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,…
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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,…
EQUATE Hosts Roundtable Organized by GPCA
Roundtable is held today in Kuwait with several government and private bodies Kuwait, 7 November 2018 – Senior government and…
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,…
Responsible Care ® workshop concludes in Oman
The workshop took place on 29-30 October in Muscat, Oman under the theme ‘Achieving Excellence Through Responsible Care Codes’ The…
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…
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…