The Reliability & Integrity field is very crucial to the downstream industry as it impacts safety, performance, effectiveness, and overall profitability. GDA created an excellent eco-system for Reliability & Integrity practitioners and technology & service providers in the region and globally to collaborate easily, share best practices, build on each others experience, and work with combined energy to resolve challenges and improve this important field. Up to date, the team managed to assess several of challenges and share many best practices that will benefit the practitioners in this field significantly.

The Reliability & Integrity field is very crucial to the downstream industry as it impacts safety, performance, effectiveness, and overall profitability. GDA created an excellent eco-system for Reliability & Integrity practitioners and technology & service…
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NADER A. MILIBARI
Refinery Area Maintenance Division Head - former-Saudi Aramco

This year’s conference was great even though it was GDA’s first time. It was excellent opportunity to hear from other leaders and professionals on how the industry is changing. I was able to take away a lot of ideas and actionable items.

This year’s conference was great even though it was GDA’s first time. It was excellent opportunity to hear from other leaders and professionals on how the industry is changing. I was able to take away a lot of ideas and actionable items.

ALI A KARIM
Operations Superitendent BAPCO

The GDA SMEs quarterly meetings are not only rooms for exchanging ideas, we drill down into details of other organizations experience which have enriched our knowledge and made positive and immediate impact in our processes.

The GDA SMEs quarterly meetings are not only rooms for exchanging ideas, we drill down into details of other organizations experience which have enriched our knowledge and made positive and immediate impact in our processes.

HAIFA ALMARZOOQ
Superintendent RRM/Advisor Risk Management BAPCO

GDA is an excellent platform for sharing experience. It has allowed me to wrap the knowledge gained from the interactions with the experts in different fields around my job functions. Looking forward to have fruitful and knowledgeable experiences in future also.

GDA is an excellent platform for sharing experience. It has allowed me to wrap the knowledge gained from the interactions with the experts in different fields around my job functions. Looking forward to have fruitful and knowledgeable experiences in…
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ABDULMAJEED H. ALYOUBI
Technical Console Lead SAMREF

The GDA is a great platform to bring the biggest DownStream companies together under one room. I truly believe that within the next 5 to 10 years the GDA would play a pivotal role in regards to the development of the industry and will also foster the growth of new ideas and implementation of best practices in the region as a whole.

The GDA is a great platform to bring the biggest DownStream companies together under one room. I truly believe that within the next 5 to 10 years the GDA would play a pivotal role in regards to the development of the industry and will also foster the…
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ASIM H. BUKHARI
Director of Operations - Ingresss Group

It is my pleasure to be a part of GDA. Being a part of GDA, it is helpful in terms of keeping myself update with downstream latest trends. GDA is the right platform for networking and building contact with Middle East downstream companies.

It is my pleasure to be a part of GDA. Being a part of GDA, it is helpful in terms of keeping myself update with downstream latest trends. GDA is the right platform for networking and building contact with Middle East downstream companies.

ANSHUMAN AGRAWAL
Manager, Downstream - STRATAS ADVISORS

During the HSE Technical Committee and other meetings, we meet professional people with many years of experience from Saudi Aramco. It is a great opportunity to have discussions with a couple of them! Such an eye opener that we can achieve so many things together by easily utilizing available pool of experts.

During the HSE Technical Committee and other meetings, we meet professional people with many years of experience from Saudi Aramco. It is a great opportunity to have discussions with a couple of them! Such an eye opener that we can achieve so many things…
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FATEMA AL HAMELI
Head, Crisis Management & Business Continuity Section, CHSEFD - ADNOC Refining

The Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop is a proof how much GDA can help to foster the collaboration between the Gulf companies. It is considered one of the important success factors and we need to encourage for more workshops like this.

The Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop is a proof how much GDA can help to foster the collaboration between the Gulf companies. It is considered one of the important success factors and we need to encourage for more workshops like this.

KHALIFA AL QALLAF
Manager Management Support - KIPIC

The Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop was very enlightening, group work was effective and concepts presented made a perfect sense and I can relate and apply them to our case.

The Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop was very enlightening, group work was effective and concepts presented made a perfect sense and I can relate and apply them to our case.

WAFA AL OTHMAN
TL Strategic Planning - KIPIC

I wanted to feedback on the totally relevance the Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop has on my actual job. Mr. Abdallah (Aramco) was very knowledgeable and was able to tailor the whole day to our needs. The workshop was very informative and eye-opening, really made me think about possible scenarios, particularly in the workplace.

I wanted to feedback on the totally relevance the Excellence Systems Implementation Workshop has on my actual job. Mr. Abdallah (Aramco) was very knowledgeable and was able to tailor the whole day to our needs. The workshop was very informative and eye-opening,…
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HUGO LUJANO
Eng. Strategic Planning - KIPIC

“I would like to thank GDA and everyone participated in GDA for these years. I have learned so much from this platform while being a member in GDA which will be an honor of my career. I am very happy that I had this opportunity to be part of the GDA and do contribution to its growth. I believe GDA is a great platform that will benefit the region and the world for many years to come. The platform that brings together different stakeholders in betterment of the global industry specially in the gulf region. GDA is a powerful platform which helps participants and members by reaching industry SMEs in variety of categories in oil and gas industry as well as access to best practices and current common challenges which can be an opportunity for investment.”  

“I would like to thank GDA and everyone participated in GDA for these years. I have learned so much from this platform while being a member in GDA which will be an honor of my career. I am very happy that I had this opportunity to be part of the GDA…
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MUJTABA SAYED AL HASHEMI
Acting Team Leader, Prod. Ops (CBDC) - ADNOC Refining

GDA is a powerful platform to exchange best practice on oil refining business

GDA is a powerful platform to exchange best practice on oil refining business

NAWAF ABDULLAH IBRAHIM ALSHARHAN
Team Leader Planning - KIPIC

It was a very valuable experience by interacting and knowledge sharing regarding the recent HR Developments with the other regional GCC Companies. The GDA Conference gave me an opportunity to meet and interact with Global companies.

It was a very valuable experience by interacting and knowledge sharing regarding the recent HR Developments with the other regional GCC Companies. The GDA Conference gave me an opportunity to meet and interact with Global companies.

ANWAR MAHMOUD AL MUTAWA
Manager Training and Learning Department - ADNOC Refining

The GDA is without a doubt the most significant achievement to take place in the GCC this decade. The success of the conference is testimony that the GDA is not only here to stay, but will be the model to which all other industries within the GCC should aspire to.

The GDA is without a doubt the most significant achievement to take place in the GCC this decade. The success of the conference is testimony that the GDA is not only here to stay, but will be the model to which all other industries within the GCC should…
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WADDAH AL ZAABI
Sales Manager - ART

I had the opportunity to meet with decision makers, Executive Management and Technical Experts for the sake of sharing knowledge and best practices that will no doubt help the collective advancement of Downstream within GCC.

I had the opportunity to meet with decision makers, Executive Management and Technical Experts for the sake of sharing knowledge and best practices that will no doubt help the collective advancement of Downstream within GCC.

EMAD ALMUHAISEN
Sr. Project Engineer - Saudi Aramco

This is the first GDA conference and it proved to be successful in terms of good number of technical papers and attendees.

This is the first GDA conference and it proved to be successful in terms of good number of technical papers and attendees.

AQEEL MUHARRAQI
Superintendent- FCCU/ Utilities Technical Services Department - BAPCO

The access to GDA Knowledge Hub opens up for me an opportunity to be associated with talent groups network in Gulf region. Obviously It will help enrich my technical knowledge and serve my Company-ADNOC Refining even better. I hope GDA knowledge hub soon be emerged as a Platform of Excellence in Gulf region and focused globally

The access to GDA Knowledge Hub opens up for me an opportunity to be associated with talent groups network in Gulf region. Obviously It will help enrich my technical knowledge and serve my Company-ADNOC Refining even better. I hope GDA knowledge hub…
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RAFIQUL ISLAM
SR. Engineer, Workshop - ADNOC

First of all thanks for accepting me with such support into the GDA commissioning technical committee back in early 2019, it was a real pleasure to work with you over the last couple of years and to share our experiences and collaborate with each other, I learned a lot from you and the operational experience you guys have is as impressive as it is invaluable. However the most valuable thing I received from participating in the GDA network was to meet the team I now think of as friends, I wish you and your families good fortune and good health.

First of all thanks for accepting me with such support into the GDA commissioning technical committee back in early 2019, it was a real pleasure to work with you over the last couple of years and to share our experiences and collaborate with each other,…
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STUART GRAINGER
Operations Director - Wood Group

I have used couple of modelling software’s during college and at SATORP. However, I haven’t had this focused training as I had with Aspen Tech. I feel that I learned so much during this course about simulation and I believe HYSYS is the most user friendly.

I have used couple of modelling software’s during college and at SATORP. However, I haven’t had this focused training as I had with Aspen Tech. I feel that I learned so much during this course about simulation and I believe HYSYS is the most user friendly.
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MOATH HARTHI
Utilities Process Engineer - SATORP

We at Dhahran Techno Valley Company (DTVC) deeply thank GDA for enlightening us with an outstanding technical content throughout our engagement and we wish the association all the very best for future.

We at Dhahran Techno Valley Company (DTVC) deeply thank GDA for enlightening us with an outstanding technical content throughout our engagement and we wish the association all the very best for future.

MOHAMMED NADEEMULLAH SHAREEF
Business Development Manager - Dhahran Techno Valley Company

It has been really an interesting course and worth to participate, it is one of the best courses in the similar subject which covers a wide aspect of the simulation features in aspen tech for beginners in simulation. Course material was also as clear, advance and help to learn step by step overall the agenda of the course. Finally, recommended for other colleagues to have this type of training.

It has been really an interesting course and worth to participate, it is one of the best courses in the similar subject which covers a wide aspect of the simulation features in aspen tech for beginners in simulation. Course material was also as clear,…
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ABDULELAH HAWSAWI
Process Engineer - SATORP

We, Reliability Team – at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) hereby testify that we shall contribute determinedly to the success of GDA Vision and Mission as a member of its Plant Reliability & Integrity Technical Committee. We will share and learn through the personal experience of its various members and ensure development and implementation of sustainable ideas/initiatives for enhancement of the Assets and Processes at the member organizations.

We, Reliability Team – at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) hereby testify that we shall contribute determinedly to the success of GDA Vision and Mission as a member of its Plant Reliability & Integrity Technical Committee. We will…
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BADER A. ALJAZZAF
Team Leader, Reliability - KIPIC

The Reliability & Integrity field is very crucial to the downstream industry as it impacts safety, performance, effectiveness, and overall profitability. GDA created an excellent eco-system for Reliability & Integrity practitioners and technology & service providers in the region and globally to collaborate easily, share best practices, build on each others experience, and work with combined energy to resolve challenges and improve this important field. Up to date, the team managed to assess several of challenges and share many best practices that will benefit the practitioners in this field significantly.

The Reliability & Integrity field is very crucial to the downstream industry as it impacts safety, performance, effectiveness, and overall profitability. GDA created an excellent eco-system for Reliability & Integrity practitioners and technology & service…
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NADER A. MILIBARI
Refinery Area Maintenance Division Head - former- Saudi Aramco

The GDA brings together a tremendous combination of talent, experience and insights from such reputable operating companies and their key technology partners and service providers in an unparalleled collaborative manner. This creates a powerful platform for our industry to develop and test new ideas and advance our collective knowledge, making it truly rewarding to take part in that.

The GDA brings together a tremendous combination of talent, experience and insights from such reputable operating companies and their key technology partners and service providers in an unparalleled collaborative manner. This creates a powerful platform…
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LEON DE BRUYN
Managing Director - Chevron Lummus Global

I was fortunate to take the virtual GDA Aspen HYSYS course. The course has exceeded my expectations. The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave all the time and effort to ensure a proper and clear objective delivery. Also, the course structure was very practical, where the trainee had to focus on the theoretical part for one hour and then apply what was learned in the next hour. The eBook and handouts were very clear and easy to follow, and I currently use them as references. A week after I have finished the course, I was able to start building a model for the unit I am working on. The model is currently under toning, however, I was able to perform a lot of case studies and to hypothetically test ideas to get positive or negative directions before actually implementing the ideas. Finally, after I learn and master all the different aspects and capabilities of the simulation tool, I will be able to add more value and contribute positively to the organization."

I was fortunate to take the virtual GDA Aspen HYSYS course. The course has exceeded my expectations. The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave all the time and effort to ensure a proper and clear objective delivery. Also, the course structure was…
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ABDULLAH M. ALI
CCR and Aromatics Complex Process Engineer - SATORP

Thought-provoking! Excellent mix of strategic, technical and practical topics amongst regional issues. GDA Conference 2018 represented an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with decision makers in the Downstream world.

Thought-provoking! Excellent mix of strategic, technical and practical topics amongst regional issues. GDA Conference 2018 represented an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with decision makers in the Downstream world.

STEVEN MCCOSKEY
Vice President, operations - HSB Solomon Associates

GDA Conference 2018 was a blend of management and technical topics with audience leaving the room with some learning and desire to take actions in their respective organization. The multitude of panels allowing experts to freely express/share their views and encouraging audience to ask questions.

GDA Conference 2018 was a blend of management and technical topics with audience leaving the room with some learning and desire to take actions in their respective organization. The multitude of panels allowing experts to freely express/share their views…
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SULEYMAN OZMEN
Former VP- Licensing Shell Global Solutions - Shell Global Solutions

GDA Conference 2018 was an overwhelming experience for me to Network, Exchange Knowledge, marketing my company SATORP and GDA. This was a unique opportunity for Refiners, Licensors, Engineering Companies to come on one platform to benefit the Industry.

GDA Conference 2018 was an overwhelming experience for me to Network, Exchange Knowledge, marketing my company SATORP and GDA. This was a unique opportunity for Refiners, Licensors, Engineering Companies to come on one platform to benefit the Industry.
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FAROOQ ALI KHAN
Furnace, Cumbustion and Cooling Engineer - former- SATORP

Personally, I engaged with all the gulf refiners and discussed the common problems and issues we face. In just few days we supported each other and were able to resolve current problems we are facing today, by sharing knowledge with each other.

Personally, I engaged with all the gulf refiners and discussed the common problems and issues we face. In just few days we supported each other and were able to resolve current problems we are facing today, by sharing knowledge with each other.

MADI ASIRI
Operation Superintendent Hydrocracking Unis and HPUs - SATORP

I’m very proud to be part of such a focused and forward-thinking organization - GDA. All companies who want to do business in the Middle East downstream have to become GDA members.

I’m very proud to be part of such a focused and forward-thinking organization - GDA. All companies who want to do business in the Middle East downstream have to become GDA members.

EDWIN YOUNG
Operations Director - former- Wood