The Gulf Sustainability and Quality Assessment System (Gulf SQAS) is a strategic initiative designed to assess the environmental, health, safety, security, and quality (EHSS&Q) performance of logistics service providers (LSPs) through a standardized, independent evaluation process. By ensuring a uniform and objective assessment framework, Gulf SQAS supports the continuous improvement of supply chain operations across the petrochemical and chemical industries.
Join us this 26 May 2025, at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown for the inaugural Gulf SQAS Workshop, held in conjunction with the GPCA Supply Chain Conference, taking place from 27-28 May 2025 at the Address Skyview Hotel.
This high-impact workshop will bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, certification bodies and logistics providers to explore the transformative role of Gulf SQAS in driving safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across the petrochemical and chemical supply chain.
Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights into enhancing EHSS&Q performance, strengthening regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
KEY TOPICS
Role of Responsible Care in Logistics
Exploring its impact and relevance in the supply chain
Manufacturer’s Perspective
G-SQAS impact and importance in the region
Case Study: Implementation of G-SQAS
Implementation success and contribution to overall efficiency
Revised Questionnaire Introduction
Key changes and their significance
Lessons from Logistics Incidents
Relevance to G-SQAS and learnings for improvement
Best Practices in Contractor Management
Effective strategies for better outcomes
Day 1: Monday
08:00 – 09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Address
Saleh Al Suwaiti
CEO, Fahss/TUV
09:10 – 09:35
Extending Responsible Care Beyond the Fence – A Call for Product Ownership
Rashed al Jehani
Logistics Manager, SIPCHEM
09:35 – 10:00
Case Study: Driver Performance Improvement Campaign
Srinivasalu Sridhar
Group HSEQ Manager, TRISTAR
10:00 – 10:25
Case study – Focus on Product Stewardship Code
Waleed Esam Himdy
Analyst, Compliance & Product Stewardship, SIPCHEM
10:25 – 10:50
Success Story – Driving Excellence in Contractor Management through Gulf SQAS
Saleh Farah Abdul Rahman
Manager, Local Distribution Global Shipping, BOROUGE
10:50 – 11:20
Networking Break
11:20 – 12:00
Organizational Behavior Management
Robert den Broeder
MD, OBM Dynamics
12:00 – 13:00
Prayer and Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:40
Transportation of Dangerous Good by Road, the Role of Governments and Industries to Drive Safety and Efficiency in the Transport Supply Chain
Speakers:
Rami Karout
Sr Adviser, Middle East & North Africa, IRU
Ivan Schmelczer
DGSA, CDGP, Institute of Hazardous Material Management
Amer Badarneh
GM, MELI
13:40 – 14:05
Guide to Uplifting Your EHSSQ Performance
Amador Brinkman
Principal Consultant, Technique Works and Chairman, G-SQAS, GPCA
14:05 – 14:20
Knowledge Sharing – Advocating Gulf SQAS from assessors’ perspective
Sajjad Khan
Gulf SQAS Assessor & IMS Auditor, Certification Global
14:20 – 14:45
Knowledge Sharing – Behavior Based Safety Program
Andreas Goebels
Head of Operational Excellence, RSA Talke
14:45 – 15:00
Closing Remarks
- 26 May 2025
Day 1: Monday
08:00 – 09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Address
Saleh Al Suwaiti
CEO, Fahss/TUV
09:10 – 09:35
Extending Responsible Care Beyond the Fence – A Call for Product Ownership
Rashed al Jehani
Logistics Manager, SIPCHEM
09:35 – 10:00
Case Study: Driver Performance Improvement Campaign
Srinivasalu Sridhar
Group HSEQ Manager, TRISTAR
10:00 – 10:25
Case study – Focus on Product Stewardship Code
Waleed Esam Himdy
Analyst, Compliance & Product Stewardship, SIPCHEM
10:25 – 10:50
Success Story – Driving Excellence in Contractor Management through Gulf SQAS
Saleh Farah Abdul Rahman
Manager, Local Distribution Global Shipping, BOROUGE
10:50 – 11:20
Networking Break
11:20 – 12:00
Organizational Behavior Management
Robert den Broeder
MD, OBM Dynamics
12:00 – 13:00
Prayer and Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:40
Transportation of Dangerous Good by Road, the Role of Governments and Industries to Drive Safety and Efficiency in the Transport Supply Chain
Speakers:
Rami Karout
Sr Adviser, Middle East & North Africa, IRU
Ivan Schmelczer
DGSA, CDGP, Institute of Hazardous Material Management
Amer Badarneh
GM, MELI
13:40 – 14:05
Guide to Uplifting Your EHSSQ Performance
Amador Brinkman
Principal Consultant, Technique Works and Chairman, G-SQAS, GPCA
14:05 – 14:20
Knowledge Sharing – Advocating Gulf SQAS from assessors’ perspective
Sajjad Khan
Gulf SQAS Assessor & IMS Auditor, Certification Global
14:20 – 14:45
Knowledge Sharing – Behavior Based Safety Program
Andreas Goebels
Head of Operational Excellence, RSA Talke
14:45 – 15:00
Closing Remarks
2025 Speakers
To know more about the workshop, please contact:
Mohamed Seraj
Sr. Specialist, Responsible Care®
Email: mohamed@gpcachem.org
Phone: +971 4 4510666 ext. 121