Korean Business delegation visits GPIC

A delegation of heads of companies and senior officials from South Korea, now visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain, were welcomed at GPIC, where they learnt about its operations and products.

Plants Operations Manager Mr. Khalid Al-Binali, who received the visitors along with members of the Executive Management, gave them a briefing on GPIC’s work systems, its operations and highquality products, exported to the world’s largest markets.

The visitors were also briefed on GPIC complying with international standards of occupational health and safety as well as environmental care. They were told about the initiatives launched by the company to care for the elements of sustainability and the development of human resources, which have contributed to it being in a distinguished position. He said such visits contribute to both sides becoming aware of investment opportunities in addition to advanced training programmes offered by the institutions in both countries. He said this was also an opportunity to discuss increased cooperation and integration, especially through conferences.

Dr. Jawahery praised the historical and friendly relations between Bahrain and South Korea and said both leaderships have maintained their growth and development through cooperation, especially in the economic field, which has been reinforced by the exchange of visits between leaders and officials.

The visiting delegation was acquainted with the nature of the company's work and the strategy in which its business is run, especially with regard to global safety, quality and environmental protection.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery stressed the visit, organised by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, would strengthen closer bilateral relations between the company and South Korea in the important strategic area. The guests learnt about the training programmes and activities offered by the Learning and Leadership Academy and the e-learning Centre as well as the academy’s contribution in the continuous education process to the company's employees and in providing practical training

programmes for university students and higher academic institutions.

The visitors saw the modern technologies and advanced education and training methods offered and stressed the existence of such a facility speaks about the attention the company pays to staff training and care for the employees.

The visiting delegation later toured the environmental projects within the complex that

reflect the harmony between the industry and the environment. They also visited the charity fish farm and the bird sanctuary.

The delegation members thanked Dr. Jawahery and members of the executive management for the welcome and the hospitality and said they had common ground on the success and continuity of institutions, including maintaining safety, health and environmental standards, as well as adherence to the principles of social responsibility.

GPIC hosts MEPEC delegates

GPIC hosted delegates taking part in the Middle East Operations Engineering Conference and Exhibition (MEPEC 2019).

Human Resources and Corporate Communication Manager Ms. Najat Sharif, welcomed the visitors to the company complex and told them about its operations and achievements in the field of production, operation and export. She highlighted GPIC's plans and programmes on preserving the environment, occupational safety and health and briefed the guests on the company's management style, which enabled it to get international acclaim and win awards.

The visitors were also briefed on the company’s vision and principles as well as its management systems. The company’s strong support in the area of sustainability sponsorship and community partnership was highlighted.

The guests also learned about the education and training services at the Leadership and Learning Academy and the e-learning center, as part of efforts to enhance the continuous learning process of employees, university students and higher academic institutions. The guests said the existence of such a training facility within the company's complex confirms the attention paid to the training staff and to acquaint them with the latest technology and knowledge.

The visiting delegation toured the complex and saw the manufacturing facilities and the environmental projects that reflects the harmony between the industry and the environment. They went to the HRH Princess Sabeeka Garden for Aromatic Plants, and then visited the Medicinal Herbs an Plant Garden, which the company has set up to preserve the rare medicinal herbs used in the past for therapeutic purposes. They then went to the Charity Fish Farm, which reflects the company's interest in preserving and caring for marine wealth.

In a statement, company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery stressed the visit was an appropriate opportunity to inform the delegation about the nature of the company’s work and the development of its factories and facilities. He said the visit was an opportunity for the company to showcase its quality products, as well as its contributions to the field of sustainable development.

Dr. Jawahery stressed the importance of hosting the conference, a platform for all aspects of engineering issues related to the operations of the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. He appreciated the event organizers and spoke of the importance of the event for the oil industry. He said it were an occasion to communicate effectively with prominent oil industry professionals in the region and beyond.

The visitors thanked the GPIC officials for the welcome and the hospitality, stressing they were delighted at the visit, which allowed them to get acquainted with the development of Bahrain’s industry in general and the GPIC in particular.

cooperation and coordination with NOGA and with the support of Saudi Aramco.

Around 3,500 participants, including researchers, officials and executives, as well as engineers, specialists, businessmen and investors in the process engineering and oil and gas technology sector, universities from Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council States and the Middle East took part.

The 8000 square meter exhibition also attracted more than 500 national and international oil and gas companies and refining and petrochemical companies from 50 countries.

They expressed admiration at the unique environmental projects, which confirm the company's commitment towards a clean industry.

Middle East Energy Events and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers have been organizing this global event since 2011, in The conference and exhibition is held every two years under the patronage of His Royal Highness and discusses the efficiency and performance in oil, gas and petrochemicals sectors and looks at how to add quality to the process engineering industry through intelligent engineering as well as manufacturing and operating excellence.

GPIC organises lecture on obesity

The Health Committee of GPIC organized a lecture on fighting obesity. General Medicine Consultant at the Ministry of Health Dr. Kawther Al Eid spoke on the importance of maintaining a harmonious and disease-free body.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked Dr. Al Eid for accepting the invite for the lecture and her interest in spreading awareness and enlightening the community about the importance of fighting obesity in all its forms.

He said there was an abundance of information in the lecture in addition to focussing on the means to help people who are overweight. The lecture spoke on the how to lose weight by adhering to a proper diet or following an exercise programme.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the Chairman and members of the Health Committee for organizing the lecture and their keenness for company staff to benefit from it, keeping in mind the ultimate goal them becoming better people, healthy and fit, not only to do their jobs but also to live a healthy and active life. Dr. Jawahery said Bahraini society, like other parts of the world, are facing radical changes in nutrition and health, including those related to eating habits. He said the lifestyle these days had limited peoples’ movement and activity and there is a lack of physical and sports activities. This, he added, has led to an alarming increase in the number of people suffering from overweight and obesity, making it necessary to move quickly to fight the menace and prevent disease.

Dr. Jawahery stressed the importance of monitoring health and maintaining ideal weight, in addition to the need to have a balanced diet that contains all the nutrients needed by the body. He said there has to be an effort to change the way of life and control one’s diet. This can also be done by taking the advice of specialists. He said people should be wary of advertisements propagating “slimming systems” and warned these could case complications if not followed on the advice of specialists.

Employee of the Month

Gaurav Mishra

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery along with Labour Union Chairman and Senior Officials presented a certificate and an award to Mr. Gaurav Mishra from the Information Technology and Knowledge Department, who has been named the Eman Abdulhameed

Employee of the Month for June 2019. Mr. Ashraf Saleh Ahmed Chairman also presented a certificate and an award to Ms. Eman Abdulhameed from the Maintenance Department, who has been named the Employee of the Month for June as well.

Saud Faqeeh

Manivannan Kesavan

Hesham Albusmait

Mr. Ashraf Saleh Ahme presented a certificate and an award to Mr. Saud Faqeeh from the Maintenance Department, who has been named the Employee of the Month for July 2019, and to Mr. Manivannan Kesavan from the Procurement and Warehousing Department, who has been named the Employee of the Month for August 2019, and to Mr. Hesham Albusmait from the Plants Operations Department, who has been named the Employee of the Month for September 2019.