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Issue 92 - August 2016

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GPIC Achieves Top First Half Results

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GPIC President signs Egypt MoU’s

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GPIC attends environmental programme

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IFA Chairman opens new Paris HQ

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AFA Chairman attends IFA meeting

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GPIC attends AFA Cairo meeting

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SABIC Corporate Communications Delegation Visits GPIC

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GPIC receives university officials

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GPIC trains students in the summer

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GPIC organises Blood Donation Campaign

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Winning GPIC football team honoured

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Eid activities at GPIC Club

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GPIC concludes safety week celebrations

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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 Foreword In your hands now is the latest quarterly issue of the company’s Khaleejieh magazine, which showcases some of our outstanding achievements in the past three months.

The most important feat is that GPIC has been able to achieve its strategies to such an extent that its profits have continued to increase and positive results have been achieved. This also includes an increase in exports in the first quarter of this year.

At the same time, the company has continued to excel in the field of community service and actively taking part in activities and programmes through partnerships with several influential bodies and ministries that served to benefit members of the community and provided them excellent services.

The company’s successful participation in the Bahrain International Garden Show was significant. GPIC also took part in several environmental clean-up and pollution control

campaigns and won acclaim for its efforts in various sustainability and training fields.

We should be proud of our success, which is due to the policies laid out by the Board of Directors and the hard work, expertise and dedication of our professional and competent staff. It is because of their combined efforts that we have achieved outstanding results in every field.

We will continue to march on the path of success and, God willing, make GPIC one of the most developed companies in the Middle East and globally. We will succeed at all levels due to the support we have received from Bahrain’s wise leadership.

In conclusion, a final word of thanks is due to our kind and loving community. I sincerely hope that we can answer part of this debt through various community programs.

Best regards and happy reading.

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

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GPIC Achieves Top First Half Results GPIC has achieved excellent results in production and exports as well as in the areas of the environment and safety in the first six months of this year despite challenges and changes in the markets, it has been declared.

GPIC's esteemed Chairman, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Sharyan, congratulated GPIC on their outstanding results in the first half of this year.

In a statement, GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company, since the beginning of this year, has continued to be affected by a decline in oil and gas prices on the one hand and the lack of demand on the other. He said commercial operations of a number of new companies the world over have been affected due to the volatility of the markets, posing a major challenge for producers to secure and maintain their share and ensure exports.

fluctuations in global markets, GPIC managed to win several awards, which reaffirmed its performance and ability to achieve sustainable development in relation to its business activities and community responsibilities.

excellence that would ensure its gains are preserved. He spoke about the Company’s approach to safety at all levels and said he was happy at its outstanding achievements in the areas of occupational safety.

Dr. Jawahery said he was proud of the recent winning of the economy Award and said this affirmed the Company’s approach towards safety. He said the Board of Directors is keen to keep up with the latest technologies available in all areas of work and praised, in particular, the efforts of the executive Management and all employees. He also praised the Company’s Labour Union on their outstanding performance and dedication to boost production and applauded the Board’s decision to continue to focus on the important aspects of this vital industry.

Dr. Jawahery confirmed that the Company achieved approximately 23.7 million hours of work without a lost time accident, which confirms the safety procedures it follows in the application of occupational safety principles.

He said such records represent a great challenge and reflect, at the same time, the diligence shown by the Company to maintain the integrity of its employees and the developing of its human resources by providing higher training programmes.

He said GPIC Management continued to provide oppor-tunities for employees as a result of which they Dr. Jawahery confirmed GPIC was today have dynamic manpower that He said despite these challenges keen to continue its ambitious contributes its expertise towards the and difficult times, as well as efforts to reach heights of Company’s development.

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The company's total exports during the first half - 2016 Total = 601 000 metric tons Thailand 8% U.S.A 23%

Taiwan 21% India 9% Singapore 1% France 4% China 10%

On production, Dr. Jawahery reiterated that there were significant improvements, which contributed to GPIC’s continued good production rates, adding that export operations are smooth and without obstacles. He said the Company exported 601,000 tonnes of Ammonia, Urea and Methanol, an increase of two per cent over what had been planned.

He further explained that the 234,000 tonnes of Ammonia was an increase of 4.7 per cent; the Methanol production of 220,000 tonnes was an increase of 0.6 per cent and the production of

Brazil 24%

351,000 tonnes of Urea was an 21 per cent, respectively. The rest increase of 4.3 per cent. of the exports were distributed to other strategic markets.

Dr. Jawahery confirmed how GPIC’s collaboration with its Dr. Jawahery said all the achievements partners, SABIC and PIC of Kuwait would not have been possible without ensured all export targets were the strategy of the Board of Directors, successfully met and that plants led by H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Sharayan, continued to function without who spared no efforts in supporting interruption. He said the Company the Executive Management to enhance has taken the initiative to build on returns on investments and its sales. exports to many countries, with Brazil being a recipient of a lion’s He also praised the significant role share of the exports, accounting played by a qualified and trained for approximately 24 per cent of workforce in supporting and contribthe total. This was followed by the uting to promote the Company and United States and Taiwan at 23 and bring it to the highest level.

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GPIC President signs Egypt MoU’s GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery accompanied His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Egypt as part of his economic delegation.GPIC’s role in the historic visit came about in recognition of the Company’s importance in the field of community service and it being an exceptional example of GCC industrial cooperation.

During the visit, Dr. Jawahery signed with Egyptian fertiliser and petrochemical giant, Abu Qir Fertilizers and Petrochemical Industries three Memoranda of Understanding on training and development as well as environmental research to exchange experiences and technical expertise. The MoU’s also covered environmental safety in the

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preparation of future projects increasing on all levels for Bahraini between the two sides. companies to benefit and expand their activities.

Managing Director H.E. Mr. Saad El-Maati signed on behalf of the Dr. Jawahery said he had the honour Egyptian Company.The signing took of accompanying His Majesty on place during the Bahraini Egyptian several visits abroad and these Business Forum organised by the visits provided an opportunity for Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Bahrain and the Arab coalition to Commerce and in the presence of become strong globally. senior officials from the two sides.

Dr. Jawahery noted GPIC’s desire Speaking on the occasion, Dr. to strengthen cooperation with Jawahery paid tribute to the countries that possess world-class tireless efforts of His Majesty expertise in the petrochemical and King Hamad for promoting fertiliser industry.

Bahrain through his tours to a number of Arab and European He also paid tribute to His countries. He pointed towards Majesty’s vision and said he the rapidly growing economic realised the great importance of ties in the new millennium and Arab countries not only at the said market opportunities were political, but the economic level.

Egyptian Minister receives Dr. Jawahery

Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation H.E. Dr. Essam Fayed received GPIC and AFA President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery in Cairo.

Abu Qir Fertilizers and Industries Chairman and Managing Director H.E. Mr. Saad El-Maati and AFA Secretary General Mr. Mohamed Abdullah Zain along with Ministry Officials were present on the occasion.

The two sides discussed issues of common interest and those relating to the future of the chemical fertiliser industry as well as its role in providing food, its role in saving energy and ways to increase the contribution of Egyptian companies for AFAhosted events.

H.E. the Minister spoke about the major role of AFA in organising meetings and conferences, which contribute to closer cooperation between participants. He said such events also play a major role in the transfer of knowledge and giving those working in the industry an opportunity to witness the latest developments

taking place in the industry.

He said their work is no longer confined to the role of production and export, but also in the preservation of the environment.

Dr. Jawahery thanked H.E. Dr. Fayed for being the host and the patron of the next AFA conference in Cairo and said he was thankful for the Minister’s support of the association and its work.

He said that AFA plays a major role in helping member companies find solutions to their problems through communication and exchange of expertise.This, he said, is one of the pillars on which Egyptian companies became members of the AFA nearly 40 years ago. He said the association is seeking to attract Gulf and foreign companies to invest in the fertilizer industry in Egypt and other Arab countries because of it provides 70 per cent of the food for the Arab world. He said Arab countries, including Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and the Gulf States produce millions of tons of nitrogenous fertilizer, which the world needs to

produce food. These countries, he said, have the potential of gas and raw materials’ availability as well as cost effective labour and transportation.

He said Egypt began production of nitrogen fertilizer decades ago and now has 18 huge factories producing nearly nine million tonnes, of which 80 per cent is exported. Dr. Jawahery said that AFA is today an integral part of the global systems for the manufacture of fertilisers, and is partnering with the IFA in many areas of concern. He pointed out that Arab countries have the largest share of the world’s fertiliser industry, which had modernised and developed itself over the last few decades.

Dr. Jawahery said sales of fertilizers to Arab countries rose by 2 per cent, to reach 232 million tonnes, despite the slowdown in global demand.The total production of fertilizers and raw materials in the Arab region in 2013, he added, amounted to about 88 million tonnes, with exports exceeding 55 million tonnes.

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Dr. Jawahery visits AFA headquarters AFA Chairman Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery visited the Association’s headquarters in Cairo, where he is now as part of a Bahrain economic delegation accompanying His Majesty King Hamad on an official visit to Egypt.

AFA Secretary General Mohammed Abdullah Zein and Senior Officials were present.

Dr. Jawahery took part in a business meeting that discussed topics concerning AFA work and that which contributes to its improved performance.

Dr. Jawahery was briefed on the functioning of the offices and pledged to meet all demands of workers to enhance development and performance. He thanked Mr. Zein for his efforts and said the staff had proved their dedication and commitment to their work. He said he was looking forward to continuing to work and cooperate with everyone concerned to face the emerging challenges. He expressed confidence in the employees’ commitment to work and said he is sure they would continue to work as a team.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the important role played by AFA and said it was a body under which Arab companies operate in the production of non-organic and raw fertilizers. He said AFA also looks at the exchange of experiences and coordinating efforts to promote regional trade and organise forums and exhibitions for members to meet with experts from foreign companies and learn about the latest developments in the fertiliser industry.

Dr. Jawahery also met office staff and was briefed on their work responsibilities and pledged more training opportunities and workshops for them to enhance their skills. The staff thanked Dr. Jawahery for having given a lot of them an opportunity to train at GPIC and to motivate them to exert more efforts.

Dr. Jawahery said he was keen to make all possible efforts to further encourage and motivate them to carry out their duties and improve AFA Dr. Jawahery thanked and performance across all levels. appreciated all AFA members

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and noted their contributions in ensuring continuity and excellence.

He said these efforts have a positive impact on the emergence of AFA onto the international scene and for it gaining a good reputation and respect.

He said he would continue to work with board members to step up efforts for AFA to achieve even greater heights and would give special attention to scientific research.

Dr. Jawahery expressed his desire to work with AFA members to transition to a new phase which serves its objectives in the vital industry. He stressed he would use his experience to put AFA on a high pedestal, especially in light of the development witnessed by the industry in the Arab region, where modern factories and Arab expertise had proven their ability to take on fierce competition.

AFA was founded in 1975 under the umbrella of the Arab Economic Unity Council. It has as its members Arab institutions and companies working in the manufacture and trade of fertilizers and related fields, and has a membership of more than 166 companies from 32 countries.

GPIC attends environmental programme "Environmental sustainability and building a green economy is a must for all countries around the world. It is about ensuring not only sustainability through business initiatives, but also through education, knowledge and skill transfer and, ensuring prosperous communities,” emphasized Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President of the Gulf Petrochemicals Company (GPIC), at yesterday’s esteemed United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) gathering of experts at the Intercontinental Regency Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Dr. Jawahery was joined on stage by a panel of respected colleagues and advocates regarding implementing Bahrain’s Green Economy initiatives on behalf of the Government and Private Sector in the country. The UNIDO Conference and Panel Discussion was opened by the honourable Dr. Mohamed bin Daina, CEO of the Supreme Council of the Environment for Bahrain, who highlighted

the many initiatives underway in various sectors across the country, pointing out the great work and achievements that GPIC had achieved in this regard.

Dr. Jawahery took part in the informative discussion which focused on how the private sector could build partnerships and lead a strong clean and climate resilient economy to generate new economic benefits and opportunities for the country. He emphasized how far the petrochemical industry had come in just the last few decades and highlighted the CDR initiative, the first in the entire Middle East, that GPIC had undertaken and implemented by 2009.

The panel was also graced by guest speakers Dr. Hashim Hussein, Head of Bahrain UNIDO, Mr. Qays Zu’bi, President of the American Chamber of Commerce for Bahrain, Dr. Mohamed Eisa, Director of UNIDO Regional Office in South Africa, Dr. Nazar Al Baharna, Bahrain's former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Humbert Buemi, Dr. Jawahery also covered the Swiss Consul General to the many great achievements GPIC Kingdom of Bahrain. has accomplished regarding the United Nations 17 Sustainable All participants and discussion Development Goals and its panellists were honoured to role in Corporate Social hear from the distinguished Responsibility, Responsible Care representative and Secretary and all United Nations Global of the California Environmental Compact initiatives.

Protection Agency, Mr. Terrance Arthur Tamminen who detailed UNIDO is the specialized agency the practical experience and of the United Nations that initiatives that the State of promotes industrial development California had implemented for poverty reduction, inclusive with regard to building a Green globalization and environmental Economy. sustainability.

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Egyptian delegation at GPIC A delegation from Egypt’s Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries visited GPIC to followup on the agreements signed during His Majesty King Hamad’s recent visit to the Country.

The visit, which serves to enhance relations with Egyptian Fertiliser Companies, was also an opportunity to exchange experiences and expertise with Bahraini business leaders and skilled workers who are instrumental in the success of GPIC. The guests were taken around several of GPIC’s manufacturing facilities and were briefed on its operations, production and exports. They were also told about the several environmental projects around the complex and held meetings with departmental heads and directors.

The Egyptian delegates said the visit would contribute to strengthening relations between the two sides for the benefit of the industry and expressed

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admiration for the sophisticated and state-of-the-art and most modern manufacturing facilities.

They said they were also very impressed with GPIC’s efforts at sustainability and described the Company’s environmental projects as unique.

would contribute to achieving the aspirations of the leaders of Bahrain and Egypt.

Dr. Jawahery spoke about the growing importance of the Fertiliser Industry in the Arab world and said it was an important pillar for many The visitors thanked the countries’ economy. He praised Company officials for the the role of the Arab Fertiliser welcome and the hospitality and Association in this regard and expressed the hope that such said it plays an active part in visits would continue. identifying the problems facing the industry and works to solve Speaking on the occasion, GPIC all issues.

President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery praised the co- Dr. Jawahery had, during His operation between the Company Majesty’s visit, signed several and Arab fertilizer companies Memorandums of Understanding and said the significant role with Abu Qir Chairman Mr. played by the Egyptian Company Saad El-Maati. These covered would contribute towards training and development; upgrading of this vital industry in scientific research in the field Arab countries. of fertilizers; exchange technical expertise; maintenance and Speaking on the Memorandums safety; the environment and in of Understanding signed the preparation of the feasibility during His Majesty’s visit, he reports in the field of fertiliser said the Company had been industry studies. keen to follow up on them. He expressed the hope that these

IFA Chairman opens new Paris HQ

IFA Chairman Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery opened its new headquarters in the French capital, Paris.

Dr. Jawahery said the new offices, in the heart of Europe, would allow the IFA to continue to work to strengthen its network and establish more powerful Speaking on the occasion, Dr. and influential relationships with Jawahery said the new offices; the key stakeholders and strategic largest in the last 50 years, would partners. contribute significantly to reducing costs and comes within the He explained how the fertiliser framework of the IFA’s significant and nutrients industry is crucial role in facing industry challenges. for the European economy.

Dr. Jawahery said according He said IFA is keen to provide to a recent report, fertiliser a stimulating and ideal work consists of 26 per cent of environment and that the new farmers’ total production costs building would help in achieving in the European Union and the these achieving its objectives. He region is experiencing a lack of said its strategic location would competitiveness, which makes it help the IFA transfer its experience the largest net importer of food and vision to member states. resources for agricultural needs.

Dr. Jawahery explained how European imports of phosphate and nitrogen is subject to a 6.5 per cent tax, with the total imports being 17 million tons.

According to Dr. Jawahery, the world is aware of the growing importance of bio-fertilisers, particularly in light of the growing demand for food, environmental constraints and limited resources, including land. He pointed out that the IFA could play a major role in helping the region and world to use more effective and efficient ways production techniques that would lead to increased agricultural yield worldwide.

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GPIC employees promoted to supervisory positions

Seven employees of the company have been promoted to leadership and Supervisory positions as part of the Company’s Bahrainisation drive.

Managing Director H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al Musaitir, President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Management Team received the seven and congratulated them on the promotions.

The promoted employees are: Mohammed Al Naham (Security Superintendent); Munther Bucheeri (Marketing Superintendent – Ammonia and Urea); Mahmood Ahmed (Senior Digital Supervisor); Ahmed

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Mohammed Abbas (Senior Instrument Supervisor); Majeed Ahmed (Senior Shift Supervisor); Mohammed Radhi (Methanol Shift Supervisor) and Jamal Malallah (Analyser Supervisor).

Dr. Jawahery congratulated all employees and urged them to continue to keep up with current global technical developments in their fields. He applauded their professionalism and dedication and said the additional Speaking on the occasion, Dr. responsibilities require more Jawahery said the Company efforts on their part. believed in the development of human resources as a necessary The promoted employees element since it is the best thanked the Board of Directors investment one could make. led by Chairman H.E. Dr. Ahmed He said this would be reflected Al Sharayan and Dr. Jawahery positively on the Company's for having entrusted them performance in all aspects and the additional responsibility fields, as well as continuity in its and pledged their keen desire success and development. He to contribute towards the said this was also the best way Company’s success. to have trained and efficient manpower.

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Dr. Jawahery opens IFA conference in Moscow International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA) President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery opened its 48th Annual Conference in the Russian Capital, Moscow.

has shown great commitment towards improving the quality of nutrients and eliminating poverty, along with a concern for the safety of workers in this field as well as the communities in which Bahrain’s Ambassador to Russia they operate.

H.E. DR. Ahmed Al Sa’ati was present at the event, held under He applauded the IFA’s methods the patronage of Russian Minister in dealing with global climate of Trade and Industry H.E. Mr. change, and its strategy to Denis Manturov. positively impact the economy, society and the environment.

In his speech, Dr. Jawahery, who is also company President, Dr. Jawahery said specialists spoke about the importance of and interested stakeholders the fertiliser and raw materials from all over the world look industry and their strategic role forward to such events where in boosting agricultural yields to participants from across the feed the world population. He spectrum can openly discuss also stressed on the concept of and learn about the latest sustainability, which is not limited practices and developments in to institutions and individuals but the industry. is applied to all walks of life.

Dr. Jawahery also praised the Dr. Jawahery urged all manufac- organisers of the event and said turers to pay attention to the the excellent arrangements had exchange of knowledge and become the hallmark of all the experiences and make these events organized by the IFA. He available to all; to increase said the venue and the delegate production efficiency and reduce lists are also of an exemplary the use of energy. He said the IFA standard.

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The winner of the Norman Borlaug Award for the year 2016 was also announced during the opening ceremony. This Award is given every year to the IFA Personality of the Year who contributes to significant advances in crop nutrition through research, counselling and outreach. The award aims to promote research and knowledge transfer in the optimal and efficient use of fertilizers.

Soil Scientist and former Ethiopian Minister of State of Agriculture, Professor Tekalign Mamo, was named as this year’s winner for his outstanding contributions to the restoration of soil health and improving plant nutrient management for more than 11 million small farmers in Ethiopia.

His work also has contributed to sustainable agricultural practices and fertilization, where nutrients are specifically designed for the production of three crops and for reducing hunger and poverty in the country significantly.

AFA Chairman attends IFA meeting AFA Chairman Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery took part in the deliberations of the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA) in the Russian Capital, Moscow.

Members of the AFA Board of Directors, and Secretary General Mr. Mohammed Abdullah Zein accompanied Dr.Jawahery and,were among the 1,400 delegates from 77 countries, representing some of the world’s largest Fertiliser companies, who attended.

Deliberations focused on the future of Chemical Fertilisers and their role in providing food, as well as their growing role in energy, with some crops being used in the production of alternative energy sources.

Dr. Jawahery held meetings with the AFA Management, focusing on ways and means to achieve their and the IFA’s common goals.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery said that AFA is now an

integral part of the global Fertiliser industry and partners with the IFA on many common issues and concerns. He said Arab countries have the world’s largest share of the Fertiliser industry and supplies the need of various kinds of Fertiliser.

The AFA is a non-governmental organization established in 1975 and operates under the umbrella of the Council of Arab Economic Unity. It exercises the status of observer at the Economic and Social Council affiliated to the Arab League.

Dr. Jawahery also spoke about the importance of such meetings and conferences and said these contribute to closer cooperation between the participants and plays an influential role in the transfer of knowledge smoothly and without hindrance. He said those working in the industry get an opportunity to get to know the latest developments in the industry and their commitment to legislations to preserve the environment.

The AFA comprises of Arab institutions and companies working in the fields of Fertilisers manufacturing and trading, in addition to other related fields.

It further includes 177 Arab and foreign company members from 29 countries. The AFA aims, generally, at coordinating and developing technical relations between member companies, together with tackling all issues related to the Fertiliser industry. It represents a framework through which Arab companies work and get to know the latest tech-nological developments in the Fertiliser industry. It also provides Arab companies' representatives with the opportunity to strengthen relationships with international institutions, organisations and companies working in the field of Fertiliser industry, trade and usage.

Dr. Jawahery said the meeting comes at a time of challenges facing the Fertiliser markets in terms of an economic crises experienced by some countries, in addition to some new Plants being set up to add capacity to the overall supply.

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IFA holds Workshop in Moscow The International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA) held a special workshop for those employed in the industry, and under 35 years old, as part of its 48th Annual Conference held in the Russian Capital, Moscow.

Researchers and university students also attended.

The workshop aimed to ensure the sustainability and prosperity of the Fertiliser Industry and strived to create a direct link between the leaders – present and future – by involving young people in events and decisions and extending its influence.

The workshop consisted of discussions and papers presented by Industry experts, which contributed to creating a harmony of views and ideas as well as the exchange of science and knowledge between the two parties.

encouraged by the impressive turnout and said it was particularly heartening to note youngsters from around the world demonstrated great skill and knowledge and shared that with heads of fertiliser companies.

Dr. Jawahery said such workshops ensured the sustainability and importance of this vital industry and promoted their role in alleviating poverty and ensuring food security in a sustainable and efficient manner by sharing knowledge and working together to fight poverty.

He said effective solutions to the global food crisis were also discussed and explained that without the partnerships and cooperation, it would be difficult in the future to succeed and to eliminate challenges that can have a negative impacts on the industry.

at the conclusion of the workshop and emphasized the need for continued research, knowledge and access to modern developments. They said the fertiliser industry is poised for continuing development and growth but is not immune to the current economic climate.

They also spoke about the need to employ qualified and trained professionals in the Fertiliser Industry and said leaders of today are well experienced in the field.

Participants also called for the need to pay more attention to new technology, innovation and creativity.

The Paris, France-headquartered IFA is one of the world’s largest such Associations and has as its members manufacturers and technology providers for the manufacture of industrial nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers.

Manufacturers from the Arab world, including the GCC, Egypt, IFA President Dr. Abdulrahman The young participants presented Libya, Syria and Jordan have a Jawahery said he was very their ideas and recommendations good presence in the IFA.

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GPIC delegation attends IFA Moscow Meeting

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery has returned to Bahrain after cochairing the 48th annual conference of the International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA) in the Russian Capital, Moscow.

Dr. Jawahery also led the GPIC delegation at the event, in which 1,400 delegates from 77 countries around the world, representing the largest companies in the field of Fertiliser and chemical production, took part.

Dr. Jawahery also chaired the IFA’s Executive Council Meeting as well as its Management meeting on the sidelines of the conference, which reviewed the IFA’s role in enhancing its position in the global Fertiliser industry.

The conference also discussed the role of bio-fertilisers in achieving global food security and its contribution to the protection of the environment.

A number of other events aimed at discussing current trends and the future of the Fertiliser industry in the light of challenges the industry is facing.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery said GPIC is keen to be at such important global events that are attended by a host of professional figures, in addition to heads of industrial companies from around the world. He said the Company has actively taken part in the conference, which seeks to achieve IFA goals.

He said GPIC is one of the most important Fertiliser manufacturers in the region and is working to enhance this vital industry since it is directly related to global food production.

He said the Company is always looking for opportunities to enhance cooperation between manufacturers for their common good.

contributes to enriching the soil and increasing green areas.

Dr. Jawahery said the conference coincided with a United Nations resolution to adopt the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to promote growth and eradicate poverty and hunger, in coordination with relevant sectors.

He said the Fertiliser industry plays an important role in endeavours to improve and enhance crop yield, not to mention the initiatives taken by the industry to preserve the environment.

The GPIC delegation held several meetings with companies from all over the world, during which they discussed future plans of manufacturing technology and increasing production, taking into account rationalisation of energy and promoting the health, safety and environmental conservation consumption.

Dr. Jawahery said the global use of Fertilisers of various kinds, continues to increase and reports indicate that the consumption of nitrogen fertilizer is more than 61 per cent as compared with phosphate Fertiliser, which is 23 per cent and potassium, which is 16 per cent.

GPIC enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the Fertiliser This, he said, is a challenge for industry and co-operates with the manufactures of nitrogen the IFA to promote the industry Fertilisers, particularly urea that around the world.

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St. Petersburg Governor visits GPIC

Governor of St. Petersburg in the Russia Federation, H.E. Mr. Georgi Boltavchenko visited GPIC along with Capital Governor H.E. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa as part of GPIC’s initiative to promote cooperation in various fields.

GPIC’s General Manager Manufacturing Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari received the visitors which included representatives from various Russian governmental and private sector institutions.

The Capital Governor said Bahrain is keen to open new horizons

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in economic cooperation and investment with Russia and added the visit would establish and develop projects and economic activities that, in turn, would further strengthen relations between the two countries.

He said Bahrain gives a lot of incentives, provides facilities to foreign companies and has regulations and legislations that are transparent as well as attractive.

100 per cent foreign ownership of companies and institutions in all sectors, and the absence of taxes on economic activities. In addition, he said, the cost of living is low and this has made Bahrain a business hub in the Middle East and North Africa.

Mr. Al Ansari conveyed to the delegation the greetings of GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, who was on a visit abroad.

He briefed them on the Company's business philosophy and strategy He further emphasized how and gave further insight into the the most important of these company’s sophisticated factories incentives was the freedom of and distinct environmental projects.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics related to leadership; management and methodology of the Company's business and, GPIC’s flexible policies for dealing with the current volatile economic environment and fluctuating markets. The two parties also discussed aspects of cooperation between GPIC and Russian Companies, particularly in the field of exchanging experiences and increasing visits between the two sides.

and the e-learning centre. The guests were then escorted on a tour of the Company's Plants during which they listened to a briefing on production and export operations. The group visited the environmental projects within the complex, including the green belt, which covers around 12.64 per cent of the total area. The visiting Governor also planted a palm tree to mark his visit. The delegation concluded with a luncheon at GPIC’s complex.

Mr. Al Ansari also briefed the delegation on Plants Operations

In a statement, Mr Al Ansari highlighted the benefits of building

relationships and potential future partnerships through such visits.

He thanked H.E. the Capital Governor for accompanying the visitors and said such visits also allow guests an opportunity to learn about Bahrain’s modern workforce and its capabilities in managing large industrial enterprises.

The visiting Russian delegation included 60 representatives from various sectors of Government and representatives of private companies and institutions.

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GPIC attends AFA Cairo meeting GPIC took part in the third meeting of the Agricultural Group of the AFA held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

The meeting comes in line with the AFA’s mandate to develop the agricultural sector and the fertilizer industry and in support of the Arab economy.

The Company also took part in the first meeting of the Agriculture Campaign, organised by the Egyptian Company, Ever Grow.

Several delegations from across the Arab world took part in the meeting and the Campaign, held on April 5 and 6.

AFA and GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company is keen to take part in events co-organised by AFA and pointed out that these are well suited to inform and educate farmers about various crops and methods and their care.

He praised the presence of medical experts during the event to advise farmers and their families, which, he said, was part of the AFA’s social responsibility initiative.

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Dr. Jawahery praised the large attendance at the event and said the presence of Senior Officials from Egypt’s agricultural sector, private trade and agricultural bodies and representatives of the major Egyptian universities helped promote and develop the idea of ​​ agricultural growth in Arab countries. The event also informed and educated farmers and those interested in growing plants and crops on ways to take care of them. It was an opportunity for businesses in the Arab fertiliser industry to communicate directly with farmers, organize technical workshops to solve problems related to fertilisers and the agricultural sector as well as to look closely at the experience and vision of the Arab companies in this area.

Dr. Jawahery praised the event organisers and said they provided an opportunity for companies and interested parties to take advantage of and access to the latest fertilizer industry products. He noted the growing importance of developments taking place in the critical fertiliser sector in the Arab world, and spoke about

the AFA’s important role in the service of member companies.

AFA was founded in 1975 under the umbrella of the Arab Economic Unity Council. It has as its members Arab institutions and companies working in the manufacture and trade of fertilizers and related fields, and has a membership of more than 166 companies from 32 countries.

The aim of AFA is to assist members in dealing with production issues through the exchange of information and experiences and documenting technical information as well as economic, trade and agricultural data on the fertiliser industry as well as to support and develop technical and vocational training programmes for workers.

GPIC, in recent years, has seen a rapid growth in production, which has resulted in the Company achieving several records numbers not only in production, employment and exports, but also in the field of maintenance and safety.

French envoy visits GPIC

French Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Mr. Bernard Regnauld Fabre visited GPIC, where it’s President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received him along with members of the Executive Management, the Labour Union Deputy Chairman and other company officials.

Dr. Jawahery conveyed to the Ambassador the greetings of the Chairman and the Board of Directors and emphasised on the Company's efforts to consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Dr. Jawahary spoke about the importance of working together for the benefit of both parties.

The Ambassador was briefed on the operations and production processes at the Company

as well as its most important achievements in the field of safety, health and environmental preservation. He was also informed of the Company’s state-of-the-art carbon dioxide extraction plant, which reduces harmful emissions from the plant.

The Ambassador was also briefed on the training programmes and activities provided by the Academy of Leadership and Learning and the e-Learning Centre and was taken on a tour of the Complex.

During the tour, the Ambassador visited several of the Company’s environmental projects, and was briefed on how they reflect the beautiful harmony between industry and the environment.

Plants Garden and the Medicinal Plants and Herbs Garden, the Palm Oasis, the Charity Fish Farm and the Bird Sanctuary.

The Ambassador expressed his pleasure for the visit and said GPIC is considered a symbol of successful cooperation among GCC countries. He believed that the visit afforded him the opportunity to look closely at the modern operations of a successful Company as well as to get to know the achievements and international awards it had won over the years.

The Ambassador praised the Management Team and all employees of the Company for their dedication and thanked them for the warm reception and the The Ambassador visited the hospitality.

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Outgoing Italian envoy visits GPIC GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery received outgoing Italian Ambassador to Bahrain H.E. Mr. Alberto Vichy.

Several members of the Executive Management were present during the meeting, during with the two sides discussed co-operation between Italian companies and GPIC which saw increased activity during Mr. Vichy’s tenure. The Ambassador also visited GPIC several times, and that helped increase the understanding as well.

experience of Italian companies in the field of petrochemicals and fertilizers as well as in the field of advanced manufacturing equipment and spare parts.

Dr. Jawahery applauded the significant role played by Italian companies in contributing towards GPIC plants and in providing the necessary technical support and services.

The President said Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) is also very keen on closer ties with various foreign Speaking during the meeting, companies in general and Italian Dr. Jawahery described the companies in particular. He relationship between the two praised the ties between Bahrain sides as one that left an imprint and Italy as historic, which bind on Bahraini-Italian relations at all GPIC with Italian industrialists. levels. He said the Company was honoured to have received the Dr. Jawahery expressed the hope Ambassador on several occasions that cooperation between the and these visits had left a lasting two sides would continue with impression on both sides. He a new Ambassador taking over. said GPIC Board had stressed on He thanked Mr. Vichey for all increased bilateral co-operation, that he had done in promoting especially on the great interest bilateral relations between the shown in the high level of two countries.

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The Ambassador appreciated the cooperation with GPIC and thanked Dr. Jawahery and other officials for the welcome and the hospitality during his visits. He expressed great satisfaction at the high level of co-operation between GPIC and Italian companies and said these relations would contribute towards consolidating industrial relations between the two countries.

The Ambassador also thanked Dr. Jawahery for his efforts to enhance co-operation, which contributed to the success of his diplomatic career.The Ambassador appreciated GPIC’s support for the recent Italian week in Bahrain and said the Company’s Executive Management and all employees had given him a very high level of support.

He expressed the hope that Bahrain continues to march on the path of peace, progress and prosperity in all areas and achieve success and excellence.

OAPEC Conference Delegates visit GPIC

Delegates visiting Bahrain to take part in a conference on developments in the refining and petrochemical industry visited GPIC and were received by General Manager (Manufacturing) Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari along with members of the Executive Management.

Mr. Al Ansari conveyed to the visitors 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 state-ofthe-art facilities.

The visitors were given an overview of the Company's business and strategy as well as operation and production processes and exports. They were also told about GPIC’s most important achievements and awards; the high quality of its products and the latest and best global standards in the areas of safety, quality and environmental preservation.

The guests were briefed on the carbon dioxide recovery plant at

GPIC, the first of its kind in the Middle East, which is contributing significantly to the reduction of harmful emissions as a result of factory operations.

Garden; the Charity Fish Farm and the Bird Sanctuary.

The delegation thanked GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery and members of the Executive Management for the reception and the hospitality and said they had witnessed the amazing development of the industry in Bahrain in general and Gulf in particular.

They were told about the training programmes and activities of the Academy of Leadership and Learning, the e-Learning Centre, as well as GPIC’s contributions in providing practical training for students of universities and institutions as well as graduate They said the unique academic programmes. environmental projects set up within the industrial Complex The visiting delegation praised underline the commitment and the modern means of education orientation towards a clean and advanced training and industry. They also praised the said such programmes offered global standards established within GPIC confirms the great by the Company during their attention given to staff training production process in the and a keenness to provide them safety and health fields, which with the latest technology and had earned it a reputation not knowledge. only in the Arab world, but also globally.

The visiting delegation went on a tour of the plant and saw The conference was held in a number of environmental Bahrain between April 17 projects which the company has and 19 and was attended by undertaken within its complex. representatives of several These included the Princess industrial companies from the Sabeeka Aromatic Plants Garden, GCC countries. the Herbs and Medicinal Plants

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SABIC Corporate Communications Delegation Visits GPIC The Corporate Communications Department from GPIC and the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) Corporate Communications team met during a joint meeting hosted by GPIC. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest and the means to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two companies. Participants also reviewed the role of Corporate Communications and Public Relations in industrial organizations, discussed achieve-ments of 2015 and further plans for 2016.

The Saudi delegation was welcomed by GPIC General Manager Manufacturing Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari, who conveyed to them the greetings of Company President Dr. Abdulrahman

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Jawahery. He stressed on the importance of holding such meetings, which enhance mutual relations and communication between the two companies. He said that such a coming together, is an opportunity to exchange views and best practices on corporate communications and media-related fields.

is a strategic shareholder and effective ally in the company’s ongoing performance.

Dr. Jawahery, in a statement, said global changes taking place in the Petrochemical Industry make it imperative for everyone to work on coordinating their efforts to promote its growth and, towards that end, the bilateral cooperation between the two companies, which started in 1985, has flourished.

SABIC delegation head, Mr. Yaarob Al-Thenayan, Director Global CSR Corporate Communications mentioned how GPIC’s achievements on all levels are evidence of sincerity, determination and a clear vision among employees.

Dr. Jawahery said the industry had become an important element of the economy of most countries in the region and added that GPIC is seen as a reliable alternative to the region’s Oil and Gas Industry.

He said SABIC is proud of its association with GPIC and that it was one of SABIC’s best He spoke about GPIC’s desire investments. He said SABIC is to ensure the best possible proud that GPIC is an example of returns on sales and how SABIC GCC industrial co-operation.

GPIC receives university officials

GPIC received a delegation from London’s University of Brunel as part of its project to support higher education institutions within and outside Bahrain as well as to consolidate cultural and academic cooperation.

visitors were told how GPIC did and global awards in these fields not believe its success is measured and received accolades from in pure profits, but its measurable several institutions. success in social responsibility.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the Officials The guests were briefed on the of the two universities for visiting Company’s Leadership strategy the Company and stressed the and its training programmes, importance of strengthening The Company’s Executive which are built out of the bilateral relations. He said these Management, who received the Company’s Bahrainisation policy. contribute to building bridges of delegation, led by University Vice cooperation between the parties.

President Professor Andrew The delegation also enquired on George and accompanied by Ahlia the aspects of Leadership and Professor George thanked the University founder Professor Management and the nature of Executive Management for the Abdullah Hawaj, conveyed to them work of the Company’s Officials. welcome and the hospitality the greetings of GPIC’s President, The visitors later toured the and said they had been given Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery.

Complex, which included a chance to see and witness its factories, facilities and the development of the The two sides reviewed the environmental projects. petrochemical and fertilizer Company's business and its sector in the region. He said various activities and programmes, In a statement, Dr. Jawahery said they had seen how GPIC not characterised by a spirit of the Company is proud of its only focuses on industrial work, teamwork and commitment, which excellence in occupational safety, but also on its initiatives within enabled it to fulfil its role and health and the environment. He the community and for the mission within the community.The said they had won many regional protection of the environment.

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GPIC honours environmental project winners Winners and participants of GPIC's Environmental Research Programme for 2015-16 have been honoured during a recent ceremony at the Company.

General Manager Manufacturing Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari honoured the students on behalf Company President.

The Istiqlal Girls Secondary School won first place, with students Raghad Jamil Al-Najjar and Iman Hamid Khalifa presenting their project on Fire and Waterresistant Timber.

The Shaikh Isa bin Ali Secondary Boys School won second place with students Mohammed

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Mansour Ali Ashour and Hassan Abdul Wahid Hassan presenting their project entitled, ‘Electric Power Generation by Wind Movement Using Recycled Materials’.

conduct scientific research in the fields of environment and had contributed towards innovative ideas on environmental awareness and generating an interest in environmental issues.

The third place went to Saar Secondary School for Girls whose student, Kawthar Tawfiq Rabeae, presented her project on The Experience of Innovative Cellulose Material to Absorb Petroleum Oils.

Dr. Jawahery praised cooperation with the Ministry of Education, under the leadership of the Minister, H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Naimi, who, he said had spared no effort in providing all encouragement for the programme to succeed. He also applauded the cooperation between the ministry’s working group and GPIC’s Environment Committee, which contributed to the programme’s success and sustainability over the years.

In a statement on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery expressed his happiness at the success of the projects and said the unique programme had achieved its goals of encouraging students to

UAE women’s delegation visits GPIC

Delegates from the Women’s Committee of the Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC), on a visit to Bahrain at the invitation of the Supreme Council for Women, visited GPIC. Company General Manager for Manufacturing, Mr. Fadhel Al Ansari, along with several members of the Executive Management, received the delegation.

Mr. Al Ansari conveyed the greetings of GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery to the visitors and gave them an overview of the Company’s empowerment of women and the establishment of the Equal Opportunities Committee, in cooperation and coordination with the Supreme Council for Women. They were also given

an insight into the Company’s strategy to provide employment and training opportunities for women employees on an equal footing with their male counterparts.

develop closer links among GCC companies operating in the petrochemical industry and emphasized that GPIC paid a lot of attention to its women employees.

Mr. Al-Ansari also explained to the guests the Company's standards on the empowerment of women, which led to it twice winning Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award.

Dr. Jawahery, also in his statement following the event, spoke about the Equal Opportunities Committee and how it was set up in support of efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, to empower Bahraini women and to support their integration into development programmes.

The guests met a number of Company employees who hold leadership positions in various Departments, exchanged experiences about the role of women and the advantages they Dr. Jawahery said GPIC, since its have in various fields. inception, had attracted women to work in the field of industry and they In a statement, Dr. Jawahery had demonstrated their efficiency said the visit would further and excellence in many areas.

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Top award for GPIC employee Labour and Social Development Minister H.E. Mr. Jameel Humaidan presented an Award for Secretarial Excellence in the private sector to GPIC employee, Ms. Tagreed Al Mahmeed during the opening of the Regional Forum for Secretaries and Administrators held in Bahrain on April 20.

Spa, was held with the theme, "Social Media in Office Management Service.”

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery congratulated Ms. Tagreed and said recognition must be given to all GPIC’s female employees who are part of the competent and professional workforce, having taken part in The event, at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Sea & specialised workshops and training courses.

Tunisian researcher completes GPIC study

Tunisian researcher Mr. Abdul Razak bin Khalifa Bozeaimh has completed a GPIC funded study on sustainable development and community responsibility as part of a training programme for public administration cadres in Tunisia being held in co-operation with the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA).

involved in social responsibility at GPIC and meetings held with Company Officials and the Management over a period of two months.

The 70-page report produced as an outcome, speaks of the philosophy and social responsibility of the company and, gives a detailed analysis of the company’s structure, The study was prepared through product offering and development field visits to officials and staff over the past decades.

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Mr. Bozeaimh praised GPIC’s upscale infrastructure and said it had shown great interest in the development of human resources and in the welfare of its employees, their children and families. It also spoke about the Company's sponsorship of university students from within and outside Bahrain, as well as the health and safety of employees and their families.

IFTDO delegates visit GPIC

Several participants from the 45th Training Conference of the International Federation ofTraining and Development Organisations (IFTDO) held in Bahrain, visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) 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.

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.

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 The visitors were taken to the and the Bird Sanctuary.

Academy of Leadership and Learning, where they were The visitors thanked GPIC briefed on its programmes and President Dr. Abdulrahman activities and its contributions Jawahery and members of the to wards training. They then Executive Management for the saw the e-learning Centre and welcome and the hospitality and on how it assists in the continuing giving them an opportunity to get education process as also its role acquainted with the development in providing practical training of Bahrain’s industry in general for students of universities and and GPIC in particular. They said colleges as part of their academic this underlines the Company’s programmes. commitment and orientation towards a clean industry. The They said such a training centre guests also praised the global within the complex spoke of standards established by GPIC in the advanced facilities on offer their production process and in and GPIC’s desire to provide the field of health and safety.

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GPIC trains students in the summer This summer, GPIC hosted a number of Bahrain’s students at the Company during July and August as part of its efforts to contribute towards civil institutions and develop student skills.

A special practical training programme has been developed for each student in alignment with their specific academic focus and will give them an opportunity to discover concepts related to the requirements of the labour market and help them recognize the value and importance of training.

contributes also to expanding their knowledge and technical skills.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the Company this year is hosting the largest-ever group of students and is providing them with suitable training programmes that contribute greatly to developing their leadership and communication skills for their own bright future.

He said the Company has made all necessary preparations for the students and that qualified instructors The program introduces will be at hand to train and students to the real work monitor students’ work. He environment and allows them said the students would be insight into the potential evaluated at the end of the challenges one can experience programme on how they during a working career and, fared and how they dealt with

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the responsibilities to which they were entrusted.

Dr. Jawahery commended the potential of the trainee students and said he was impressed with their enthusiasm and appetite for work. He commended the student’s eagerness to learn and deal with the responsibilities they were entrusted with admirably.

Dr. Jawahery thanked all Company officials for their cooperation with the students and their concern for providing training on the highest standards. He stressed that the Company would continue to co-operate with higher education institutions in Bahrain in an effort to take part in the development of society and in making Bahrain prosperous.

GPIC hosts London South Bank University students GPIC hosted a group of interns from the London South Bank University, who are taking part in a custom-made training programme, as part of cooperation between the two sides.

The programme is part of GPIC's plans to give an opportunity to interns to benefit from programmes it offers both for its own employees representatives of institutions within and outside Bahrain in order to develop and increase professional competence as well contribute to the development of their knowledge and abilities. This would also prepare them to meet the requirements of their jobs and future needs of the workplace, particularly in the light of competitive nature of the global petrochemical industry.

He said the Company was keen to provide all facilities to ensure they achieved the maximum benefits.

The interns thanked the Executive Management for providing all facilities that allowed them to take part in the programmes and said the outstanding global reputation of GPIC, not only in terms of the quality of its products, but also its advanced training facilities was well-known.

Dr. Jawahery, speaking on the occasion, complimented the students for having joined and thanked Prof. Bhamidimarri for taking a personal interest in the course. He said their keenness to attend was evidence GPIC’s programmes are well respected and sought after. This, he added, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman would also further strengthen the Jawahery and members of the links between the university and the Executive Management received Company and the two would work the interns in the presence to increase training programmes and of university Vice President promote their common interests in Professor Rao Bhamidimarri. the petrochemical sector.

He highlighted the fact that GPIC enjoyed an excellent reputation in the field of training and the programmes had been developed based on the latest teaching techniques, including e-Learning.

He said the Company strived to provide comprehensive training programmes in coordination with the various educational institutions to determine the needs of the labour market and to find the best ways to achieve objectives.

Dr. Jawahery also expressed his hope that the trainees were given an opportunity to learn in detail about the Company’s operations in all its departments as well as the equipment maintenance procedures.

Dr. Jawahery said the programme had resulted in more qualitative cooperation between the Company and the university and added the trainees were given an insight into GPIC’s operations and facilities as well as learnt about the maintenance procedures.

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GPIC trainee wins top GPCA award Bahrain Polytechnic International Management and Logistics student, Ms. Amal Al-Saffar, who trained at the company for her graduation project, has won the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association’s (GPCA) “Rising star in the supply chain" Award for 2016.

The Award recognises institutions and talent working in the field who show vision, leadership and innovation in this area.

GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery congratulated Ms. AlSaffar and said the Company always recognises its employees and trainees and encourages scientific research. He said opportunities are given to school and college students for practical training in advanced manufacturing facilities to enable them to get a feel of the actual work environment.

friendly activities in logistics and road transport operations related to the field of petrochemicals, specifically on the distribution of Urea.

Ms. Al-Saffar thanked GPIC's Management, particularly Dr. Jawahery, for having given her the opportunity to train and learn in the Company's plants. She said though she learnt theoretical skills at the polytechnic, the practical training provided by GPIC was an opportunity to learn about the application of internationally-accepted best practices in the industry, so as to achieve more success and excellence in the supply chain field.

She said her project focused on eco-friendly logistics and road transport industry activities.

This project, she believed has given her confidence to He said Ms. Al-Saffar’s project participate in the contest and focussed on the importance of compete with applicants from adapting towards environment other countries.

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The "Rising Star Award in the supply chain" gives students an opportunity to provide quality innovative research projects or ideas to the business community in the area of ​​the supply chain in the Arabian Gulf region. It opens doors to GCC institutions involved in supply chain and logistics operations. Winners were selected from among 22 participants from across the GCC and were divided into four categories.

The winners were honoured during the GPCA annual supply chain forum held in Dubai recently.

GPIC, who has been a part of GPCA since its inception, has emphasised the importance of the supply chain in the promotion of the manufacturing chemicals sector. It is an active member in collaboration with partners to promote and develop the petrochemical industry in the GCC.

GPIC's Employee of the month Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al Benyan and GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, presented the Employee of the Month Award for March to Plant Operations Department employee Mr. Saleem Al Gattan.

Also GPIC Managing Director, H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al Musaitir and President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, presented the Employee of the Month Award for April to Finance Department employee Ms. Elham Abdulla Janahi and for the months of May Mr. Faisal Al Hassani.

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GPIC organises Blood Donation Campaign

GPIC's Medical Centre conducted a Blood Donation Campaign in co-ordination with Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) as part of its community partnership programme.

donation and contributed to saving the lives of many.

Ninety-eight Company workers donated blood at the event, held at GPIC’s Complex in Sitra.

He said the Company’s Medical Centre provides all services as well as comprehensive health education to all employees and this reflects positively on their performance within the Company as well as their daily lives.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery said the high participation showed the feelings of the employees towards the noble gesture of blood

GPIC annually organizes such campaigns to create a spirit of cooperation and community partnership and to contribute to the Bahraini community.

BSTD Workshop at GPIC

GPIC organised a Workshop on good communication as part of its efforts to provide useful training programmes that contribute to the development of the Company’s human resources.

Organised in collaboration with the Bahrain Society for Training and Development (BSTD), the Workshop was conducted by Mr. Ishaq Kooheji and Mr. Khalid Al Eid. It focussed on the importance of good communication and

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the ability to convey the right message in the daily work environment using many different styles and techniques.

This workshop also came as part of the Company's plans and policies on enhancing employee skills, providing staff the opportunities for selfimprovement and, develop their knowledge, abilities and skills to prepare them to meet the demands of their jobs and the future needs of the Company.

Winning GPIC football team honoured

GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery has congratulated the Company’s Football Team for having won a Ramadan Football Tournament organised by the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation.

Dr. Jawahery was speaking while receiving the team in the presence of members of the Executive Management and the Company’s Labour Union Deputy Chairman, Mr Ghassan Abdullah Al Rayes.

Dr. Jawahery praised the sporting

and technical capabilities of the team members as well as their commitment to training. He said they were well prepared and were committed to sports ethics of competition and stressed that the victory was a proud moment for the Management and all employees.

Dr. Jawahary said the Management was very pleased with the team’s performance and were deserved winners.

The President honoured every team member and expressed his desire for the team achieve more wins in other tournaments.

The tournament is organised Dr. Jawahery called upon the team every year during Ramadan and to maintain its competitive spirit includes teams representing and commitment to training as most Labour unions in Bahrain’s well as maintaining a high level of companies and institutions. fitness to continue to take part in future tournaments.

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GPIC Organises 6- A Side Football Tournament

GPIC organised a Ramadan Football Tournament involving eight teams from across the Company’s Departments as part of its activities during the Holy Month.

The event, at GPIC Club, was organised by the Social Activities Committee and attended by scores of employees and their families who encouraged and cheered for their teams in a spirit of enthusiasm and family feelings.

The team from GPIC’s Methanol Department bagged the first place while the team from Maintenance was placed second.

They were presented trophies and awards by the committee

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Chairman and GPIC Corporate Communications Manager Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, accompanied by Marketing Manager Mr. Ahmed Mahmood and GPIC Labour Union Chairman Mr. Yaqoub Yousif.

strengthening relations between the team members and increases teamwork as well as contributes to promoting sports among employees.This, he said, results in not only a fit body, but a fit mind, particularly during the month of fasting when there is general In a statement on the occasion, lethargy, lack of physical activity GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman and excessive consumption of Jawahery said such competitions food. and social events during the Holy Month serve to bring together Dr. Jawahery thanked the members of the community.

Chairman and members of the Committee for their efforts in He praised the role played by organizing such activities. He the Company and said it was also thanked the employees for heartening to see Company being present in large numbers employees and their families for having come to witness the attend competitions and events. matches and cheer for their He said these also contribute to teams.

GPIC holds Football Tournament for Employees’ Children The Social Activities Committee of the company, in collaboration with the Company’s Labour Union, organised a Football Tournament for employees’ children on the occasion of Labour Day.

In a statement, GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked the Committee and its chairman for organising the event and praised its role in inculcating a spirit of sportsmanship among the youth. He said the event contributed Children, ages 6 to 10 years and, 11 to 15 years, to strengthening the spirit of friendship and participated in the tournament and took part in brotherhood between employees and their several fun activities that revealed a sporting talent families and helped encourage them to take part among a lot of promising youngsters. in sports to maintain physical fitness.

Company Corporate Communications Manager and Social Activities Committee Chairman, Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi, along with Labour Union Deputy Chairman Mr. Ghassan Abdullah, distributed prizes and trophies to the winning teams.

Dr. Jawahery took the opportunity to emphasize the Company's role in organizing events and social activities in an effort to engage employees and their families and to enhance a one-family spirit that characterizes GPIC.

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GPIC organises tennis tournament The company organised a Tennis Manager Mr. Zuhair Tawqifi, Tournament as part of its activities Marketing Manager Mr. Ahmed during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Mahmood and Labour Union Chairman Mr.Yoqoub Yousif.

The Company’s Social Activities Committee organised the event In a statement on the occasion, at its GPIC Club. It was attended GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman by scores of employees and their Jawahery said such competitions families keen to follow the game and social events during the Holy and encourage the players.

Month serve to bring together members of the community.

While the combination of Mr. Eyad Rafie and Mr. Ebrahim Qaed won He praised the role played by the first place, the second place the Company and said it was went to Mr. Ahmed Mahmoud heartening to see how GPIC and Mr. Ibrahim Amer. They employees and their families were given their prizes by attend competitions and events.

Committee Chairman and GPIC He said these also contribute to Corporate Communications strengthening relations between

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the team members and increases teamwork between them as well as promotes sports among its employees. This, he said, results in not only a fit body but a fit mind also, particularly during the month of fasting when there is general lethargy, lack of physical activity and excessive consumption of food.

Dr. Jawahery thanked the Chairman and members of the Committee for their efforts in organizing such activities. He also thanked the employees for being present in large numbers for having come to witness the matches and cheer for their teams.

GPIC organises Open Ramadan Volleyball Tournament GPIC organised an Open Ramadan Volleyball Tournament at its Club.

Teams from every department took part in the tournament, organised by the Social Activities Committee.

A large number of employees of the Company cheered on the participants during the tournament, held on June 10.

The “Hewar”Team won the top prize followed by the team from “Al Dar Islands” winning the second position.

Company Corporate Communications Manager and Social Activities Committee Chairman Mr. Zuhair Tawfiqi along with GPIC Marketing Manager Mr. Ahmed Al Mahmood presented the trophies to the winning teams.

In a statement, Dr. Jawahery thanked the organising Committee Chairman and its members for organising the tournament and said the huge participation was characterized by strong competition, during which the players showed professional and technical competence.

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 illnesses.

GPIC also continues to provide support to various sporting events and competitions around Bahrain, He said the Company is proud which are aimed at promoting of its sports people whose skills physical exercise. have been honed and refined by the exceptional facilities at the The Company also contributes to Club, which provides all modern the dissemination of a sports culture physical training infrastructure for among various segments of society all disciplines. and all ages and is committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities in He said GPIC would continue its providing various types of support mission to provide all possible and assistance to all programmes and support to employees and their activities of local sports Associations children as part of a bid to and Clubs.

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GPIC Youth Committee Visits Elderly Home Members of the Youth Committee of GPICvisited the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Home for the Elderly on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and as part of the Company’s commitment to social responsibility towards local community groups.

The head of the NBB Home for the Elderly, Ms Haifa Al Derazi, received the visitors, who distributed gifts to the residents.

The Committee familiarised themselves with the facilities at the home and its activities aimed at the recreation for the elderly and providing them with

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a family-like atmosphere where they did not feel neglected.

the support from GPIC is not surprising as the company is well known for its humanitarian and The officials of the home thanked social responsibility approach GPIC President, Dr. Abdulrahman to the vulnerable of our Jawahery and all the Company communities. employees on their humanitarian initiative that reflects the spirit of The home provides various social, sharing and giving. They praised health and psychological care for the employees’ tireless efforts both men and women and, living towards community activities, and entertainment services for particularly those aimed at the the elderly. It also provides care, elderly, and for sharing the joy of rehabilitation and treatment of the festive season. the elderly in their own homes.

It works in accordance with the Ms. Al Derazi also thanked the requirements and needs of each initiative taken by the Youth guest by developing appropriate Committee and said such visits rehabilitation programmes in line support the work the home with the elderly’s physical and is doing. She emphasized how mental abilities.

Eid activities at GPIC Club The Social Activities Committee of GPIC organized a celebration for the Company’s employees and their families on the fourth day of Eid at its GPIC Club.

Fun activities and competitions marked the occasion.

part of GPIC’s belief in providing a unifying atmosphere among employees and their families in the same way that is visible throughout the organization.

Dr. Jawahery also praised the arrangements made for the event Company President Dr. Abdul- and applauded the efforts of the rahman Jawahery expressed how Committee President and its organising such events formed members.

The events concluded with a distribution of gifts to those attending. They thanked the Company Management for organising the celebrations that had created an atmosphere of joy among employees and their families and contributed towards better work performance.

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GPIC team visits children at SMC The Ladies Working Committee at GPIC visited children admitted to the Salmaniya Medical Complex and distributed gifts on the occasion of Eid. Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked the Committee president and its members on the humanitarian initiative that reflected their love of giving and sharing. He praised

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their efforts shown in the many programmes and activities the committee has undertaken to build cooperation and provide the necessary support Bahraini society.

Dr. Jawahery said that the Company, under the guidance of its Board of Directors, is keen to provide all forms of support to projects and programmes

aimed at benefitting the local community. He expressed the hope that the children get well soon and return to their families.

The children’s parents said they were happy their children had experienced such happiness and joy during the festive occasion and thanked the Women’s Committee for the initiative.

GPIC team visits children at KHUH The Ladies Working Committee at GPIC visited children admitted to the King Hamad University Hospital and distributed gifts on the occasion of Eid. Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery thanked the Committee president and its members on the humanitarian initiative that reflected their love of giving and sharing. He praised

their efforts shown in the many programmes and activities the committee has undertaken to build cooperation and provide the necessary support Bahraini society.

Dr. Jawahery said that the Company, under the guidance of its Board of Directors, is keen to provide all forms of support to projects and programmes

aimed at benefitting the local community. He expressed the hope that the children get well soon and return to their families.

The children’s parents said they were happy their children had experienced such happiness and joy during the festive occasion and thanked the Women’s Committee for the initiative.

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GPIC concludes safety week celebrations

Hundreds of employees of the company and their families attended the closing ceremony of the Company’s Safety, Health and Environment Week organised at the Gulf Hotel.

Members of the Executive Management as well as the Chairman and members of the Labour Union were also present at the event organised as part of GPIC’s commitment to spread a culture of safety among its community.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, speaking on the occasion, conveyed to those attending the greetings of the Chairman, Dr. Ahmed

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Al Sharyan and the Board of Directors. He also thanked the staff for their present and said it signifies the one family spirit during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

at all its work sites and said this had helped the Company achieve local, regional and global recognition.

Dr. Jawahery said the Company is keen to pursue a proactive policy Dr. Jawahery highlighted the based on the avoiding of accidents importance of implementing and promoting a culture of safety. safety standards at not only the He said GPIC follows up with its workplace but also at home and employees and contractors on elsewhere in the community. the principles of safety as well as provision of training programmes He said the Management is keen and continuing education to raise to connect with staff and their their competence levels. families to convey to them the importance of safety, health and Dr. Jawahery thanked those environmental standards and to attending and applauded the apply these in their daily lives. efforts of the Chairman and He said GPIC is committed to members of the organizing implementing these standards Committee for their efforts.

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Prizes were awarded to the winners of several competitions organised as part of the week long celebrations. A series of musical programmes, entertainment for children and adults as well as games and a variety of food was the highlight of the evening.

and the Sir George Earl Medal interesting information in an from the UK’s Royal Society for attractive format. the Prevention of Accidents.

GPIC is one of the most admired companies in the field of safety, health and the environment, not only at the local level, but regionally and internationally as The organising Committee also well. had on hand several educational publications promoting the It has won the Robert Campbell principles of safety, health and Safety and Health and Environment the environment, to increase Award instituted by the United awareness among the attendees. States’ National Safety Council

The Company boasts an impressive and unique track record in the field of safety, and has not spared any effort since its inception of investing in Bahraini cadres and providing all the training and care as well as opportunities for them at home and abroad to consolidate a work safety culture.

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