuing success and development in all fields.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery announced the promotions of Dr. Ahmed Bucheeri as Training and Development Superintendent and Mr. Redha Memari asTechnical He said the company would Support Superintendent. continue to face challenges in all fields and the best way to counter The decision by the Board of those challenges would be the Directors was taken in keeping efficiency and professionalism with company policy to upgrade of trained and well-developed the positions of national manpower. employees and give them managerial responsibilities.

H.E Mr. Al Zamil congratulated Dr. Bucheery and Mr. Memari GPIC Managing Director H.E and urged them to continue to Mr. Yousef bin Abdulrahman keep abreast of the latest and Al-Zamil said the company’s rapidly changing technological board, chaired by Adviser to developments in their fields.

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Mr. Redha Memari

Dr. Jawahery also congratulated the two on their new leadership positions and said it was their dedication to work and their professionalism over the last several years that had earned them the promotions. He said he was sure they would live up to the expectations of the company with more responsibilities on their shoulders and prove themselves in their new jobs.

Dr. Bucheery and Mr. Memari thanked H.E Shaikh Isa, the company’s Board of Directors and Dr. Jawahery for the trust imposed in them and said they were determined more than ever to preserve the company’s gains and perform duties they are assigned for the continued success and development of the GPIC.

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Bahraini GPIC employees honoured for academic success The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company has honoured two of its employees who recently completed their master’s degrees.

Mr. Mohamed Essa from the Safety, Health and Environment Department and Mr. Yasser AlNoaimi from the Technical Services Department, were officially handed over their University degrees by Company Managing Director H.E Mr. Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Zamil. GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and Chairman and Deputy Chairman of The Labour Union were present on the occasion.

The ceremony came as part of the company policy to encourage the development of its Bahraini workforce.

Making the presentation, H.E Mr. Al-Zamil congratulated Mr. Essa and Mr. Al-Noaimi and conveyed to them the greetings of the Board of Directors for the achievement. He stressed their academic achievements were a source of pride for the company and the management and an example for others to follow.

He said the Management was always keen to help and encourage employees to achieve academic excellence and work to get advanced degrees. He said the experienced professional management of the GPIC was the reason for many of its employees experiencing such achievements.

H.E Mr. Al-Zamil said he was very happy the employees had achieved such success and wished many others would follow their example. He said he hoped all of the company’s employees would continue to achieve one success after another. He wished both Mr. Essa and Mr. Al-Noaimi with luck for them to succeed in their new responsibilities.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, speaking on the occasion, expressed pride at the graduation of the two employees and said their achievement had given new energy to the Management’s efforts at encouraging everyone to achieve greater success.

He said this would encourage other Company employees to achieve greater success and get degrees from recognised universities.

He said such achievements would develop skills of employees and open for them new horizons in several areas. Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC was keen to ensure that they remained committed to their policies of encouraging the development of its workforce, develop its human resources and make them competent to achieve greater success.

He said the GPIC focusses on the development of the younger generation, which is the future of Bahrain and works to develop it to face the future with confidence. He said they are always provided with all assistance in various fields in order to prepare them to assume supervisory and senior leadership positions in the areas of employment and public sectors in the future.

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GPIC has its annual celebration for the health and safety family Day

The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company has held a ceremony to honour children of company employees who have excelled in academic activities over the past year.

The event, under the patronage of GPIC Managing Director H.E Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Zamil, was attended, among others, by Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC Labour Union Chairman, Mr. Hamad Al Thawadi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Union of Free Trade Unions of Bahrain Mr.Yaqoob Mohamed Yousef.

Members of the Executive Management also joined a total of 277 students, accompanied by their parents, during the ceremony, held at the GPIC Club.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E Mr.Al-Zamil expressed happiness in honouring of the children, which, he said had given him a lot of pride. He pointed out that it was one of the priorities of the GPIC to

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contribute to the field of social responsibility. He said the ceremony had also translated to reality the mission and vision of the Board of Directors to support and encourage the children so that they go on to be the mainstay of Bahrain in the future.

Dr. Jawahery expressed his gratitude and appreciation to H.E Mr. Al-Zamil for patronising the ceremony and thanked him for his support and constant guidance to the outstanding students. He also congratulated the students on their impressive results during the last academic year, and praised their parents for their role in the achievement. “We at the GPIC do not end our involvement with the employee alone, and thanks to the directives of the Board of Directors, chaired by H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Adviser to HRH the Prime Minister of Oil and Industrial Affairs,

focus on providing an ideal working environment for employees and their families, which is reflected in the results and productivity in the company.”

Addressing the students, he said Bahrain’s leadership ensures that the development of human resources is at the top of its priority list and that schools, college and universities are equipped with the kind of facilities and infrastructure that keeps pace with the evolution of the education process.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the Crown Prince International Scholarship Programme, which, he said, enables students to continue their higher education at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.These institutions enjoyed a reputation for excellence in preparing a generation with the knowledge and competence to be able to contribute in the nation-building process. This also enables them to have a sense of responsibility towards the society and the nation.

He said it was thanks to the efforts of the GPIC’s Bahraini staff that the company had been put firmly on the world stage and was now ranked as a giant in the petrochemical field.

Dr. Jawahery urged the outstanding students to be motivated by their parents, who as employees of the company had set an example of excellence. He called upon them to follow their example so that the company would continue to be recognised as among the best global institutions.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the outstanding students and wished them luck in their future endeavours.

He also thanked the board of directors and the workers union for their initiative in organizing the event in cooperation with the company management and to meet employees’ needs as also to provide them with various facilities for the benefit of the company and raise the efficiency of work.

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GPIC President chairs GPCA session

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, has chaired one of the sessions at the fifth annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Convention in Dubai.

they discussed their capabilities and production capacities. In addition, they reviewed the current situation in the fertilizer and its future direction. They also exchanged views on their respective fields.

continued need for food imposes great pressure on the fertilizer industry to put more production capacity and meet its growing needs, which explains the annual growth of between 2 and 2.5 per cent.”

The session focused on a number of working papers presented by representatives of unions and special representatives from fertiliser producing countries where experts spoke the current status of the fertilizer industry and the outlook in terms of the balance of supply and demand.

The impact of all this on the global trade volume of fertilizers and its raw materials and its role in supporting and strengthening the global food security was also discussed.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the GPIC’s initiative in getting university students to train at the company and take part in the deliberations at the event, which he said, was a first for the fertilizer industry. He said this gave students the opportunity to get acquainted with the atmosphere for the manufacture of fertilizers and services and to identify the challenges taking place in the industry. He said it would also contribute to encourage younger generations to engage to work in the future in this industry to meet the growing need for national labor and in light of increased production capacities witnessed by the Arab Gulf region.

The GPCA, formed in 2006, is a dedicated non-profit association serving its members with industry data and information resources.

It is the first such association to represent the interests of the petrochemicals and chemicals industries in the Arabian Gulf and it has brought a major dimension to its task by creating both a forum for discussion and a place where like-minded people can meet and share concepts and ideas. Since its inception, the GPCA has earned the enviable reputation for steering the regional industries toward a whole new level of cooperation and raising the standard in terms of common ground interests.

The president said the industry couldn’t stand still but continue on the path of development. “A huge increase in fertilizer production around the world confirms beyond doubt the importance of this industrial strategy in the demands of everyday life for humans, including the importance of achieving food security as a cornerstone of life,” he said. “The

Since its launch by the eight leading regional producers of chemicals and petrochemicals, its membership base has continued to grow at the phenomenal rate of 23 per cent per annum. Today, the GPCA’s full members are the leading regional petrochemicals and chemicals producers accounting for about 95 per cent of the total regional output.

Dr. Jawahery said he was pleased to take part in the conference, which has highlighted the latest advances in the petrochemical field. He said it was also an important event for professionals in the industry to get together and exchange notes as also take stock of the present world situation. It also served to enhance bilateral relations between the companies.

During the session, leading speakers presented many important papers from the global Petrochemical industry where

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GPIC delegation attends GPCA conference A delegation of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has taken part in the fifth annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Convention in Dubai.

Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, who led the GPIC delegation, said the conference was an opportunity to discuss and learn about the latest developments taking place in the fertilizer industry and benefit from different experiences.

The event provided delegates a unique opportunity to share and discuss strategies for food security, along with in-depth supply and demand analysis from major markets around the globe, thought leadership from industry experts, and project case studies from the Gulf region and beyond.

Now in its 5th year, the Convention is a wellestablished and essential event in the global industry calendar. Ensuring global food security continues to be a challenge for the fertilizer industry, a challenge faced head-on in this year’s convention programme.

first for the fertilizer industry. “This gave them the opportunity to get acquainted with the atmosphere for the manufacture of fertilizers and services and to identify the challenges taking place in the industry.”

He said it would also contribute to encourage younger generations to engage to work in the future in this industry to meet the growing need for national labor and in light of increased production capacities witnessed by the Arab Gulf region.

The president said the industry couldn’t stand still but continue on the path of development. “A huge increase in fertilizer production around the world confirms beyond doubt the importance of this industrial strategy in the demands of everyday life for humans, including the importance of achieving food security as a cornerstone of life,” he said. “The continued need for food imposes great pressure on the fertilizer industry to put more production capacity and meet its growing needs, which explains the annual growth of between 2 and 2.5 per cent.”

More than 300 participants from various companies Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC’s initiative in getting and regional and international institutions concerned university students to train at the company and with the fertilizer industry and services attended take part in the deliberations at the event was a the conference.

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GPCA sponsors students at GPCA

The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) sponsored a number of students from the University of Bahrain to attend the recently concluded Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) convention in Dubai.

centered on the development of the younger generation in various sectors of life. He said this was done so as to enable the youth to gain positions of leadership in in the public and private sectors in the future. This would also serve to provide opportunities for growth and prosperity within Company President Dr. the community.

Abdulrahman Jawahery said the students’ visit and participation Dr. Jawahery said the company’s was part of the GPIC’s policy to Board of Directors is keen to provide support and assistance to promote the students keeping the advancement of the Bahraini in mind its social responsibility students as well as the Bahraini initiative as well as develop their society, which formed the basic skills. He said they firmly believed foundation of the country’s in the importance of knowledge development. sharing by combining academics and practical experience gained He said it was also part of the through such visits. This, he said, vision of Bahrain’s leadership would contribute towards their which favoured governance acquiring more skills and by

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sharing experiences with other participants from across the region.

The President said the company is in constant touch with several of Bahrain’s academic institutions like universities and colleges to set up for them appropriate training programmes and make them attend international events and conferences.

He stressed that the initiative is one of the most important steps that they can take in respect of the company’s responsibility and commitment towards the community to create future leaders in line the directives of the country’s wise leadership.

GPIC hosts Japanese engineering students Students from well-known Japanese institutions - Sendai National College of Technology and the Fukushima National College of Technology - were hosted at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) as part of the company’s policy to support students of educational institutions worldwide and to promote cultural co-operation.

The students’ visit was held in co-operation with Japanese engineering giant Yokogawa as part of its programme to communicate with companies and institutions worldwide and in a bid to enhance the technical knowledge of its own students.

Company Public Relations Manager Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi welcomed the delegation, which consisted of six students led by Yokogawa Human Development Senior General Manager Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed, at the GPIC complex in Sitra.

Mr.Tawfiqi conveyed to the visitors the greetings of GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and briefed them on the company’s business philosophy and strategy,

which is built on professional operational processes and high standards of health, safety and the environment.

GPIC Training and Development Superintendent Dr. Ahmed Bucheeri delivered a lecture during which he talked about the company’s management approach.He demonstrated,along with examples, the application of strategies and educational and training programmes offered by the GPIC to raise their skills and professionalism of employees and highlighted the high level of Bahrainisation. He also elaborated on the company achieving record figures in safety and in preventing work-related accidents, which result in disruption of business and lost man-hours.

He also took visitors’ questions on aspects of leadership and management as well as the nature of the company’s business.

The guests later went around the complex during which they were introduced to several stages of manufacturing and export and on state-of-the-art environmental projects. Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed thanked and appreciated the

company management for the hospitality extended to them and said the students had benefitted greatly from the experience.

He said the students were very impressed with the operations and processes and praised efforts of the company in the training and development of its national work force.

He also praised the exemplary environmental projects the company had set up within the industrial complex and the various support activities it organized for the community to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the environment. Mr. Ahmed said the students would take with them to their instititions in Japan what they had seen and learnt in Bahrain, adding the experience had been invaluable.

Mr. Tawfiqi stressed on the importance of the visit and said it had further consolidated bilateral relations between Bahrain and Japan, in addition to providing an opportunity for defining the development witnessed by the Gulf petrochemical industries Co. at all levels.

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On the occasion of World Environment Day:

Dr. Jawahery urges interaction with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) awareness campaign.

Dr. Jawahery also added that the United Nations has chosen “Raise your voice, not the sea level” to be this year’s slogan, starting a campaign that encourages all of us to work together and take a stand to reduce climate change Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and natural disasters. The slogan of the organisation also seeks to reduce the causes of pollution, On the occasion of World which has negatively impacted Environment Day, celebrated the weather patterns of the annually on 5th June, Dr. planet.

Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, emphasised Dr. Jawahery indicated that the importance of environmental as a result of this massive preservation. Dr. Jawahery drew imbalance in our way of life and attention to the great efforts its devastating effects on the made by the United Nations with environment, this year’s slogan regard to environmental issues aims to encourage everyone to in various fields and at all levels. take responsibility and be aware He went on to explain how the of the environmental impacts of World Environment Day is the our daily decisions. main tool for the United Nations to promote environmental In this regard, GPIC has taken protection awareness all great strides at local, regional and around the world in more than international levels by initiating 100 countries. Dr. Jawahery numerous environmental confirmed that the company’s projects, such as the cultivation efforts come in support of the of plants and medicinal herbs and tremendous international drive the establishment of parks and to preserve natural resources, green spaces designed to protect reduce harmful emissions and migratory birds and fish farming. help the environment.

Through such projects, GPIC

demonstrates the possibility of harmony between the industry and the environment.

In 2007, the Company also released the World Delmon Prize, which is an environmental award sponsored by the company as part of the awards programme of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

The naming of “Delmon” for the award reflects the history of Bahrain and the company’s commitment to safety and health, environment and its substantial contributions in these areas.

In 2008, the company commissioned a carbon dioxide recovery project which reintroduces 450 tons of previously vented CO2 back into the plant per day. This project has made GPIC one of the first petrochemical companies in the Middle East to maintain such a large environmental scheme specifically created to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the overall efficiency of resources to increase methanol and urea production.

GPIC Sponsors Environmental Day Celebrations Held by the Bahrain Society of Engineers To coincide with World Environment Day and as part of its ongoing care and concern for the environment, GPIC sponsored the Bahrain Society of Engineers’ celebration of the World Environment Day organized in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, emphasized the

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importance of this day in relation to the growing significance of environmental issues and their effects on our everyday lives.

He also praised the great work of the United Nations with regard to environmental issues and GPIC’s support of these efforts. Dr. Jawahery further stressed that attention to environmental issues has risen dramatically, both domestically and internationally, prompting the selection of this date as

the World Environment Day to raise awareness and to motivate all segments of society towards environmental conservation, not just for themselves, but for the benefit of future generations. Dr. Jawahery also directed both his thanks and appreciation to the President of the Bahrain Society of Engineers and all its members for their eagerness to revive this day and show their commitment to their ethical responsibility towards the environment.

UNIDO Green Industry Course Participants Visit ‘Clean’ GPIC Dr. Jawahery: Clean industry is not just decreasing pollutant emissions, but improving and increasing production.

Continuing its efforts to play an influential part of society through community development and promotion, and to contribute to the development of leadership abilities and personal skills development for individuals, GPIC hosts “from communication to connection” Lecture presented

by Mr. Sami Albuarki, General Manager of Investment for Training and Development.

Attending the lecture, a number of officials of the company and its employees, held at the Academy of Leadership and Learning Complex of the company. Mr. Sami Albuarki began the lecture by praising the company's efforts

in spreading and promoting a culture of connection which is considered the art of elegant oratory, noting in this regard the efforts of Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Company President and his constant interest in the development of skills and selfability for the employees of the Company.

The lecture addressed many of the diverse topics and keys that help master the skill of communication at work and the most prominent was of which to recognize the importance of the skill of communication and means of establishing strong relationships with the people you

work with inside and outside the company. In addition to identifying the skill of speed influence others and attract them in ways that are very easy.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Company President gave his sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Albuarki for his efforts in the preparation and presentation of the valuable lecture, noting the topic of the lecture and the aspects that addressed it, he stressed that the Management of the company exert great efforts to develop the personal skills of the employees of the company.

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GPIC hosts Trainees from London South Bank University Three Students from the UK’s London South Bank University recently joined the industrial training cum internship program at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).

aspects and benefits of the programme. Speaking on the occasion Dr Jawahery stated that the company would take all possible steps to ensure that the trainees derived the maximum benefit out of their internship program at the Company. Representatives The Company’s custom-made training programme of the GPIC Labour union were also present on the will provide the trainees an excellent opportunity occasion. to enhance their knowledge and at the same time equip them with the practical on-job skills required Dr Jawahery complimented the students for having to compete with the best in the International arena. joined GPIC and thanked the University’s Executive Dean Prof Rao Bhamidimarri for taking a personal The internship programme at GPIC not only interest in the training program. offers a chance for training to local students from Bahraini educational institutions but also provides He said the keenness shown by the trainees to a learning opportunity to International Students attend the internship program at GPIC provided from world’s leading universities. clear evidence of the fact that GPIC’s programmes are well respected and sought after.

The joining of the three students from UK’s London South Bank University clearly highlights the strong He further added that such interactions of students links the company enjoys with prestigious British from London South Bank University would also Universities. further strengthen the links between the university and the company, and the two would continue GPIC President Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery and to work closely to further enhance the training members of the company’s executive management programmes between them and promote their received the trainees and spoke about the key common interests in the petrochemical sector.

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HE Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa

HE Sheikh Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

GPIC Supports the Special Needs Support Exhibition 2014 Dr. Jawahery: The company will continue to provide the support required to take care of this valued part of our community As part of its responsibilities towards the community and its commitment to supporting people with special needs, GPIC has given financial support to the National Foundation for the Disabled and the Special Needs Support Exhibition 2014, which was recently organised by the Foundation in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Ministry of Education.

The Special Needs Support Exhibition 2014 was launched this year under the slogan “Help to make their lives easier” under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of GPIC, praised what the National Foundation for Disabled Services has done to meet the daily living needs of people with disabilities.

He went on to urge other organisations, from both the public and private sectors, to fully support this cause and work on integrating these individuals into society just like anyone else.

Dr. Jawahery added that the company will continue to provide support to this group by all means possible, considering this responsibility as one of the most important objectives of the company.

For his part, HE Shaikh Daij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Foundation for the Disabled, thanked HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GPIC and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, for their support which has helped the implementation of many of the foundation’s programmes.

The National Foundation for the Disabled is one of the leading social organisations concerned with disabilities. In addition to its many programmes, it also undertakes a developmental role in the training and rehabilitation of many of the groups in the various ministries and civil organisations as they try to achieve their objective of social and economic development, particularly with regard to human development for the disabled.

The Special Needs Support Exhibition 2014 saw the presentation of the latest technological advances in the field with the participation of over fifty delegates from around the world. The noble goal of the exhibition and organisation is to help people with special needs improve their lives and provide them with the ability to overcome the difficulties having a disability poses and to enable them to live independent lives through the promotion of their rights in education, employment and for a better standard of living.

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GPIC Board of Directors Congratulate GPIC DTAC Winners The GPIC Board of Directors met with and congratulated two GPIC employees: Ms. Qoot Abdulla and Mr. Munther Bucheery, for their great achievements in the annual toastmaster competition for the Arabic clubs of District 20 (DTAC Oman 2014), which was concluded in the Sultanate of Oman earlier this year.

The Board members praised the outstanding oratorical skills shown by all members of the delegation of the GPIC Toastmasters Club participating in this prestigious competition. The Board not only drew attention to the demonstration of excellence shown by the winners, but also the company’s successful approach to the development of its employees’ public speaking skills.

For their part, the GPIC Executive Management

team pledged to continue its support of the GPIC Toastmasters Club and its members, assisting them in overcoming any difficulties that may occur and helping them move forward towards further victory.

For their part, Mr. Bucheery and Ms. Qoot expressed their great thanks and deep gratitude to the distinguished members of the Board of Directors.

They stated that the encouraging words of the members of the Board would be good motivation for them and the rest of the members of the GPIC Toastmasters Club to exert further efforts and achieve higher results. The exceptional orators also drew attention to the great encouragement they have received from Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the company, who always urges every employee to develop their professional and personal skills.

Employee' of the Month President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, in the presence of the Executive Management presented the Employee of the Month Award to Mr. Mohamed Anwar from the Plant Operations Department, Mr. Rashid Alawadi from the Plant Operations Department, Ms. Emily Lewis from the Human Resources Department, Mr. Mohamed Jaffer from the Public Relations Department, Mr. Hussain Moosa from the IT & Knowledge Managmet Section for the months of April, May, June, July and August repectively.

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Mohamed Anwar

Emily Lewis

Mohamed Jaffer

Hussain Moosa

Industrial Companies Establish First Joint Toastmasters Meeting In its effort to promote the art of leadership and communication, while encouraging national talent found in industrial companies, the Bahrain Petroleum Company “BAPCO”, the Bahrain National Gas Company “BANAGAS”, and Gulf Petrochemical Industries “GPIC”, held their first joint toastmasters meeting.

In his speech on behalf of the three companies, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, praised this joint initiative through which companies can support Bahraini talent in the arts of rhetoric, noting the outstanding oratorical skills shown by all members. Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery also praised the significant role played by Toastmasters clubs in the three industrial companies and the great The meeting was attended by HE Mr. Adel Khalil, efforts made ​​by their members in the development Chairman of the Board of Directors of BAPCO; HE of skills associated with the art of public speaking.

Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of He also encouraged all companies to actively BANAGAS and Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery, President participate in the activities of Toastmasters due to of GPIC, along with members from each company’s the proven immense benefits.

Toastmasters Club.

GPIC hosts “from communication to connection” lecture Continuing its efforts to play an influential part of society through community development and promotion, and to contribute to the development of leadership abilities and personal skills development for individuals, GPIC hosts “from communication to connection” Lecture presented by Mr. Sami Albuarki, General Manager of Investment for Training and Development.

Attending the lecture, a number of officials of the company and its employees, held at the Academy of Leadership and Learning Complex of the company.

Mr. Sami Albuarki began the lecture by praising the company’s efforts in spreading and promoting a culture of connection which is considered the art of elegant oratory, noting in this regard the efforts of Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Company President and his constant interest in the development of skills

and self- ability for the employees of the Company.

The lecture addressed many of the diverse topics and keys that help master the skill of communication at work and the most prominent was of which to recognize the importance of the skill of communication and means of establishing strong relationships with the people you work with inside and outside the company. In addition to identifying the skill of speed influence others and attract them in ways that are very easy.

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, gave his sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Albuarki for his efforts in the preparation and presentation of the valuable lecture, noting the topic of the lecture and the aspects that addressed it.

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GPIC wins second place in the industrial establishments bowling League GPIC bowling team managed to achieve a new accomplishment which proved the superiority of the players in this sports game which is witnessing a growing interest and a large turnout of young people, where the company's team won second place in the industrial establishments bowling League, for the current season of 2014.

The Company Team consists a variety of players, such as, Ghassan Abdulla, Mohammed Ali Mahdi, Noora Sultan, Mohammed Al Shawoosh, and Masoud Saberi. Where competition was characterized by the league's great audience atmosphere confirms the great success which goes along with

the annual championship events which receives a great interest from the participating companies and players.

On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery President of GPIC spoke about the industrial establishments bowling League, which is considered as an opportunity to support the atmosphere of acquaintance between employees of companies and institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing that the company makes sure to provide support for this sporting event which is held on an annual basis and that is from the company's ongoing support for Bahrain sports teams.

GPIC provides facilities for filming an educational television program within its industrial complex As a champion for social responsibility and a key driving force in encouraging mutual cooperation between state institutions and ministries, GPIC received a group of children participating in an educational television programme for children and prepared by the General Secretariat of the Council of Representatives on the morning of Tuesday, June 10.

The company’s management welcomed the filming of an episode of the programme at its industrial complex, which was aired during the month of Ramadan. The show is designed primarily to publicise the march of democracy taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the great renaissance currently being experienced in various fields, including the petroleum industry as one of the most important sources of national income in the Kingdom.

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The programme’s production team, in cooperation with Bahrain TV, selected GPIC to film an episode of the show for the industrial sector for several reasons, most notable of which being the company’s status as an ideal model of a large industrial company located in the Kingdom. GPIC stands out from the crowd, not only due to its remarkable achievements and many successes in the production of petrochemicals and high quality fertilizers, but also for its excellence in the field of environmental conservation and stewardship, which can be seen in the many environmental projects within its industrial complex.

GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, welcomed this media initiative undertaken by the House of Representatives in collaboration with Bahrain TV as an excellent tool for raising general awareness amongst the Bahraini population and for its contribution to the education of children.

GPIC receives the laboratory high quality standard certification ISO 17025:2005 GPIC receives a certification of credibility relating to abide to the general requirements for efficiency testing laboratories, calibration by the International Service for the reliability based in the United States and approved by the International Cooperation Agency of reliability laboratories.

The Laboratory for the company’s certificate of reliability is proof that the company’s laboratory operations match with the standards of international standards used in the tests

work and examination of the quality products so as to ensure impartiality, and professionalism in carrying out laboratory work to ensure compliance with the highest degree of health and safety.

The aim of this certificate is to remove and overcome technical obstacles through the commercial exchanges and sale of the company’s products to various countries of the world where GPIC is the first company in the field of oil and

gas in the Kingdom of Bahrain which receives the certificate of reliability ISO 17025:2005.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed his joy for the new lab reliability certification that the company has received, which comes within the framework of the preciseness of the company and its drive towards achieving its stated objectives, with its full commitment to make continuous improvement and development.

Interactive Coaching Workshop Takes Place at GPIC Academy A workshop and interactive session was conducted by Ms. Karen Florence in GPIC’s Academy of Leadership and Learning on June 15th, 2014. The workshop and the interactive session conducted provided a good insight to the participants regarding the principles of coaching in a controlled and conducive environment.

conduct independent coaching sessions. These 28 certified coaches, who form the core of the company, are poised to play a very important and crucial role in establishing a Coaching Culture at GPIC.

Mr.Ahmed Nuruddin was present in the workshop, along with other managers and superintendents, and welcomed Ms. Florence Over the past two years, GPIC to discuss various aspects of has already trained and certified coaching. He also conveyed GPIC 28 senior employees as qualified management’s commitment to and confident coaches able to establish coaching as an effective

leadership and development tool at GPIC. Mr. Yusuf Fakhroo who was also present during the workshop, stated:“The Coaching committee established this year is doing a very commendable job in founding a strong Coaching Culture in GPIC as per the directives of our President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and the training of a select group of highly motivated employees as Certified Coaches is a big step towards achieving these aims.”

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GPIC EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE EID-UL-ADHA

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) employees took part in a family fun day at GPIC Club in Eker to celebrate Eid al Adha. The event was organized by the Company’s Social Activities Committee.

The event was attended

by GPIC General Manager (Manufacturing) Fadhel Ansari and Information Technology and

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Knowledge Manager Adnan AlMahmoud and other members of the committee.

Several activities, including contests and competitions, were organized on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jawahery, GPIC President said organizing such events was part of the company’s eagerness to

promote the one family spirit among the employees and the management.

Gifts were distributed at the end of the event to all those who attended and took part in the activities. The participants were all very happy and thanked the company for arranging such an enjoyable event.

GPIC Bowling Champion Wins First Place in the Gulf Championship for Ladies and Sets New Record.

The members of the Board of Directors of GPIC expressed their sincere congratulations to Ms. Noora Sultan, who managed to achieve first place in the first GCC Bowling tournament hosted recently by the Kingdom of Bahrain, which witnessed highlevel competition and a great turnout.

The members of the Board of Directors praised the outstanding achievements by Ms. Sultan, an employee of the company,

who has posed on the winner’s podium holding the Bahraini flag up high in many of the region’s top bowling tournaments.

The Board of Directors emphasised their great pride in the number of star athletes within the company, both male and female. They stressed the company management’s intention to continue to support their talents and also to provide sponsorship for sports tournaments & clubs.

For her part, the international player, Ms. Noora Sultan expressed her gratitude to the members of the Board of Directors of the company and thanked them for their support.

She emphasised that this beautiful gesture gave her the motivation to move forward, acquiring more wins and achievements. Ms. Sultan drew particular attention to the constant encouragement of the company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, considering him to be her most important supporter in all competitions, both domestic and foreign.

GPIC Tennis Team Wins Third Place in Batelco Tournament Dr. Jawahery: We are proud of the great sporting achievements the company players have achieved in this important annual tournament.

GPIC’s Tennis team achieved third place in the Khalifa, and the organising committee, adding that the highly competitive and successful Batelco Tennis company has always ensured its participation in this League. sporting event, which provides an opportunity for the company’s employees excelling in the sport of tennis The victory came after GPIC’s team achieved to showcase their talents on a national level. a hard earned win against Team Alba, in the aftermath of winning four games in the early Dr. Jawahery expressed his pride in the advanced stages of the tournament. The Team then went position achieved by GPIC’s athletes, praising their on to win six games in the second round, gaining high skills and talent. He stated that this level could them third place between the nine participating only have been the result of their perseverance in teams in the Batelco Tennis League, 2014. training and their commitment to the programme. Dr. Jawahery also expressed his great confidence in the On this occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, players’ abilities to continue to excel and achieve more praised the role of the Bahraini Tennis Federation, trophies this year. chaired by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al

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Awarding the winners of GPIC Tennis League

Based on the continuity of the sports activities held throughout the year, and in order to add more joy to the events, GPIC organized a tennis league with the participation of a team of men and women tennis players from the company.

employees who made sure to the participation of Mr. Jassim follow up on the competition.

Darwish, Safety, Health and the Environment Manager and Competitions resulted in the a number of members of the victory of Ali Fakhro first place, Committee.

Eyad Rafeeh Won the second place, and Ebrahim Qaed in third Commenting on the occasion, place for the category of men. Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, As for the ladies division, player Company President offered The Social Activities Committee Alia Abdullah won the first place deep gratitude and appreciation took over the activities and Hana Tawfeeqi won second to the Chairman and members of preparation of this session place. Mr. Zuhair Tawfeeqi Public the Social Activities Committee which was held on the GPIC Relations Manager, Chairman of for their efforts they have made Club courts earlier this week. the Social Activities Committee in organizing this league.

A big turnout of the company’s honored the winners with

Awarding the winners of the GPIC volleyball tournament

Based on the continuity of the sports activities held by the Company throughout the year, and in order to add more joy to the events, GPIC sets up a Ramadan volleyball tournament with the participation of five teams representing different Sections and Departments in the Company. The Social Activities Committee handled the preparation of this tournament which was held on Sunday, July 6 at the GPIC Club, the tournament had a great presence of the company’s employees who were there

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to follow their teams and Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, encourage them.

Company President offered deep appreciation and gratitude Competition resulted in the to the Chairman and members victory of the Administration of the Social Activities team first place, while the plant Committee for their efforts operations team came in second they have made in organizing place, Mr. Zuhair Tawfeeqi, Public this session and setting her Relations Manager, Chairman of on as witnessed remarkable the Social Activities Committee matches, he also thanked the honored the winners and gave audience and the players who out prizes to the teams that were keen to participate in this came in the first place, with sporting event that comes in the participation of Mr. Ahmed the midst of numerous sports Mahmood, Marketing Manager. and social events organized by the company to celebrate this Commenting on this occasion, holy month.

Awarding the winners of GPIC Basketball League

Based on the continuity of the sports activities held throughout the year, and in order to add more joy to the events, GPIC organized a Basketball Ramadan Tournament for different sections and Departments in the company.

who made sure to follow up on the competition and to encourage the players where the games have seen a great sports competitiveness and in terms of convergence of levels of the participants.

The Social Activities Committee took over the activities preparation of this session which was held on the 16th of July at the GPIC Club. A big turnout of the company's employees

The competition resulted in the win of the “Administration” team in first place while “Maintenance” team in second place. Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, Public Relations Manager, Chairman of the Social Activities

Committee honored the winners.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Company President offered deep gratitude and appreciation to the Chairman and members of the Social Activities Committee for their efforts they have made in organizing this league.

He also thanked the audience and the players who made sure participate in this sporting event.

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GPIC Photography Winners Honoured at SHE Family Night As part of the Ramadan annual SHE family night celebration, GPIC’s Social Activities Committee organised a photography contest for employees of the company, which received broad participation from interested and talented employees.

Participating photos in the competition were assessed by professional photographer, Mr. Ali Al-Riffai, under two categories: General Scenery and Bahraini Heritage. The winners of the contest were then honoured during the celebration by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, the company President.

In the Bahraini Heritage category, Mr. Hamad Al Mulla took first place, while Mr.Akbar Muhammad achieved second place and Mr. Mohammed Jaafar came in third.

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category, Mr. Hassan Ali won first place with Ms. Aida Mohamed in second and Mr. Mahesh Desai in third.

contest held by the Social Activities Committee, whilst also praising the wonderful pictures submitted by the contestants, which he felt revealed the distinct An exhibition displaying the talents of the photographers. photos of the participants was held on the sidelines of the Dr. Jawahery added that the ceremony, where the winners contest was an opportunity expressed their deep happiness for employees to record their in participating in this contest, observations through the lens which allowed them to enjoy and of the camera and exhibit their improve their photography skills. talents which would otherwise Participants also praised the great remain hidden. encouragement they received from the company’s management, At the end of the commentary, led by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Dr. Jawahery offered his thanks presenting their heartfelt thanks to the Chairman and members of to all those in charge of organising the Social Activities Committee and preparing this successful on the successful organisation competition. of this competition, praising the good preparation of the Speaking on the occasion, Dr. exhibition and the organisation Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC of the display of images in an President, congratulated the innovative and interesting way. winners of the photography

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GPIC has its annual celebration for the health and safety family Day

Dr. Jawahery: This celebration reflects the company’s efforts to spread awareness of the importance of adherence to the standards of health and safety and the environment As part of the GPIC Safety, Health & Environment of cultivating the safety culture within the community and to familiarize the public with the importance of safety in an informal and family atmosphere. And as part of the Health & Environment Week a GPIC annual ceremony marking Family Safety Evening was held at the Gulf Hotel.

that brings together members of the staff and sheds light on the importance of complying with safety standards whether at work or at home.

including drawing, colouring and essay writing about safety, health and the environment. The event included a presentation of folk music and recreational items.

Dr. Jawahery also dealt with the Company’s full commitment to applying international standards of safety and environmental protection. He added that the Company is particularly successful in this particular area, thanks to the high awareness of the employees and efforts in this field. Accordingly, the Company has won the highest awards at local, regional and international levels.

Concluding, GPIC President expressed his thanks to the guests and wished them an enjoyable time. He also thanked the Organising Committee Chairman and members for their efforts in arranging this major family event.

Opening the ceremony, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC President, welcomed the guests and conveyed to them the best wishes of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor of H.R.H the Prime Minister for Oil and Industrial Affairs, GPIC Chairman.

He also thanked the employees During the ceremony, prizes and their family members for were distributed to children who their attendance of an event had won in various competitions,

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As part of its preparations, the Organising Committee produced numerous leaflets and organized competitions aimed at further enhancing awareness of health, safety and environmental protection issues.

GPIC to sponsor Heya Beya celebrations

The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) is to sponsor the Heya Beya celebrations being organized this year by the Bahrain Association for Parents of the Disabled on the eve of Eid Al Adha.

The decision comes in line with the company’s policy of looking after people with special needs and their integration into society.The celebrations are being held at the Dry Dock waterfront in Arad.

In a statement, GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the company is keen to take care of activities and events organized by civil society institutions, especially those related to children and young people and people with special needs.

He praised preparations being made by the association for the event and said these aim to integrate people with disabilities into the community by involving in rubbing shoulders with people with no disabilities and in a festive atmosphere.

He said the company takes pride in providing such

support and contribute to its success. Dr. Jawahery said the GPIC always looks at supporting clubs and institutions that work towards community service.

Society President Mr. Jassim Mohammed Seyadi said the festival looks to encourage persons with disabilities to take part in folklore events and said these are very popular with Bahraini families and their children. He said a growing number of children with special needs and their families attend the celebrations.

Mr. Seyadi said Heya Beya is part of the Bahraini folklore dating back to hundreds of years and the association took pride in in presenting the festival for the benefit of Bahraini families.

He thanked the GPIC for supporting the festival and said he wished several other companies would also support the event in the years to come.

The festival is organized annually by the association and includes a variety of activities including an exhibition of productive families and stands displaying various arts and crafts. Several musical and folklore troupes also perform on the occasion.

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BDF Summer Camp students visit GPIC

Participants at a summer camp organized by the Capital Governorate visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) complex in Sitra.

The visit was organized as part of the company’s commitment to promote cultural exchanges and expose students in Bahrain to its professionalism and advanced facilities as well as to have a look at its various distinctive environmental projects.

Senior GPIC officials briefed the visitors on the company’s Academy of Learning and

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Leadership and took them around on a tour of the complex.

They visited the environmental projects, the carbon dioxide recovery plant, H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Garden, the Fish Farm and the Olive Garden.

They later also visited the GPIC Club in Eker for lunch and to take a look at its modern facilities and infrastructure.

Officials accompanying the students thanked the GPIC Management, led by company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, for their hospitality.

They said they were very

impressed with the GPIC’s efforts to look after and preserve the environment.

They also went to the Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Plants Garden, the Charity Fish Farm, the Olive Garden and the Bird Sanctuary.

Organisers of the camp thanked GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and the rest of the Management Team for their hospitality and time given to the visitors and said they were very impressed at the great strides the company had made in setting up environmental projects.

Capital Governorate Summer Camp visits GPIC Participants at a summer camp organized by the Capital Governorate visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) complex in Sitra.

The visit was organized as part of the company’s commitment to promote cultural exchanges and expose students in Bahrain to its professionalism and advanced facilities as well as to have a look at its various distinctive environmental projects.

Senior GPIC officials briefed the visitors on the company’s Academy of Learning and Leadership and took them around on a tour of the complex. They visited the environmental projects, the carbon dioxide recovery plant, H.R.H Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Garden, the Fish Farm and the Olive Garden.

They later also visited the GPIC Club in Eker for lunch and to take a look at its modern facilities and infrastructure.

Officials accompanying the students thanked the GPIC Management, led by company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, for their hospitality. They said they were very impressed with the GPIC’s efforts to look after and preserve the environment.

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GPIC President attends fertilizer industry meeting The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery attended meetings of the executive council of the International Fertilizer Industry Association.

The meetings, held in the French capital, Paris, discussed the obstacles and challenges faced by fertilizer manufacturers in different countries. Present during the meetings were the members of the Board of f the federation. The discussion during the meeting also covered topics relevant to the global fertilizer industry, the most important of which is food security and constraints faced by fertilizer manufacturers, in addition to the situation and challenges relating to this strategic industry around the world.

Dr. Jawahery, who is also a member of the board, a member of the advisory council and vice president for its sustainable development committee, spoke about the importance of the meeting and reviewed the developments in the industry

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and its future plans for further progress and development keeping in mind the world’s food requirement.

The council also discussed the serious attempts by the association to stress on the importance of the fertilizer industry and the urgent need for a strategy on the world’s agricultural production and food security. This important aspect could only be achieved by positive interaction by all segments of society.

Dr. Jawahery praised the distinct relationship between the GPIC and the association, which, he said, enjoyed a distinguished international reputation. He said the GPIC also has close relations with leading fertilizer manufacturers and works with them closely. He said his election as vice-president of sustainability and development is a step that reflects the confidence enjoyed by the company as one of the most important industrial companies in the region.On the sidelines of the event, Dr. Jawahery also met Professor (please check name)

Arabs love of God, the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Environment Programme, where they discussed various issues relating to sustainable development and consumption of as well as the fertilizer production processes. They also touched upon the active role it was to be hoped the fertilizer industry would play in the future.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the United Nations Environment Programme for the support it has provided to the fertilizer industry and asserted that the GPIC was committed to maintaining high environmental standards in all its operations.

It is worth mentioning that the association is one of the biggest unions on fertilizers and has as its members more than 540 fertilizer producers from various countries. Members of its Board of Directors belonging to several countries manage it. It’s objective is to implement the activities and events to promote production and use of fertilizers.

Scholarship holders undergo training at GPIC The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) has honoured several Bahraini students, who have been awarded scholarships by various educational bodies and organisations.

The students had also been hosted at the company to train in its different departments during July and August.

The training and the ceremony, an annual affair, were organised as part of the GPIC’s policy and eagerness to support civil society and contributing to the support and skills development of Bahraini students.

departments at the GPIC and were assigned tasks in keeping with their areas of specialisation.

This was in order to give them an opportunity to explore concepts related to the requirements of the labour market and help them recognize the value and The students, from universities importance of training. and educational institutions in Bahrain, spent time within several

GPIC Managing Director thanks GPIC Summer Camp organisers Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) Managing Director, H.E Mr. Yousef bin Abdulrahman Al-Zamil, has thanked the chairman and members of the company’s Social Activities Committee on making its Summer Camp programmes a success in the presence of GPIC President, Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the executive management and GPIC Labour Union Chairman and Vice Chairman.

committee for making the annual their vacations after a long programme a success. school term. He also confirmed the desire of the company to GPIC Public Relations Manager Speaking on the occasion, continue the programme and Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, who is also Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery provide all forms of support and the Social Activities committee said the company’s Board lays facilities necessary to make it chairman, presented a detailed emphasis on the emergence of happen. He said the activities had report on the activities during the youth in the country and a positive impact on the students the camp and outlined its seeks support of the people involved. He said it also resulted achievements, saying it purposeful in making the programme a in them making new friends, get and created a lot of awareness. success. He said the youth are to know more people and learn H.E The Managing Director in dire need of recreation and about the one-family spirit. then honoured members of the in spending quality time during

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GPIC Organises Summer Activities for Staff Children Dr. Jawahery: The company is eager to the continue programmes that capture the spirit of a united family

With the start of the summer holiday for the schools in the Kingdom, GPIC kicked off the summer activities with its own children’s summer programme. The company organises these activities on an annual basis for the employees’ children and this year, began directly after the Eid al-Fitr holidays.

The programme has proven to be very popular in the past as parents try their best to ensure their children take full advantage of the summer vacation months in a way that is both fun and educational, and this year was no exception.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery, GPIC President, stressed that the company’s Board, chaired by HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, pays close attention to the development of young minds and seeks to

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support this precious group, which is in need of a structured yet entertaining programme after the school season.

He also stated that this programme is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends while enjoying a variety of activities.

It is worth mentioning that the summer programme offered by the company includes many educational and recreational tours, including visits to different archaeological sites around the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The programme is hosted for children younger than 14 years old and has an average number of 300 participants.

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Jasra House ‫بيت الجسرة‬

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