GPCA opens its annual forum in Muscat. Kamal Ahmed: Wide participation and great interaction with the event, and we welcome hosting the next edition in Bahrain.

Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Petrochemical Industry Company, expressed his admiration for the great success achieved by the eighteenth edition of the annual forum of the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemicals Association (GPCA), hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, praising the efforts of the Union headed by Engineer Abdul Rahman Al-Faqih, Chairman of the Board of Directors at The continuation of holding this annual event in various Arab Gulf countries, as it represents an important platform for communication and knowledge exchange between leaders and experts of this strategic industry.

He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to those concerned in the Sultanate of Oman for their great and brilliant success in hosting the forum’s activities, stressing that the sister Sultanate, with its ancient traditions and generous hospitality, has demonstrated a superior ability to organize such a major event, which gave a special character to the experience, adding that the forum succeeded in enhancing Its goals are to promote innovation and sustainable development, and bring together the best minds to exchange ideas and visions about the future of the petrochemicals and chemicals sector.

In his speech during the opening of the forum, the Chairman of the Board of Directors expressed the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company’s aspiration to host the upcoming nineteenth edition of the forum in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and extended thanks and appreciation to the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Federation for choosing the Kingdom of Bahrain to hold the next forum, stressing that the company is happy with this confidence. It will work to ensure the desired success that befits the reputation of GPIC and GPCA alike.

Introducing an invitation to attendees and stakeholders in the sector to attend and participate in the next edition.

Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed headed the company’s delegation participating in the forum held in Muscat, during the period from 3 to 5 December 2024, where the company’s delegation included Engineer Yasser Al-Abbasi, the company’s CEO, and a number of the company’s employees.

For his part, Engineer Yasser Al-Abbasi said that the company is very keen to be present in this forum, which reflects the extent of GPCA’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of industry in our Gulf region, where Gulf companies are witnessing great distinction as they are among the most advanced companies in the world, praising the importance. The major implications of the annual GPCA conference.

He stressed that this year’s event witnessed many rich discussions and practical workshops held during the forum sessions, where the topics presented constituted a valuable opportunity to enhance cooperation between companies and investors, and support sustainable development goals.

The CEO praised the efforts of the General Secretariat of the Federation, headed by Dr. Abdul Wahab Al-Saadoun, Secretary-General of the Federation, and the preparations made by the Secretariat to organize this global event. He also appreciated the great efforts made by the organizing teams in the Sultanate of Oman, which rose to the level of the event. He went on to say, “The experience and professionalism of the organizers played a major role in the success of the event, which allowed the guests and participants to benefit from rich discussions and distinguished workshops. The spirit of cooperation and high organization was also demonstrated by providing all means to ensure the success of the forum, including logistical preparations. Many thanks to the Omani brothers.” “For the warm hospitality that made this event a truly exceptional experience.”

The 18th GPCA Forum witnessed the launch of a new communication platform dedicated to startup companies, which was unveiled for the first time during the forum. The GPCA Startup Platform presented, for the first time, a presentation of its innovative technologies to a wide audience of investors, experts, and decision makers from chemical companies. And international actors participating in the forum.

During the forum, 10 promising startup companies were selected, working in the fields of developing the circular economy and climate action. These companies presented their technologies through presentations and dialogue with the participants, as this represented an opportunity for these companies to launch valuable relationships with major companies and international investors. And promoting its innovative solutions.

The primary goal of the platform is to create an exchange network that enhances cooperation and advances investments in the sector in the region.

On the other hand, the Muscat Forum witnessed a fruitful exchange of ideas and visions among the participants, which contributed to strengthening cooperation between the Gulf countries in this vital sector.