Acting Mechanical Manager, OMIFCO

Rashid Nasser Said Al-Farsi is the Mechanical Manager at OMIFCO, specializing in Urea, Workshop, and Product Handling. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, where his graduation project focused on Material Characterization of an EPDM-Type Swelling Elastomer. Rashid is a Certified Lead Auditor and has completed extensive courses in various…

MSHEM Expert, Ma’aden

Eng. Raed Al Yasin is holding a Bachelor of Science, in Chemical Engineering with more than 20 years of experience in several national and multinational companies in Petrochemical, Chemical, Fertilizer and Mining. e.g. Maaden, Jordan Bromine Company, Jordan Abyad fertilizer and Chemical Co, GELITA NZ. LTD (New Zealand) in addition to other companies. Eng. Raed…

Inspection Engineer, GPIC

Eng. Yasser Alnoaimi currently serves as an Inspection Engineer at GPIC, where he has accumulated over 12 years of experience. He possesses a Master of Science in Engineering Management from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bahrain. Eng. Yasser is certified in API 510, 570, 653,…

Ammonia Shift Supervisor, GPIC

Eng. Ali is an Ammonia Shift Supervisor who brings 15 years of expertise to his role at GPIC. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2007. Eng. Ali is an integral member of GPIC’s Process Safety Management Committee and has actively contributed to numerous internal…

Head of Plant Productivity, QAFCO

Eng. Awad Al-Yafei earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from LSBU in London, UK. His dedication to his field led him to pursue additional education as a Chemical Processing Technician at the College of North Atlantic in Qatar, which further solidified his knowledge and skills in the industry. Currently, Eng. Awad serves…

Technical Manager, QAFCO

Giuseppe Franceschini holds an impressive educational background, having completed an Executive MBA at the prestigious Solvay School of Economics in Brussels, as well as a comprehensive Materials Engineering Degree (5 Years) at the Università degli Studi di Perugia in Italy. With a strong foundation in education, Giuseppe has embarked on a remarkable career path. In…

Sr. Manager, Asset Engineering, SABIC Agri-Nutrients

Assets Engineering Sr. Manager in SABIC Agri-Nutrients, having experience around 12 years in Fertilizer and petrochemical Industries, . After graduating from Jazan University as BE Mechanical Engineering. I started my career in inspection engineer for static equipment till become leader for the inspection organization. after that, I have shifted to Assets engineering department with new…

A/Head of Environment | Environment Department, QAFCO and Co-Chair, GPCA Youth Sustainability Sub-Council

Fatima Abdulla Al-Raisi A/Head of Environment | Environment Department, QAFCO and Co-Chair, GPCA Youth Sustainability Sub-Council Session: Day 1 | 18 September 2023 | Welcome remarks and curtain raiser Day 2 | 19 September 2023 | Opening remarks View speakersView agenda

Secretary General, GPCA

Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun has been Secretary General of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) since 2009, following a career of more than three decades in the GCC region’s petrochemical and energy sectors. His career began in 1990, as a Senior Researcher at SABIC ( R&D) Center in Saudi Arabia. He has since taken senior…

Principal Analyst, Phosphates & Potash Fertilizers, CRU

Humphrey leads CRU’s phosphate and potash analysis in the Fertilizer Team. He joined the company in August 2016 as the Fertilizer Team’s Cost Analyst. In 2018, he became the company’s potash analyst, subsequently adding phosphate analysis to his remit in 2022. Prior to joining CRU, Humphrey worked as a geologist at a major lead-zinc mine…