Khaleejieh issue 71 English

for Petrochemicals

Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa ...

GPIC starts the Carbon Dioxide Recovery Unit

On the occasion of Bahraini Women’s Day ...GPIC honours female staff

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Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin

Ali Al Khalifa ...GPIC starts the Carbon Dioxide

Recovery Unit

GPIC Managing Director attends

Launching of a new Joint Operating Company

On the occasion of Bahraini Women’s Day

GPIC honours female staff


GPIC takes part in the 4th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association

Conference

Grand Ceremony marks GPIC’s Glorious 30 years

GPIC takes part in the Inauguration of

LLDPE Plant in Qatar

GPIC celebrates the Bahrain National Day


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Under the patronage of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Board Chairman, GPIC celebrated the opening of its environmmmentally friendly Carbon Dimmoxide Recovery (CDR) Unit, located at GPIC’s headquarmmters in Sitra.

The event which took place on 24 December was atmmtended by H.E. Mr. Anmmwar Salama, GPIC Deputy Chairman, H.E. Mr. Yousef AlmZamel, Managing Direcmmtor, GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Members of the Board of Dimmrectors and Executive Manmmagement.

Representatives of the Japammnese Mitsubishi Heavy Inmmdustries Ltd. (MHI), Tecnimmmont of Italy, submcontractor Mechanical Contracting and Services Company (MCSC) of Bahrain and other highmranking guests, were present at the opening ceremony of the CDR Unit which is aimed at cutting down greenhouse

Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa ...

GPIC starts theCarbon Dioxide Recovery Unit

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gas emissions and improving overall efficiency.

On the occasion, H.E. Shaimmkh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa praised this important projmmect stating that GPIC is the

first petrochemical company in the Middle East to have constructed a CDR Unit using such environmentalmmly friendly technology. The recovery unit can capture 450 metric tons of Carbon

Dioxide per day, which will be used as feedstock for the Urea and Methanol synthesis processes.

The technology can recover approximately 90% of the

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Carbon Dioxide in flue gas. He added that this project confirms the company’s polmmicy to preserve the environmmment by reducing humanmcaused global warming and the severe increases in the earth’s temperatures, which lead to disastrous environmmmental consequences.

In a speech on the occasion, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed his overwhelming joy on the opening of the CDR Unit, which coincided with the country’s celebrammtions of the 10th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s acmmcession to the throne and the 38th Bahrain National day. In his statement, Mr. Jawammhery highlighted the signifimmcant importance of this projmm

ect saying that GPIC is the first petrochemical company to use a special system demmsigned in Japan for disposal of such waste. He stated that this new technology would reduce Carbon Dioxide emismmsions responsible for climate change and will contribute to the global comoperation aimed at protecting the enmmvironment.

The Carbon dioxide recovery plant is aligned with Bahmmrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and also coincides with GPIC being selected as the first offimmcial partner for the ( UNEP )Climate Conference held remmcently in Copenhagen.In cooperation with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Commmpany (Masdar), GPIC is

planning to register the projmmect within the UN clean inmmdustry programme

In a speech on the occasion, GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery exmmtended his thanks and regards to H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Board Chairman, who has been the catalyst behind this new technology from day one.

He praised the wise vision of the Members of Board of Dimmrectors and their unwavering dedication and invaluable contribution to the global comoperation aimed at prommtecting the environment.

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GPIC HonoursCDR Team

In the presence of the vismmiting officials, Mr. Abdulmmrahman Jawahery voiced his appreciation to the project team who supervised and followed the construction of the Unit, which was commmpleted safely and successfully within schedule and budget. It is worth mentioning that the project, which was conmmstructed according to the most advanced technological systems, cost US dollars 55 million and was completed in a record period of time by employing the technolmmogy provided by Mitsubimmshi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Tecnimont (ICB) of Italy.

Mr. Jawahery concluded by saying that GPIC boasts having very qualified Bahraini manpower that have proven they can deal with any sort of expansion projects in the future in order to maintain and enhance the company’s progress and development.

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GPIC increasesMethanol and Urea production

The captured carbon dioxmmide from the new CDR Unit will will be used as feedstock for Urea and Methanol and will increase the Methanol production up to 120 metric tons per day, while Urea prommduction will be able to achieve a total production of 80 metmmric tons per day.The project is aligned with the efforts exerted by the Nationmmal Oil and Gas Authority to regulate uses of Natural Gas due to limited quantities of this significant feedstock. However, CDR plant will not only increase production, it will also help preserve the enmmvironment and such balance will surely deliver additional economic value to Bahrain and will boost a civilized immmage of the country’s industrial entities.The project will help increase production without increasmming the consumption of Natummral Gas.

Since utilisation of every ounce of the raw materials is of fundamental importance to the company; the environmentally friendly CDR will help make optimum use of raw materials, and protect the environment at the same time. The CDR unit reflects the high profile that clean industry has reached in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Highlighting the significance of this mega petrochemical project, the GPIC official said that such plant delivers additional economic value to Bahrain, adding that the company has worked hard during the past two years to train Bahraini manpower and qualify them to run the facility.

GPIC employees have received intensive training

Sustainable Human Development approach in

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courses and visited similar plants in a number of developed countries such as United States, Japan, France and Italy.

It is worth mentioning that suppliers and manufacturers in these countries have provided professional training sessions for all employees of the new plant in order to qualify them to operate it according to the latest techniques.Such training sessions and field visits have enriched the employees’ knowledge, experience and skills.

Trained Bahraini manpower played a very instrumental role in the construction of the CDR Unit and proven that major engagements can be handled very proficiently by Bahraini nationals

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In an effort to encourage the Bahraini Women’s Day initiammtive of H.R.H. Princess Sammbeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalimmfa, wife of H.M. the King and Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), a special function was held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa

Al Khalifa, Executive Direcmmtor of inJAz Bahrain at the GPIC Club to mark this spemmcial occasion. The Bahraini Women’s Day celebration is aimed at promoting and prommtecting equal rights and opmmportunities for women in all educational programmes and other activities. The event was

organised by the GPIC Ladies Working Committee in honmmour of the company’s female employees.The gathering entitled “My Achievements”, was held on Sunday � December 2009 and was attended by the company’s General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery,

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GPIC honours female staff

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senior officials and female staff members. The day celemmbrated the life of the Bahraini woman, who has been able through great strides and demmtermination to achieve many milestones, including minismmterial posts.

In addition to the reinforcemmment of the team spirit among employees, the gathermming was designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all GPIC’s ladies. It also highlighted the confidence in Bahraini working women to contribute to national develmmopment on an equal footing with men.

The event began with a short speech delivered by Mrs. Hanmman Al Maskati, Chairwomen of the GPIC Ladies Working Committee, in which she welmmcomed H.H. Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa and expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for her attenmmdance and participation.

On behalf of the lady emmmployees Mrs. Al Maskati also thanked and welcomed the GPIC General Manager, members of the executive management and the GPIC Trade Union members and expressed her pleasure at the company’s initiative to celmm

ebrate the special day. Mrs. Al Maskati explained that GPIC was the first industrial compammny to celebrate this occasion, which reflects the wise vimmsion of the executive managemmment and its commitment to promote the role of Bahraini women in the company’s demmvelopment and present her with equal opportunities.

This was followed by a speech from Mr. Jawahery who also welcomed H.H. Sheikha Hesmmsa and expressed his sincere gratitude for her participation on such a happy occasion. He added that this special occasion highlights the huge



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potential of women and emmmpowers them to become leadmmers and decision makers at all levels.

Mr. Jawahery conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the GPIC Board Chairman, H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa for the company’s femmmale employees and their outmmstanding services and commitmmment to develop the company sidembymside with the male employees. He noted that working women have proved their abilities as equal partmmners of men and added that when we see these female role

models who have committed themselves to the progress of their country, we remember the leading roles played by Bahraini women in the past when they first joined formal education in 1928. Women have engaged alongside men as effective and influential partners at every stage of the renaissance of Bahrain.

Mr. Jawahery pointed out that the GPIC management will continue to provide the best training programmes for all its employees and will work to remove every obstacle that may hamper their way as they

are the company’s real wealth. He praised the lady employmmees in particular, admiring their commitment, highmpermmformance and active particimmpation in spite of their family duties.

Concluding, he thanked all female employees for their efforts and contribution tommwards the company’s success. He then presented the GPIC’s ladies with gifts, folmmlowed by a luncheon held in their honour on this special occasion.


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AwardsAwards

Gulf Petrochemical Indusmmtries Company received the Excellence Award in Occupammtional Health and Safety for the private sector during the 25th Excellence Recognition Ceremony for the private secmmtor employees, entrepreneurs and companies.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Gulf Hotel’s Gulf Convention and Exhibition Centre. His Majesty deputised the Minister of Labour, Dr. Majeed Alalawi to host the ceremony, which was also attended by senior government officials and a number of guests.Over the years the company

has contributed very effectively to promoting a safety culture in a number of related organisations, such as the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) and the Arab Fertilizers Association (AFA).GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed his pleasure at this latest achievement, stressing that both global and local appreciation will encourage the company to further promote its efforts to adopt initiatives designed to enhance health and safety awareness, both in the workplace and throughout the local community.

Also impressive was the

company’s development of a system that conforms to both the industrial production requirements and protection of the environment.

GPIC has sought to develop and improve its values through innovative projects such as the Fish Farm and Bird Sanctuary, as well as landscaping projects such as the Herbal Garden and the Shaikha Sabeeka Aromatic Garden. Mr. Jawahery concluded by thanking the Ministry of Labour for such honouring ceremonies, which will no doubt encourage all the establishments to continue their successful business performance.

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H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifareceives the GPIC General Manager

H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Board Chairman received the GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery on Tuesday 19th January. 2010.

During the meeting, Mr. Jawahery presented a demmtailed report concerning the company’s operations, activimmties and achievements, highmmlighting the company’s recent winning of two awards in the ceremony organised by the Ministry of Labour under the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the outstanding private secmmtor employees, entrepreneurs

and companies.

Mr. Jawahery then introduced the GPIC Human Resources Manager Mr. Yusuf Ebrahim Fakhroo who won the Outmmstanding Manager award in the private sector, Safety, Health and Environment Manager Yasser A.Rahim who won the outstanding Health and Occupational Safety award in the private sector and Senior Technician Mr. Ali Khalil AlmSayyed who was awarded the Model Employee in the Oil and Gas sector.

On this occasion, H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs

and GPIC Board Chairman expressed his sincere congratmmulations to the winning emmmployees for their professional skills which enabled them to win these significant awards.He added that such achievemmment reflects the company’s keenness to develop the nammtional workforce and provide them with the opportunities to gain the experience and knowledge needed to boost the petrochemical industry in the Kingdom.

The GPIC Board Chairman went on to say that training and development of Bahraini employees remains a top primmority of the GPIC’s managemmment.


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He then thanked the distinmmguished winners for their unmmwavering dedication and exmmemplary service, urging them to double their efforts and continue their successful busimmness performance.

H.E Shaikh Isa extended his gratitude to the country’s wise leadership saying that with the major support and prudent directives of HM the King and his wise government led by HRH the Prime Minister, the Industrial sector and its trained manpower have garmmnered record achievements.He concluded his statement by expressing his thanks to the GPIC Board members and members of the Executive Management who worked very hard to improve employmmees’ performance.On this occasion, GPIC Genmmeral Manager Mr. Abdulrahmmman Jawahery has expressed his pride at the employees’ latest achievement, stressing that such global and local apmmpreciation will encourage the company to further promote its efforts to adopt initiatives designed to train and develop its employees.

“Working together as one team has paved the way for significant achievements afmm

fecting the company’s prommductivity and high reputation” he elaborated.

Mr. Jawahery praised the emmmployees’ experience gained during their long working years and their professional skills which enabled them to win these awards.

On their side, the winning employees thanked H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa

for his major support and wise directives, adding that these awards now place even greater responsibility on each and every one of them towards exerting further efforts. “Winning such impressive awards gives us confidence that we have the fundamental and essential building blocks to achieve further accomplishments in the petrochemical industry” they added.


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GPIC Human Resources Manager Wins the Outstanding Manager prize

GPIC Human Resources Manager, Mr. Yusuf Ebrahim Fakhroo has won the Outstanding Manager prize in the private sector during the 25th honouring ceremony for outstanding private sector employees, entrepreneurs and companies.The ceremony was held under His Majesty King Hamad’s patronage at the Gulf Hotel’s Gulf Convention and Exhibition Centre. His Majesty deputised Labour Minister, Dr. Majeed Alalawi to attend the ceremony, which was also attended by senior government officials and a number of guests.On this occasion, the GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery expressed his sincere congratulations to Mr. Fakhroo for wining such a prestigious award. “This is an award for the company, which was always keen to develop a national workforce and provide them with the opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge needed to boost the petrochemical industry” he added. Mr. Jawahery praised Mr. Fakhroo’s experience gained during his long working years and his professional skills which enabled him to win this award. Emphasising the importance of training, Mr Jawahery said that the company is always keen to train its staff to meet business needs and keep abreast of the latest technological developments in this sphere. He went on to say that training and development of Bahraini employees remains a top priority of the GPIC’s management. Highlighting the training provided by the company, he said that intensive and comprehensive training programmes are being offered by the company’s Training Centre, including report writing, effective communication, business and time management, principle and concept of total quality, community

service, care of the environment and emotional intelligence. The GPIC official explained that focusing on training and excellence has led to the company winning a number of prestigious awards among the companies operating in the petrochemical industry. With the major support and prudent directives of H.M. the King and his wise government led by H.R.H. the Prime Minister, the industrial sector and its trained manpower have garnered record achievements and many successes which have enabled them to further boost this important sector, which is considered to be a reliable contributor to the economic prosperity of the kingdom.On his part, the GPIC Human Resources Manager extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the GPIC Board Chairman, H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the Board of Directors, members of the executive management and employees. He thanked them for their warm congratulations. He also thanked the General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery who has worked very hard to improve the performance of employees.

Joining the GPIC on January 1981 as trainee Chemical Engineer, Mr. Fakhroo became the Marketing Manager in 198�, later Manager of Human Resources Department in 200�. He also the heads Housing Loans Committee, Performance Evaluation Committee and Training and Development Committee. In addition to his membership in the High Council for Vocational Training, Mr. Fakhroo is also an effective member in the GPCA Human Resources Committee. He has also participated effectively in a number of local and regional conferences as well as several training courses inside Bahrain and abroad.


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At the invitation of the Minmmister of Oil and Gas Affairs and National Oil and Gas Authormmity (Noga) Chairman, H.E. Dr Abdul Hussain Mirza, H.E. Mr. Yousef A. Al Zamel the GPIC Managing Director attended the official launch of the landmark Tatweer Petrommleum company.

H.R.H. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Developmmment Board (EDB), made an official announcement at a commemorative flag raising ceremony on Wednesday 20 January.

In a statement on the occamm

sion, the GPIC Managing Director congratulated H.M. the King and his wise govmmernment led by H.R.H. the Prime Minister on this new venture, which will fuel ecommnomic growth and improve living standards for Bahrainis. The new venture will utilise the latest technologies to inmmcrease production and deliver additional economic value to Bahrain.

Mr. Al Zamel also expressed his appreciation to the Oil and Gas Affairs Minister, Dr Abdul Hussain Mirza for his exceptional efforts in developmming the Bahrain oil field and modernising the economy

under the country’s 2030 Economic Vision.

Tatweer Petroleum is a joint venture operating company between the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), Ocmmcidental Petroleum Corporammtion and Mubadala Developmmment Company (Mubadala), which will double Bahrain’s historic First Oil Well output and raise its gas potential.

The company will operate under the Development and Production Sharing Agreemmment signed in April 2009 by all three partners and ratified by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

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GPIC takes part in the 4th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association Conference

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A delegation from GPIC headed by the General Manmmager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawammhery and a number of senior officials participated in the 4th Annual Gulf Petrochemimmcals and Chemicals Associammtion (GPCA) Forum, held from 8 to 10 December at the Inter Continental Dubai Festival City on the historic Dubai Creek.

Delegates totalling 1,000 plus from across the globe particimmpated in the conference, as well as CEO’s and other semmnior leaders from the petrommchemicals and chemicals secmmtor, private equity executives, financiers and consultants.

The conference focused on initiatives taken by the petmmrochemical and chemical inmmdustry, which have embraced sustainability as integral to longmterm growth strategy. A number of speakers and valummable sessions were scheduled, highlighting the various asmmpects of sustainability and its relevance in the growth of the petrochemicals industry in the region and internationally.

In a statement on the ocmmcasion, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said that following a period of economic boom a global financial bubble has now burst. GPIC is not insummlated from this international

crisis and we have to work hard to adopt standard meammsures of performance to help tackle financial instability. He called for rationalising exmmpenditure and reducing costs without compromising safety or security.

Regarding the future of the petrochemical and chemimmcal industry in the Gulf remmgion, Mr. Jawahery was very optimistic due to the latest technological developments enjoyed by this industry and integrated infrastructure, demmveloped telecommunications, trained manpower as well as the availability of natural gas resources in large quantities in


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the Gulf region.

GPIC’s participation in such conferences reflects the commmpany’s keenness to develop a national workforce and provide them with the opmmportunity to gain the experimmence and knowledge needed to boost the industry, which is considered to be a reliable contributor to the economic prosperity of the kingdom.

A session on Human Resource Development was held on the sidelines of the conference. The session enjoyed highmlevmmel attendance and focused on one of the most important inmmdustry concerns today: skilled human resources.

It is worth mentioning that the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is the voice of the regional industry. The Annual Forum is the flagship event of the Association held in Dubai every December, which has grown over the first three years to become a truly internationmmal event, attracting delegates from the world over. Despite the global recession, this year’s Forum was the largest in terms of delegate attendance.

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During the 4th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association Fommrum which was held during December in Dubai, GPIC took part in the exhibition which was held on the sidemmlines of the gathering. The company’s stand has enjoyed a large number of visitors including senior officials,

dignitaries and other particimmpants.

Mr. Mohamed H. AlmMady GPCA Chairman, Vice Chairman and CEO of Saummdi Basic Industries Corporammtion (SABIC) also paid a visit to the GPIC stand where he was received by GPIC’s Genmmeral Manager, Mr. Abdulrahmm

man Jawahery and discussed with him number of issues of mutual interest.

Mr. AlmMady stated that such gatherings reflect the close cohesion and cooperammtion among chemical indusmmtry organisations, praising GPIC as model of successful Gulf comoperation since the

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ted to the support of the petrochemical and chemical sector in the region, noting that a number of initiatives will be adopted during the next coming months.

He added that Gulf Arab States tend to orient their investment towards new secmmtors such as chemicals and petrochemicals, which will entitle the region to play a more effective role in the global chemical and petrommchemical markets. He went on to say that the world’s major industrial power has now been shifted from west to east, noting in this regard the growing role played by the G20 against the previous G8.

“The G8 had Japan as the only Asian member in the

group, while the G20 now includes China, Japan, India, South Korea, Indonesia and Australia” he elaborated.

GPCA was originally conmmceived in 2004 by its foundmming members with a view to forming a dedicated and nonmprofit association servmming all of its members with a variety of data, technical assistance and resources remmquired by the petrochemimmcals and chemicals industry. Its mission is to advance the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Gulf through fostering open exchange among members and with stakeholders, developing a relevant knowledge base and supporting the industry in meeting its sustainable demmvelopment objectives.

shareholders in the company include Saudi Basic Indusmmtries Corporation (SABIC) and Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) of Kuwait. Affirming his absolute supmmport to the GCC industries, Mr. AlmMady highlighted the significant role played by GPCA in providing the most upmtomdate knowledge and eliminating obstacles faced by petrochemical and chemical industries both remmgionally and globally.

He explained that GPCA now has five committees to deal with issues and chalmmlenges facing the industry, the Human Resources, Supmmply Chain, Plastics, Responmmsible Care, Advocacy and the Fertilizer Committees.

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Executive ManagementExecutive Management

Within the efforts to develmmop work plans and strategies, GPIC’s executive managemmment held a strategic meeting on Saturday 9 January to remmview the company’s achievemmments in 2009.The meeting was attended by heads of departments and plans for the current year 2010 and longmterm strategies aimed at increasing producmmtivity and continuing the sucmmcessful business performance were discussed. At the beginning of the meetmming GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery conveyed the greetings of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H. the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Chairmm

man, and members of the Board of Directors. He also conveyed their appreciation to the GPIC staff members for their positive attitude, unique team spirit and professionalmmism shown during 2009, addmming that working together as one team had paved the way for significant achievements, which confirmed the compammny’s excellent reputation and increased productivity.The General Manager then reviewed the main plans and tasks for the current year, which require further coopmmeration and effective applicammtion of the company’s policies. Highlighting the company’s vision and mission, he stressed the importance of reviewing GPIC’s policies to keep pace with global developments

and the elements which may hinder the process of developmmment of this vital industry.The department heads then reviewed plans and stratemmgies for 2009 and the results achieved. They also discussed the difficulties faced during the implementation of these plans as well as future solummtions. The GPIC officials then reviewed the record achievemmments and successes accommmplished during 2009. The GPIC officials concludmmed the meeting by expressing their commitment to supmmport the development policy aimed at improving producmmtivity and enhancing the skills of employees to demonstrate what the petrochemical inmmdustry has to offer in the remmgion in the years to come.

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Qatofin Qatofin

GPIC takes partin the Inauguration of

LLDPE Plant in Qatar

His Highness the Amir of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad b i n K h a l i f a A l m T h a n i inaugurated the Qatofin L i n e a r L o w D e n s i t y Po l y e t h y l e n e R e s i n s (LLDPE) Plant in the Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) in Qatar in November

2009. Present at the ceremony were Qatari ministers, CEOs, high ranking dignitaries as well as senior executives of industrial companies. The Opening Ceremony was also attended by GPIC General

Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery who was invited by the General Manager of Qatofin, Dr. Mohammed Yousuf Al Mulla.

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petrochemical products in our day to day lives and highlighted the responsibility which the petrochemical industry has to the environment.

C o m m e n t i n g o n t h e occasion, GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery hailed the Qatari LLDPE Plant describing it as a new milestone in the development of the petrochemical sector in the whole of the Gulf region. He highlighted the significance of this mega petrochemical project and Qatar’s comprehensive industrial prosperity in the oil and gas sector, under the wise leadership of H.H. Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Regarding joint Gulf projects, H . E . D r. M o h a m m e d Saleh AlmSada, Qatari State Minister for Energy and Industry Affairs welcomed the future establishment of a joint venture shared by Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) and Qatar. He expressed his hope to see this dream soon

turn into reality adding that such a joint venture would no doubt boost the growing industrial relations between the two countries.

During a meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammed AlmSada, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery presented him with a commemorative gift. The GPIC official was accompanied by General Manager of Qatofin, Dr. Mohammed Yousuf Al Mulla.

On his part, Dr. AlmMulla welcomed the establishment of joint projects to serve the GCC citizens and to achieve further prosperity in the region. He praised GPIC as a great example of fruitful Gulf cooperation.

Q a t o f i n i s a j o i n t venture between Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) (�3%), Total Petrochemicals of France (3�%) and Qatar Petroleum (1%) and its project involves the construction of a Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) unit to produce 450,000 metric tons per

year at facilities adjacent to Qapco’s plant at MIC. The feedstock ethylene required for the LLDPE unit will be supplied from the world’s largest single Ethylene Cracker in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is one of Qatar’s mega projects.

The cracker is owned by Ras Laffan Olefins Company (RLOC), a joint venture between Qatofin 45.�%, QmChem (II) 53.3% and QP 1%. The produced ethylene will be sent through a pipeline from RLOC to Qatofin.

All precautions have been taken during implementation of the LLDPE plant to ensure its manufacturing process does not have any adverse impact on the environment. The product LLDPE has an immense demand throughout the world. Besides contributing to the State of Qatar’s economy in terms of profitability, the project will provide many employment opportunities to Qatari nationals.

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H.E. the Ambassadorof Japan visits GPIC

The Ambassador of Japan to Bahrain, H.E. Hideo Sato paid a visit to the Gulf Petmmrochemical Industries Commmpany where he was received by GPIC’s General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the executive management.

Mr. Jawahery welcomed the Japanese Ambassador and conveyed to him the greetings of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.H. the Prime Minister for Indusmmtrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Chairman. He expressed the willingness of GPIC to demm

velop a closer economic relammtionship between Bahrain and Japan on the basis of mutual cooperation.

Mr. Jawahery added that acmmcording to the strategy of the Bahrain National Oil and Gas Authority, GPIC has always worked to build construcmmtive cooperation with various foreign companies, includmming Japanese, commending the great trade relations bemmtween the company and Japammnese suppliers. In this regard he praised Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) of Jammpan, which provided the latmm

est technology for the recently started GPIC Carbon Dioxide Recovery Unit.

The Japanese Ambassador was briefed on the company’s various activities including production, export, training programmes etc. This was followed by a tour of the complex and environmental projects. The Ambassador also visited the Shaikha Sabeeka Aromatic Garden, which was inaugurated recently by H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of H.R.M. the King and Chairwoman of the Supreme


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Council for Women. The next stage of the tour took him to the Herbal Garden where the Ambassador planted a tree and then to the Fish Farm and Bird Sanctuary.

At the end of the day’s events, Ambassador Hideo Sato expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation and expressed his admiration for the overall accomplishments

of GPIC. The Ambassador also praised the flourishing ties between Bahrain and Japan, expecting them to flourish into the future.

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Within the framework of cooperation and boosting closer relations between GPIC and Kuwait Finance HousemBahrain (KFHmBahrain), GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received a highmrank delegation from KFHmBahrain headed by the Bank’s managing director and chief executive officer Abdulhakeem AlmKhayyat.

The meeting discussed the impact of global economic

meltdown on the markets and banks. The two sides also discussed ways of enhancing the mutual relationship between GPIC and KFH on the basis of mutual benefit.Mr. Jawahery welcomed the visiting delegation, praising the Bank’s financial results achieved during 2009.

Mr. Jawahery conveyed the visiting delegation the greetings of H.E Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister

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for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Board Chairman.

Through the use of a scale model of plants, the prominent guests were briefed on the GPIC’s achievements in the fields of production, safety, marketing and maintaining the environment.

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Training Centre and the E. Learning Centre, which was recently inaugurated by H.E Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Minister of Oil, Gas Affairs and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority.

This was followed by a tour to the company’s factories and environmental projects. The prominent guests visited the site of the Princess Sabeeka Aromatic Garden which was recently inaugurated by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King and Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Women.

The next stage of the tour took them to the Herbal

Garden where Mr. AlmKhayyat planted a tree and then inspected the Charity Fish Farm and Bird Sanctuary.

At the end of the day’s events, Mr. AlmKhayyat expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the GPIC’s

Board Chairman, General Manager and members of the Executive Management for their unwavering dedication and invaluable contribution to the global comoperation aimed at protecting the environment. He wished the company continued success in the years ahead.

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On the occasion of their visit to Bahrain the GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received a delegation from the Petrochemical Inmmdustries Company (PIC) of Kuwait, the authorised marmmketers of GPIC’s Ammonia and Urea products.

Mr. Jawahery welcomed the visiting delegation and praised the level of cooperation and coordination achieved by the two companies. He stressed the need to continue such meetings to further enhance the joint cooperation between the two sides.

The meeting reviewed ways of ensuring the flow of Ammmmonia and Urea products

from the plants to the final destination. The means of improving performance, inmmcreasing productivity and demmveloping work plans were also discussed during the meeting as well as issues of mutual inmmterest.The visiting Kuwaiti delegammtion praised the distinguished ties and cooperation between the two Gulf companies and expressed their pleasure to be visiting the GPIC complex. They cited the efforts exerted by GPIC’s executive managemmment and their unwavering support which has helped to eliminate the obstacles faced by this vital sector. Praismming the current cooperation and coordination between the Marketing and Finance

departments in both compammnies, they wished GPIC and its staff further success.

The visiting delegation inmmcluded Director of Fertilizers Marketing Mr. Jamal Adulmmjalil, Financial Director Mr. Talal AlmSultan and Senior Marketing Analyst Mr. Tariq AlmObaidli. During their visit they took part in a GPIC cermmemony to honour outstandmming employees.

At the end of the visit, Mr. Jawahery presented a commmmemorative shield to the PIC delegation in recognition of their efforts in marketing GPIC Ammonia and Urea products and achieving the best possible sales returns.

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Celebrating its 30th annivermmsary, the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company hosted a luncheon event in honour of local newspaper editorsminmchief.

“GPIC in the Local Press” was launched during the event which was attended by GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulmmrahman Jawahery, members of the executive management team and a number of guests. The book documents news, events and activities which

were carried out by the commmpany and were published in the local press.

The luncheon comes in appremmciation of the local newspapers for their professional coverage of the company’s various acmmtivities and programmes. In a speech delivered on the occammsion, GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the counmmtry’s local media for their sigmmnificant support saying that

the Bahraini press truly instills a sense of pride in the nation.Mr. Jawahery expressed satmmisfaction over the quality of press coverage during the year, which unveils the profesmmsionalism of the employees as well as their ability to operate and manage a major indusmmtrial body such as GPIC. He said that the company’s manmmagement values the local news media and journalists for their high standards of accummracy, sourcing and objectivity and that journalism is distinmm

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guished because of its contrimmbution to society, providing people with information they need. He added that journalmmists are a very important part of society. The GPIC General Manager expressed his gratitude to the company’s employees for their loyalty, dedication, team work and diligence. “I would like to thank them for their positive

attitude and high spirits,” he added.

He also commended the efmmforts exerted by the GPIC Board Chairman H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, adding that due to his directives the company has succeeded in surpassing its own past superb performance and that of its counterparts worldwide.

Mr. Jawahery hoped that this exceptional book would be a useful reference for researchmmers and those interested in the petrochemical industry. He concluded by expressing his hope that the journalists would continue to support the company and highlight its achievements in a way that reflects their professional stanmmdards of high quality.


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A ceremony to honour the company’s Internal Aummditors was organised by GPIC, under the auspices of the General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawammhery and in the presence of Dr. Christine Stephen, representative of the British Standards Institute (BSI), UK.

With the assistance of its highly qualified Internal Auditors, GPIC was able to build a strong management

system based on a number of BSI certificates (including ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 2�001). Addressing the ceremony, Mr. Jawahery praised the company’s efforts to immmprove its systems, noting in this regard the significant role played by GPIC’s Intermmnal Auditors in performing the internal auditing activimmties and measuring commmpliance with international policies and procedures. He

affirmed the importance of the comprehensive auditmming process, which covers a broad range of business areas including quality, enmmvironmental management, occupational health and safety and integrated manmmagement system. In conclusion, the GPIC General Manager repeated his appreciation for the company’s Internal Audimmtors who undertakes signifmmicant responsibilities, urgmm

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ing them to maximise their efforts in order to achieve further success.

Commenting on the BSI Standards, Mr. Jawahery atmmtributed the close working relationship between GPIC and the British accreditammtion body, praising its role in assessing a wide range of manufacturing and service companies of all sizes and sectors both throughout the UK and across many parts of the world. He also thanked Dr. Stephen for taking part in the GPIC auditing prommcess and sharing her expemmrience by monitoring audit work schedules and evaluatmming operating systems and controls.

This honouring ceremony highlights the Executive Management’s appreciation of every Auditor’s efforts, no matter where they are on the ladder. It also shows that what they are doing is highly appreciated by the company which takes pride in them and their efforts. “Having a motivated staff will prommduce innumerable benefits, including increased producmmtivity and the resultant inmmcrease in profitability” Mr. Jawahery commented.


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Coinciding with the celmmebration of the 10th annivermmsary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne and the country’s 38th National day, the GPIC Urea plant was able to achieve a total production of �28,350 metric tons on 1� December.This was the planned producmmtion target for this year and the highest amount since the inauguration of the plant by H.R.H. the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa in March 1998.In a statement on the occammsion, GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said that the plant was conmmstructed by the Japanese Mitmmsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.,

while the equipment was supmmplied by Snamprogetti of Italy, which also provided the high tech production system that combines quality with envimmronmental standards.Praising the company’s nammtional workforce, Mr. Jawammhery said that since the bemmginning Bahraini employees have played a vital role in the operation of the complex; highlighting that since the Urea plant started its operammtions, half of the employees have been Bahraini nationals. He recalled that since incepmmtion the company was keen to train Bahraini employees and prepare them to assume leadmming positions in the future.

The Bahraini workforce has now reached 8�% of the total manpower, which proves the success of strategies adopted by the company.Over the past years, GPIC has produced and exported � milmmlion metric tons of Urea and the current production has reached 1�00 metric tons per day. The company has always been committed to exporting the best quality Urea prodmmucts which has led to great satisfaction by the company’s customers. Hi Fert, a leading Australian fertilizer company has previously announced that the Urea produced in Bahrain is the best quality they have remmceived over the past ten years.

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Crown Prince Scholarship programmeCrown Prince Scholarship programme

Within its effort to support the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), GPIC has selected Marwa AlmEskafi as the outstanding student of the program.

This came during GPIC’s annual ceremony held at the Bahrain Ritz Carlton hotel.

GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery commended the program saying that the CPISP has helped to develop Bahrain’s most precious commodity who were provided with the opportunity to study at top

international universities, based on their academic merit.

Mr. Jawahery added that Miss Marwa is a great example of the Bahraini women and their contribution to national development on an equal footing with men, noting in this regard Marwa’s high academic achievements in her prestigious American university.

GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery concluded his statement by wishing Marwa further success and encouraging the

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GPIC employee’s children to follow in her foot steps.

Meanwhile, Marwa AlmEskafi is currently working on her graduation project dealing with the role of positive work environment in boosting a company’s success. She has chosen the GPIC as a model for her study.

It is worth mentioning that H.E. Mr. Yusuf AL Zamil the GPIC Managing Director participated in the honoring ceremony which was also attended also by members of GPIC’s executive management.


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GPIC supports QAAET

A team from the Gulf Petrommchemical Industries Compammny has joined the Vocational Review Unit (VRU) of the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET). The GPIC team will provide technical consulmmtation to the units evaluating the country’s institutes and training centres.Commenting on the matter, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery praised the efforts exerted by the QAAET in ensuring that the quality of vocational prommvision is at a level required by employers and that it provides the range and level of skills required by the country’s dynamic economy. He welmmcomed the joint cooperation between GPIC and QAAET adding that such cooperation comes in line with the commmpany’s commitment towards society, recalling GPIC’s three strong pillars: profitability, concern for the environment and social responsibility.He praised the methods and professional standards adoptmmed by the QAAET, as well as the teams that carry out the reviews, describing them as vocationallymcompetent and highly trained professionals.

They come from varied backmmgrounds – some have worked in industry, others in govmmernment departments or for training providers. They unmmdergo a rigorous recruitment process and, once selected, are thoroughly trained and menmmtored.He also highlighted the colmmlaborative efforts that have been put into this entity, which truly instills a sense of confidence in all Bahraini nammtionals. “Monitoring and remmporting on the quality of vocammtional education and training provisions in Bahrain, idenmmtifying strengths and areas for improvement, and focusmming on the experience of the learner will have an influential impact on reaching the true performance level of training

institutions in Bahrain and will benefit the country and future generation” Mr. Jawammhery elaborated.He went on to say that copies of the reports issued by all the QAAET units are made availmmable online, which reflects the commitment to transparmmency applied by the authority and facilitates access to these reports by all concerned parmmties. However, improvement plans will ensure performance effimmciency and will undoubtedly push progress and developmmment of the Kingdom forward and hone people’s skills and capabilities.Concluding, he voiced his apmmpreciation to H.R.H. Prince Salman bin Hamad AlmKhalmmifa, the Crown Prince and


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Deputy Supreme Commandmmer for his contribution to the establishment of QAAET, which was formally estabmmlished in 2008. He added that the QAAET reviews will show where the institutions need to focus to improve things for the future. The independent national body will not only oversee the coming plans of these institutions as they try to improve quality, but it will also offer them support where needed.He extended his thanks to QAAET’s Chief Executive, Dr Jawaher Al Mudhahki, wishing her and her member staff every success.Its worth mentioning that GPIC is committed to supmmporting the country’s edummcational and training instimmtutions and programmes, including the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP). GPIC has also launched the first ever programme to support and sponsor scientific research in the field of the environment. The Education and GPIC Environment Award was launched by GPIC in coormmdination with the Education Ministry to encourage school boys and girls in Bahrain to develop an interest in scienmmtific research, especially in the

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environment related topics. GPIC has set aside a fixed budget for financing 20 enmmvironment related researches and projects to be selected by the programme secretariat composing of the Education Ministry and experts in the environment.GPIC also pays special attenmmtion to needy students and distributes a large number of school bags to children in public schools every academic

school year. These donations are a token of support that gives a sense that, no matter the circumstance, education must continue to thrive.In an effective partnership aimed at enhancing the cammpabilities of the younger generation to face future challenges, GPIC also supmmports the programmes of inmmJAz Bahrain headed by H.H. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa AlKhalifa.


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Employee of the MonthEmployee of the Month

Abdullah Lahdan AlDosariIn the presence of an official group from Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) from Kuwait and a number of executive management team members in GPIC, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC General Manager, presented a merit certificate and award to Mr. Abdullah Lahdan AlDosari from the Plants Operation Department who won the title Employee of the Month for September 2009.Mr. Abdullah joined the company in 1989. He is currently a Urea Operator in the Plants Operation Department. During the period of his employment in the company he has proved his loyalty and sincerity in carrying out his duties. The purpose of this recognition is to encourage the company’s employees to develop and improve their performance.

Ebrahim Mohammed Hassan AlAliIn the presence of official group from Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) from Kuwait and number of executive management team in GPIC, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, GPIC General Manager, presented a merit certificate and award to Mr. Ebrahim Mohammed Hassan AlAli from the Public Relations Department who won the title Employee of the Month for October 2009.Mr. Ebrahim joined the company in 200�. He is currently Assistant Officer in the Public Relations Department. During the period of his employment in the company he has proved his loyalty and sincerity in carrying out his duties. The purpose of this recognition is to encourage the company’s employees to develop and improve their performance.


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Bashar Mohsen Al-AradiH.E. Mr. Yousef Al Zamel Managing Director of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) accompanied by Mr. Abdul Rahman Jawahery, General Manager, presented a merit certificate and award to Mr. Bashar Mohsen AlmAradi from the Technical Services Department who won the title Employee of the Month for November 2009.Mr. Bashar joined the company in 2000 and attended several courses in the Kingdom and overseas organised by the company’s Training Centre. He is currently a Process Engineer in the Technical Services Department. During the period of his employment in the company, he has proved his loyalty and sincerity in carrying out his duties. The purpose of this recognition is to encourage the company’s employees to develop and improve their performance.

Mona Rashid Al MehriH.E. Mr. Yousef Al Zamel Vice President for Chemicals of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and Managing Director of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) accompanied by Mr. Abdul Rahman Jawahery, General Manager, presented a merit certificate and award to Mrs. Mona Rashid Al Mehri from the Human Resources Department who won the title Employee of the Month for December 2009.\ Mona joined the company in 1991. She is currently a Senior Officer Administrator in the Human Recourse Department. During the period of her employment in the company she has proved her loyalty and sincerity in carrying out her duties. The purpose of this recognition is to encourage the company’s employees to develop and improve their performance.


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DonationDonation

GPIC supports BahrainTable Tennis Association

H . E . S h a i k h A h m e d bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association received the GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery at the association’s headquarters.

During the meeting which took place on Sunday 1� January, Mr. Jawahery conveyed the greetings of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to HRH the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Chairman.

Mr. Jawahery also presentmmed a financial donation as a contribution from the commmpany to the 4th International Youth Championship due to be organised by Bahrain durmming the period 1 m 5 February 2010.

Mr. Jawahery met with the players during their routine training; he praised their commitment and highlighted their sporting skills. He urged them to continue their hard work and called upon the trainers to exert every effort to keep the players motivated

so they will perform at their best to achieve great results for the Kingdom of Bahrain.

H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Head of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association expressed his utmost appreciation and gratitude to H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa for the generous contribution, pointing out the company’s constant support to Bahraini society through donations and contributions to local, charitable and professional societies and clubs.


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GPIC donates Books to

Salmaniya Medical Centre

Gulf Petrochemical Indusmmtries Company has donatmmed a collection of medical and reference books to the Salmaniya Medical Centre for the third time.

Former Member of Parliammment, Mr. Mohamed Husmmsein AlmKhayyat visited GPIC and received the book collection on behalf of the Medical Centre. The vast collection included books on Child Tumors, Blood Diseases, Physiotherapy and Pathology.

GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said that such medical books and resources offer valuable and intellectually stimulating inmmformation on various aspects of medicine. The books were carefully selected to cover various medical aspects, which will hopefully enrich the library collection at the Salmaniya Medical Centre.

Mr. AlmKhayyat offered his sincere thanks and

appreciation to GPIC and praised the company’s generous support, which is extended to various societies and organisations. “We do appreciate and value

this kind of gesture” the former MP said, hoping that other organisations would follow GPIC’s example of assuming social responsibilities.


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SafetySafety

BEWARE STATIC ELECTRICITY

CAN BE FATAL !

What is Static Electricity?Static Electricity is generated when two materials come into contact with each other.

The friction disturbs the equilibrium of electrons and protons making one material positively charged and the other negatively charged.

How dangerous is static electricity?Voltages more than 15,000 volts have been recorded. It is quite common to experience 5000 volts. Many people do not feel a shock from static electricity discharge less than 2,000 – 4,000 volts. Whilst static electricity does not normally cause direct death, injuries can occur due to uncontrolled movement after a shock.

Caution: Sparks produced due to static electricity in hazardous areas (flammable atmospheres) can lead to serious consequences.


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“Moment with GPIC” is the latest addition in the Toastmasters Club meetings, during which one of the company’s officials will address the meeting with a topic of his choice.

The topic must be related to work aspects and it will be widely discussed afterwards by the attending club members.

During the last meeting of the GPIC Toastmasmmter Club, Yasser A.Rahim Safety, Health and Environmmment Manager discussed the Company’s plans and stratmmegies in the fields of Safety, Health and Environment, urging the public to considmmer safety as a life priority.

The guests were very impressed with the important points raised during the discussion.

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number of meetings in Arabic and English that have shown many talents. Two English competitions were also held at the company Club in which the contestants have participated in several phases.

Meanwhile, the selection panel was impartial and professional in selecting winners, without prejudice

and purely based on sound and clear performance criteria. They commended the contestants’ capabilities and skills.

The event enjoyed a large audience which shows the company’s interest in developing communication and leadership skills of its staff.

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C e l e b r a t i n g G P I C ’s 30th anniversary, a grand ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Advisor to H.R.M. the Prime Minister for Industrial and Oil Affairs and GPIC Board Chairman.

In his opening speech at the ceremony the General Manager, Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

welcomed the prominent guests and conveyed to them the greetings of the Board Chairman. He then reviewed the company’s achievements saying that due to its sound operation, excellent performance and marketing policies, GPIC was able to be a role model of joint cooperation between the GCC countries. He expressed his overwhelming joy on

GPIC’s 30th anniversary, which coincided with the Bahrain’s celebrations of the 10th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne and the 38th National day.

He took the opportunity to express his sincere good wishes to H.M. the King and the people of Bahrain on this auspicious occasion. Highlighting the country’s

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achievements in all walks of life, Mr Jawahery expressed his admiration for the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030 coined by H.M. the King. He described the Vision 2030 as a wise step that highlights, among other things, the leading roles played by Bahraini women who were able to assume the highest positions, noting in this regard that the H.M. the King has tabled the idea of dedicating the 1st of December as the Bahraini Women’s Day in a gesture to help empowering women in all domains and carving their way to becoming major decision makers.

Mr. Jawahery expressed his appreciation to all the employees, no matter where they are on the “ladder”, who undertake significant responsibilities on behalf of the company. He stated that without their loyalty and hard work the company would not have been able to attain the various prestigious awards it has.

Reviewing the company’s impressive achievements, Mr. Jawahery highlighted the Carbon Dioxide Recovery

Unit as one of the most promising new technologies for reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. He hoped that this project will pave the way for more carbon dioxide reduction initiatives in the future. He noted that GPIC is the first petrochemical company in the Middle East to use a special system designed in Japan for disposal of such waste.

Over the past 30 years the company has achieved many milestones and won many awards in various fields inmmcluding operational excelmmlence, safety, environmental management, sustainable development, financial profitability and others.

The company was also selected as the first official partner for the UNEP at the Climate Conference, an important international gathering recently held in Copenhagen. This was a great honour not only for the Kingdom of Bahrain but also for the country’s industrial sector.

Mr. Jawahery added that such achievements place an

even greater responsibility on each and every one at GPIC towards making further efforts, in order to maintain the success of the company and to overcome the global economic crisis which is currently threatening major organisations and countries worldwide.

During the ceremony long serving staff raging from 5 to 25 years at GPIC were recognised and presented with certificates and a gift. Mr. Jawahery took the opportunity to send his best wishes to all GPIC staff members hoping that the New Year would bring more opportunities, prosperity and an end to the recession. He also expressed his gratitude to the employees who had completed long years of continuous service, thanking them for their tremendous efforts to maintain the company’s achievements.

Concluding his statement, Mr. Jawahery expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors for their support which has led to such remarkable achievements.


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As part of its policy to enmmhance the one family spirit among employees, GPIC launched its Desert Camp at Sakhair on Friday 1st Janummary 2010.

The annual social gathering was attended by the GPIC General Manager, Mr. Abdulmmrahman Jawahery, members of the executive management team and staff members, who all gathered for a wonderful evening dominated by an atmmmosphere of fun.

In a speech delivered on the occasion, Mr. Zuhair Tawmm

fiqi, Public Relations Manmmager and chairman of the Social Activities Commitmmtee extended his thanks and regards to the GPIC Genmmeral Manager for supporting this annual event and to the company’s various departmmments which took part in the arrangements. He urged the employees to actively particimmpate in the various camp acmmtivities during the season.

Mr. Jawahery delivered a speech in which he praised the well organised camp, unmmderlining the efforts exerted by the company’s Social Acmm

tivities Committee and all the employees who did a fantastic job and made this year’s camp an awesome exmmperience. “Pretty amazing that an activity involving so many people comes off so seamlessly and perfectly” Mr. Jawahery noted. It is a good opportunity that allows staff to meet each other in a very enjoyable environment.

GPIC launches its Desert Camp every year in the Sakhmmir area where guests enjoy lively evenings of local music and competitions with valummable prizes.

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Safety, Health and Environment while camping

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Camping is a great leisure time activity that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. However, campers in each part of the world face different sets of variables and issues that may impact their own safety or health or adversely impact the environment. We in Bahrain also like to camp in the desert and as a company, GPIC was one of the first organisations that established a desert camp in the early nineties so that employees can enjoy a relaxing evening beyond the boundaries of work. Furthermore, as individuals we also camp either with our families or friends.

In this article, we would like to share with the reader a number of simple hints and ideas that can help in ensuring that we all enjoy our camping season.

Camping is an activity that requires planning and efforts before proceeding to the desert. To start with desert camps are the norm in Bahrain and usually during the cooler time of year between November and March. The Southern Governorate specifies the camping season period and locations. Due to the fact that most of the camping area is in very close proximity to oil and gas facilities, a number of hazards do exists. Therefore, please visit the camping area well in advance and before actually camping. Select a location that is a safe distance from industrial installations which will save you and your family from the risk of accidental fire or chemical releases that are beyond your control.

When traveling in the desert, your safety depends greatly on your vehicle been in good serviceable condition. To ensure that your vehicle is ready for camping in the desert check the following:

Tyre pressures are correct, there is adequate tread

and are in general in good condition, including the spare. Make sure that a suitable jack and all other tools required to change a tyre are present and functioning correctly. Most importantly, familiarise yourself and family on how to change the tyre.

Brake pads, discs and drums are in good condition.

Lubrication of the chassis, universal joint, front and rear differentials, and transfer case as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Air filter; if it’s not clean, replace it.

Does the oil and oil filter need changing?

All hoses and belts for correct positioning and good condition. There should be no cracks. Make sure that hoses are flexible. Ensure that belts are tight and cannot slip.

All fluid levels.

The battery acid level.

The radiator when the engine is cool by looking inside with a flashlight.

All the gauges to make sure they indicate correctly.

Make sure all manual functions work correctly.

Use a fourmwheelmdrive vehicle if you intend to travel offmroad. Review offmroad driving techniques, and ensure proper tire pressure before leaving the road. Never drive offmroad at night or during a sandstorm.

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following minimal and basic required supplies:

Adequate amount of fuel for your vehicle especially in areas where there is no access to a petrol station.

Drinking water.

Fresh water to be used as a backup for the vehicle’s cooling system.

Shovel, tow cable, traction pads, hydraulic jack and winch.

First Aid kit.

Fire extinguishers if you intend to camp for an extended duration.

If you are camping with children, then constant supervision is crucial. Parents should:

Never let young children out of sight. Older children should check in with parents at agreed times.

Do not allow children to wander off alone especially after dark.

Older children can be given mobile phones or whistles to stay in touch regularly. Explain to them how to use such equipment in case of an emergency or if they get lost.

Be aware of how long your older children have been out of your sight, that way you’ll know when they’ve been away longer than agreed.

Never leave children unattended in the car, especially not when near pipelines or oil installations

Children are naturally curious and love to explore new places. Therefore, remind them to:

Stay close to the car or camping area.

Stay close to parents or older members of the group, and never wander off alone.

Stay away from pipelines, oil and industrial installations and equipment.Never taste or eat any kind of leaves or flowers of desert plants, as there are many poisonous plants in the desert.Not to touch any kind of desert insect, as they might sting or cause allergic reactions.Never climb a hill alone.Never peek inside holes in the ground.Do not climb trees without adult supervision.Never play games that may make you lose track of each other, such as hidemandmseek.Do not throw garbage in the desert; dispose of garbage in garbage bags.Campers need to be aware that the desert is a natural habitat to thousands of creatures, plants, and insects. It is our responsibility as campers to protect the desert and its creatures and ensure that our leisure time does not cause harm to them or to the plants on which they survive. As campers we must not:Cut down trees or rip out plants.Interfere with desert creatures and their nests. Remind our children to follow the same advice.Throw garbage in the desert and littering is bad for the environment as well as the desert creatures.Leave behind the refuse and food leftovers created during our picnic or camping trip.Bring chemicals and paints to camping areas and dump them in the desert.Collect all the garbage in large plastic bags and taking them to a proper disposal area is the correct approach.We wish you a safe and enjoyable camping season!


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company’s General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery. Sharing the day held at the Club, the ‘Productive Families’ of the Social Development Ministry presented their home made crafts and artistic products. Food and beverages were served during the function.

On this occasion, GPIC General Manager Mr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said that this celebration comes within the company’s strategy to affirm the true spirit of citizenship adding that the company and its employees take pride in the achievements which have

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GPIC celebrates theBahrain National Day

A family gathering was organised by GPIC’s Social A c t i v i t i e s C o m m i t t e e marking the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of His Majesty, the King’s accession to the throne and the country’s 38th National Day.

The event was attended by employees and their families who enjoyed their time listening to the “Laywa” traditional music and taking part in the funmfilled games and contests specially arranged for the occasion. Also attending the celebration were senior GPIC officials headed by the

been accomplished over the last ten years pledging further efforts by the private sector for an even brighter future.

Mr. Jawahery valued the efforts of the event organisers and all employees who share Bahrain’s joy out of love and loyalty. On their part, employees and their families expressed their pleasure in participating in such a wonderful day. They thanked the organisers for their tremendous efforts in providing the best entertainment programmes and also thanked the GPIC executive management team for their contribution to the success of the occasion.


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