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GPIC holds General Assembly Meeting

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GPIC at garden show

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GPIC achieves it's Targets

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GPIC honoured at IFTDO conference

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GPIC wins top environment award

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Sabic Vice- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Visits GPIC

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Top PIC official visits GPIC

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GPIC attends environmental programme

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GPIC takes part in UNEP programme "Green Wave"

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GPIC held General Employee Meeting

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Dr. Jawahery congratulates BSE Board member

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Nursing students visit GPIC

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GPIC releases 11th edition of annual publication

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GPIC organises beach clean up

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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’s Foreward The numbers we put before you today are a pride for everyone at the GPIC and are the result of perfect teamwork between all of us.

We have had the honour of having achieved more in production and exports than what we had targeted and we have every right to be proud of these milestones, especially since these came about while maintaining top standards in safety and the protection of the environment.

All this would not have been possible without the great support of Bahrain’s leadership, which is undoubtedly recognition of the active role of the GPIC, an industrial edifice that is an example of GCC Cooperation.

The company has pledged to continue to achieve more milestones despite the challenges it is facing and is determined to stick to the rules of high-performance demonstrated in all aspects, including labour relations.

The GPIC continues to excel in the field of sustainability and took part in the Bahrain

International Garden Show, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad and attended by his wife, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, who is at the forefront of supporting agricultural sustainability initiatives. The company also won the Environment and Wildlife Council Award during its eighth session and launched the "green wave initiative."

The company also organised several events in support of the community and in cooperation with professional organisations. It also participated in the Arab Union meeting and the UNIDO talk show. Several visits by influential people in the industry, including the Vice Chairman and CEO of the Saudi Basic Industries also took place.

Everyone is keen to know more about the GPIC and its achievements since the company is today nationally and internationally recognised as a successful enterprise and that is testimony to its wise and professional leadership.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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GPIC holds General Assembly Meeting GPIC held its 37th regular General Assembly Meeting in Bahrain on 17th March 2016 under the Chairmanship of H.E Dr. Ahmed Al Sharyan. Also present were our distinguished shareholder representatives, Mr. Talal Issa Sultan, as a representative of the Saudi Basic Industries Company (Sabic) and, Mr. Khalid bin Ali Al-Qarni took part on behalf of the Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait (PIC).

The Meeting approved the Board of Directors Report on the Company’s business operations in 2015 as well as the Auditor’s Report submitted. Shareholders expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the Company’s financial stability and excellence and its good reputation at the local, regional and global level.

The Company’s General Assembly thanked His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin

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Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister for their support of the Company’s programmes.

The Company’s General Assembly commended the work of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management for their outstanding performance in 2015 and said they had all demonstrated exemplary commitment and team spirit, which resulted in the Company gaining significantly.

H.E Dr. Al Sharyan said the Company continued with its achievements and this resulted in an increase in production, which led to a profit of $47.5 in spite of the challenges faced by the global Petrochemical industry. He said GPIC was able to achieve all targets for the year and produced 1.5 million tons of Ammonia, Urea and Methanol.

H.E Dr. Al Sharyan praised the close co-operation between GPIC partners, Sabic and PIC and, said this had a great impact on the Company’s operations running smoothly, with 1.1 million tonnes of its products being shipped globally on board 57 ships.

The Chairman highlighted how the Company’s exports of Ammonia, Urea and Methanol was a total of 1,090,204 metric tons, which included 41,210 metric tons of Ammonia, 414,805 metric tons of Methanol and 635,124 metric tons of Urea. A total of 935 metric tons was also sold in the local Bahrain market.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery emphasized that the Company had also set a new record of 22 million work hours without a lost time accident since May 2002, in the process exporting its products to the United States, Latin America, Australia, China, India and Singapore, among others.

GPIC exports of Ammonia in 2015 India Korea Japan

Africa Greece

17% 7% 17%

GPIC exports of Urea in 2015 United States of America Brazil Canada Turkey Europe Thailand

44%

15%

Total = 41,210 metric tons

Total = 634,189 metric tons

GPIC exports of Methanol in 2015

GPIC total exports in 2015

United States of America Taiwan China Singapore Korea Holland Spain United Arab Emirates

29% 26%

Total = 414,805 metric tons He said the state-of-the-art Carbon Dioxide Extraction Plant also helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions and maintain the integrity of the environment according to the standards set up by the Supreme Council for the Environment.

7% 19% 4% 2% 4%

9%

United States of America United Arab Emirates Europe Brazil Canada India Singapore Japan Taiwan Africa China Thailand

5% 50%

25% 7%

6% 7%

1% 3% 15%

39% 2% 5%

Turkey

2% 3% 4% 1% 7% 4% 3% 11%

Korea

Total = 1,090,204 metric tons the Company’s Academy of Leadership and Learning had helped enhance the efficiency of human resources and to keep up with technical and scientific developments.

Dr. Jawahery emphasized how GPIC is committed to a comprehensive to renew and replace its equipment periodically and continuously performs maintenance of its sophisticated and advanced systems so that the plant works at its optimum capacity at all times.

He said a new generation of qualified leaders are being trained to continue with the Company’s successes and take advantage of future investment opportunities.

He said the Company has won the award given by the Ministry of Labour as being the best in Bahrain among institutions offering vocational training and human resources development.

Safety Award awarded by Britain’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents; the GCC Responsible Care Award; the Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Excellence in the category of business for the industry in the GCC; the 2015 Arab award for social responsibility for being the best Company in the Arab world given by the Arabic Network for Social Responsibility institutions and the Arab award for social responsibility for the best programme of partnership and cooperation between the public sector and the private sector.

Dr. Jawahery outlined the Company’s efforts in the development of human resources and spoke about the training of Bahrainis, which had reached 90 per cent. He said

The Board of Directors applauded the Company for having won local and international Awards during the year. These include the Excellence Award for Occupational Health and

The Meeting placed on record its appreciation of H.E Dr. Al Sharyan and Dr. Jawahery for having been awarded His Majesty’s Medal for exemplary service to Bahrain.

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GPIC at garden show

GPIC took part in the 12th Bahrain International Garden Show as part of its policy to support the environment, encourage the spread of green areas and promote an interest in the agricultural sector.

The show is being held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad with the support of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King, President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Chairperson of the National Initiative for the Development of the Agricultural Sector Advisory Board and Honorary President of the Bahrain International Garden Show Supreme Organizing Committee.

On the theme, Tree Care, the show is being held from February 25 to 28, in the presence of guests and visitors from within and outside Bahrain. The message going out at the event is to encourage investment in the agricultural sector and to

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highlight the importance of achieving the sector’s economic growth as well as to increase its contribution to Bahrain’s gross domestic product (GDP).

of trees, including ways and means of trimming and pruning, structural support, nutrition and pest control, better and safer ways to transport the trees and other skills. She pointed out that the exhibition would feature many new technological innovations and new experiences for the public, which can be used in Bahrain to preserve local varieties and increase their productivity and sustainability.

It also aims to help reduce the food gap and achieve food security in the country. As in previous years, the focus is on agriculture as a strategic goal as well as to translate a growing interest in it to harmonize national efforts to support economic, social and environmental objectives.

During the opening ceremony, Her Royal Highness visited H.E. Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al GPIC pavilion where she was Khalifa, Secretary General of received by Company President the National Initiative for the Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery Development of the Agricultural and members of the Executive Sector said over the past few Management. He conveyed years the show has grown and to her the greetings of GPIC now is spread over 7,500 square Chairman and Board members. meters. She said this year’s show would particularly look at Her Royal Highness praised care of fruit trees, traditionally GPIC for the several awards grown in Bahrain for many it has won in the international centuries and once the main arena and expressed admiration source of food, economic and for its efforts in the field environmental resources. of environmental care. She noted the Company’s record She said it would highlight in the field of safety and the skills needed to take care commended its outstanding

efforts to promote activities and events on environmental awareness to spread a culture of the environment among all segments of society.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery thanked Her Royal Highness for the visit to the pavilion and said she has always encouraged them to increase green areas and to promote the setting up of gardens. He praised in particular her initiative on the development of agriculture, which aims to raise awareness

of educational systems and show is one of the most training as well as support for important events in the farmers and their rehabilitation. Company's calendar, and it is keen to take part in the event Dr. Jawahery said GPIC is to showcase its products to proud of its cooperation with the public, the importance and Her Royal Highness’ green methods of use of fertilizers, initiative, which comes in the including urea, which GPIC framework of her ambitious produces and exports around vision to develop green spaces the world. and create an awareness of the importance of the agricultural Dr. Jawahery thanked the show sector in achieving sustainable organisers, led by H.E. Shaikha development.

Maram for having organised a highly successful event.

Dr. Jawahery said the garden

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GPIC achieves it's Targets

GPIC has achieved its projected targets in the first half of this year, company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, has announced.

The success comes after the implementation of the company’s biggest-ever Turnaround, carried out earlier this year, after which its plants have been working at the highest efficiency and full production capacity.

Dr. Jawahery said the successful results and the earlier comprehensive maintenance are due to the professionalism, efficiency and commitment of its workers. He added that the company continues to achieve its objectives and is committed to the highest quality standards in spite of the global challenges faced by the petrochemical industry.

He said GPIC’s management would take all the challenges and opportunities in its stride to develop plans and procedures suited to all conditions.

Dr. Jawahery stressed the company’s drive to continue its efforts in achieving excellence and protecting its gains, while at the same time ensuring the safety

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and security of its operations, the industrial sector, particularly which are the backbone of its concerning oil and gas. continued success.

He said the uninterrupted The company’s achievement of production of ammonia, methanol 16 million hours or 4,814 days and urea is a great achievement, without a lost time accident, Dr. especially as the plants have been Jawahery stated, was a direct working non-stop since the last result of the high level of safety turnaround in 2012. awareness among its workers.

Dr. Jawahery also spoke about He added that such records not the company’s exports, which only represent a great challenge, have been progressing according but also reflect the commitment to the marketing plan and by all concerned to maintain contractual obligations, with success and, at the same time, total exports of ammonia, urea work towards achieving more. and methanol nearing 465,000 He said GPIC has taken it upon tonnes. He added that the itself to develop and refine company produced 189,000 human skills by providing training tonnes of ammonia, 177,000 programmes and opportunities at tonnes of methanol and 302,000 all levels. He further pointed out tonnes of urea in the first six that the current wave of success is months of the year. because of these untiring efforts.

He thanked GPIC’s partners – Dr. Jawahery said the year started Saudi Basic Industries Company off with a number of challenges (SABIC) and the Petrochemical but over time the company has Industries Company of Kuwait been able to maintain its high (PIC) – for their role in the standards and meet all its set success of the company. Thanks targets. After this success, the to such great partnership, he said, company President spoke about GPIC has been able to overcome the company’s intention to now many challenges and intense work on developing and reviewing competition to export all its administrative regulations, so as products and achieve attractive to keep apace of developments in returns.

The Company's total exports during the first quarter - 2016 Total = 320,067 metric tons Thailand 4%

America 37%

Brazil 22% China 5% France 9% Singapore 2%

The company has exported to many countries so far this year, with the United States receiving the lion's share with 41 per cent, followed by Brazil at 18 per cent. The company’s exports to Turkey have also equalled 45,000 metric tonnes.

Dr. Jawahery added that the company's Board of Directors, Chaired by H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, as well as the executive management, have all made efforts to ensure the company’s success, which has resulted in further growth and all in observance of the highest safety standards.

Taiwan 22%

GPIC has recently won several awards and certificates, including a certificate of excellence in the e-economy category from Bahrain’s eGovernment Authority, as well as a Certificate of Excellence in Human Resources Management in the private sector category, awarded by the Gulf Forum for the Development of Human Resources.

The company was also named the Best Performer of 2014 in the Gulf countries and was the recipient of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award in 2014.

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GPIC honoured at IFTDO conference GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received an Award of Excellence in Training and Human Resources Development on the sidelines of the 45th Training Conference of the International Federation of Training and Development Organisation (IFTDO) held in Bahrain under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery said the honour comes in recognition of the Company's commitment to training and development of human resources and the efforts of the Board of Directors and the Management, who are always keen to raise the level of excellence of its employees,

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increase profitability and productivity and reduce costs.

employees to develop their knowledge and their abilities and prepares them to meet the He said the Company is keen demands of their jobs. to train all employees through specialized and practical The event also consisted of four workshops and courses put workshops attended by around together or trained through 1,000 people from different the company’s Academy of countries and nationalities, Leadership and Learning. with speakers, including Energy These workshops held either Minister H.E Dr. Abdulhussain in Bahrain or internationally Mirza and Minister of Industry, are critical in developing their Trade and Tourism H.E Mr. professional and technical skills Zayed Al Zayani. and enrich their abilities, Dr. Jawahery remarked.

The IFTDO was established in Geneva in 1972, and has Dr. Jawahery said the Company a membership of more than considers its workforce as its half a million. It holds annual real wealth and is always looking conferences in countries at educational and training around the world, with Bahrain opportunities, which enables being chosen as the host this them to achieve and gain more. year.

He said the training allows

GPIC wins top environment award GPIC has won the prestigious GCC Environment Award for 2015 for its new environmental achievements and the best industrial establishment that complies with environmental regulations and standards.

sustainable development while raising awareness on key environmental topics in the GCC states.

GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman Jawahery accepted the Award during a ceremony to honour The Award follows a series the winners in the Qatari capital, of regional and international Doha. The ceremony was held recognitions the Company under the patronage of Qatar’s has received for its strong Environment Minister H.E. Mr. performance in areas related to Ahmed bin Amer Mohammed environment and sustainability. Hamidi. GCC Secretary General H.E. Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid The GCC Environment and Al Zayani and senior officials Wildlife Award is one of the of concerned Ministries in the most prestigious recognitions in GCC countries were present. the region aimed at encouraging individual and collective Speaking on the occasion, H.E. initiatives undertaken to Mr. Al Hamidi praised the joint preserve the environment and and successful co-operation wildlife, inspiring innovation and among GCC countries and creativity to contribute towards said it was their joint work and

efforts that have resulted in the implementation of privatepublic partnership, which has led to top class environmental standards being put in place in these countries.

He said efforts made by the concerned authorities in GCC Governments, Companies and Ministries deserve all appreciation and honour, all of which contribute towards international efforts to protect the environment.

He congratulated the award winners and valued their efforts towards the protection of the environment in the Gulf countries. He said more efforts, initiatives, legislation and follow-up are needed to preserve the environment for future generations.

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Sabic Vice- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Visits GPIC Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) ViceChairman and Chief Executive Officer H.E. Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al Benyan and his accompanying delegation visited GPIC and were received by its President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and Labour Union Deputy Chairman.

The visit of H.E. Mr. Al Benyan, as part of mutual co-operation between the two Companies, was to take a look at GPIC’s facilities, operations and training activities.

the need to exchange views on development of relations and common interests between the two companies.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about Sabic’s leading role in the field of the Petrochemical Industry, which contributes to its pole position of the GCC industry.

H.E. Mr. Al Benyan said he was delighted to visit GPIC and applauded the close relations between the two companies for the last 35 years. He said GPIC is one of the most successful projects that Sabic has been Dr. Jawahery conveyed to the involved in. visitors the greetings of H.E. GPIC Chairman and the members H.E. said the GCC’s of the Board of Directors and Petrochemical Industry should applauded the co-operation take steps to meet the challenges and co-ordination between the they are facing while taking two sides being shareholders in into account the need to focus the Company. He stressed on on important elements that

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constitute the backbone of the success of organisations and while maintaining the highest standards of security and occupational safety.

He also praised GPIC’s efforts to enhance the role of Bahraini women in various fields and to allow them access to leadership positions as part of its equal opportunity policy, in the process setting an example in Bahrain and other Gulf states.

H.E. Mr. Al Benyan spoke about the rapid changes the world had witnessed and stressed the need to keep up with these by developing future plans and expansion projects. He also praised the Company's Labour Union and its role in supporting the development and growth as well as a commitment to its prosperity.

The visiting delegation toured the various facilities within the Complex, including the Academy of Leadership and Learning to take a look at its special courses for employees as well as for university students. They praised the Academy’s advanced curriculum and listened to a detailed explanation on Plants operations.

They visited the e-learning centre, looked at the production and export operations as well as having a tour of the different environmental projects within the complex.

The delegation expressed admiration at the facilities within the Complex and praised the successful cooperation among GCC countries in the industrial field. They said the visit was an opportunity to look closely at successful and committed Bahraini companies that maintain

the environment and its components. They appreciated the role of the Company’s Board of Directors and President in making it achieve unprecedented success.

They thanked the Bahrain Government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, and the Government Bodies that co-operate with GPIC. They thanked the Management for the warm reception and the hospitality and stressed on the warm relations between the people of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They expressed hope that this visit will strengthen the joint cooperation between the two companies and GPIC would achieve greater success at all levels.

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Top PIC official visits GPIC

Newly appointed Chief Exec-utive Officer of Kuwait’s Petrochemical Industries Company H.E Mr. Mohammed Abdul Latif Al Farhoud was received at GPIC by its President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management and Labour Union Chairman.

Dr. Jawahery praised the strong relations between the two Companies, and the on-going bilateral visits, which, he said, result in more cooperation and integration among GPIC’s shareholders.

Dr. Jawahery gave the visitor a detailed explanation on GPIC’s operations and achievements since it was set up in 1985. The PIC CEO learnt of the Company’s exports to the world’s largest

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markets and how it had created a niche for itself in the regional petrochemical and fertilizer industry.

not only in the field of investment and marketing, but also in efforts to reach their peak performance by applying the principles of knowledge among the three giant GPIC’s great reputation in the companies. global Fertiliser and Petrochemical Industry as well as its membership Mr. Al Farhoud spoke about the of local, regional and international brotherly relations between organisations was also discussed. the two sides and said ties have been further strengthened to Dr. Jawahery thanked his Kuwaiti the highest levels. He praised the counterpart and his team for inherent common history and sparing no effort to market GPIC- stressed on the personal attention produced Ammonia and Urea he constantly gives to search for to global markets and recalled more ways to enhance bilateral similar efforts by the Saudi Basic cooperation and to make the Industries Corporation (SABIC), best use of the natural resources which markets Methanol. available in these countries.

Dr. Jawahery said such cooperation would open wider prospects for integration between the Company and its Shareholders

He thanked Dr. Jawahery for the welcome and the hospitality and praised the young and qualified Bahrainis who had assumed

various positions in the Company.

He said he was very impressed with the great care GPIC gives to safety and environmental protection standards as well as the role it plays towards the society through its social responsibility initiatives.

The visitor then went around GPIC complex, which included the Academy of Leadership and Learning, as well as the different environmental projects. He saw the Palm Tree Oasis, the Charity Fish Farm, and the Medicinal Herbs Garden and planted a tree to commemorate his visit.

The PIC, along with SABIC, each have a 33.3 per cent share in GPIC, with the balance being held by the Government of Bahrain through the National Oil and Gas Authority.

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NOGA Secretary General visits GPIC pavilion National Oil and Gas Authority Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Al Sharayan visited the pavilion of the company at the 16th Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition where company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery welcomed him and members of the executive management.

Thanking Dr. Al Sharayan for the visit, Dr. Jawahery briefed him on the production processes at the plant and its manufacture of high quality chemicals and fertilizers, with all consideration for international standards in the field of safety and the environment.

Dr. Al Sharayan appreciated the company and its contributions in the industrial field as well as its

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outstanding contributions to the and the employees to give more community through awareness and pay more attention towards programmes and other means. the development of the company.

He also praised the company's participation in the conference and exhibition and said such events benefit from the vast experience of the GPIC.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the success of the conference, which he described as a platform for the exchange of information for those interested in all areas of prevention and control Dr. Al Sharayan applauded the corrosion of metals, especially in GPIC’s achievements over the the oil and gas sector. past years and its excellence in the production of petrochemicals He said the phenomenon of and fertilizers. He noted the corrosion of metals is a critical company’s contributions and factor in the chemical industry its important role in supporting and is one of the main causes specialised conferences and of problems the industry faces. events in Bahrain.

He said corrosion can result in suspending production and In a statement, Dr. Jawahery pointed out that rust destroys thanked Dr. Al Sharayan for his infrastructure and machines, visit to the pavilion and said such resulting in major loss. visits encourage the management

GPIC attends environmental programme GPIC President Dr. Abdul-rahman Jawahery took part in a talk show on global partnerships, green technology and finance policy, organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Bahrain (UNIDO).

The event was held under the auspices of the Supreme Council for the Environment.

the environment. He said the goal is to reach a larger number of companies in the private sector so as to achieve all environmental objectives.

Speaking during a panel discussion involving group of specialists and those interested in the field of environment, Dr. Jawahery said the role of the private sector in the field of the environment enables it to build partnerships with institutions and competent bodies to protect the environment and to balance the economy and, at the same time, ensuring a clean environment that contributes positively to generating new economic benefits and opportunities.

Supreme Council Chief Executive Dr. Mohamed Mubarak Bin Daina spoke about the need to develop radical solutions facing environmental issues and to discuss ways to control any changes. He stressed on the need to work on an environmental agenda since that had become the need of the hour.

Dr. Jawahery said the Petrochemical Industry, in UNIDO Bahrain Head Dr. Hashim particular, had witnessed Hussein said Bahrain has been significant developments over to achieve the environmental the past few decades in terms of awareness target after March using the best new technology was designated the month for and creative ideas to make a

significant contribution to human development and in providing food needed for the growing population.

He said GPIC’s initiative to set up the state-of-the-art Carbon Dioxide Extraction Plant, the first in the region, was a step in that direction.

The President spoke of GPIC’s achievements and initiatives to maintain sustainable growth, in addition to adopting the goals of corporate social responsibility and responsible care on the United Nations Global Compact standards.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the event organisers and said they had been able to gather several professionals to discuss environmental issues.

He thanked, in particular, the American Chamber of Commerce Chairman H.E. Mr. Qais Al Zoubi for sponsoring the event.

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GPIC delegation at Cairo forum

A delegation from the GPIC took part recently in the 22nd Annual Forum of the Arab Federation of Fertilisers in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo. Wellknown companies from across the globe took part in the event, covering the theme, ‘fertilisers and water for sustainable agriculture.’

Speaking on the occasion, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, who is also the Arab Fertiliser Association (AFA) Chairman, noted the large attendance and activities at the global event and accompanying exhibition, saying these are two of the most important activities that enjoy considerable support from various institutions and companies that specialize in fertilizers and raw materials.

Dr. Jawahery applauded the organisers’ outstanding efforts in planning the event and the level of participation. He also praised the overwhelming response from companies keen to attend and take part in the activities.

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Dr. Jawahery confirmed that the fertiliser industry in the Arab world today is one of the most strategic industries and a basic pillar in any country’s economy. He added that the aim of AFA is to promote its member companies to identify their problems and production bottlenecks which leads to reduced production capacities and an increase in the quality of primary and intermediate consumption of waste materials.

He said AFA works to set up communication networks between Arab fertiliser companies and also organises technical workshops, conferences and forums to develop solutions to the problems faced by the industry.

He explained how AFA also looks closely at the experience and vision of Arab companies in the field and takes into account their achievements in production, the environment and safety approach, in a bid to reduce energy consumption and enhance their competitiveness.

Dr. Jawahery also reiterated how most of the sessions at

the forum addressed important issues and developments that impact the fertiliser industry and its future outlook as well as put into perspective the global developments in the fertiliser and food security markets.

GPIC’s Human Resources Director, Mr Yousif Fakhroo, a member of AFA’s Economic Committee, presented three working papers namely, ’Expectations of the energy impact on chemical fertilisers’, ‘The status of fertilisers in the American market’ and, ‘The impacts on the phosphate industry in the Arab world’.

The Forum is a premier event for the fertilizer industry in the Arab and the Middle East region in which GPIC as a company with outstanding international reputation, is associated.

The company is known for environmental protection and sustainability and is a key AFA member.

Dr. Jawahery opens Global IFA Technical Symposium GPIC President and Chairman of the International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA) Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery opened the Global IFA Technical Symposium, which took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, from March 14 to 17.

Around 200 specialists and professionals from the fertiliser industry from 40 countries around the world took part in the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery reviewed the IFA’s achievements since it was set up in 1947 and highlighted the services it provides to its members.

Dr. Jawahery said the Symposium aimed to focus on issues of vital importance to producers and to enable members to operate

at as low a cost as possible while maintaining efficiency and complying with environmental standards. He said the world today is facing a growing demand for food, fibre and biofuels, which makes increased agricultural production even more important, especially since agricultural land is available is limited. He said it is expected the world population will increase to around eight billion people by the year 2030.

would contribute significantly to the industry’s growth.

Dr. Jawahery also spoke about the growing importance of the fertiliser industry and said it has made great strides in improving productivity by showing great commitment to the application of safety, health and environmental principles. He said manufacturers have to live up to the high standards, keeping in mind the technological improvements that Dr. Jawahery spoke about the have taken place over the last IFA’s strategies and said he hoped few years. the Symposium would highlight and discuss them. The most Dr. Jawahery said the world’s important issue, he said, was financial crunch was a major innovation in the field of fertilizers challenge, which had severe and the use of the best available implications on various sectors. technologies and practices, He said the fertiliser industry in addition to creating young would confront the challenges leaders interested in the field. He and work for the benefit of the said the transfer of expertise and industry as effects people at all knowledge between generations levels.

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US Envoy visits GPIC

United States Ambassador to Bahrain H.E. Mr.William Roebuck visited GPIC complex to take a look at the operations state-ofthe art infrastructure.

On arrival, Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received the Ambassador and his delegation along with members of its Executive Management, the Company’s Labour Union Chairman and other officials.

Dr. Jawahery, speaking on the occasion, said the Company is very keen to strengthen cooperation with the United States to take advantage of its expertise in the petrochemical industry and get to know the modern techniques it is applying in the manufacturing process.

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He praised the role of the Company’s Labour Union in making GPIC a successful industrial enterprise and working hand in hand with its Management.

He explained to H.E. the Ambassador and his delegation that the Company desires close ties with all foreign companies to benefit from the global experience and expertise. He said there were historical close relations between Bahrain and the United States and several US companies were part of that relationship.

He spoke about the close GPIC ties with the US National Safety Council, on which he had recently been elected as its first non American Board member. He said the Company had benefited

greatly from its partnership with the Council to excel globally and stressed that his presence on the board would increase and strengthen that relationship.

H.E. Mr. Roebuck heard a detailed explanation on the GPIC’s operations production process, which included a review of the most important achievements of the Company in safety, quality and environmental preservation areas. He was briefed on some of the important environmental projects, which characterized the GPIC’s operations, including the state-of-the-art Carbon Dioxide Recovery Plant, which contributes significantly to the reduction of harmful emissions produced by factory operations.

British envoy visits GPIC

British Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Mr Simon Martin, visited GPIC to have an overview of the Company’s operations and its quality of products exported to the world’s leading markets.

Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and, the Chairman of GPIC’s Labour Union welcomed the Ambassador and conveyed the greetings of the Chairman and the Board of Directors to him. H.E. Dr. Martin said the visit would strengthen cooperation between GPIC and British petrochemical companies and he spoke of the efficiency and professionalism of British workers in the field of petrochemicals.

The Ambassador was given insight into GPIC’s operations, production and exports, including a review of the Company’s achievements in the areas of safety, quality and environmental preservation. He was also briefed on the GPIC’s Carbon Dioxide Recovery plant, the Company’s training programmes

as well as numerous activities that the Academy of Leadership and Learning and its eLearning Centre accomplish.

H.E. Mr Martin said the prospects of Bahraini and British companies co-operating within the petrochemical sector was very bright and praised the quality of The Ambassador was then GPIC’s products which comply taken on a tour of the complex with top international standards. and its various environmental projects, which show the He also praised the achievements harmony between industry and of the Company in winning the surrounding environment. highest awards in the field of occupational health and safety, H.E. Mr Martin visited the including the Royal Society for Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Plants the Prevention of Accidents Garden and the Medicinal Herbs Award, a certificate from the Garden and, later planted a tree Occupational Safety and Health to commemorate his visit the Institute, as well as obtaining company and also in support of the Enterprise Risk Management GPIC’s environmental philosophy. Certificate (ISO 31000) awarded He also visited the Charity Fish by the British Standards Institute.

Farm and Bird Sanctuary within the Complex.

The Ambassador thanked Dr. The Ambassador said he was Jawahery, the members of the very pleased and impressed and Executive Management and all termed GPIC as an ideal model employees for the warm reception, of co-operation between the their outstanding performance GCC countries. He described and dedication, which resulted the visit as an opportunity in the Company's excellent and to look closely at how GPIC unique performance. safeguards the environment through environmental projects and its commitment to keeping its surroundings clean and green.

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German envoy visits GPIC

German Ambassador to Bahrain H.E. Mr. Alfred Simms-Protz visited GPIC and was received

by Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and senior officials.

In welcoming the Ambassador, Dr. Jawahery said GPIC was keen to strengthen co-operation with German industrial companies operating in the field of fertilizers and petrochemicals to take advantage of new technologies they can offer.

Dr. Jawahery also praised the ongoing cooperation with German companies and stressed that GPIC’s policy of co-operation with companies from all over the world made it one of the best and most sophisticated in the region.

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He said this strategy helps in benefitting from global experience and expertise and noted the outstanding historical and commercial relations between the various Bahraini and American companies.

The Ambassador witnessed training programmes and activities of the Academy of Leadership and Learning and the eLearning Centre, and went around the environmental projects around the complex. He saw the HRH Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Plants The Ambassador was given a Garden, the Medicinal Herbs and detailed explanation on GPIC’s Plants Garden, the Charity Fish operations, production and Farm and the Bird Sanctuary. He exports, including the most later planted a tree to mark his important achievements of visit and as support from the the Company in the areas of environment. safety, quality and environmental preservation areas.

The The Ambassador said he was Ambassador was also briefed pleased with the visit to GPIC, on one of the most important which, he said, is an example of environmental projects at GPIC successful GCC co-operation.

– the state-of-the-art carbon He described the visit as a good dioxide extraction plant - which opportunity to look closely contributes significantly to the at a model industrial complex reduction of harmful emissions. committed to safeguarding the environment.

Egyptian envoy visits GPIC Egyptian Ambassador H.E. Ms. Suha Ibrahim visited GPIC and was received by Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and Labour Union Chairman.

Dr. Jawahery conveyed to the Ambassador the greetings of the Board of Directors and spoke about encouraging foreign investment opportunities, especially from a brotherly country like Egypt, which considers GPIC and one of the most well known and successful in the region.

Dr. Jawahery said the visit would further strengthen and consolidate cooperation with Egyptian companies and would bilateral relations between the

two countries. He said this would also result in expanding the Company's business and investments in the Petrochemical and Fertilizer industry overseas.

Egypt’s support to the Arab Fertiliser Association.

The Ambassador was taken on a tour around the industrial complex, during which she saw the Ammonia, Methanol and Urea plants as well as the safety and environmental and occupational health systems. She also went to the Charity Fish Far, the Medicinal Herbs Garden, the Vegetable Garden and the Bird Sanctuary.

The President briefed the visitors on the Company's operations and corporate philosophy, which has enabled it to win several international awards. He also briefed theAmbassador on GPIC’s programmes and achievements in the field of production, safety, marketing and the protection of H.E Ms. Ibrahim said she the environment. was very impressed with the professionalism at GPIC, which, Dr. Jawahery and the Ambassador she said, is a model of GCC discussed mutual relations co-operation in the industrial between the two countries and field. She praised the Company’s between companies working in leadership and its achievements in the fertiliser industry and praised various fields, saying these were the development of Egyptian a matter of pride for all Arab companies. He also mentioned nations.

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Jordanian delegation at GPIC

A Parliamentary delegation from Jordan, led by Jordanian parliamentary and Housing Committee Chairman MP Abdullah Obeidat along with MP Abbas Al Madhi Head of the Services Committee and MP Osama Al Khaja visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC).

Dr. Jawahery thanked His Excellency MP Obeidat, the head of the delegation and said he hoped the visit to GPIC would allow them an opportunity to look at operations at a successful model of GCC and Arab cooperation.

globally in the field of safety, and the protection of the environment. They also visited the Academy of Learning and Leadership, the eLearning Centre and the environmental projects, scattered around the complex.

Dr. Jawahary then gave a presentation, which outlined the Welcoming the delegation was Company’s business philosophy GPIC President Dr.Abdulrahman and strategy, characterized Jawahery and members of the by the application of modern Executive Management along Management Systems, which with the Deputy Chairman of gives employees equal training the Company’s Labour Union opportunities and pushes them and senior officials. to their maximum limit in serving the Company’s interests.

Dr. Jawahery praised the role of the Jordanian House of He also spoke about GPIC’s Representatives and said it contribution towards the represents all Jordanians led by community and its support His Majesty King Abdullah II, for various programmes that King of the Hashemite Kingdom provide services for the elderly, of Jordan. the sick and children as well as participation during events on He said Bahrain and Jordan enjoy national and religious holidays, a close bilateral relationship which ensure the fulfilment of in all fields, land stressed that its social responsibilities. these were strong and well established and focussed on The visitors listened to the solid foundations of mutual most important achievements of respect, understanding, common GPIC, the awards and accolades history and language. it had won both regionally and

The delegation head thanked Dr. Jawahery and members of the Executive Management for the welcome and the hospitality and expressed his admiration for what he and his colleagues saw during the visit. He said the GCC co-operation seen at GPIC should be applied throughout the Arab world.

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He said the visit was a good opportunity to look closely at an industrial design, which gives the environment a lot of importance. He also expressed his admiration for a series of activities and programmes implemented by the Company outside the scope of industrial specialization as part of its social responsibility towards the local community.

Chairman of the Jordanian Senate visits GPIC Chairman of the Jordanian Senate, H.E Mr. Faisal Akef Al-Fayez and his delegation, visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), where Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received them along with members of the Company’s Executive Management and Labour Union Chairman.

Dr. Jawahery, praising the role of the Senate, spoke of the leading role and reform process of His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

common history and a common language. These, he said, have developed and strengthened over time and are not affected by policy changes and other issues.

Dr. Jawahery thanked H.E Mr. Al-Fayez for the visit and said it had given him an opportunity to take a first hand look at a model of Arab co-operation in general and GCC co-operation in particular.

The visiting delegation was give a brief presentation on GPIC’s business philosophy He applauded the close and marketing strategy, bilateral relations between characterised by the application the two Countries in all fields of modern Management and stressed these are based Systems that give employees on solid foundations of mutual equal training opportunities respect and understanding, and push them to perform at

their very best in keeping with GPIC’s commitment community service and social responsibility.

The guests also listened to a detailed explanation on GPIC’s operations, production and exports as well ass its most important achievements in the field of safety and the protection of the environment. The visitors were taken to the Academy of Leadership and Learning along with the eLearning Centre.

They then toured the complex where they saw GPIC’s several manufacturing facilities, the company’s corporate social responsibility projects and, the harmony between the industry and the environment.

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GPIC takes part in UNEP programme " Green Wave" GPIC is taking part in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Green Wave Initiative held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

The global Campaign aims to promote a culture of biodiversity and encourage school students to pay attention to the environment and agriculture in general. Students are encouraged to plant trees on their own and are introduced to various types of local trees and how they are to be cultivated and nurtured.

These activities reflect the importance of community partnership and its effective role in achieving fair and sustainable development, changing patterns of behaviour and bad habits in dealing with the environment, transferring environmental awareness, preservation of resources and the protection of human health in Bahrain.

The Campaign would contribute towards dissemination of environmental awareness within the local community, from schools through to universities, companies, institutions and factories.

The Campaign coincides with several other environmental initiatives during the month, which the Supreme Council for the Environment said would be a month to celebrate the environment. The theme this year was ‘work for a sustainable environment’ and included holding conferences, workshops and competitions those aim to talk about the goals of sustainable development in the environment and the importance of their implementation.

In Bahrain, the Campaign is being launched in schools as part of GPIC’s commitment to social responsibility, its mission to preserve the environment and contribution to the unlimited support of sustainable development. During the drive, the Company will plant 1,000 local trees at schools every year.The effort will complement other environmental programmes implemented by the Company in coordination with the Ministry.

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GPIC launched a programme of environmental lectures in schools in coordination with the Student Services Department of the Ministry in 2001. This programme still continues successfully and consists of environmental lectures in Arabic and English in public and private schools. These lectures focus on the most important environmental issues at a global level, including global warming, ozone depletion and acid rain.

They also touch on the role of institutions and individuals to minimize the effects of environmental pollution and reduce the depletion of natural resources, in addition to familiarizing students with their assigned role in preserving the environment. More than 23,000 students have so far benefitted.

GPIC also sponsors the annual environmental award for student projects, which it has been doing for 11 years.The project involves the Ministry of Education awarding students for their projects on the environment.

GPIC trains Injaz students

As part of the bilateral cooperation between GPIC and Injaz Bahrain, the Company trained a group of students from the Nasser Training Centre for Vocational Rehabilitation.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company is keen to cooperate with educational institutions in the country to promote young cadres and give them the opportunity to benefit from its high-end training programmes.

He praised the personal initiative of Injaz Bahrain Chief Executive Officer H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa to give GPIC an opportunity to take part in the programme.

Dr. Jawahery said Injaz is a volunteer organisation that

creates a conscious generation able to take responsibility for development and in accelerating development in Bahrain. He thanked H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa for her dedication and sacrifices.

Addressing the students, he said they were the future of Bahrain and said Injaz would make it possible to provide the right climate for their education and development.

He expressed confidence that the Bahraini youth would make the most of the opportunity and look to the future positively in achieving success.

Several members of GPIC Executive Management and representatives of its Labour Union along with senior officials of the Company attended the meeting.

Dr. Jawahery said the programme was prepared specially for the trainees and said the Company’s Management is keen to provide all facilities to ensure they get the maximum benefit.

He said the training programme is part of the Company's plans to strengthen cooperation with educational institutions and exchange experiences, which guarantees GPIC greater success and excellence at all levels. The training, he said, focussed on marketing, human resources and financial Management.

Trainees also thanked and appreciated the executive Management for their interest and support and said the excellent reputation enjoyed by GPIC would stand them in good stead.

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

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

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

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

The continuous follow up and H.E Shaikha Hayat also attributed organization of the Bahrain Table the success of Bahraini Tennis Association has led to the sportswomen to the support successful implementation of the and encouragement given by GPIC Ladies Table Tennis League.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa,

PMI delegation visits GPIC A delegation from the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Arabian Gulf Chapter visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) to get acquainted with the nature of the Company's operations and to take a look at its strategy and performance.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Company’s Executive Management greeted the delegation, led by its President, Mr. Hashim al-Rifaie.

the efficiency of workers in the field of project Management and meet new challenges to achieve growth. He also commended efforts of the PMI’s Bahrain Chapter President Mr. Abdul Majeed Al Qassab to engage specialists and those interested in this area to focus on the concept of project Management in Bahrain.

Dr. Jawahery said the Gulf region is witnessing a new era of global challenges and growth in various industries and sectors and this has contributed to bringing Speaking on the occasion, Dr. opportunities for the countries Jawahery said the Company and their people by providing is keen to support efforts to opportunities for investments. educate Society in various specialised areas, including Mr. Al Qassab thanked Dr. providing a dedicated platform Jawahery for his support and for those involved in project guidance which,he said,played a big Management to communicate role in the success of the institute and exchange views, experiences in transforming enterprise and knowledge and discuss the knowledge Management latest projects. methodologies to conferences and training workshops. He Dr. Jawahery praised the said he was confident of Dr. professional and academic efforts Jawahery’s extensive experience of the PMI to develop and raise and realistic strategic vision.

He also thanked Mr. Al-Rifaie for having accompanied the delegation and the spirit of cooperation, and stressed that this was not surprising since senior officials provided all support for programmes being implemented by the institute.

Mr. Al-Rifaie expressed admiration at the facilities and the infrastructure at GPIC and its commitment to health and safety standards as well as the interest shown by the Company towards protection of the environment and setting up environmental projects within complex. He wished the Company further success in all its endeavours.

Project Management Institute is one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations established for professionals in the field of project Management. It has 700,000 members and volunteers in all over to enhance their professional and improve their organizations’ success.

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GPIC held General Employee Meeting

GPIC held its strategic General Employee Meeting to discuss ways to achieve sustainable development and higher work quality as part of its desire to increase productivity, reduce costs and achieve greater excellence at all levels.

Members of the Executive Management and Heads of all Departments attended along with selected employees from all Departments and new graduates who have recently joined the Company attended the Meeting.

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The annual exercise aimed to study in detail the achievements of the past year and learn from experiences to develop better and more effective strategies in the future.

The most important achievements of 2015 were highlighted during the meeting, which also addressed plans and strategies to be implemented this year along with optimising resources and controlling For some of the employees who expenses. took part in the discussions, it was an opportunity to look Speaking at the opening, GPIC at the experiences of their President Dr. Abdulrahman colleagues who have spent Jawahery praised and several years at the Company appreciated efforts of all and learn about achieving workers for their dedication and sustainable development and professionalism, in the process success. leading to the completion of tasks in a smooth manner.

Dr. Jawahery attributed the Company’s success to the support of the Board of Directors and the leadership of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, all partner countries in GPIC, as well as the competence of Bahraini employees.

Dr. Jawahery praised the positive attitude of GPIC’s Labour Union leadership and said its co-operation with the Management benefitted workers and employees and resulted in workers’ rights and gains being protected.

The President spoke about the Company’s goals and tasks as well as the challenges it faces, which requires concerted efforts from every one at the plant to responsibly achieve all goals and ensure effective implementation of Company policies.

with global developments in the petrochemical industry.

Several Managers and Senior Officials explained their plans and objectives for 2016 as well as their achievements in the last year.

The achievements of 2015 were compared with the plans made for He said the Company’s record that year and ways to overcome production in the last year, while shortcomings were discussed. adhering to the highest safety and environmental standards, Some of the participants are a source of pride for all made presentations on their employees, workers and the experiences over the past year Management and all their efforts and outlined what they had have helped GPIC keep pace achieved and where they lacked.

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National Authority of Qualifications and Quality Assurance Chief visits GPIC GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management and Labour Union Deputy Chairman received National Authority of Qualifications and Quality Assurance for Education and Training Chief Executive Dr. Jawaher Shaheen Al Mudhahki and her accompanying delegation, which visited the Complex.

The visitors were taken to the Academy of Leadership and Learning, where they had a look at the programmes on offer and were told about its contributions to continuing the education process of Company employees as well as its role in providing practical training for the university and college students. Dr. Jawahery stressed on the modern technology and Dr. Jawahery conveyed to them advanced training methods being the greetings of the H.E GPIC employed and the attention given Chairman and the Board of by the Company's staff to training Directors and said the visit issues. would enable them to take a look at the Company’s facilities The visiting delegation saw the and operations. various environmental projects around the Company complex, The President briefed them on including the Princess Sabeeka the nature of the Company's Aromatic Plants Garden, business and strategy and medicinal herbs and plants outlined operational and garden, the Charity Fish Farm production details as well as the and the Bird Sanctuary. exports and achievements, while preserving the environment.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery said the visit was an opportunity to The guests were also briefed on inform the guests of the advanced the state of the art carbon dioxide training facilities at GPIC both recovery plant, the first such for employees and people from facility in the Middle East, which outside the Company and the contributes significantly to the co-operation and continuous reduction of harmful emissions coordination between the from factory operations.

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Dr. Jawahery praised the transparency of results and studies theAuthority published on its own site and said these would help educational institutions and other organisations to improve their performance and adopt a scientific approach to conduct its affairs.

Dr. Jawahery paid tribute to the work of the Authority, which was established due to the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and described it as one of the best launched by His Royal Highness. He spoke about its positive impact on education and training as well as helping provide qualified Bahraini workers eager top enter the labour market. He said this interest would support Bahraini educational institutions and increase the demand for its graduates. It would also contribute to the provision of a civilized image of Bahrain and its commitment to modern standards.

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

to the competence of Bahraini youth and said she had shown true character and determination not only at the professional and technical level but also excelled in sports and cultural activities.

He said Ms. Al-Otaibi presented an image of progressive Bahraini young women and their leadership qualities who are able Congratulating Ms. Al-Otaibi, Dr. to work in any environment and Jawahery said her achievement at any place. was a source of pride for GPIC, which had provided Dr. Jawahery praised the her and all employees an ideal significant role of the BSE in and professional working promoting vocational training and environment, encouraging them the development of engineering to be creative and to excel in in Bahrain as well as its keen their work. desire to maintain professional ethics and behaviour.

He said GPIC Management considers its employees as the Ms. Al-Otaibi said her achievereal wealth of the Company and ments would not have been one of the most important pillars possible without the total of its success. He expressed the and complete support of the hope that Ms. Al-Otaibi would Company Management, led by continue to lead the way and be Dr. Jawahery, who personally an inspiration for her colleagues. supported her to run for election to the prestigious engineering He said Ms. Al-Otaibi’s body. She said she considers it an achievement is also testimony honour to be a part of GPIC and

to represent the Company at the BSE. She said that the company Management had been very supportive to all employees and has been working hard to provide them growth and development opportunities and to enable them to be equipped with skills to help them gain and achieve more to meet GPIC’s future needs.

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

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

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IFTDO delegates visit GPIC Several participants at the 45th Training Conference of the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO) held in Bahrain visited the company to take a look at the facilities.

Members of the Company’s Executive Management welcomed the guests and conveyed to them the greetings of GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and said the visit would allow them to get acquainted with the nature of the Company's work and witness its development.

The visitors were briefed on the Company’s history, its business and strategy.They were given an outline of GPIC’s operational and production processes and its exports along with its most important achievements and awards it has won in the field of safety and the preservation of the environment.

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The guests were also given a brief on the state-of-the-art carbon dioxide extraction plant, the first of its kind in the Middle East. They were impressed with the unique project, which contributes significantly to the reduction of harmful emissions from factory operations.

The visitors were taken to the Academy of Leadership and Learning, where they were briefed on its programmes and activities and its contributions to wards training. They then saw the e-learning Centre and how it assists in the continuing education process as also its role in providing practical training for students of universities and colleges as part of their academic programmes.

They said such a training centre within the complex spoke of the advanced facilities on offer and GPIC’s desire to provide employees and others the

opportunity to keep up with the times and to stay competitive.

The delegation then visited the several environmental projects, including the Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Plants Garden, the Medicinal Herbs and Plants Garden, the Charity Fish Farm and the Bird Sanctuary.

The visitors thanked GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management for the welcome and the hospitality and on giving them an opportunity to get acquainted with the development of Bahrain’s industry in general and GPIC in particular. They said this underlines the Company’s commitment and orientation towards a clean industry. The guests also praised the global standards established by GPIC in their production process and in the field of health and safety.

GPIC organises football tournament GPIC organised a seven-a-side Interdepartmental Football Tournament at its Club. Teams from all of the Company’s Departments took part in the tournament, organised by the Social Activities Committee.

Chairman of GPIC Labour Union Mr. Ghassan Abdullah were also present along with a number of members of the Executive Management.

infrastructure for all disciplines.

He said the Company would continue its mission to provide all possible support to employees and their children as part of a bid to encourage sports and physical activity among them since it would not only improve their performance at work but also promote fitness and contribute to the prevention of disease.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery thanked the organising Committee A large number of employees Chairman and its members of the Company cheered on for organising the tournament the participants during the and said the huge participation tournament, held on February 27. was characterized by strong competition, during which the The “Maintenance” Team won the players showed professional and Dr. Jawahery said the Company top prize followed by the teams technical competence. would also continue hosting such from “Methanol” and “Ammonia” events, especially those directed winning the second and third He said the Company is proud towards young people who are positions, respectively. of its sportspersons whose skills considered the wealth of the have been honed and refined by nation and its future leaders.

Company President Dr. Abdul- the exceptional facilities at the rahman Jawahery and Deputy Club, which provides all modern

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Training Workshop organised at GPIC

A Workshop on training and development, organised in collaboration with the British Institute of Leadership and Training, organised by GPIC Academy of Leadership and Learning has concluded at the GPIC Club.

The Workshop came in line with the Company’s strategy to strengthen its manpower by equipping them with the skills, providing them opportunities to change for the better, and develop their knowledge and their abilities to prepare them to meet the demands of their jobs.

at GPIC had now reached 42.

He said the most important characteristic of the Company is to invest in human resources and was top priority. He said the Company’s investment in its human resources is responsible for its success in the industrial sector.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery spoke about the important role of the Academy in organizing such Workshops and praised its ability Among the topics discussed to cope with and provide the were how to keep up with the latest training programmes that competition and enhance the contribute towards raising the ability to adapt to changes. The level of employees and developing importance of skills training and the their skills. means to explore new strategies of staff development as well as Dr. Jawahery said the number practice good communication of trained, qualified and interwere also discussed. nationally accredited employees

Dr.Jawahery said GPIC is currently pursuing policy to prepare and qualify its staff to enable them to take up Management and leadership positions and revealed they had started this ambitious programme for youngsters to fill leadership positions.

The session was attended by several Company employees to reinforce a culture of training among them and to benefit GPIC in the long run.

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He said global challenges make it imperative for everyone to move in the areas of education, training and development to keep abreast of developments in the industry.

GPIC organises psychiatry lecture The Academy of Leadership and Learning at GPIC organised a lecture on comm-unication skills in the work environment.

Psychiatric Hospital Psychiatry Department head Dr. Hamid Ahmed Hussein delivered the lecture for employees and officials at the Company.

Dr. Hussein thanked GPIC for hosting the event, which comes as part of GPIC’s efforts to raise awareness among the Company's employees.

Dr. Hussein spoke about communication and interpersonal skills and explained that communication in the work environment is a basic administrative component. He said civil servants spend nearly 70 per cent of their time between reading, writing, speaking and listening and studies had shown

that 85 per cent of the success of GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman the employee's work is linked to Jawahery said such lectures his skills in contact with others. contribute to the awareness Company's employees and He also spoke about the behaviour thanked Dr. Hussein for the of employees and motivating preparation and presentation. them to work to ensure the quality of performance. He also Dr. Hussein, a Consultant touched upon the importance Psychiatrist, is a Member of of taking into account the age the Medical Committee of the difference between staff and Ministry of Health, in addition said latest studies had shown to being Vice President of the that most of the companies Bahrain Psychiatric Hospital. He comprised workers in four age is also a Member of the Bahrain groups and that is the reason Medical Society. why work must be distributed to suit them accordingly.

GPIC pays great attention to the development of Bahraini Human Dr. Hussein shed light on how Resources at the Company by varied expectations and different providing specialized courses reactions effect communication and awareness lectures at home between workers. He said and abroad. It also organises workers, as a group need to workshops on all aspects of the interact with others and have petrochemical industry, and gets the ability form an internal the employees to be involved in relationship between them. forums and gatherings.

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GPIC organises osteopathy Lecture The Health Committee at the GPIC organized information about osteopathy medicine and problems a Lecture on Osteopathy Medicine by Back on people could face with long hours of sitting at work. the Move Osteopathy presenters Ms. Lana Peters and Ms. Flaka Bambachi.

Ms. Bambachi, in her Lecture, spoke on the importance of having plenty of drinking water during work, as Ms. Peters and Ms. Bambachi thanked the well as the causes and methods of treating vitamin D Company Management, headed by its President. deficiency.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, for organising the Lecture to spread awareness not only among The Lecture comes as part of GPIC’s efforts to GPIC's employees but also in society. contribute towards generating awareness for the Company's employees on the causes and effects of Ms. Peters reviewed basic and comprehensive the condition.

Health lecture at GPIC The Health Committee at the Gulf Petrochemical productivity at work. She also touched on the most Industries Company (GPIC) organized a obvious symptoms and signs that indicate someone workshop on "pressure of the work environment, is suffering from work pressure. yoga and office management."

Ms. Al Mansouri spoke about therapeutic yoga Dr. Amal Al Jowder and specialist Fatima Al sessions and said these have a positive influence Mansouri conducted the workshop. in helping patients endure the hassles of chronic diseases. She also explained how the practice of Dr. Al Jowder spoke about work, the cause and meditation, relaxation and breathing exercises helps. types of external and internal pressure and ways She also told participants about special slimming and means to adapt and manage it. programme as well as a food yoga programme, touching on psychological training and its impact on She said negative influences could result in people’s lifestyles. such pressure on human health and affect

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GPIC holds “Smile with Confidence” lecture The Health Committee at the GPIC held a Dr.Al Mosally also discussed in her lecture the cause of lecture presented by consultant orthodontist teeth discoloration, which include smoking, excessive Dr. Amira Al Mosally. intake of tea and coffee and not brushing teeth after meals.

On the title, “Smile with Confidence”, the lecture gave a detailed explanation on dental She thanked the Management of GPIC for having problems that hinder a beautiful smile. It invited her to deliver the lecture, which addressed also discussed mouth and gum problems and one of the most important health topics of interest the role of bacteria and excess sugar in the to all members of society. She said this showed the incidence of dental caries and initial symptoms Company’s interest in supporting its employees to of decay, which may, if not treated, lead to tooth continue to train them not only professionally but also loss. in having a healthy lifestyle.

GPIC organises Stress Management Lecture The GPIC Health Committee organised a lecture workers face in various work environments and their on “Pressures of Work Environment” by Ministry internal and external causes. of Health Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Hameed Hussein.

The lecture also touched on ways of assisting workers to adapt to these pressures as well as study its effects National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) on human health and productivity. Dr. Hussein told Vice President H.E. Mr. Abdullah Al Derazi and its participants about the symptoms and signs of the Complaints, Monitoring and Follow-up Committee pressures at work and the best ways to manage and Chairperson H.E. Ms. Maria Khoury were present handle it. on the occasion along with GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Dr. Hussain thanked GPIC Management to invite him for Company’s Executive Management. the lecture and said it showed the Company's interest in supporting its employees to continue to train them The lecture dealt with in detail on the pressures not only professionally but also psychologically.

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Nursing students visit GPIC A delegation of students from the Health Ministry’s College of Nursing visited GPIC to take a tour of the Company’s occupational health and medical facilities.

The students thanked the Company Management and Dr. Salem for the welcome and the hospitality and said they had benefitted a great deal from the visit.

The students were briefed on the training programmes in health and occupational safety and were given a tour of the modern Medical Centre.

They were also briefed on the safety procedures and the how to tackle emergencies as and when they arise.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, in a statement, said that the Management sees the taking care of workers and providing the best work environment as the top priority of the company.

At the Medical Centre, the students were received by its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mohammed Salem, who, along with other officials, gave them a tour of the facility and shown the modern diagnostic and therapeutic devices in use.

The students greatly admired the facilities, which are up to the highest international standards, and briefed on the GPIC’s commitment to monitoring the health of workers and providing them with periodic health care and follow-up.

Dr. Salem praised the students’ commitment to occupational health and safety and in their observing all steps and stages of operations, resulting in it achieving a record in working without a lost time accident.

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He said to ensure the best services, the Company had set up a modern health and Medical Centre with advanced health care facilities.The Company, he said, also organises awareness lectures and hosts specialists and consultants to educate the employees.

Dr. Jawahery said GPIC has already hosted four batches of students from the college and said such visits would continue in the future.

GPIC, he said, pays particular attention to the students of schools, colleges and universities in Bahrain since they are seen as the future of the nation. Dr. Jawahery said such visits also enhance the academic level of the students and make them more aware.

GPIC lecture on cancer awareness The Health Committee of GPIC organized a lecture on “What you should know about Cancer," Dr. Abdulrahman Fakhro, President of the Bahrain Cancer Society, who particularly addressed issues on its early detection.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked the Committee for organising the lecture and said early screening can avoid diseases that pose a major threat to the lives of people.

He also thanked Dr. Fakhro for his contribution in spreading awareness on the society’s programmes and activities.

The Committee regularly organises such lectures on various topics in addition to organising activities in cooperation with the company’s other committees. It has also organised special campaigns to donate blood and has taken part in marathons to educate the community, besides hosting campaigns on nutrition and diseases along with organising first aid courses for employees.

Health lecture at GPIC

GPIC celebrated World Health Day on the theme, "Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections."

The event, which consisted of a lecture by Royal Bahrain Hospital lung diseases specialist Dr. Mary Teresa, was organised by the Committee on Health Awareness.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked the Committee Chairman and its members for organising the lecture, which, he said, contributed towards creating awareness on ways to avoid such diseases. He said these pose a major threat to the lives of people, especially during the change of weather.

Dr. Teresa spoke of the causes of transmission of infection, signs and symptoms of these diseases and ways to prevent them.

Dr. Jawahery also thanked Dr. Teresa and praised her role in raising awareness among various segments of Bahraini society.

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GPIC releases 11th edition of annual publication

The 11th edition of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Comp-any annual publication, GPIC in the Local Press, has been released.

The book, published by the Company’s Corporate Communications Department, highlights GPIC’s activities and events and documents all news and achievements throughout the year.

In a statement on the occasion, Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery applauded all the journalists and their integrity as well as their eagerness to highlight GPIC’s achievements in a neutral and impartial way.

He said this had contributed greatly to highlighting the national companies’ˆ achievements as well as contribution to Bahrain’s economy.

Dr. Jawahery appreciated the positive role the Press coverage had played on the Company and its employees and the positive public opinion it had generated. This, he said, had resulted in more incentives to workers who, in turn, had

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been working diligently and faithfully towards further success of the Company.

Dr. Jawahery said the positive Press coverage had highlighted the efficiency of the Company’s operations as well as the role of the Bahraini workforce in the operation of major industrial companies.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the efforts of GPIC’s Board of Directors in drawing up successful strategies to keep the Company on the right and successful track and develop plans to overcome all challenges in the face of fierce global competition.

He said this had contributed to achievements at the level of operational and production processes and profits as in the Company’s outstanding community activities. He stressed that the Company had strong links and communication channels with the local Press and personal contacts with journalists, writers and editors of local newspapers.

GPIC Employee of the Month GPIC Chairman H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Sharyan, in the presence of Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and the Company’s Executive Management, presented Mr. Abdulla Al Mannai from the Finance Department, Mr. Aqeel Akhter from the Safety Health and Environment Department, Mr. Sayed Ahmed Jawad from

the Plants Operations Department. Also H.E. Yousef Al Zamil, Managing Director, handed over the certificate to Mr. Jassim Haji from the Maintenance Department the award of the Employee of the Month for November, December 2015 and January, February 2016 respectively.

Abdulla Al Mannai

Aqeel Akhtar

Ahmed Jawad

Jassim Haji

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GPIC observes Civil Defence Day GPIC observed World Civil Defence Day on March 1 by distributing first aid kits and fire extinguishers to school students as part of its community awareness project.

The Campaign was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Civil Defence.

Defence in securing public and private utilities and protecting the lives and property of citizens and residents.

He said GPIC Management’s support also comes as part of this year’s theme, ‘Civil Defence, Latest Information Technology and Media’. The Management, he said, is keen to provide these In a statement, GPIC President kits and fire extinguishers to Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said students so that these can be the Company, in accordance available in their homes in case with the directives of the of an emergency.

Board of Directors, is keen to support national institutions He said these devices must in maintaining the security and also be available at all times safety of society. He noted the in all houses and buildings to importance of the role played by be used in treating the injured the General Directorate of Civil and fighting fires. He stressed

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the importance of awareness among various segments of society about the correct way to use the equipment as a key factor in maintaining the safety of individuals and buildings, especially since there has been an increase in minor injuries and incidents of home fires in Bahrain.

Dr. Jawahery also extended an invitation to institutions and members of civil society to increase their awareness on the importance of preserving their safety and security and noted the attention given by the Ministry of Interior to community service issues.

GPIC takes part in BTI event GPIC took part in the Career Week Exhibition organised at the Bahrain Training Institute (BTI).

GPIC’s participation in the event, under the patronage of Education Minister H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, came as part of its existing and continuous co-operation with higher education institutions in Bahrain and its commitment to strengthening the close collaboration between the Company and BTI. The exhibition is also seen as an important forum to attract young graduates who have a will and desire to contribute to building a progressive nation. It also provides these graduates the opportunity to take a look at what companies and national institutions offer and discover what fits with their professional and academic disciplines.

The event is also an occasion

to inform students about the requirements of the labour market, which in turn enables the students to make the right decision on their future.

Council of Higher Education Secretary General, Prof. Riad Hamza, along with BTI Director General, Dr. Fawzi Al Jowder, opened the exhibition, both of whom later visited the GPIC stand, where they were received

by Training and Development Superintendent, Dr. Ahmed Bucheeri and company officials.

The visitors were briefed on GPIC’s activities and efforts in the field of training and development and were given an overview of GPIC operations which applies the highest safety standards as well as the highest quality products, exported to the largest global markets.

Dr. Bucheeri pointed out the active contribution of GPIC to institutions of civil society, including associations, clubs

and charities, in fulfilment of its Corporate Social Responsibility GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said in a statement that the Company has always been keen to take part in the exhibition, which offers employment opportunities to educated youth. Dr. Jawahery spoke of the importance and efforts that needed to be continually made to organize such job fairs for students in general and for those on the verge of graduation, in particular, since it allows them the opportunity to get to know companies and institutions and the options available to them.

The Career Week at BTI, held this year from 01st to 03rd March, is an annual event organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Fourteen companies and national institutions took part in the exhibition this year.

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GPIC organises beach clean up GPIC organised a clean up of the beach area around the Bahrain Fort as part of its campaign to take care of and preserve the environment.

an opportunity for employees to the marine environment and take part in meeting the needs natural components. of the community.

Dr. Jawahery also thanked the Dr. Jawahery said the campaign Manama Municipality Director does not target a specific segment, General Sheikh Mohammed bin The campaign came in response but will benefit all sectors of Ahmed Al Khalifa, for his guidance to an annual initiative by the Gulf society from beachgoers to in employing all possible means, Petrochemicals and Chemicals tourists. He praised the efforts equipment and labour for the Association (GPCA), which seek of the organising committee campaign’s success. to create awareness among the to raise and enhance the level community and highlight the of public awareness. He also Sheikh Mohammed said the importance of recycling. praised such steps that meet the municipality is aware of the needs of society and to enables importance of the private Such campaigns have earlier people to instil in themselves sector’s participation in the been held in Riyadh, Jeddah, a sense of loyalty towards the government's efforts to preserve Jubail, Kuwait, Doha, Sohar, community. the environment and added the Abu Dhabi and Dubai between responsibility should be on all February 7 and 11.

He said the GPIC management those in a position to take part made sure to have qualified in the environmental mission.

In a statement, GPIC President medical staff at hand to take Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery care of any emergency.

He praised the volunteer efforts thanked GPCA Secretary and those of the GPIC staff, who, General Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun Dr. Jawahery also spoke of he said, are known for their for having thought of such the importance of providing social and humanatarian efforts. events and said these have a clean beaches as well as the He said participation in the direct impact on communities in protection of marine organisms campaign affirmed encouraging the Gulf and offer an insight into that are endangered by the children on the importance of what the industrial sector can dumping waste in coastal areas. volunteer work. He noted the do for the preservation of the He called upon the people to efforts and contributions of the environment. It also contributes avoid harmful practices and not GPIC in such campaigns. to a volunteer spirit and provides to throw waste that may harm

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