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8th GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to Arrive in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia This Week
Also available in Arabic The conference will take place at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, for the first time…
GPCA to host webinar in collaboration with IRU on harmonizing dangerous goods transport standards
GPCA will host a webinar, in collaboration with IRU, the World Road Transport Organization, to raise awareness of ADR standards…
8th GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to arrive in Al Khobar next month
The conference will take place at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, for the first time from 16-17 September 2026…
8th GPCA Research and Innovation Conference to unveil next era of chemical innovation
The conference will be held at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, for the first time from 16-17 September 2026…
SARCO signs deal to develop green ammonia plant, hydrogen equipment hub in Jazan
Both companies will work together to establish a green ammonia plant in Jazan Industrial City, leveraging the region’s strategic location…
ICCA integrates the World Plastics Council into its structure
ICCA and the World Plastics Council (WPC) have formalized the integration of WPC within ICCA’s structure. ICCA described the step…
Talent and innovation to take center stage at 8ᵗʰ GPCA Research and Innovation Conference this September
The conference is scheduled to take place between 16-17 September 2026 at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia The Gulf…
June GPCA webinar to focus on navigating sustainability claims with confidence
Organized in collaboration with Quantis, the webinar will discuss how chemical producers can navigate rising sustainability expectations in a balanced…
RC14001:2026 comes under spotlight in latest GPCA webinar
Held on 5 May 2026, the session offered EHS&S professionals a practical preview of the updated framework aligned with the…
GPCA announces new appointments to Board of Directors
Shiekh Khalid Abdulla M A Al-Thani, CEO, Management Division, General, QAFCO, and Fahad Abdullah Al-Sahali, SVP, Liquids to Chemicals, Downstream,…
GPCA Welcomes Dr. Faisal M. Alfaqeer as New Chairman
Available in Arabic Dr. Alfaqeer assumes the role of Chairman with immediate effect, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh Dubai, UAE…
OMV and XRG complete transactions to create Borouge International
OMV and XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, have completed the transactions to form Borouge International, a new global polyolefins leader…
GPCA and IRU join forces to drive safety in dangerous goods transport
Available in Arabic Under the new agreement, GPCA and IRU will work together to strengthen safety, efficiency and sustainability in…
GPCA to host webinar on RC14001:2026 in collaboration with ACC
As the chemical industry prepares for the upcoming revision of environmental management standards, the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA),…
GPCA Youth Council welcomes new cohort, building on strong foundations
The GPCA Youth Council continues to play a central role in developing young professionals across the chemical and petrochemical industry…
EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
European nations voted to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, overcoming…
Markus Kamieth, CEO, BASF, begins term as ICCA President
Markus Kamieth, CEO, BASF, assumed the Presidency of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), effective 1 January 2026. Kamieth…
GPCA joins experts in high-level webinar
GPCA, represented by Noora Mukhtar, Senior Research Specialist, participated in a high-level webinar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce…
Introducing ALMANARH: A new resource for process safety learning in the region
GPCA is proud to announce the launch of ALMANARH, a new periodic process safety newsletter developed by the Gulf Process…
GPCA helps shape strategic priorities at NCPC workshop in Riyadh
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, helped shape the…
GPCA convenes Annual General Meeting 2026
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, convened its 2026…
GPCA Announces End of Al-Sadoun’s Distinguished Tenure as Secretary General, Appointment of Successor
Also available in Arabic Dubai, UAE – 1 January 2026: The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the…
GPCA announces shortlisted startups for 2ⁿᵈ Startup Nexus program
GPCA has revealed the shortlisted companies for the second edition of its Startup Nexus program, set to take place during…
19ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum Concludes in Bahrain Under the Patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad
Also available in Arabic Sustainability, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment Define a Milestone Edition Held During Bahrain National Day Celebrations Manama,…
Dr. Ibrahim Ibn Salamah bestowed with 7ᵗʰ GPCA Legacy Award “Al Rowad” (الرّواد)
Also available in Arabic The former SABIC Vice Chairman and Managing Director (1983–1998) was honored posthumously at a special Award…
What to expect at the Annual GPCA Forum
This December, the Kingdom’s iconic venue Exhibition World Bahrain comes alive as global industry leaders, disruptors, and rising talent converge from all corners of the…
4ᵗʰ GPCA Youth Forum to empower the next generation of leaders
Held from 8–11 December at Exhibition World Bahrain alongside the 19th Annual GPCA Forum, the 4th edition of the GPCA Youth Forum will empower the next…
19th Annual GPCA Forum to Take Place in Bahrain for the First Time This December
Also available in Arabic The forum will be held from 8-11 December 2025 at Exhibition World Bahrain Manama, Bahrain, 12…
9ᵗʰ GPCA Intellectual Property Awareness Workshop empowers sustainable innovation
The 9th edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) IP Awareness Workshop took place on 22-23 October at…
GPCA Celebrates Innovation in Sustainability and Responsible Care® Excellence with Two Awards Series
Also available in Arabic Industry leaders and academia gathered for a night of celebration at the 2nd GPCA Carbon Neutrality Cup…
Speakers highlight importance of culture, leadership and technology as drivers of safer, smarter operations at 6ᵗʰ GPCA Responsible Care Conference
Also available in Arabic The conference is taking place this week from 13–15 October 2025 at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel,…
6ᵗʰ GPCA Responsible Care Conference to take place in Bahrain next week
Also available in Arabic The conference will take place from 13–15 October 2025 at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama Manama,…
Speakers at 15ᵗʰ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference call for bold innovation and collaboration to secure a sustainable future
Also available in Arabic The conference is taking place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu…
15ᵀᴴ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference gets under way
The 15th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference officially kicked off today at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, bringing together global and…
GPCA hosts 4ᵗʰ Product Stewardship Workshop in Dubai
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) successfully hosted the 4th Product Stewardship Workshop from 10–11 September 2025 at the…
15ᵗʰ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to convene global and regional industry leaders in Abu Dhabi this month
Also available in Arabic The conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu…
4ᵀᴴ GPCA Product Stewardship Workshop to take place next month
The workshop will take place from 10 to 11 September 2025 at the Pullman Dubai Downtown Hotel, Dubai, UAE GPCA…
9ᵀᴴ GPCA IP Awareness Workshop to address IP protection in the age of AI
GPCA is set to host the 9th edition of its Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Workshop from 22–23 October 2025 at…
The 2ᴺᴰ GPCA Carbon Neutrality Cup to take place this October
The competition will recognize ingenuity and talent across three key categories: energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction and innovative waste management…
6ᵀᴴ GPCA Responsible Care Conference to take place in October
The conference will address the theme “The Future of Responsible Care: Intelligent. Transparent. Resilient.” Manama, Bahrain, 25 August 2025 –…
15ᵀᴴ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to convene global and regional industry leaders in Abu Dhabi this September
The conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Abu…
Gulf Process Safety Network (GPSN) enters 2ⁿᵈ cycle
The Gulf Process Safety Network (GPSN), a strategic initiative by GPCA, has officially entered its 2nd cycle (2025–2027), building on…
GPCA unveils enhanced G-SQAS 2025 Questionnaire and Pre-Assessment Document
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is pleased to announce the official implementation of the updated Gulf SQAS (G-SQAS)…
GPCA launches revised Responsible Care® Codes of Management Practices
The codes were revised into a single, comprehensive framework, aligned with the RC14001:2023 standard The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association…
GPCA to host 4ᵗʰ Product Stewardship Workshop in Dubai this September
GPCA to host 4th Product Stewardship Workshop in Dubai this September The workshop will take place on 10-11 September 2025…
GPCA Responsible Care® Awards 2025 now open for submissions
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has officially opened submissions for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Responsible Care®…
Call for entries now open for 2ⁿᵈ GPCA Carbon Neutrality Cup
GPCA is calling upon the GCC’s brightest young minds to submit an abstract by 10 September 2025 and shape the…
Winners Revealed at 6ᵗʰ GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The Awards took place in a star-studded award ceremony during the 16th GPCA Supply Chain Conference on 27 May 2025…
Inaugural Gulf SQAS Workshop concludes successfully in Dubai
On 26 May 2025, industry leaders convened at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown for the inaugural Gulf SQAS Workshop Industry leaders…
GPCA empowers young professionals with AI expertise in recent workshop
The GPCA AI-Powered Logistics Workshop, hosted by the GPCA Youth Council, was held on 26 May 2025 at the Address…
To build resilience, leaders must leverage digitalization, commit to sustainable practices, say speakers at 16ᵗʰ GPCA Supply Chain Conference
The conference took place at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE on 27-28 May under the theme “Building Resilience…
16ᵀᴴ GPCA Supply Chain Conference to Tackle Resilience Amid Global Disruptions
The conference will take place at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE on 27-28 May under the theme “Building…
New GPCA workshop to equip 50 young professionals with AI skills
The workshop titled “AI Powered Logistics: Optimizing Supply Chain Operations” will take place on 26 May at the Address SkyView…
Leaders of Tomorrow Marks 20ᵗʰ Edition at GPCA Plastics Conference in Riyadh
The conference is taking place on 20-21 April 2025 at JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…
GCC Can Play a Key Role in Advancing Circular Economy, Agree Speakers at 14ᵗʰ GPCA Plastics Conference
The conference concludes today at the JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “The Next Growth Paradigm: Value…
14ᵗʰ GPCA Plastics Conference to explore the role of innovation in value creation and growth this April
The conference will take place on 20-21 April 2025 at JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17…
GPCA launches Operation Clean Sweep Certification Scheme in collaboration with GAC
The announcement marks a significant achievement in GPCA’s commitment to sustainability and responsible plastic waste management The Gulf Petrochemicals and…
GPCA Welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Government Approval to Host its Headquarters in Riyadh, Heralding a New Era of Growth and Continued Regional Cooperation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 February 2025 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry…
The GPCA Responsible Care® Codes of Management Practices Workshop successfully concludes in Bahrain
The two-day workshop took place on 4-5 February at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain, hosted by Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC),…
GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards open for submissions
The deadline to submit an entry is 3 April for the chance to celebrate your achievements at a star-studded award…
GPCA welcomes Ashraf Al Mamari to Board of Directors
Ashraf Al Mamari, Group Chief Executive Officer of OQ, joins GPCA Board of Directors, replacing Hilal Al Kharusi On 20…
GPCA’s 2025 Annual General Assembly Meeting celebrates new milestones
The high level meeting presented a unique opportunity to review GPCA’s achievements in 2024 and celebrate the GPCA Youth Council’s…
5ᵗʰ GPCA Leaders Forum explores “Building the Next Generation of Leaders in the GCC Chemical Industry”
The forum took place on 19 February at the Sheraton Hotel Bahrain, attracting 82 senior industry leaders to discuss the…
GPCA Responsible Care® workshop to take place in Bahrain
The GPCA Responsible Care® Codes of Management Practices Workshop will be hosted by GPIC on 4-5 February 2025 at the…
GPCA hosts Circular Packaging Association (CPA)’s first member workshop of 2025
The workshop provided an opportunity for CPA members to come together to renew the association’s strategic focus ahead of its…
5ᵗʰ GPCA Leaders Forum and AGM to arrive in Bahrain next month
The Forum will take place on 19 February and the AGM will take place on the 20 February at Sheraton…
Revealed: Top 10 most read articles in 2024
From Asia to innovation, digitalization and fertilizers, here’s a rundown of the top 10 most read industry articles over the…
GPCA Chairman distinguished with global honor for positive impact in chemical industry
Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO, SABIC, and Chairman, GPCA, was ranked #1 in the 2025 ICIS Top 40 Power Players, a…
18ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum Successfully Concludes First Oman Edition
The 18th Annual GPCA Forum took place for the first time in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman between…
3ʳᵈ GPCA Youth Forum Spotlights Role of GCC Youth in Driving Regional Development and Global Progress
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Youth Forum took place in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman, from…
GCC Chemical Industry Braces for a New Era as it Navigates Future of Growth
The 18th Annual GPCA Forum is taking place this week from 2-5 December in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat,…
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Rumhy Recognized with 6ᵗʰ GPCA Legacy Award
Former Oman Oil Minister was honored in a special award ceremony on 2 December 2024 during the 18th Annual GPCA…
World Plastics Council and Global Plastics Alliance members call on governments to help secure a treaty to end plastics pollution
Building circularity into entire life cycle of plastics and waste management key to successful agreement [Dubai, UAE, 26 November 2024]…
GPCA Youth Forum returns for its 3ʳᵈ edition to shape next generation of talent
The forum will take place in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman, from 2-5 December 2024 Muscat, Oman, 25…
GPCA to Unveil Chemical Industry’s Next Chapter at 18ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum this December in Oman
The forum will take place in Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman, from 2-5 December 2024 Muscat, Oman, 20…
GPCA Leaders of Tomorrow concludes successful university visits: Bridging the gap between academia and industry
GPCA’s inaugural Leaders of Tomorrow Academy empowering future leaders, fostering connections between students and the chemical industry In an exciting…
“Be The Change” gets under way, attracting 42 GCC schools
“Be The Change”, a comprehensive educational program designed to empower schools and educators, has kicked off across the Arabian Gulf…
GPCA’s inaugural Process Safety Conference concludes in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
The first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf, the conference was held at the King Abdullah Cultural Center under…
New GPCA Initiative Seeks Startup Applications in Circular Economy and Climate Action
The submission deadline for the GPCA Startup Nexus, a brand-new networking platform by GPCA, has now been extended to 7…
GPCA’s Inaugural Process Safety Conference Arrives in Saudi Arabia in October to Promote Process Safety Excellence in the Region
The first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf, the conference will take place from 7-10 October 2024 at the…
Winners Revealed at 3ʳᵈ Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association Innovation Competition
The competition took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the theme “Race towards Agri-Sustainability” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 September 2024…
GCC Industry Must Balance Agri-Nutrient Production with Sustainability, Agree Speakers at 14ᵗʰ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference
The conference is taking place for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 10-12 September 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…
“Be The Change” attracts support of GCC schools to drive early education on plastic waste
“Be The Change”, an initiative of GPCA and supported by Alliance To End Plastic Waste (AEPW), has attracted the support…
8ᵗʰ GPCA IP Awareness Workshop to take place on 1-2 October
Hosted by Sipchem, the workshop will take place at Sipchem Technology and Innovation Centre (MANAR) in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia…
GPCA’s Gulf SQAS program celebrates “a decade of driving excellence in logistics”
Launched in 2014, the Gulf Sustainability and Quality Assessment System (Gulf SQAS) has rapidly evolved into a cornerstone of the…
18ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum to Take Place in Oman This December
H.E. Salim bin Nasser bin Said Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Oman will deliver a Ministerial address on…
Agri-Innovation to Come Under the Spotlight at GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference in September
Now in its 14th edition, the conference will take place for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 10-12 September…
ICCA publishes trade and economic framework for addressing plastic pollution
The framework outlines economic and investment benefits of a trade facilitative approach, proposals for removing unnecessary barriers to trade, and…
14ᵗʰ GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to arrive in Riyadh this September
The prestigious annual GPCA event will take place between 10-12 September 2024 under the theme “Agri-Innovation: Powering a Food-Secure &…
GPCA to Recognize Young Talent in Agri-Sustainability as part of 3ʳᵈ Innovation Competition
University students from across the GCC are invited to submit their entry by 31 July 2024 Dubai, UAE, 25 July…
Oil steadies as investors assess Opec+ output cut extension
3 June 2024 – Oil prices were little changed, as investors weighed a move by producer group Opec+ to extend…
Aramco’s USD 12 billion share offer sells out in hours
Saudi Aramco’s USD 12 billion share sale sold out shortly after the deal opened on June 2, a report said,…
GPCA Announces Winners of the 5ᵗʰ Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The Awards took place in a star-studded award ceremony during the 15th GPCA Supply Chain Conference on 15 May 2024…
With Disruptions Set to Continue, Strategic Value Chain Partnerships are Essential for a Sustainable Future, Agree Speakers at 15ᵗʰ GPCA Supply Chain Conference
The prestigious annual event was held from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai,…
GCC Industry Leaders Solidify Commitment Toward Plastic Circularity, Addressing Waste
The 13th GPCA Plastics Conference was held from 13-14 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE …
Connectivity and Collaboration to Take Center Stage at 15ᵗʰ GPCA Supply Chain Conference Next Week
The prestigious annual event will attract global and regional industry leaders from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View…
First bread packaging made with fully recycled post-consumer plastic by SABIC and partners launches in KSA
GPCA member SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced last week the successful roll-out of the first circular…
GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards Return for a New Edition
Following the success of the 4th GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards, its 5th edition returns this year on 15 May,…
As INC-4 Gets Underway, Arabian Gulf Leaders will Converge in Dubai next Month to Discuss the Future of Plastics
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop a Global Plastics Treaty is taking place from 23-29…
Empowering emerging leaders in the chemical industry
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, organized…
GPCA holds RC14001® workshop in Dubai in collaboration with ACC
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, organized…
SABIC CEO elected as a Chair for Board of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)
Dubai, UAE, 3 March 2024 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in…
GPCA announces inaugural Process Safety Conference in October 2024
GPCA is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of its first Process Safety Conference taking place on 7-10 October 2024…
QatarEnergy starts work on USD 6 billion petrochemical complex
The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Ras Laffan Industrial City Qatar Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has laid the…
Arabian Gulf Chemical Leaders Discuss Clean Energy Future at 4ᵗʰ GPCA Leaders Forum
The Forum took place on 28 February 2024 at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE under the theme, ‘Charting the…
GPCA member breaks new ground
Earlier this year, Almajdouie Logistics became the first company in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to obtain a license to…
ADNOC to Acquire OCI’s Stake in Fertiglobe
ADNOC and OCI have agreed for ADNOC to purchase OCI’s entire stake in Fertiglobe for USD 3.62 billion, with the…
SABIC approves USD 6.4 billion investment for China petrochemical complex
The project aims to diversify the company’s feedstock sources and expand its manufacturing presence in Asia GPCA’s full member SABIC…
GPCA Youth Council welcomes new Vice Chair
Lama Al-Otaibi, Learning and Development Specialist, EQUATE Petrochemical Company, succeeds Alaa Al Lawati, Sustainability Business Development Manager, OQ The GPCA…
First-of-its-kind workshop arrives in the Arabian Gulf region
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) in collaboration with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) are bringing the first-of-its-kind workshop…
4ᵗʰ GPCA Leaders Forum to take place in Dubai next month
Building on its success over the last three years, the 4th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Leaders Forum, a…
GPCA Procurement Symposium takes place at the 17ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum
The symposium, facilitated by Kearney, took place on the sidelines of the forum from 4-5 December under the theme “The…
2ⁿᵈ GPCA Youth Forum welcomes over 400 delegates from the GCC region’s youth
The forum provides a platform for young professionals in the region to participate in and shape a more sustainable future…
Eng. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi honored with the GPCA Legacy Award “Al Rowad” 2023
The former Chairman of Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) was recognized at a special award ceremony on 3 December 2023 during…
17ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum takes place in Doha, Qatar from 3-6 December 2023
H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President and CEO, QatarEnergy, and H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin…
Qatar to Host 17ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum This December
H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President & CEO, QatarEnergy, and H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin…
Sustainable Practices, Education and Collaboration Key for the Future of Agri-Nutrients
Speakers at the 13th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference taking place from 17-19 September 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Qatar highlighted the…
GPCA signs MoU with GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) in Historic Industry Milestone
The Memorandum of Understanding is the first of its kind, which will contribute to establishing a robust quality infrastructure within…
Winners Announced at Inaugural GPCA Carbon Neutrality Cup
Winners were celebrated in a star-studded recognition ceremony as part of the 5th GPCA Responsible Care Conference on 6 September…
Winners Revealed at 3ʳᵈ GPCA Responsible Care Excellence Awards
The Awards took place on the sidelines of the 5th GPCA Responsible Care Conference on 6 September 2023 in the…
5ᵗʰ GPCA Responsible Care Conference Arrives in Bahrain
H.E. Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain and Chairman, GPIC, inaugurated the conference…
Youth Council workshop to take place at SABIC Academy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
GPCA is pleased to announce that a new workshop titled ‘Insights Unlocked: Foundation to Data Science and Analytics’, an initiative…
GPCA releases its Responsible Care® 2022 Performance Metrics report
The report was published under the theme ‘Navigating a Year of Progress and Sustainability’ GPCA is pleased to release…
17ᵗʰ Annual GPCA Forum to arrive for the first time in Qatar this December
The forum will feature a Ministerial Address by H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of Energy Affairs, Qatar and President &…
GPCA launches inaugural Carbon Neutrality Cup in search for new ideas
The inaugural competition will take place as part of the 5th GPCA Responsible Care Conference to support the net-zero transition…
3rd GPCA Responsible Care Excellence Awards Returns with New Categories
The Awards will recognize outstanding talent and achievement across six new categories in a star-studded award ceremony at The Ritz…
13th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to take place in Qatar in September
The conference will take place from 17-19 September 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Qatar, under the theme “Sustainable Transformation in…
5th GPCA Responsible Care Conference Debuts in Bahrain this September
H.E. Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain and Chairman, GPIC, will inaugurate the…
Technology is key to solving supply chain challenges, say speakers at 14th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
The annual GPCA event took place on 16-17 May at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Al Khobar, Saudi…
Winners revealed at 4th GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The Awards took place in a star-studded award ceremony during the 14th GPCA Supply Chain Conference at Le Méridien Al…
The plastics economy of the future will be more circular than ever, agree speakers at the 12th GPCA Plastics Conference
The conference gets underway today in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia running from 14 to 15 May 2023 Al Khobar,…
14th GPCA Supply Chain Conference to address ‘New Age Chemical Supply Chains in a Changing World’
The annual GPCA event will return for its 14th edition on 16-17 May at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia…
GPCA to hold IP Awareness Workshop in Qatar next month
Hosted by Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), GPCA is organizing its 7th Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Workshop on 24-25 May in…
GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding talent at the 14th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
With so many achievements to be celebrated and recognized over the last three years, the GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards…
GPCA Plastics Conference to return to KSA in May for another landmark edition
Now in its 12th year, the leading polymer industry conference will take place in Saudi Arabia’s industrial hub Al Khobar…
GPCA Chairman Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh confirmed as SABIC CEO
GPCA Chairman Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Board of SABIC effective…
Circular Packaging Association launches in UAE to enhance green economy goals of government, industry and consumers
The launch event was attended by H.E. Mariam Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment The Association is the product…
GPCA 3rd Process Safety Workshop held successfully this month
The workshop took place between 8-9 March 2023 at TASNEE Beach Camp, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia under the theme ‘Manage…
GPCA holds Annual General Assembly Meeting in Muscat, Oman
Following the 3rd edition of the GPCA Leaders Forum, GPCA organized its Annual General Assembly meeting in the Sultanate’s capital,…
قادة صناعة الكيماويات في الخليج يناقشون أولويات 2023 في منتدى جيبكا للقادة
أبرز آفاق الاقتصاد الكلي والتجارة الدولية والتحول إلى الحياد الكربوني مسقط، 7 مارس 2023: استضافت العاصمة العمانية مسقط الدورة الثالثة…
Arabian Gulf Chemical Industry Leaders Discuss 2023 Priorities at 3rd GPCA Leaders Forum
The macro-economic outlook, international trade, and the net-zero transition were some of the key themes discussed at the event …
GPCA 3rd Process Safety Workshop to take place in Saudi Arabia in March
The workshop will be held under the theme ‘Manage Risk, CHANGE It Right and START It Right!’ between 8-9 March…
Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association and Alliance to End Plastic Waste to Promote Sustainable Waste Management Together
Memorandum of Understanding signed to collaborate on advancing a transition to a circular economy for plastic in the GCC region…
World Plastics Council elects new Chairman
Benny Mermans (Chevron Phillips Chemical) succeeds Jim Seward (LyondellBasell) Following a meeting of the World Plastics Council’s (WPC) Executive…
Value chain collaboration will be the catalyst for circular plastics solutions: GPCA Symposium
Speakers at the GPCA Symposium in Riyadh focused on collaboration as the key driver in enabling the transition towards a…
GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” Recognizes Mohamed Al-Mady at 16th Annual Forum
Al-Mady was honored in a special award ceremony on the opening day of the forum Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7…
Saudi Arabia Minister of Energy Inaugurates 16th Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh Today
The GCC is well positioned to lead the energy transition, say industry leaders as the forum gets underway this week…
Three GPCA workshops held successfully in November
GPCA, in partnership with OQ, organized the 2nd Process Safety Workshop, held under the theme “Structured sharing, towards effective learning”…
Inaugural GPCA Youth Forum to debut in Riyadh this week to shape the next generation of GCC youth
The event will be held on the sidelines of the 16th Annual GPCA Forum on 5-6 December 2022 under the…
Mohamed Al-Mady Wins GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” 2022
The former Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC and Founding Chairman, GPCA, will be recognized at a special award ceremony during…
Annual GPCA Forum to Host Exclusive GCC Energy Ministers Panel
H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman-Al-Saud Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia H.E. Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi Minister of Energy, Qatar H.E.…
Saudi Energy Minister to inaugurate the 16th Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5 November 2022 H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, will deliver…
GPCA welcomes Eng. Sabri Al-Ghamdi, MD, Chemanol, to Board of Directors
GPCA is pleased to welcome Eng. Sabri Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Managing Director, Chemanol, to its Board of Directors, replacing Chemanol’s…
GPCA Responsible Care Committee forms a new task force
Management of contractor Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) performance is an ongoing concern among organizations of all industries, including…
Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh elected as GPCA’s new Chairman
Al-Fageeh replaces GPCA’s former Chairman Yousef Al-Benyan (2016-2022) who was appointed as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Education The GPCA…
SABIC starts construction of world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracker furnaces with partners BASF and LINDE
On 1 September 2022, SABIC and its partners BASF and Linde began construction of what will be the world’s first…
QatarEnergy to build world’s largest blue ammonia plant
On 1 September 2022, Saad Al Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President and CEO, QatarEnergy, announced…
Collaboration will be the key to solving food security challenges, agreed speakers at 12th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference
The conference concluded yesterday at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 September 2022…
GPCA Opens its 7th Research and Innovation Conference in Dubai Today
The conference is taking place on 26-27 September at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab…
GPCA Announces Winners of 2nd Innovation Competition ‘BIG Ideas Wanted’
The competition was held on 26 September at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE as part of the 7th…
12th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to focus on the twin goals of food security and net-zero next month
Building on the success of its 2021 edition, the conference will return to the UAE on 28-29 September 2022 at…
GPCA Research and Innovation Conference Returns to Dubai in September
The conference will take place on 26-27 September at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab…
Two annual GPCA events to take place in Dubai in September
The GPCA Research and Innovation Conference and the GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference will take place on 26-27 September and 28-29 September,…
6th GPCA IP Awareness workshop concludes in Bahrain
6th GPCA IP Awareness workshop concludes in Bahrain The 6th edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s Intellectual Property…
GPCA Announces First Regional GHS Standard in Collaboration with GCC Standardization Organization
The standard has been adopted with immediate effect on the territories of the six GCC states and will ensure the…
GCC Plastic Industry Advances on Circular Economy but Challenges Persist, Agree Speakers at GPCA Conference
The 11th GPCA Plastics Conference concludes today at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 May…
GPCA Welcomes News of EU’s Strategic Partnership with GCC and Member States
On 18 May 2022, the European Union unveiled a new, strategic partnership with the Arabian Gulf aimed at strengthening the…
Future of Supply Chain is Green and Resilient, Agree Speakers at GPCA Conference
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 May 2022 – If the last two years have proven anything at all, it is…
A tribute to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (1948 – 2022)
The passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the…
GPCA Plastics Conference arrives in Riyadh to shape the future of plastics
The conference will take place on 25-26 May at the Fairmont Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May…
Next GPCA Conference to Examine the Future of Supply Chains
The 13th edition of the GPCA Supply Chain Conference will take place from 17-19 May 2022 in Dubai, UAE under…
GPCA HOLDS GULF PROCESS SAFETY NETWORK KICK OFF MEETING
The meeting, which took place over two days, was followed by a Process Safety workshop led by industry experts in…
GPCA Board appoints Al Suwaidi as Treasurer and Aldousari as Chairman of Plastics Committee
Hazeem Al Suwaidi, CEO, Borouge, and Naser Aldousari, President & CEO, Equate Group, have been appointed as GPCA Treasurer and…
GPCA supports United Nations Environment Assembly decisions to end plastic pollution
Dubai, March, 2022: In response to the challenge of plastic waste, a resolution was negotiated at the fifth session of…
GPCA Leaders Forum Tackles the Chemical Industry’s Role to Achieve Net-Zero Goals
The second edition of the forum takes place in Dubai under the theme “Breaking new ground in 2022: The regional…
GPCA to host AGM and Leaders Forum in March
GPCA is pleased to announce it will hold its Annual General Assembly Meeting for members on 3 March 2022 in…
15th edition of Leaders of Tomorrow held successfully at Annual GPCA Forum
Students enjoyed an engaging tailor-made program at the biggest chemical event of the year delivered by senior industry leaders from…
GPCA forms Youth Council to shape young talent
What better platform than the Annual GPCA Forum to announce the formation of the GPCA Youth Council, the association’s brand…
Chemical industry must focus on sustainability to secure its future, agree speakers at 15th Annual GPCA Forum
The forum is taking place this week from 7-9 December at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8…
GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” Takes Place at 15th Annual Forum
Two winners from Saudi Arabia and the UAE were officially recognized during a special award ceremony on 8 December at…
15th Annual GPCA Forum to take place on 7-9 December in Dubai
Forum will be held under the theme ‘Redefine. Reshape. Reinvent. The Chemical Industry in a Post-Pandemic Reality’ Dubai, United Arab…
GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” 2021 Recognizes Two Leaders from Saudi Arabia and UAE
The winners will be officially recognized during a special award ceremony on 8 December at the Annual GPCA Forum in…
Arabian Gulf chemical industry poised for growth in 2021-2022, buoyed by economic recovery
Annual GPCA Forum to shed light on industry growth on 7-9 December at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab…
Industry Leaders Reiterate Commitment to Sustainability, Climate Targets at GPCA Responsible Care Conference in Riyadh
GPCA releases 2020 Responsible Care Performance Metrics Report, announces new Process Safety Network at conference today Dubai, United Arab…
GPCA Responsible Care Conference opens next week in Riyadh
The 4th edition of the Conference will spotlight the role of Responsible Care® in the ‘New Normal’ Dubai, United Arab…
India’s trade protectionist stance on MEG imports from the GCC is damaging to its domestic market, GPCA warns
Inconsistent investigative practices by Indian authorities on anti-dumping regulations raise serious concerns under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules Dubai,…
Is a computer mouse made of recycled plastic the future?
Thanks to SABIC it might just be. In a ground-breaking collaboration with Microsoft, the GPCA founding member company has created…
GPCA Conference to spotlight role of Responsible Care® in ‘New Normal’
The 4th GPCA Responsible Care Conference will take place on 31 October – 2 November 2021 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…
GPCA Leaders Dialogue: seven takeaways on strategy
GPCA hosts second consecutive session for members in partnership with McKinsey & Company The GPCA Leaders Dialogue, a members-only initiative,…
Role of agri-nutrients crucial for future of food security, say speakers at GPCA Conference
The virtual conference kicked off today gathering experts from all across the region and the world Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
11th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to take place in September
The conference will attract leading experts from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fertilizer Association, and key…
SABIC named Global Company of The Year for its contribution towards a circular economy for plastics
Consulting and research firm Frost & Sullivan has named SABIC a Global Company of the Year as part of its…
GPCA Leaders Dialogue series kicks off in partnership with McKinsey & Co.
First session took place in July on the topic of ‘New ways of working – what has actually changed?’ On…
GPCA announces new Board of Directors, Vice Chairman at Annual General Assembly Meeting
Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC, was re-elected as Chairman of the Board for another three-year term Dubai, United…
GCC chemical industry’s future demands bold leadership, say speakers at GPCA Leaders Forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 June 2021 – Securing a bright future for the GCC’s chemical industry will require bold…
Oman’s OQ and partners plan 25-gigawatt green hydrogen plant – the largest in the world
Oman said it plans to build one of the world’s largest green hydrogen plants, as GCC states step up efforts…
Collaboration is “the name of the game” to build resilience, say speakers at 12th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
The virtual conference was held on 26-27 May, attracting over 1300 attendees from 450 companies in 62 countries Dubai, United…
GPCA to host virtual edition of 12th Supply Chain Conference on 26-27 May
The conference will take place under the theme ‘Powering a resilient, responsive and agile supply chain’ Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
GPCA takes part in ICCA Steering Committee meeting on carbon efficiency
The meeting held on 14 April focused on carbon efficiency targets and developments across the globe and hosted over 60…
OMIFCO appoints Ahmed al Marhoubi as Acting CEO
Al Marhoubi takes over the position from Sharanappa G. Gedigeri, who has led the OMIFCO project from its inception Oman-India…
Ma’aden appoints Abdulaziz Al-Harbi as Acting CEO
Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) has appointed Abdulaziz Al-Harbi as Acting CEO, replacing Darren Davis. Al-Harbi has more than 30…
GPCA calls for modernization of World Trade Organization to support chemical trade
GPCA’s recommendations were published in a position paper released today in both English and Arabic language Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
SABIC, BASF and Linde team up to reduce CO2 emissions
SABIC signed a joint agreement with BASF and Linde to develop and demonstrate solutions for electrically heated steam cracker furnaces.…
Value chain partners in the Arabian Gulf join global efforts to address plastic waste
More companies in the region have adopted Operation Clean Sweep®, a global initiative practiced in over 60 countries across the…
SABIC named world’s 2nd most valuable brand in the chemicals industry
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) moved up one notch to become the world’s second most valuable brand in the chemicals…
Operation Clean Sweep® gains momentum, attracting new members from across the value chain
The companies that have signed the pledge to date include petrochemical producers, logistics service providers, and one converter Operation Clean…
GPCA hosts third Members Dialogue session in January
The session which took place on 20 January addressed the topic ‘Supply chain: recovery profiles shaping the future landscape’, attracting…
Exclusive interview: Samir A. Al-Abdrabbuh, EVP, Agri-Nutrients, SABIC
Samir A. Al-Abdrabbuh, EVP, Agri-Nutrients, SABIC, speaks to GPCA Insight Express about the recent consolidation of SABIC’s agri-nutrients assets under…
Special Edition of Annual GPCA Forum: Important Message
After careful consideration of the circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision not to hold…
GPCA welcomes Abdullah Al-Saadoon to Board of Directors
GPCA is pleased to welcome Eng. Abdullah Al-Saadoon, CEO, Sipchem, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Al-Saadoon replaces Saleh Bahamdan,…
GPCA Members Dialogue engages CEOs and senior executives from 11 member companies
The session, which forms part of an ongoing exclusive, members-only series, discussed the topic ‘People priorities for the new reality’…
Q&A: Advancing the Gulf SQAS program in the Arabian Gulf
Yousef Al Dossary, Chairman, Gulf SQAS Sub-Committee, discusses the benefits of adopting the program, how the Sub-Committee has responded to…
GPCA Announces Special Edition of Annual Forum to Take Place in February 2021
The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality – Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’ Dubai,…
Special edition of Annual GPCA Forum to take place in February 2021
The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality – Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’ GPCA…
GCC agri-nutrients feed 5% of world’s population, finds new GPCA report
Agri-nutrients produced and exported from the GCC region are estimated to have provided nutrition to 350 million people, equal to…
Saudi Aramco’s Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani joins the GPCA Board of Directors
Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, SVP – Downstream, Saudi Aramco has joined the GPCA Board of Directors, replacing Abdulaziz M. Al…
GPCA introduces Virtual Mentorship program for Leaders of Tomorrow Alumni
The Leaders of Tomorrow (LoT) program is an initiative launched by GPCA and with the support of our members, it…
GPCA adopts new initiative for members in Arabian Gulf
Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) is designed to enable good housekeeping and pellet containment practices at plastic producers globally Dubai, United…
India’s Supreme Court terminates investigation into Saudi Arabia butanol imports
India’s Supreme Court has terminated an investigation into the import of butanol from Saudi Arabia into the country. The court…
Naser Aldousari, EQUATE’s incoming President and CEO, to join GPCA Board of Directors in October
EQUATE’s incoming President and CEO, Naser Aldousari, will join the GPCA Board of Directors on 1 October 2020, succeeding Dr.…
GPCA launches Leaders of Tomorrow Alumni network
On the occasion of World Youth Skills day last month, GPCA launched the first of its kind, exclusive Leaders of…
GCC chemical producers slash emissions and waste by a third, despite increased production: GPCA report
Latest figures are according to GPCA’s ‘2019 Responsible Care® Performance Metrics Report’ released today Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 July…
GCC chemical industry must plan and prepare for post – COVID period, says GPCA
The oil and gas and chemical sectors are expected to start to recover in Q3 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
GCC chemical imports into India may be severely hurt by anti-dumping investigation, warns GPCA
Inconsistent investigative practices by Indian authorities on anti-dumping regulations raise serious concerns under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules Dubai,…
GPCA welcomes new Chairmen of Plastics and Supply Chain Committee
Hazeem Al Suwaidi, CEO, Borouge, and Fayez Al Malki, VP, Global Supply Chain, SABIC have been appointed as Chairmen of…
Chemical associations express support for G20 trade actions in response to COVID-19
The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the trade association for the global chemical industry, of which the Gulf Petrochemicals…
Ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials essential to fighting COVID-19 pandemic, says GPCA
The association and its members are calling for the reduction of trade barriers including high tariffs currently in place that…
GPCA PlastiCon returns to Dubai for its 11th edition
The convention will take place on 18 – 19 March at Park Hyatt Dubai and address the theme ‘Circular Economy:…
GPCA Supply Chain Conference to focus on Supply Chain 4.0 this April
The conference will be held under the theme ‘Supply Chain 4.0: Maximizing Performance through Technology’ on 13-15 April 2020 at…
GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards open for entries
This year, the awards will feature three new categories focused on recognizing excellence and the achievements of regional logistics service…
Dubai residents learn about plastic recycling at GPCA Waste Free Environment Campaign
Residents of all ages attended a community outreach event to learn more about the 3Rs and the benefits of plastics…
GPCA calls for adoption of new chemicals management regulation in the GCC
The creation of a robust chemical management framework will help safeguard the safety and wellbeing of the general public and…
GPCA Enters New Decade with Plans for ‘2030 GPCA Road Map’, Appointment of Executive Advisor
With the start of a new decade, marked by great change and renewed drive for regional development and progress, the…
Advocating for a strong Product Stewardship Culture in the GCC
On November 20 – 21, 2019 Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), hosted the second successful Product Stewardship Seminar in…
GCC chemical industry achieves revenue of USD 84.1 billion in 2018
‘GPCA Pulse of the Chemical Industry Report’ featuring the key achievements of the region’s chemical industry was released at the…
H.E. Abdulaziz Al-Zamil to be awarded posthumously with the GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” (الرّواد)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 November 2019 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical…
GCC chemical industry’s investment exceeds USD 140 billion in 2019 led by consolidation, says GPCA
14th Annual GPCA Forum will provide progress updates on the milestone deals signed this year Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
3rd GPCA Responsible Care Conference Celebrates 10 Years of Industry Achievements
Held under the patronage of H.R.H. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, Saudi…
5th GPCA IP Awareness Workshop held in Oman
The 5th edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s (GPCA) Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness workshop was hosted by Oman…
GCC Agri-Nutrients Industry Needs to Innovate to Overcome Challenges, say speakers at 10th GPCA Fertilizer Convention
Senior government and industry leaders gathered today at Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman to address the theme of ‘Transformation: A New…
Saleh Bahamdan joins GPCA Board of Directors
Eng. Saleh Bahamdan, CEO of Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM), has joined the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s Board of…
10th GPCA Fertilizer Convention to take place in Muscat this September
The Convention will be held on 24-26 September at Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 July 2019…
GCC Chemical Industry to Mark New 10-Year Milestone this October
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 July 2019 – Senior industry leaders from the chemical and petrochemical industry in the GCC…
Oman Oil Minister to Inaugurate 14th Annual GPCA Forum
The Minister will deliver the inaugural address at the 14th Annual GPCA Forum set to take place on 3-5 December…
GPCA Responsible Care Conference to take place in Jubail in October
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is excited to announce that the 3rd Responsible Care Conference will take place…
Annual GPCA Forum returns to Dubai for its 14th edition
The forum will take place from 3-5 December 2019 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, and address the theme ‘Winning through…
10th GPCA Fertilizer Convention to take place in Oman this September
The 10th edition of GPCA Fertilizers Convention will be held under the theme ‘Transformation: A New Era for the Agri-nutrients…
Newly Launched Coalition Signs Pledge with UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Pledge is aimed at transforming packaging recycling infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2019…
GPCA Announces Winners of 3rd Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The Awards brought together the brightest minds in the industry to network, share best practice and celebrate achievement Dubai,…
Chemical industry must prepare for Supply Chain 4.0, say speakers at 11th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
The conference is underway this week from 15-17 April at the InterContinental Festival City Hotel, Dubai, UAE Dubai, United…
Oman Oil and Orpic Group host Government-Industry Roundtable Organized by GPCA
The Oman Oil and Orpic Group hosted an important industry roundtable, organized by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)…
GPCA spreads awareness about plastic recycling at Dubai leg of Waste Free Environment Campaign
In the last two years, WFE has transformed from a cleanup campaign to one that focuses on awareness and education…
GPCA HOLDS 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN OMAN
GPCA Board of Directors convened in Muscat, Oman on 21 March for the association’s Annual General Meeting, as Dr. Abdulwahab…
GPCA Kickstarts Waste Free Environment Roadshow Sponsored by SABIC
School visits are planned to take place across Dubai from 24th till 27th March 2019 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25…
GPCA Announces Winners of Student Innovation Competition at R&I Summit
Winners were honored in the inaugural edition of the competition on 13 March under the patronage and presence of H.E.…
Innovation will be key to addressing world’s sustainability challenges
Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain, inaugurated, the 6th R&I Summit, as chemical industry…
10th Edition of GPCA’s Leaders of Tomorrow Program Takes Place Today
GPCA joins hands with nine member companies to empower next generation of industry leaders in the Arabian Gulf region …
SUPPLY CHAIN 4.0 TO COME UNDER SPOTLIGHT AT 11TH GPCA SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE
On 16-17 April in Dubai, UAE, speakers will address how disruptive technologies and supply chains are converging to deliver a…
GPCA to Focus on Plastics Circular Economy and Digitalization at PlastiCon and R&I Summit this March
Conferences are held under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil,…
GPCA launches Innovation Competition as part of R&I Summit
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 February 2019 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is proud to announce the…
GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards open for entries
Building on the success of the first two editions, the 3rd GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards are returning stronger than…
GPCA PlastiCon and R&I Summit to take place in Bahrain this March
GPCA conferences will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister…
GPCA, SABIC & EQUATE Organize in Kuwait the 4th GPCA IP Awareness Workshop
The workshop aims to promote awareness about the practice and implementation of IP within the region and worldwide Kuwait, 12…
GCC CHEMICAL INDUSTRY’S PERFORMANCE IMPROVES IN JOURNEY TOWARDS TRANSFORMATION
GPCA’s Facts and Figures report highlights the industry’s transformation efforts and growth on the occasion of the 13th Annual GPCA…
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MUST COLLABORATE AND INNOVATE, SAY SPEAKERS AT 13TH ANNUAL GPCA FORUM
Inaugural Address Delivered By H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain 28.11. 2018, Dubai,…
Encouraging Talent Flow into Regional Chemical Sector High on GPCA Agenda
9th Edition of Leaders of Tomorrow Announced 21.11. 2018, Dubai, UAE – With over 166,000 employees in the GCC and…
INDO-ARABIAN INDUSTRIAL TIES TO COME UNDER FOCUS AT 13TH ANNUAL GPCA FORUM
H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain, and Raghavendra Rao, Secretary, Chemicals and Petrochemicals,…
Two high-ranking ministerial officials confirmed as speakers at 13th Annual GPCA Forum
H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain, and Raghavendra Rao, Secretary, Chemicals and Petrochemicals,…
GPCA completes first official peer review
23.10.2018, Dubai, UAE – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) successfully completed its first official peer review at a…
8th GPCA Leaders of Tomorrow Takes Place in Oman for the First Time
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 26, 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has concluded another successful edition…
Fertilizer industry key to addressing global food security, say experts at 9th GPCA Fertilizer Convention
Convention is held between 18-20 September at Kempinski Hotel, Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman, September 19, 2018 – The fertilizer industry…
GCC fertilizer exports achieve record volumes amid rising global trade tensions
Fertilizer exports reached 20.4 million tons in 2017, growing by 5.3% year on year Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September…
GPCA TO HOST WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN OMAN THIS MARCH
The workshop entitled ‘Implementing Industry 4.0 Transformations at Scale’ is organized in partnership with McKinsey 1 February 2019 | Dubai,…
9th GPCA Fertilizer Convention to take place in Oman this September
Convention will be held under the theme “New frontiers and opportunities” on 18-20 September 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates –…
13th Annual GPCA Forum returns to Dubai with new speaker line-up
The forum will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, on 26–28 November 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 01.08.2018 –…
GPCA thanks outgoing Board Member, welcomes new addition to BoD
27.06.2018, Dubai, UAE – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) welcomes AbdelHadi Al-Suhaimi, Executive President, Saudi Chevron Phillips Company…
Oman Oil Minister to open 9th GPCA Fertilizer Convention
Convention to take place for the first time in Oman on 18-20 September 2018 GPCA is proud to announce that…
GPCA launches Responsible Care self-assessment tool
GPCA has launched the first of its kind in the region Responsible Care Codes of Management Practices self-assessment tool, allowing…
Partnerships Will Be Key in Today’s Complex Market Conditions, say Speakers at the 10th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
Effective industry collaboration will be critical in a rapidly evolving landscape where risk is increasingly interconnected Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
GPCA Announces Winners of 2nd Responsible Care® Awards
Sadara, Borouge, GPIC, PIC, Farabi and Almajdouie are among the winners Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2018 –…
2nd GPCA Responsible Care® Conference kicks off in Dubai
Chemical industry is reaping the benefits from adopting Responsible Care®, say speakers during the event Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7…
Arabian Gulf chemical industry must collaborate in supply chain to remain globally competitive
GPCA releases study results ahead of the 10th GPCA Supply Chain Conference Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 May 2018 –…
Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) marks Earth Day with new report release
On the important occasion of Earth Day, GPCA is pleased to announce the release of the 4th Progress Report, highlighting…
GPCA Leaders of Tomorrow enters 3rd year at R&I Summit and PlastiCon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 March, 2018 – Leaders of Tomorrow, an initiative by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association…
GPCA Announces Winners of 2018 Plastics Excellence Awards
Award series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry in the Arabian Gulf Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15,…
GCC Region Must Embrace Circular Economy, Leverage Opportunities, Say Speakers During 9th GPCA PlastiCon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th March 2018 – The chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region must embrace the Circular…
SABIC CEO Yousef Al-Benyan re-elected as GPCA Chairman
Yousef Al-Benyan became GPCA Chairman back in May 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 March 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals…
Dubai leg of GPCA’s Waste Free Environment campaign concludes
Activities took place across the city from 18-22 February Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 February 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and…
GPCA and Gulf Standardization Organization sign MoU to collaborate on world-class GCC standards
MoU was signed at GPCA’s headquarters in Dubai, UAE by Dr. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, and H.E. Mr.…
GPCA to drive industry dialogue on circular economy and innovation this March
9th GPCA PlastiCon and the 5th GPCA Research & Innovation Summit to take place on 11-13March and 14-15 March 2018 respectively …
Sixth Waste Free Environment Campaign Starts Across the GCC on February 18th
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 January 2018 – In line with the regional drive towards sustainability and the conservation of resources,…
GPCA holds Trade Defense Strategies workshop
In an age of rising protectionism, global trade is facing new challenges from countries utilizing trade defense initiations as a…
GPCA to cooperate with Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) on key issues
Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, met with Nabil Mulla, Secretary General of the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), on January…
Government-industry roundtable highlights importance of collaboration
On December 12, 2017 GPCA organized a roundtable workshop hosted by SABIC on the important topic of government and industry…
THE WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW UN RESOLUTION ON MARINE LITTER
NAIROBI (December 6, 2017) –The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) today approved resolution UNEP/EA.3/L.20 which concluded that waste minimization and…
GPCA IP Awareness Workshop huge success
The third edition of GPCA’s IP Awareness Workshop reaped huge success as over 60 regional and global industry experts attended…
Third GPCA IP Awareness Workshop takes place in December
Dubai, 4 December 2017 – GPCA, in partnership with Saudi Aramco, is hosting a two-day workshop dedicated to the practice…
GPCA visits SABIC offices in Jubail
In December 2017, GPCA was invited to SABIC’s main premises in Jubail to meet with senior SABIC executives, and highlight…
Arabian Gulf chemical industry pioneers recognized at inaugural GPCA Legacy Award “Al Rowad”
Regional pioneers bestowed posthumous honors for extraordinary contributions to petrochemicals industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 November 2017 – The Gulf Petrochemicals…
Regional Chemical Industry Must Embrace Change as an Opportunity, Say Speakers at 12th Annual GPCA Forum
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, delivers inaugural address, urges industry-wide transformation and value creation Dubai, United…
GCC chemical industry to sustain region’s non-oil economic growth
27 November, 2017 – Numbers released in a new report by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) have highlighted the…
2016 Responsible Care performance metrics report
Download report GPCA’s 2016 Responsible Care Performance Metrics Report – Setting Standards Through Transparency highlights the collective Environment, Health and…
8th GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards open for entries
Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – Nominations can now be received for…
Region’s first of its kind initiative to launch in November
The GPCA Legacy Initiative and GPCA Legacy Award “Al Rowad” (الرواد) will debut during the 12th Annual GPCA Forum in Dubai to…
4th GPCA Leaders of Tomorrow Concludes in Bahrain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2017 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has concluded another successful edition of…
GCC fertilizer producers uniquely positioned to capitalize on future opportunities for growth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2017 – Fertilizer producers in the Arabian Gulf region are uniquely positioned to capitalize on…
GCC fertilizer production capacity surges by 12% in 2017, posting highest growth rate in six years
Industry generates USD 5.2 billion in sales in 2016 with a USD 8 billion project pipeline over the coming years…
Saudi Aramco’s Al Judaimi joins GPCA Board of Directors
Al Judaimi will be replacing Warren Wilder, VP, Chemicals, Saudi Aramco, who also served as Chairman, of the GPCA Responsible…
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih to deliver inaugural address at 12th Annual GPCA Forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 5 2017 – His Excellency Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi…
Changing Market Dynamics and Business Landscape to Dominate Agenda at 8th GPCA Fertilizer Convention this September
Senior industry leaders to highlight trends and opportunities for growth in the region at leading three-day event Dubai, United Arab…
Plastic makers support G20 efforts to reduce marine litter
The World Plastics Council (WPC) welcomes the Marine Litter Action Plan released on July 10 by the G20 and commends…
GPCA launches region’s first Responsible Care® Peer Review program
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has successfully launched the region’s first GCC Responsible Care® Peer Review program. The…
GPCA announces new Plastics Committee Chairman, Treasurer
Mr. Ahmed Omar Abdullah, CEO, Borouge, has accepted the chairmanship of the GPCA Plastics Committee, replacing Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Mulla,…
Bahrain Oil Minister to inaugurate GPCA Fertilizers Convention
H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain, will inaugurate the 8th GPCA Fertilizers Convention…
GPCA holds first of its kind workshop in the region
GPCA’s Human Factors Workshop, held in Abu Dhabi on 26-27 April, was first of its kind for the GCC region…
Global HSE recognition for GPCA
GPCA was awarded a token of appreciation by H.E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil,…
Change of guard at QAFAC and Q-Chem
Mr. Khalid Sultan R. Al Kuwari has been appointed CEO of Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), replacing Mr. Nasser Jeham…
GPCA Announces Winners of 2nd Supply Chain Excellence Awards
Supply chain influencers awarded for industry leadership and creating shared value Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 4 2017 – Gulf…
GPCA Announces Winners of Plastics Excellence Awards
Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 11, 2017 – Gulf Petrochemicals and…
GPCA Study Reveals Lack of Awareness About Recycling Among GCC Public
Findings indicate greater need for bridging the gap between education and human behavior towards plastic waste management Click here to…
GPCA at the Forefront of Drive to Ensure Safety and Sustainability Remain Key Focus of the Gulf Petrochemicals Industry
GPCA Expands Industry-Leading Responsible Care® and Gulf SQAS offerings Program Across the Supply Chain to the GCC’s Downstream Logistics Industry…
Optimization must be an Industry Priority Say Speakers at 9th GPCA Supply Chain Conference
Digitization identified as key for region to retain leadership in global logistics landscape Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 4…
GPCA Study Reveals Lack of Awareness About Recycling Among GCC Public
Findings indicate greater need for bridging the gap between education and human behavior towards plastic waste management Plastics survey …
GPCA Announces Winners of Plastics Excellence Awards
Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April xx 2017 – Gulf Petrochemicals and…
Natpet CEO joins GPCA Board of Directors
Mr. Jamal Malaikah, President and CEO of NATPET, has been appointed to GPCA’s Board of Directors replacing Ahmed Al Mheiri,…
GPCA holds two strategic meetings in March
GPCA holds two strategic meetings in MarchGPCA held its Annual General Assembly (AGM) and All Committee Meeting (ACM) on 12-13…
GPCA holds CEO roundtable to discuss industry consolidation
During its Annual General Assembly on 13 of March, GPCA held a CEO roundtable session focusing on the challenges and…
GCC plastics industry expected to grow to 34.5 million tons by 2022
Future plastics capacity growth will be driven by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2…
4th GPCA Research and Innovation Summit: Regional Petrochemical Industry Must Boost Innovation Capabilities to Ensure Cost Leadership
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2017: Speakers at the 4th GPCA Research and Innovation (R&I) Summit, which took place on…
GPCA hosts ‘Future of petrochemical industry’ seminar
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) in collaboration with McKinsey & Company hosted a seminar on 19th of January in…
GPCA launches new Tank Cleaning module
Buoyed by the recent uptake in assessments under the Gulf Sustainability and Quality Assessment System (Gulf SQAS) program, the Gulf…
GPCA’s Waste Free Environment expands into three continents
Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is pleased to announce that its flagship Waste Free Environment (WFE) campaign has extended…
GPCA plastics excellence awards open for nominations
The Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA) Plastics Excellence Awards 2017 are now open for nominations. The Awards, which will…