GPIC and BANAGAS chiefs receive top ROSPA recognition

Bahrain National Gas Company (BANAGAS) Chief Executive Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) President Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery were elected to receive Global Award by the British Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) in recognition of their companies’ success in the fields of gas and petrochemicals.

ROSPA Chief Executive Officer Errol Taylor spoke of the success of Dr Sheikh Mohammed and Dr Jawahery and their commitment to the highest standards of safety, health and environmental protection. He said these principles are among the most important, noting the success of BANAGAS and GPIC deserve prestigious RoSPA awards, including the Sir George Earl Trophy. “Since joining ROSPA 25 years ago, I have been aware of the inspirational leadership of BANAGAS and GPIC,” said Taylor.

“These are not just two of the world’s leading industrial enterprises in terms of their industrial and commercial activities but are also exemplary in their approach to safety, the environment and community service.’ He said ROSPA has now decided to invite the two to become their Award Ambassadors. ROSPA Vice President Lord Jordan of Bournville invited Dr Sheikh Mohammed and Dr Jawahery to attend a ceremony at Dubai’s Ritz Carlton Hotel, where a reception was organised in conjunction with the National Occupational Safety and Health Examination Board (NEBOSH).

Dr Sheikh Mohammed and Dr Jawahery said that they were delighted at the recognition, which is a tribute not only to their companies but also to the Bahraini industry. They said ROSPA selecting them as Ambassadors was an honour and a source of pride and are determined to move forward with plans to raise performance in the field of safety, health, environment and accident prevention.