Sahara International Petrochemical Company, one of the leading companies in the petrochemical sector, has successfully showcased its innovative products and services at the 15th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association Forum. In addition to highlighting its capabilities, the company served as a sponsor at the three-day event, which took place from Dec. 7-9 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE.
Over the last decade, the annual forum has served as a vital platform for the chemical industry, bringing together business leaders to address key challenges, recommend effective solutions and share knowledge and experience. Held under the theme “Redefine. Reshape. Reinvent: The Chemical Industry in a Post-pandemic Reality,” this year’s event welcomed industry experts from across the globe to lay the foundation for collaborative, sustainable, and successful recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Sipchem delegation was led by CEO Eng. Abdullah S. Al-Saadoon together with other senior executives. The forum provided Sipchem with an outstanding platform to showcase its diverse portfolio of products and services, which includes over 15 chemical and polymer products that are distributed in more than 40 countries around the world.
Commenting on Sipchem’s participation in the event, Al-Saadoon, said: “We are proud to support the annual forum, which is one of the most important gatherings for the region’s petrochemical industry and plays a vital role in shaping the future of our sector. It has been very encouraging to reconnect with our industry peers and discuss the latest developments as we seek to leave behind the challenges created by the global pandemic.”
“Sipchem achieved remarkable financial results in the past three quarters. During the third quarter, we reported a leap in net profits to SR1.02 billion from SR10 million in Q3 2020. We have established a strong position that will enable the company to emerge from the pandemic period with renewed confidence. Participating in distinguished events such as the annual forum helps us to build on this momentum and we are looking forward to further growth and success in the new year ahead,” Al-Saadoon added.
Sipchem shows novel products, services at 15th GPCA forum
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Sipchem shows novel products, services at 15th GPCA forum
Schneider Electric launches academy in Saudi Arabia to build future-ready talent
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa in Saudi Arabia, a regional capability platform dedicated to skilling, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.
The launch comes at a critical moment as the Kingdom accelerates energy transition, industrial localization, and human capability development under Vision 2030. The academy reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership role in building future-ready talent while supporting industrial and energy transformation across the wider Middle East and Africa region.
The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is not a traditional training center; it is a regional platform translating Schneider Electric’s global energy technology expertise into applied capability for Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Anchored in Riyadh, the academy is designed to serve as a benchmark for skills development and enablement across the MEA.
The launch reflects Schneider Electric’s long-term commitment to investing in people and capabilities, and to supporting national priorities across energy, industry, and digital infrastructure.
Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president of Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia and Yemen, said: “This launch reflects our long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and to building capability that lasts. After more than 40 years in the Kingdom, we continue to invest where impact matters most: in people. Launching the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa from Riyadh underscores our belief that sustainable transformation is built on local capability and trusted partnerships.”
The academy directly supports Saudi Arabia’s focus on human capability development, localization, and Saudi-made outcomes by enabling the skills behind advanced energy systems, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure. Capabilities developed through the academy will support Saudi manufacturing, national projects, and resilient supply chains, while also strengthening regional industrial ecosystems.
“The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is designed to enable real outcomes,” said Walid Sheta, zone president for the MEA at Schneider Electric. “By equipping talent with future-ready skills across electrification, automation, and digital intelligence, we are strengthening Saudi and regional capability to design, operate, and lead the energy and industrial systems of the future.”
The launch event in Riyadh brought together senior government representatives, industry partners, customers, and Schneider Electric’s leadership, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in aligning education, skills development, and labor market needs.
Designed as a long-term platform, the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa will continue to evolve through partnerships, programs, and continuous capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional hub for skills, knowledge, and industrial enablement.
