BCCI officials visit GPIC, reviews major projects

Manama : Several officials of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Khalid Al-Rawaihi, visited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday.

The delegation was received by GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, the Executive Management, the Deputy Chairman of GPIC Labour Union and senior officials.

Dr. Jawahery assured the delegation the visit was a good opportunity for communication and exchange of views on issues of industrial investment in Bahrain. He briefed the members on the Company’s progress in its operations and productivity, emerging issues related to the Petrochemical industry and the challenges the sector was facing.

He praised the keen desire of the BCCI Board to take steps in line with the future of Bahrain’s economy and to adopt a vital and effective role in dealing with the aspirations of the trade, industry, business and investment sectors.

The two sides also reviewed the developments at GPIC and its soon to be implemented projects, which are expected to benefit the Company and its Shareholders.

The delegation was briefed on the Company’s programmes and achievements related to production, safety, marketing, environmental conservation and community responsibility. The visitors were also told about the international awards won by GPIC and its good reputation among the regional and international markets. 

The guests toured GPIC Complex, during which they visited the Learning and Leadership Academy and the eLearning Centre. They also saw the plants and GPIC’s environmental projects, which reflect the harmony between the industry and the environment. 

They went to the Charity Fish Farm and Bird Sanctuary as well, after which they were treated to a luncheon.

Dr. Al-Ruwaihi thanked the Executive Management for inviting the BCCI Officials to visit the Company and look at the progress the Company has made over the years, in the process becoming a source of pride for the nation.

He said in addition to GPIC’s success in the professional and industrial field, what is also significant is its success in the areas of occupational safety and health and community partnership. He said the Company’s influential role and strong presence within the community and in sporting, cultural, environmental and humanitarian events, spoke highly of its overall business strategy.