ADNOC News September 2011

ADNOC
SEPTEMBER 2011

Leading the transformation towards knowledge- based economy
During the past years the United Arab Emirates has paid considerable attention to provide the requirements
necessary for the transformation of the national economy to a knowledge based economy. This due attention
has manifested in the large number of initiatives by the Government to translate this ambitious economic
project to reality. The requirements, which the Government is striving to meet, include among other things the
development of the educational system, establishmeat of an advanced information technology infrastructures,
promotion of the knowledge based society and updating of the legal frameworks conducive to the development
of the business sector.
Through out the history of UAE, education has always been a subject that is very dear to the hearts of our rulers
and the goal for which they have always exerted utmost efforts to achieve. It is enough in this regard to recall
the words of the Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who said: “The real wealth of an advanced nation lies
in its people, especially the educated ones, and the prosperity and success of the people are measured by the
standard of their education”. Within this context, Abu Dhabi Emirate launched through the Emirate Economic
Vision 2030; a developmental process to upgrade and improve the standards of the educational system in
the Emirate. The developmental project aims at laying down the pillars of the knowledge based society, self
actualization and intellectual development within a comprehensive vision of our wise leadership which looks
to the education as the most important foundation for realization of the society and economic development in
the Emirate.
Realizing the transformation, development and high quality of the educational sector requires close cooperation
and fruitful partnerships with colleges and universities of the highest standing throughout the world. This
cooperation and partnership with the highest standing international educational institutions constitute a
fundamental goal of the Emirate Economic vision 2030 for the improving and upgrading of the educational
system and the skills of the students.
Achieving a knowledge-based and competitive economy needs concentration on three main axes at the top of
which comes the increasing of the percentage of the UAE workforce. This goal could not be achieved without
the upgrading the skills and capabilities of the UAE manpower in the economic sector through development of
the educational sector for producing outstanding graduates that fill the needs of the labor market particularly
the high value sector. It also requires promotion of the scientific research policy in both sides; research-forknowledge
at the universities and higher colleges and research-for-action at the production facilities in line with
the economic priorities to contribute in finding the building blocks of a comprehensive teamwork of researchers
in the main scientific fields.
ADNOC as a pioneering and a leading company for the transformation in the UAE community strongly believes
in the UAE potentialities to achieve the strategic vision for a diversified knowledge-based economy. It also
believes that the desired transformation will be led by qualified UAE cadres capable of confronting the current
and future challenges and secures a lasting prosperity for our national economy.
Building upon its strong belief in securing UAE potentials and resources and its role as a pioneering company
in bringing about the desired transformation, ADNOC continues efforts and initiatives to develop the national
educational system. For that end, ADNOC keeps on opening more research, academic and educational
institutions adding more value to its educational system which comprises a number of successful educational
institutions. The establishment of new educational institutions and the expansion of the services of the existing
entities to provide educational services in different parts of the Emirate depending on advanced academic and
learning models. In doing, ADNOC takes into account the models which satisfy the individual needs in one
hand and on the other meets the economic and social needs of the society to constitute the foundation upon
which knowledge based economy is not only in UAE, but also for the world.
The role of ADNOC is no longer confined to the exploration and production operations in the oil and gas sector
as it has expanded and promoted its role for the effective involvement in all social activities within the context of
its corporate social responsibility. Within this context ADNOC continues to provide comprehensive educational,
health, environmental and social services because ADNOC has strong belief that it constitutes an integral part
of the UAE society fully interacting and communicating with all its constituents because the development of
ADNOC is in turn a development for the UAE society.
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CONTENTS
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Cover Photo
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Inaugurates GSAD New Campus
in Gharbia Region
Director General visits PI
ADNOC, WRDC and HCT sign Cooperation Agreement
ADNOC makes strong presence at the new academic year
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ADNOC Management reorganizes Some Directorates and
Divisions
ADNOC Management reaffirms the Group Commitment to
HSE principles
ADNOC wins an Award & earns Five Honoree Medals in the
International Business Awards
ADNOC Technical Institute, New Academic Term
BeAAT to establish Two New Natural Occurring Radioactive
Material Units
ADMA-OPCO organizes a Media Forum in a distinct
Ramadan Night
Borouge organizes Training Programs to boost innovation
success
Dr. Hemanta Sarma:
Petroleum Engineering will continue to stay Alive!
Corniche Club organizes a Number of Sport and
Recreational Activities

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Praising ADNOC’s Contribution to the Development of Gharbia
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Inaugurates GSAD New
Campus in Gharbia Region
H.H.. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, the Ruler`s Representative in
the Gharbia Region, inaugurated in
September the new campus of Glenleg
School- Abu Dhabi (GSAD) in Maidnat
Zayed in the Gharbia which comprises
the elementary stage up to grade 5.
While inaugurating the new campus
which accommodates 681 students.
Sheikh Hamdan hailed the educational
march in the UAE and the President›s
keenness to put education among
the top priorities of the national
development. Sheikh Hamdan also
praised the keenness of Abu Dhabi
Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
General H.H.. Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Zayed Al Nahyan.
to create an environment
conducive to educational
excellence in the Emirate
as part of achieving
Abu Dhabi Vision 2030
He alluded the great support extended
by the UAE wise leadership to all
educational institutions both in the
public and private sectors citing the
wise vision of the late Sheikh Zayed
Bin Sultan, the founder of UAE, who
opened the doors of education before
UAE citizens and who spared no efforts
for the development and progress of
UAE.
He further lauded efforts and
contributions of the Abu Dhabi
National Oil Company (ADNOC) in
the comprehensive development of
the Western Region in general and
the academic and technical education

praising the distinguished quality of
education offered by Glenleg Schools.
Sheikh Hamadan was accompanied
by H.E. Abdullah Muhair Al Kutabi,
the Undersecretary of the Ruler’s
Representative Diwan in the Western
Region, and H.E. Sultan Bin Khalfan Al
Rumaithi, Director of the Office of the
Ruler’s Representative in Gharbia.
His Highness was received by Mr.
Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi Chairman
of Glenleg School Board of Trustees
ADNOC’s Human Resources and
Admin. Director, Mr. Awaidha Murshed
Al Murar, Director of Shared Services
Directorate at ADNOC, Mrs. Rashida Al
Nashif, Headmaster of Glenleg School-
Abu Dhabi, a number of the teaching
and administrative staff, officials of the
educational sector and the parents.
Sheikh Hamdan was briefed by the
officials of ADNOC’s Shared Services
Directorate on the facilities, equipment
and educational aids available to the
students and the teaching staff. He also
toured the classrooms, laboratories,
library and the sport facilities at the
new campus and got acquainted
with the state-of-the-art equipment
provided for the students.
While touring the facilities of the new
campus, Sheikh Hamdan met with the
teaching staff and the students and
exchanged with them cordial remarks
which reflected the good educational
background and distinguished skills
of the students. He also listened to
a poem read by on of the students
celebrating sheikh Hamdan visit and
the inauguration of the new campus.
Sheikh Hamdan hailed the modern
facilities and educational aids available
at the school expressing thanks to the
school management and calling upon
them to exert their utmost to serve the
educational sector.
He further applauded the curriculum
and the program of instruction
offered by the school based on the
latest educational systems in the
world and the conductive educational
environment provided for students
which have positively reflected on their
personality and their love for learning.
He underscored the need to provide
education of the highest quality to
the UAE students to achieve a brighter
future the UAE.
On his part Mr. Mohammed S. Al
Qubaisi Chairman of GSAD Board
of Trustees and ADNOC’s Human
Resources and Admin. Director,
expressed and appreciation for H.H..
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
kindness in inaugurating the new
campus praising His Highness concern
with the development of education in
the Gharbia.
In the press remarks he gave following
the inauguration of the GSAD new
campus, Mr. Al Qubaisi reviewed
ADNOC’s efforts and initiatives in the
educational sector. He pointed out
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that the Glenleg School of Abu Dhabi
which was founded in 2008 by Abu
Dhabi National Oil Company is one of
the educational entities and is part of
ADNOC educational family of learning
institutions including the Petroleum
Institute, ADNOC Technical Institute
and ADNOC Achievers Oasis Program.
“The inauguration of the new campus
of GSAD in the Gharbia comes with
the keenness and continuous follow
up of H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi
ADNOC’S Director General to open
more campuses in different parts of
Abu Dhabi Emirate” he said adding
that “a new campus of Glenleg
School – Abu Dhabi was inaugurated
in Ruwais and will soon be followed a
new campus in Gyathi in 2012”.
The GSAD is a new educational
intuition and a great scientific entity to
be added to the pioneering educational
institutions established by ADNOC, he
said pointing out that this contribution
reflects the far sighted vision of our
wise leadership and the great support
they offer to the educational sector.
The GSAD in Madinat
Zayed has stateof-the-art
facilities
which consists of
biology, chemistry and
physics laboratories
equipped to university
level. In addition to
Computer labs, wireless
communications
networks, art and music
facilities with video
production technology,
auditorium and well
resources libraries
He pointed out that the GSAD was
formed to create and conduct a
challenging and rigorous secondary
academic curriculum and program for
Emirati and other highly qualified pupils.
“Our aim is to foster independent
learners, skilled communicators and
inquiring students who are willing to
challenge the accepted and move into
unknown.” He said adding the GSAD
provides its students all the education
and counseling tools and seeks to
achieve quality in all fields of education
and learning.
Reviewing the educational entities
and programs sponsored by ADNOC
he hailed success of the Achievers
Oasis Program established in 2002,
in motivating young nationals to join
ADNOC’s Petroleum Institute where
they could join ADNOC and its Group
of Companies’ scholarship program in
the fields of engineering, exploration,
production and management. He said
that the total number of the students
under the program has reached 1500
students.
On her part Mrs. Rashida Al Nashef
the GSAD Headmaster said that the
number of the total number of the
students in all campuses reached
3831 of which 2420 are studying in
Abu Dhabi, 730 in Ruawis and 681 in
Madinat Zayed.

To Upgrade Performance and Improve efficiency
ADNOC reorganizes some directorates and divisions
The new decisions are cited hereunder:
Within the context of the continuous efforts being exerted
by Abu Dhabi National oil Company (ADNOC) to upgrade
performance through reorganization of Directorates and
Divisions H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi Director General of
ADNOC issued a number of decisions. The new decisions
provide for reorganization, renaming and restructuring of the
organizational hierarchy of some Directorates and Divisions.
H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi ADNOC’s Director General
has issued a decision appointing Mohammed Butti Al Qubaisi
as Director of Exploration and Production Directorate with
effect as from July 19, 2011.
Meanwhile, H.E. also passed a decision establishing a new
Directorate for the Corporate Planning and Coordination.
According to the circular, the new Directorate will be
reporting to the Director General. The Decision named Mr.
Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi as Director of the Corporate Planning
and Coordination Directorate CP&C with effect as from
August 1, 2011
The roles and responsibilities of the CP&C at this stage will
include corporate planning, health, safety and environment
as well as following up and coordination between ADNOC
and Supreme Petroleum Council Authorities, external
relations and Director General Office. Further roles and
responsibilities as per the decisions will be specified at a
later date. The decision comes as part of ADNOC’s keenness
to upgrade administrative organization and to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of performance in line with the
best international practices in this regard
Meanwhile as part of the reorganization program H.E.
Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi ADNOC Director General issued a
decision introducing some changes to the organization and
functions of the Shared Services Directorate.
The new decision renamed the Group Risk Management
Division to Group Risks Management Department reporting
directly to the Procurement Division Manager. The decision
appointed Ms. Sameera Al Suwaidi as Manager of the
Procurement Division.
As part of the on going efforts to establish and maintain
a climate favorable to the development of harmonious
and effective relationship between the company and its
employees and amongst the employees themselves. ADNOC
Management decided to constitute an Employee Grievance
Committee. According the circular the new Committee will
comprise:
Mr. Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi Chairman
Ms Badria Khalfan Co-Chairman
Mr. Khaled Mohamed Al Sowaidi Member
Mr. Mohamed Salem Al Mehairbi Member
Mr. Musabbeh Helal Al Ka’abi Member
Mr. Khaled S. Al Ameri Member
Mr. Mubarak Amer Al Mehairbi Member
Mr. Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri Member
Mr. Mohammed Sultan Al Ali Secretary
The Employee Grievance Committee will be responsible for
taking action on the employee grievances as per approved
Human Resources Policy and raise recommendations to the
Director General for critical cases.
In order to enhance the educational process for the scholars,
ADNOC Management decided to constitute a Scholarships
Committee. The new Committee will be comprised of:
Mr. Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi Chairman
Mr. Sultan Ahmed Al Mehairbi Member
Mr. Mohammed Butti Al Qubaisi Member
Mr. Rashed Saud Al Shamsi Member
Mr. Ali Khalfan Al Shamsi Member
Head, Scholarship Department Secretary
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Director General visits PI
H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi Abu
Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Director General and Chairman of
the Petroleum Institute (PI) Board of
Trustees stressed the company and
its group’s commitment toward the
development, training and qualifying
of national human capital. His
excellency emphasized this would
be achievable through supporting
academic institutions and offering
related programs to national students
highlighting the importance of keeping
pace with academia’s latest schemes in
meeting the requirements of the oil,
gas and renewable innovations in all
sectors.
H.E. Al Suwaidi’s remarks came amid
his visit to the PI where he was received
by Mr. Abdul Munim Al Kindy, CEO
of Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore
Operations (ADCO) & board vice
chairman, Mr. Rashid A. H. Al Zaabi,
Manager of Public Relations Division
in ADNOC, Mrs. Hamda Al Muhairbi,
Manager of Human Resources at
the PI and a number of managers,
administrators and PI faculty members.
H.E. Al Suwaidi made visits to various
PI premises such as the Habshaan

Building, the institute library and
laboratories. His excellency toured
the female students’ Arzanah Building
where he hailed the rising number of
UAE women in the total workforce and
confirmed the keenness of ADNOC &
its Group of Companies to continuously
qualify UAE women by supporting and
providing them with the academic
training programs since women take
part in development and progress.
During his exellency’s tour, he received
briefs and summaries about the PI
various activities and specialties and
the institute future ambitious plans.
His excellency reaffirmed ADNOC &
its Group of Companies’ readiness
for providing all possible support
the PI need. ADNOC & its Group of
Companies are always ready to provide
vocational training for PI students,
males and females alike.
H.E. Al Suwaidi underlined the
necessity in keeping up with academic
curriculums and the needs of the job
market. He highlighted the continuous
rising need for engineering graduates,
from all disciplines; to meet today’s
contemporary economical, social and
cultural fast-pace of life that the UAE
has been witnessing.
H.E. Al Suwaidi’s visit comes in
reflection to ADNOC’s vision toward
the importance of education and in
line with its continuous support to
Academia in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
and the rest of the UAE. His visit was
to consolidate communication bridges
and channels between ADNOC & its
Group of Companies and its academic
institutions.
The PI was inaugurated in 2000, as
a university equivalent institution,
offering Bachelor degrees in various
engineering curriculums such as
petroleum, chemical, electrical,
mechanical and oil fields engineering.
In addition, the PI offers Master
degree as well. The PI launched its
postgraduate studies program in 2007.
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HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Calling upon ADNOC Group to achieve the Goal of Incident Free - Operations
ADNOC reaffirms the group commitment to HSE
principles
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) reaffirmed its
commitment to protect health and safety of its employees
and all contractors working with the Group and to safeguard
the environment in which it carries out its business operations.
The remarks were made by His Excellency Abdulla Nasser
Al Suwaidi, ADNOC’s Director General to ADNOC to the
Group’s partners. H.E. further stressed that ADNOC’s firm
commitment to HSE will remain stronger than ever.
ADNOC expects its Group Companies to keep abreast of
safety of the personnel and protection of environment in
all their decisions to ensure overall sustainability in their
business he said.
He further added that “it is vital that the risks in our operations
are proactively identified, evaluated and addressed in a
manner that protects the health and safety of all personnel at
our work sites including those of our communities in which
we operate, striving to minimize pollution and preserving
biodiversity.”
He strongly stressed that ADNOC will always adhere to the
code of practice, procedures, standards, guidelines governing
HSE issues affirming that ADNOC will never comprise HSE
issues while conducing its business activities. He pointed out
that commitment to safety will achieve the highest standards
of performance and will ensure continued improvement.
He expressed hopes that all ADNOC Group will rededicate
themselves to the strict implementation of HSE policies and
procedures in order to achieve the goal of incident free
operations.
ADNOC is committed to minimizing the adverse environmental
impact of its operations. ADNOC Group companies report
environmental performance against established ADNOC
Strategic HSE Objectives, which are based on international
aspirations for environmental management and aimed to
bring ADNOC HSE performance on par with international
best practices
Environmental protection is also one of the values ADNOC
promotes within the company and in local communities
through activities that become part of our daily lives. It
includes activities such as recycling, planting mangroves
and cleaning beaches and public parks. One of the key
corporate strategies is the pursuit of innovative research
and technologies to minimize environmental impact of
petroleum operations. This is done through monitoring of
atmospheric emissions, desulfurizing crude oils, switching to
cleaner fuels, making smokeless flares, treating wastewater
and other such technologies that have broader applications
in petroleum industry.
ADNOC’s commitment to its HSE policy is well demonstrated
by its firm approach to HSE Impact Assessment (HSEIA) study
for all new projects including the existing facilities.

NEWS
ADNOC wins an Award & earns Five Honoree Medals
in the Stevie International Business Awards
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) has won an international
Stevie Award and earned five honoree
medals in the 2010 International
Business Awards in six respective
business activities.
Nicknamed the Stevie for the Greek
word “crowned,” the eighth edition of
the awards ceremony, where trophies
and medals will be distributed, is due
to be presented to honorees at a gala
event on October 11 in the Emirates
Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Winners were selected from more
than 3000 entries received from
organizations and individuals in more
than 50 nations. The competition took
place under 40 business categories.
ADNOC has received a Stevie Award
in the category ‘Environmental
Responsibility Program of the year in
the Middle East & Africa’ for ADNOC
Distribution’s Green Fuel Initiative.
Meanwhile and in the same category,
ADNOC has earned two Distinguished
Honoree medals for Ruwais Fertilizer
Industries (FERTIL)’s Carbon Dioxide
Recovery Project and TAKREER
Research Center.
In the category ‘Company of the
Year – Energy’, ADNOC earned an
Honoree medal for Abu Dhabi Marine
Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)’s
commitment for best practices and
standards. In the category ‘Turnaround
Executive of the Year’, which was
represented by Abu Dhabi Gas
Industries Ltd. (GASCO), ADNOC has
earned an Honoree medal as well.
And representing ADNOC as well,
Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil
Operations (ADCO) has earned a medal
in the category ‘Best New Product
or Service of the Year: Computer
Software-Software as Service’.
Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi, Director of
Human Resources and Administration
at ADNOC, said: “The receiving of
ADNOC and its Group of Companies for
such Awards and medals is considered
a new additional achievement.”
Receiving and earning awards on
environment responsibility program
came as an outcome of continuous
dedication and commitment toward
the environment & its sustainability.
“Awarding and honoring ADNOC in
various categories reflect the company
and its group’s vision and mission
toward achieving excellence in work
and performance,” added Al Qubaisi.
Honorees were determined through
two rounds of judging by close to 200
professionals and experts world wide.
“Entries to the International Business
Awards grew by more than 88%,
and that illustrates the increasing
importance of the IBAs world,” said
Michael Gallagher, President of the
Stevie Awards, presenters of the IBAs.
“We congratulate all of the honorees,
and we look forward to recognizing
them for their achievements at our gala
event in Abu Dhabi on October 11.”
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Relating The Educational System Output With The Industrial Sector Needs
ADNOC, WRDC and HCT sign Cooperation Agreement
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC), Western Region
Development Council WRDC and High
College of Technology – Ruwias and
Madinat Zayed Colleges - concluded
on October a cooperation agreement.
The agreement provides for close
cooperation and coordination between
the parties to link the industrial
sector needs of manpower with the
educational programs offered by the
institutions of higher education to fill
the gap between the job vacancies and
the need for fresh students.
The agreement was signed by Mr.
Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hosani, Director
of Regional Development for the
WRDC, Mr. Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi
Human Resources and Admin., Director
for ADNOC and Dr. Phil Quirke Director
of HCT Madinat Zayed and Ruwais
Colleges in the presence of Mr. Fahed
Salem Al Kayoumi, Director of Strategy
& Finance Division at the WRDC and
Mr. Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei WRDC
Investment Promotion and Public
Relations Division Director and a
number of senior executives.
The agreement provides for
cooperation and close coordination
between the WRDC and the higher
education institutions in the Western
Region to relate the outputs of the
higher educational system in the
Western region with the needs of the
industrial sector from the manpower in
light of our Wise Leadership guidance
to provide all opportunities to enhance
the national economy to accelerate
the sustainable economic and social
development in the Western Region. It
also comes as translation of our wise
leadership vision to ensure welfare of
Al Gharbia citizens and offering them
promising educational opportunities
to continue their higher education
and fulfill their aspirations in academic
disciplines needed by the labor market.
On his part Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim
Al Hosni Director of Regional
Development for the WRDC said
that this agreement translates the
constructive cooperation between the
WRDC and its strategic partners. It
also strengthen the joint cooperation
between the concerned departments
on one hand and the educational
and recruitment institutions on the
other hand to bridge the gap between
the educational programs and labor
market needs he said adding that this
agreement will help in providing more
employment for the fresh graduates
which consequently contributes to
the development, rehabilitation and
preservation of skills in Al Gharbia.
The human resources occupy a
prominent importance in all the WRDC
programs and initiatives due to its

essential role in bringing about the
economic and social development in
the area he said. He pointed out that
the WRDC is eagerly endeavoring
to develop and rehabilitate the local
manpower through our support and
development initiative to empower the
coming generations for the effective
involvement and contribution in
building our homeland pursuant to the
guidelines of our wise leadership.
Al Hosni further hailed ADNOC efforts
and contribution in the development of
the western region praising the support
of ADNOC to all the developmental
and educational programs launched
in the area stressing that ADNOC is
an important strategic partner of the
WRDC in its endeavors to achieve its
main goals.
On his part Mr. Mohammed S. Al
Qubaisi ADNOC Human Resources and
Admin., Director welcomed the signing
of the agreement with the WRDC
stressing the important role of ADNOC
Group in promoting the culture of
corporate social responsibility and
ADNOC sincere efforts to translate
this responsibility into reality in Abu
Dhabi in general and Al Gharbia in
particular due to its rising importance
as the lifeline of the UAE economic
development and the future investment
destination.
The signing of this agreement reflects
ADNOC’s commitment to support all
social, educational, cultural and sport
activities organized by the UAE society
he said. He affirmed that ADNOC and
its Group of Companies are looking
forward to the development and
rehabilitation of the UAE youth through
the educational and training programs
and the employment opportunities
offered by ADNOC.
ADNOC is working according to a
comprehensive scientific strategy
which addresses all the challenges
of the Emirtization program he said
adding that there are number of
factors which affect the Emirtization of
jobs which include among others the
inconsistency between the outputs of
the education systems and the needs
of ADNOC Group of manpower. He
went on to say that based on this fact
ADNOC maintains good relation with
the higher educational institutions to
introduces them with the needs of
ADNOC Group of manpower adding
that ADNOC also established a number
of educational institutions and training
programs which address the challenges
of the labor market through the
development and rehabilitation of UAE
youth to meet the rising needs for the
qualified manpower of ADNOC Group
to ensure an effective contribution of
the UAE manpower
He pointed out that ADNOC and
its group of Companies are actively
involved in the development of the
Western Region at all stages while
applying the highest HSE international
standards in their operations.
Additionally, resources, vacancies and
training opportunities are generously
made available to citizens of the
regions.
Meanwhile Dr. Phil Quirke Director
of HCT Madinat Zayed and Ruwais
Colleges said that “I am very proud
because today we have concluded
an agreement with ADNOC and the
WRDC to relate the output of the
educational system with the labor
market needs in the Western Region
I hope this move will encourage other
parties to enter into similar partnerships
with the higher education institutions
to accomplish the desired goals of
development and rehabilitation of the
manpower in the western region”
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ADNOC Technical Institute, New Academic Term
The students of ADNOC Technical
Institute resume their studies at
the start of new academic year in
September 2011 which comes with a
number of aspirations and challenges
for both students and academic staff.
ATI was established in 1978 as one
of the main sources of manpower
for the ADNOC Group of companies
(OPCOs). Most ATI graduates are
currently working in various plants
and industrial sites of the ADNOC
Group of Companies as Maintenance
Technicians, Operators, Supervisors
and Managers. Thus, ATI plays an
important role in achieving ADNOC
goal of maximizing Emiratization in
OPCOs.
The current student population at ATI
is about 700 in the Basic, Foundation
and Technical Programs. However, due
to rising demand for Technicians and
Operators, ADNOC Management has
recently decided to increase the new
intake to 400 instead of 150 students
annually.
Mr. Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi,
Chairman of ATI Board of Trustees and
ADNOC Director of Human Resourses
& Administration, stated that ATI new
campus in Al Shawamekh is now fully
operational and development of the
facility is continuing. He added that new
buildings and new block of classrooms
would be shortly constructed, allowing
ATI to increase student intake, along
with an indoor sports centre which
will be of great benefit for student’s
physical, social and academic wellbeing.

He further added that ATI students will
fully enjoy a modern training facility
equipped with the latest technological
innovations as well as a new library,
student accommodation and sports
facilities.
Mr. Al Qubaisi reaffirmed that ATI
would remain committed to the
development of its programs in line
with the educational standards drawn
up in consultation with the end-user
Operating Companies. He said this
is particularly important this year as
ATI accreditation with the Scottish
Qualification Authority will be extended
to include the Electrical Technician and
Instrument Technician specializations,
as well as the existing Mechanical
Technician program. He noted that
the ATI’s first batch of graduates
from the ATI/SQA joint award scheme
have already completed their studies
last July and will be receiving their
international diplomas shortly. In this
respect, Mr. Al Qubaisi congratulated
ATI for being selected by the Scottish
Qualification Authority as the best
vocational training centre for the year
2010 and praised the efforts by ATI
management to raise HSE awareness
among ATI students and staff.
Mr. Al Qubaisi confirmed that the ATI
will continue to develop its cooperation
with Cambridge University this year,
and a Memorandum of Understanding
has been drawn up for signature in the
near future. He explained that this MOU
could extend ATI’s language testing
remit to include the provision of testing
services for other companies within
ADNOC Group. He also pointed out
that, in line with its policy to diversify
and broaden its training programs to
meet OPCO’s requirements, the ATI
signed a MOU with Schlumberger
Middle East & Asia Learning Centre,
Abu Dhabi. The memorandum has
established a scheme of cooperation
between the two institutes and
Schlumberger will provide training
courses to ATI students and technical
instructors in areas of upstream
operations. Under this scheme, the ATI
successfully organized- in collaboration
with Schlumberger- a training course
for 12 weeks for a group of engineers
and technicians from the Crisis
Management Team of the Supreme
Petroleum Council, beside two other
training courses at Schlumberger; one
for semester 4 students and another
for some of ATI technical instructors.
More than 4,000 students
have graduated from ATI
so far in 4 specialized
Technical Programs;
i.e., Process Operator,
Instrument Technician,
Electrical Technician and
Mechanical Technician.
Mr. Al Qubaisi also stated that ATI
is contemplating the possibility of
developing a new program- the
Technical College Program- which will
offer technical instruction at ATI to
secondary school graduates in line with
ATI’s commitment to graduating more
operators and maintenance technicians
to meet the increasing demands from
OPCOs for such workforce. He also
referred to the existing cooperation
between ATI and Abu Dhabi Tawteen
Council which sends candidates to ATI
to attend the normal study programs
before joining OPCOs.
Mr. Al Qubaisi hailed the close
partnership between ATI and eight
local customers, who are all members
of ADNOC Group of Companies as ATI
is their primary source of operator and
technician manpower. He added that
the National Drilling Company (NDC)
and Al Hosn Gas will soon join the list
of ATI customers as new stakeholders.
He concluded that the efforts to
provide quality training at ATI and other
petroleum centers in the country will
pave the road for a greater number of
UAE national youth to have prosperous
careers in the oil and gas industry.
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After treating 20,300 Tons of Waste Last Year
BeAAT to establish Two New Natural Occurring
Radioactive Material Units
The Central Environment Protection
Facility (BeAAT) in Ruwais treated
around 20,300 metric tons (MT) of
waste it had received from various
ADNOC Group Companies in 2010.
BeAAT is planning to establish a
Natural Occurring Radioactive Material
(NORM) Plant in parallel with the
existing hazardous waste treatment
plant, according to Mr. Rudiger B.
Richter. The BeAAT facility is considered
the first of its kind in the region with
a waste treatment capacity of up to
24,000 MT per year and a recycling
capability that reaches up to 1500 MT
per year of crude oil waste.
Amid a ceremony, which was held on
May 22 by Ruwais Refinery Division
(RRD), that commemorated BeAAT first
anniversary at the Ruwais Recreation
Center, Richter said the facility is
currently working to establish a new
NORM waste plant to treat hazardous
radioactive materials.
“At present we are treating only chemo
toxic wastes in BeAAT. The NORM
plant is expected to be established in
the coming few years,” said Richter.
He said BeAAT is also planning to set
up a catalyst recycling plant to recycle
catalysts in BeAAT. “This plant will
facilitate the recycling of catalysts
internally instead of sending them
abroad for recycling.”
BeAAT is considered to be an integrated
waste management scheme, which
was created for the safe treatment and
disposal of hazardous wastes generated
by ADNOC operating companies and
subsidiaries, which aims at protecting
human health and the environment.
The objective of the establishment and
operation of BeAAT is to enhance HSE
best practices for achieving exemplary
HSE performance in the region. BeAAT
is designed to treat certain types of
hazardous wastes. BeAAT operations
amongst other things are governed by
BeAAT Waste Transfer Protocol.
Richter said the BeAAT facility
successfully had treated about 20,300

MT of waste received from various
ADNOC OPCO’s in the first year of
operation.
Mr. Ali Mohamed Al Jaberi, RRD
Manager, thanked all the staff for
making such achievement possible
and stressed on the importance of
BeAAT for ADNOC & its Group of
Companies in handling hazardous
waste and consequently safeguarding
the environment.
Acknowledging BeAAT’s employees for
their achievement, they were awarded
during the ceremony with appreciation
certificates and presents.
BeAAT is considered one of TAKREER’s
huge investments on environment
protection. It is worth mentioning the
BeAAT projects have led TAKREER,
amongst other environmental projects
to win the first position for the ‘Best
Industrial Establishment that complies
with Environment Standards &
Specifications’ category of the GCC
Prize for the Best Environmental
Activities for the year 2009.
BeAAT provides an economically
efficient approach for storing, treating
hazardous wastes and applying
certified technologies. This handling
of industrial wastes takes place in line
with human health and environment
preservation and ADNOC HSE codes,
local and federal laws in the Emirate of
Abu Dhabi and the UAE, respectively,
and rules of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency that
plays a strategic role in allocating safe
scheme for the treatment of hazardous
wastes. Since its inauguration in March
2010, BeAAT works in favor of the
health and protection of the human
being and so the environment.
Wastes treatment and recycling
operations comprise different units
depending on the performed process.
There are the Solidification unit that
melts non-organic toxic wastes, the
Centrifugation Unit that is to separate
oil, water and solid layers from each
other in one process, the Thermal
Desorption that thermally treats
refineries’ organic wastes, Combustion
gets rid of highly-toxic materials and
the Physical-Chemical treatment.
There is the Mercury Distillation Unit
that collects recovered Mercury from
lamps and thin fluorescent pipes.
There is the Oil-Water Separation Unit
where recycling of oil-saturated water
during the dissolving of floating air,
in addition to Drum Cleaning and
Engineering Landfills (Class I & II) with
leak detection systems.
BeAAT issues content certificates for
wastes’ components. Accordingly,
wastes are identified by naming and
labeling during their transport in
containers, big bags and vehicles.
BeAAT conducts such measures in its
different site labs that follow latest
international technologies. BeAAT
conducts all its research on waste and
toxic hazards based on the needs and
expectations of various ADNOC Group
of Companies.
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1687 vehicles converted to CNG
ADNOC commissions more CNG filling stations
ADNOC Distribution is busy working
on the completing of the fist phase of
the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
stations and conversion project which
has been launched last May through
the opening of 6 CNG stations, raising
the number of the this environmentally
friendly fuel to 10 stations, 8 in Abu
Dhabi and in 2 in Alin.
ADNOC Distribution is planning to
open a number of CNG stations in Abu
Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah to complete
the project›s first phase which entails
construction of 16 CNG filling stations
in the first quarter of next year as
part of a comprehensive plan for the
current year to construct all services
CNG stations in the state.
In the remarks he made on this occasion
Mr. Abdullah Salem Al Dhaheri,
ADNOC Distribution General Manger,
said the extension for the network of
the CNG filling stations and vehicles
conversion centers is in line with the
vision of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives
and follow-up of General H.H. Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy
Supreme Commander of the UAE
Armed Forces. The move also comes as
part of the efforts to realize goals of the
Abu Dhabi Government›s 2030 Vision
of maintaining cleaner and pollutionfree
environment.
He added that ADNOC Distribution
will open during the first quarter of
next year the First CNG in the Emirate
of Sharjah followed by additional two
stations in different areas brining the
number of the CNG stations in the
Emirate to four stations. Preparations
are underway to complete the second
phase of the natural gas marketing
project through construction and
commissioning of 5 additional CNG
stations in Abu Dhabi and Al Alin, he
added. He further stated that ADNOC
Distribution has commissioned a
number of CNG station allover the
Country pointing out to Al Sara CNG
station in Um Alquain.
“Around 1687 vehicles from the
government fleet, ADNOC Group
vehicles and taxi have been converted
to run on CNG on the ADNOC
Distribution conversion centers in
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain” he added. He
attributed the rising number of vehicles
using CNG to the cheaper rates to
customers and efforts being exerted
by the company to encourage efforts
of environment conservation and
sustainable development pointing out
that ADNOC Distribution has recently
opened 5 conversion centers from the
total number 9 centers planed to be
opened.
“In line with the plan and in
implementation of the decision of
Abu Dhabi Executive council which
provides for conversion of 25% of
the government vehicles to be run by
CNG, ADNOC Distribution is working
out a time table to covert the targeted
number in full coordination with the
concerned departments” he said.
He further elaborated that the
Company is in close coordination
with the Emirates Authority for
Standardization and Metrology has
finalized the drafting and preparation
of all regulations organizing the
use of the CNG vehicles fuel. These
regulations will be the reference to
all vehicles which use CNG whether
converted inside the state or those
which are readily manufactured to
run on CNG he added pointing out
that the regulations will also define the
components of the CNG fuel system.
Speaking about the transportation
network of the CNG product, he said
that ADNOC Distribution has prepared
a fleet to transport the CNG from
the main station in Khalifa city (A) to
the refilling stations all around the
Emirates using six gas tanks specially
designed and manufactured from the
top quality stainless steel free of any
welding works.
The CNG transportation tanks are
equipped with automatic systems for
the loading and unloading operations
he said adding that no loading or
unloading operations are allowed
until the vehicles reach a complete
standstill. He went on to say that
the CNG transportation tanks will be
connected with the earthling wiring
system at the stations during the
unloading operation to prevent any
high voltage loads.
Commenting on the safety of the
CNG transportation tanks, he said
that ADNOC Distribution is committed
to implement the best international
quality and safety procedures in all its
operations and products in addition all
our operations and products fulfill the
regulations and requirements of the
Emirates Authority for Standardization
and Metrology.
Speaking about the the training and
rehabilitation programs, he said that
the training of employees to work
on the CNG project is among the
priorities of the company. “We have
recently finished the training of 70
employees to work as supervisor and
refilling workers in cooperation with
the German Company BAUER the
supplier of the natural gas compressor
and stations,” he added
The training program covered a
number of important axis including
safety measures at the CNG filling
stations, and methods and producers,
which should be followed for supplying
vehicles with CNG inside the filing
stations in addition to problem solving
and safe operation he added.
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For boosting communications between ADNOC & its Group of Companies & the Media
ADMA - OPCO organizes a media forum
There is a growing need to consolidate
communication bridges and create
better awareness between ADNOC
& its Group of Companies and the
media’s print and broadcast outlets.
“The world has changed and become
a small village. The disclosure of a piece
of information or news story, when
they are truly confirmed, depends on
the privacy and public exposure for any
organization or working environment,”
said Ali Rashid Al Jarwan, CEO of Abu
Dhabi Marine Operating Company
(ADMA-OPCO). “Things do need time
to change individuals’ way of thinking
in today’s world. But we are cruising in
the right path where we work shoulderto-shoulder
with all our colleagues at
ADMA-OPCO, ADNOC & its Group
of Companies and sister academic
institutions to further activate the
mutual communication between with
the media.”
Al Jarwan’s remarks came amid the
opening of a Media Forum, which
was organized by ADMA-OPCO, at a
Ramadan night gathering on August
16. The objective of the forum was to
rejuvenate communication channels
between media and journalism
outlets and oil, gas and energy sector
companies in general, and ADNOC &
its Group of Companies in specific.
“We believe in the important role
the media plays via its print, audio
and visual channels in serving any
society’s components and colors,”
said Al Jarwan. But he stressed the big
responsibility taken by media outlets
that want to break any exclusive news
story putting them in a lot of trouble
and stripping them from any credibility
when publicizing news related to a
volatile sector as oil and gas. “During
the past few years and before what to be
perceived later on as the international
economic crisis, we used to see many
companies issuing daily press releases
to fill up the empty media landscape
with news and distract people with
issues that were exaggerated beyond
normal senses. Many of these sectors
suffered dramatically from that,”
added Al Jarwan.
Eithne Treanor, Managing Director of
Dubai-based E. Treanor Media, hailed
the forum panel. “The hosting of
one ADNOC’s companies for such an
activity is a very positive sign. It is an
opportunity for a wide segment of
media experts and journalists to interact
and present their views with a number
of CEOs, general and senior managers
from ADNOC & its Group of Companies
to know, understand and comprehend
a various list of challenges both sides
face when they communicate, attempt
to exchange news or press releases
and verify their truth and credibility,”
said Treanor. “Away from digging for
oil and gas from the fields, there are a
various range of activities that ADNOC

& its Group of Companies are involved
in, but that are not known to many
people. And if members of society
know, they could have been able to
participate in anything from their
points of view that is of benefit to the
society.”
“If we decide to ask any average
individual in Fujairah city on the
Eastern Coast of the UAE on what
he knows about ADNOC, the first
thing would gas station and nothing
else,” said Aida Al Busaidy, Manager
of Planning, Internal, Marketing &
Online Communications at Abu Dhabi
Company for Future Energy (MASDAR).
“Many of those people working in the
oil, gas and energy sectors know the
significant role ADNOC & its Group
of Companies play in development
across the UAE. But in order to activate
community service and corporate social
responsibility (CSR), involved parties
from both sides of the spectrum, media
& companies, should create more
dynamic communication channels to
build more and bigger awareness by
the society.”
Sean Killian Evers, Managing Partner
of Dubai-based Gulf Intelligence,
hailed news, which was circulated
by international news agencies, that
ADNOC and the Supreme Petroleum
Council had decided to take active role
in the oil spill clean up the followed
the explosion of one of BP’s oil rigs in
the Gulf of Mexico. Evers stressed that
such contributions and engagements
further expose the brand name
ADNOC in the international scene. He
added such exposure comes in parallel
with the brand name Abu Dhabi that
has been surfacing as a favorable
international economic, tourist and
services destination amid its Vision
2030. “Interaction with the media is
very important to support Abu Dhabi
Vision 2030 that for sure ADNOC plays
an important role in.”
Mrs. Badria Khalfan, Deputy Director of
Human Resources & Administration at
ADNOC, said: “There is no argument
on the importance of oil, gas and
energy news in today’s media as it has
always been.” But she argued that
“when it comes to the community’s
role and CSR, there are wide range of
related activities, events and initiatives
in Academia that ADNOC & its Group of
Companies eye high importance via their
operating academic institutions.” There
is an importance to give further time
to establish good relations that would
oversee all sorts of communications
between the media and all parties
involved in the operating companies.
“We try to understand the stand of
oil and gas companies in general and
ADNOC & its Group of Companies
in specific when it comes to news
and press releases (…) this forum is
an opportunity to understand how
communications channels work at
ADNOC & its Group of Companies with
the media,” said Tom Ashby, Business
Editor at the Abu Dhabi-based English
daily The National. “Accessibility of
journalists to make fields trips with
the companionship of executives
from ADNOC gives an opportunity to
conduct interviews and reports and
expose the role involved companies
play with the different opinions.”
Senior executives, managers and heads
of departments from ADMA-OPCO,
ADNOC & its Group of Companies
attended the forum. Representatives
from the local and international Arabic
and English media outlets and news
agencies participated in the gathering
and the discussions. A networking
reception preceded the forum. Amid
the conclusion of the forum, a group
photo of all attendees was taken
then followed by a Ramadan Sohoor
(late dinner) that was opportunity for
guest to exchange friendly talks and
conversations that lasted late after
mid-night.
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For Empowering UAE national employees
Borouge organizes training programs to boost
innovation success
Seven national employees have
completed their training successfully
at Borealis Innovation Headquarters
in Linz, Austria. The training week
was an interesting learning experience
for the trainees through which they
acquired new skills, business ethics
and knowledge and other significant
approaches which helped them realize
the importance of innovation and
scientific analysis.
The training program comes in line
with the policy of the UAE Nationals
Development Department of Borouge’s
Human Capabilities Function.
Borouge, a leading provider of
innovative, value creating plastics
solutions, underlined its commitment
to developing the professional
capabilities of its UAE national
employees through the recentlycompleted
42-day pilot development
and training programme arranged
by Borouge’s Human Capabilities
Function and Innovation Department
in cooperation with Borealis Innovation
Headquarters in Linz, Austria. The
program included seven under
development nationals from the
Borouge Innovation Centre and is
part of the competence development
strategy for the Centre, which requires
continuous and sustainable build-up of
skills for a multi-cultural team with a
core of UAE Nationals.
During the first week of the program,

the trainees have been introduced
to the different sections of Borealis
Innovation Headquarters. The next
week, they were distributed each to a
section that matches each individual`s
technical specialty at Borouge
Innovation Centre. They all attended
lectures and shared various practical
applications that helped enhance
their technical knowledge and
experience. The program concluded
with recommendations of the trainees’
future needs as they presented Borouge
with a report illustrating the benefits
they acquired during the program.
Haitham Al Marzooqi, Manager of
the UAE Nationals Development
Department, highlighted the success
of the under-development employees’
training program in Austria and added:
“In order to make our UAE nationals
become an added value to the business,
we should start with right foundation
which is a development programme
that enhances their knowledge in
work and life. The national trainees
have gained the learning and showed
responsibility and commitment.”
“It was a very valuable program at
Borealis Innovation Headquarters,
where we learned many useful
techniques and skills that will help us
improve our work and performance
and enhance our efforts at Borouge
Innovation Centre,” said Fatima Al
Dhanhani, a UAE national employee at
Borouge and one of the seven-member
under-development national team who
completed the training course.
She added that her team has learned
many things about European culture
and society in Austria. At the same
time, they introduced the people in
Linz to the Arabic culture of the UAE.
They acted as Borouge ambassadors
to the world where they show their
commitment, discipline and dedication
to learning and work.
“We appreciate our company’s support
and encouragement to help us learn
and have this necessary training and
useful European technical knowledge
from Borealis to contribute effectively
to the development of Borouge’s
Innovation Centre once it became
operational soon,” said Mohamed
Al Hassani, another Borouge trainee
who was involved in the training
programme.
The seven UAE national trainees
expressed their gratitude and
appreciation for the way the
training program was implemented
and coordinated by both Borealis
Innovation Headquarters in Linz,
the UAE Nationals Development
Department and Borouge’s Innovation
Centre in Abu Dhabi.
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In a year that marks its 35th Anniversary
The UAE support to OFID gains international recognition
The decision on UAE membership of
the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Company (OPEC) was one
of the first major decisions taken by
The Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al
Nahyan, the founding father of the
UAE when he decided that Abu Dhabi
should join OPEC in 1967, barely a
year after becoming the ruler. When
the UAE was created in 1971, the
new nation automatically joined the
organization.
This major decision reaffirmed the
country›s sovereign rights addition
to the UAE sovereign rights over its
hydrocarbon resources, which has at
a time when almost all oil production
was in the hands of a small group of
international oil companies controlling
the quantity of oil extracted, managed
how much was sold and to whom, and
determined the price.
The decision on the UAE Membership
of OPEC paved the way for the
creation of the Abu Dhabi National
Company (ADNOC) in 1971. It has
effectively contributed to make
ADNOC and its Group of Companies
a leading oil and gas company playing
a major role on the international level
through the assistance it provides to
the poor countries to overcome to the
problems of underdevelopment. It has
also reaffirmed the UAE commitment
to secure steady supply of oil and
maintaining the stability of the
international oil market.
The UAE membership in OPEC has
achieved a number of goals on the
long run at the top of which comes the
strengthening of the role of ADNOC as
a leading national oil company. It has
also contributed to the expansion of
the ADNOC’s business activities during
the last decades which led ADNOC to
assume a remarkable position in the
international oil industry.
Since then, history has shown that the
UAE has not been a passive member of
OPEC. Out of the 156 OPEC ministerial
conferences held to date, 25 have
been held under the presidency of
the UAE and two have been hosted in
Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, the UAE has
provided two secretaries-general over
the past half century.
Following the elapse of the 1960s the
period during which OPEC members
have reaffirmed their sovereign rights
over their hydrocarbon resources,
OPEC underwent a number of
important transformational stages.
OPEC developed a collective vision
working not only for the benefits
of its members, but for the wider
good of consumers and the planet.
OPEC became a mature organization
working for realization of its own
goals according to an oil policy of
the member states which affirms the
legitimate rights of the member states
to exert their sovereign right over their
natural resources according to their
own national interest. OPEC called for
a new era of international cooperation

for the development and stability of
the international economy. This sincere
call has led to the foundation of OPEC
Fund for International Development
(OFID) in 1976. Under this fund, OPEC
member states started to launch
ambitious developmental projects
fort the benefit of the international
community.
During the last years, OFID has
developed from modest beginnings
as a temporary financial account, the
institution has evolved into a mature and
respected international development
organization with a solid record of
achievement in confronting problems
of developmental backwardness and
assistance to the developing states.
In recognition of OFID’s
accomplishments on assisting states to
achieve development and promotion
of social development allover the
world OFID has gained international
appreciation.
Over the past half century, the UAE
role through OFID has proved itself
to be effective reflecting the UAE
commitment to exert utmost efforts to
address the problems of development
and prosperity allover the world. It
also stands as evidence to UAE strong
commitment to promote sustainable
development, promote international
cooperation to eradicate poverty and
empower people to lead a better life.
As OFID resources depend on the
voluntary contribution made by OPEC
member states in addition to the
incomes from the Fund investments
and loans the UAE support has
always been generous and unlimited.
The UAE continued to support OFID
with fresh resources covering all the
project and assistance programs run
by the Fund taking into consideration
that all developing countries, except
OPEC’s member countries, are eligible
for assistance through OFID. This
gives the highest priority for initiatives
that benefit the low-income, leastdeveloped
countries.
It also features the UAE ceaseless
efforts to assist the developing sisters
in carrying out developmental and
reformation programs and extending
easy and unconditional loans.
The UAE’s generous contributions,
unlimited support and unconditional
response to the initiatives and efforts of
OFID particularly the UAE agreement to
support the Fund with fresh resources
help OFID to meet the developmental
needs of the beneficiaries from among
the developing states. This support
attracted international recognition
and appreciation particularly from
OFID senior executives a matter which
reflects an international appreciation
and applauding to the UAE positive role
in OPEC and its keenness to support
OFID for realization of its goals.
The distinguished
position attained
by the UAE through
its contribution and
continuous support to
OFID’s developmental
project and assistance
programs reflects
the effective role
and the regional and
international position
which the UAE enjoys.
In a year that marks the 35th anniversary
of its founding, the OPEC Fund for
International Development (OFID) has
now something else to celebrate: a
long march of achievements and noble
missions through which OFID extended
US$ 11 billions to 49 states as assistance
to achieve sustainable development.
OFID has now become a mature and
respected international organization
representing the contribution and
good feeling of partnership and joint
responsibility from OPEC member
states towards the poor countries
heavily hit and overburdened by the
rising oil prices during the 1970s.
this noble initiative has now evolved
and embodied in an independent
international organization of its own
vision, slogan, premises and role among
the international organizations. It has
now become a respected international
development organization with a solid
record of achievement in promoting
sustainable development in the
developing states and establishing
channels of cooperation.
It is worth mentioning that OFID was
established following the first OPEC
Heads of State Summit in Algiers,
Algeria in 1975, when the Finance
Ministers of Member Countries
proposed the creation of a new
multilateral financial facility to channel
OPEC aid to developing countries.
In 1980, OPEC member states
changed the Fund to an independent
governmental organization for
development and an agreement was
signed with the Austrian government
to host the headquarters of the knew
organization know by OPEC Fund for
International Development (OFID).
OFID is granted Observer Status to the
UN General Assembly and becomes
entitled to involve on the international
activities particularly those devoted to
assist the developing states, poverty
alleviate, epidemics control and relief
efforts.
The numbers of the Beneficiaries and
Recipients of OFID assistance reached:
51 states in Africa
40 in Asia
27 in Latin America
4 in Europe
By the end of November 2010 the
number of grants provided by OFID
reached 1015 grants worth of more
than US$ one billion
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TAKREER Research Center.. The Destination of Oil & Gas
Research in the Region
TAKREER Research Center (TRC) is
considered the first of its kind in the
Middle East region that focuses on
Research & Development related to
the continuous improvement of work
performance of oil refineries. TRC
plays a role in developing knowledge
economy of the UAE by following
highest standards in health, safety and
environment preservation.
TRC was inaugurated in 2010 in the
Petroleum Institute campus, which was
considered the first phase of a three
phase plan, that is due to be completed
in 2018. The inauguration took place
at the PI since it is considered one of
the pioneering academic institutions
that eye activities in the oil, gas and
petroleum related sciences on the UAE
and region levels.
Today, TRC faculty comprises a total
of 30 of engineers, scientists, lab
experts and oil fields’ managers and
administrators.
After more than year since its
inauguration, TRC a conducts various
research, simulation tests and related
experiments such as the production
of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel, dubbed
‘Green Diesel’ at existing local
refineries without the need for
expensive equipment overhaul. TRC is
also contributing to the development
of the world’s largest catalytic cracking
unit (a type of refinery technology
used to break down heavy crude oil
components) through the design
of pilot units, as well as equipment
and procedures for testing catalyst
compounds.
Since its launch, TRC has been actively
collaborating with other research
bodies, mainly the PI, on projects to
develop new catalyst technology and
process intensification or Modeling
hydrodynamics and heat transfer in
fluidized catalytic cracking reactors.
This collaboration has been further
strengthened by allocating laboratories
to the PI at the center.
TRC is equally committed to Ruwais
refinery expansion. For the Residue
Fluid catalytic Cracking (RFCC) Unit,
the largest in the world, the center
has worked on the design of new pilot
plant units and on analytical equipment
required for testing commercial as well

as in-house catalysts.
Phase I, which is the current preparatory
phase, includes the following two
domains with corresponding tasks:
First: Oil and Gas Process Study
through process troubleshooting,
process analysis conduction, process/
operational bottlenecks and dissolving
them, operational/thermal efficiency
check ups, energy conservation
study and the conduction of technoeconomic
studies.
Second: Research that includes three
areas; Catalyst Research, Pilot Plant
and Analysis. Catalyst Research
includes finding out problems of
process catalysts, management
of process catalyst performance,
catalyst screening, conduction of
comparison evaluation studies and
study replacement terms. Pilot Plant
comprises the generation of scientific
data for catalysts and catalyst testing.
Analysis includes petroleum testing lab
and gas & water lab.
Phase II, which TRC is currently working
on to complete by end of 2013 to early
2014, and Phase III, which is intended
to be complete in 2018, combined
will include two domains; process
study that will comprise engineering,
modeling & simulation, refinery
performance enhancement, study of
operation & process improvement,
environment engineering, coordination
& planning and investment study
and research that will cover catalyst
research & management, pilot plant,
analysis, products development and
engine bench operation.
TRC is also committed to the Emirati
manpower development through
internship programs that are offered
to students from the PI and UAE
University. “The center also focuses
on training UAE national developees
on basic requirements of research
exposing them to an environment
where they can learn more about
research studies,” said Dr. Abdelhakim
Koudil, TRC Manager. Such training
programs provide young Emiratis,
males and females, an opportunity to
participate and engage themselves in
R & D to improve their creativity and
innovation talents.
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ENVIRONMENT
Plantation of 5 Million Mangrove Seedlings is due to
complete by End of the Year 2011
The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC) jointly plan to complete the plantation of up to five million Mangrove
seedlings in various locations across the offshore areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
by the end of the year. The plan comes in line with the vision of SPC and ADNOC in
preserving the environment in the emirate and across the UAE.
SPC and ADNOC’s plan is an emphasis
to the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan
Al Nahyan’ commitment toward the
environment. The late Sheikh Zayed
was recalled saying: “We cherish our
environment because it is an integral
part of our country, our history and our
heritage. On land and in the sea, our
forefathers lived and survived in this
environment. They were able to do so
only because they recognized the need
to conserve it, to take from it only
what they needed to live and preserve
it for succeeding generations.Six
Mangrove nurseries have already been
established. Accordingly, the project,
which was planned and started few
years ago, comes after the completion
of planting roughly more than 200,000
Mangrove seedlings across various
offshore areas in the emirate.
The offshore areas of the emirate
are considered a birthplace of a
uniquely distinct eco system, both
regionally and internationally. Such
areas accommodate and preserve
various types and layers of coral reef

and sea grass. Such marine plants
jointly contribute in the creation and
preservation of a healthy balanced
and attractive areas for endangered
marine species from extinction such as
Dugongs, Turtles and Fish, in addition
to wide range of birds, whether those
settled or migrating.
The SPC and ADNOC
and its Group of
Companies continue to
jointly combine efforts
that aim at preserving
the environment
against pollution
and developing ecosystem
of the emirate
through enhancing
the diversification of
animals and plants.
In 2010, many initiatives and so projects
were executed in that regard. Several
coral reef restoration and rehabilitation
projects were achieved. A construction
center was established to build artificial
reef structures in various shapes and
sized, and accordingly, were deployed
in 10 sites. An artificial reef site was
also established by using modified
concrete pipelines.
In line with the objective of marine
life and sea grass protection, two
transplantation projects were initiated
to intensify the presence and growth
of sea grass and protect already settled
Dugongs, turtles and fish.
Abu Dhabi marine areas are the home
of seven unique emergent salt plugs
of outstanding global value that is
expected to attract visitors worldwide.
They represent major stages of Earth
plant history including the record of
early life and significant on-going salt
diapirism affecting the development of
present day landforms. Such areas are
eligible for nomination in the World
Heritage List.
More than 200 islands from various
sizes, shapes and geological structure
spread across the shores of the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi coastline. These
islands are considered of high value
in terms of scientific research. They
provide research experts and marine
archaeologists with good background
on the history of Planet Earth especially
the era from the planet creation to the
emergence and existence of animal
life.
The SPC and ADNOC & its Group of
Companies and academic institutions
continuously work together to come
up and launch various initiatives and
research projects on the preservation,
development and expansion of such
environment. The SPC and ADNOC’s
vision and mission come in line with
the long term Abu Dhabi Vision
2030, where ecological consideration
contribute strongly in the overall
economy, urban development,
education, health and so prosperity of
the UAE.
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INTERVIEW
Dr. Hemanta Sarma:
Petroleum
Engineering will
continue to stay
Alive!
The Petroleum Engineering Program plays a significant role in the Petroleum
Institute’s Academic vision and mission in specific and ADNOC & its Group of
Companies in general. Despite changes that the oil and gas sector has been facing
over the past few years, challenges related to the environment and demands to
look into alternative sources for energy such as solar, winds and nuclear, oil
and gas will remain important sources for energy for decades to come. Oil and
gas will compose significant components in the production of wide range of
fast manufactured consumer goods (FMCG) for humanity. However, visions and
plans related to oil and gas have been taking new turns over the past few years
to adapt to world wide changes in all sectors. To talk about it all, ADNOC News
magazine met with Dr. Hemanta Sarma, Chairman & Professor of Petroleum
Engineering Program (PEP) at the PI.
How do you evaluate the PEP at the
PI today?
I have worked at a wide range of
university programs on oil and gas
around the world. I have to say,
honestly and transparently, that PEP at
the PI has a high competitive ranking
compared to similar programs at
other universities world wide. The
unlimited support from ADNOC & its
Group of Companies play a strong
role in asserting the PI status, whether
locally, regionally and internationally,
as a favored destination for students
who want to pursue their studies in
engineering and related sciences,
especially in oil and gas disciplines.

The PI is located in
the hub of all oil, gas
and petrochemicals
operations, activities,
challenges and so
solutions. Proximity
is very important for
students and faculty
alike. Everything is
close.
What sorts of factors contributed in
distancing the PI from other similar
academic institutions in the field of
petroleum engineering (PE)?
Location… Location… I have to
underline the issue of location.
I worked at other universities that had
required a lot of time and procedures
to go out with students on field trips.
Though, the situation is totally different
and unique. This enables students
to have a real hands-on experience
whether during the academic year or
during the summer internship programs
that students spend in working
with ADNOC, one of its operating
companies or shareholding companies.
This is in addition to ADNOC unlimited
support. Laboratories of the PEP or
other engineering studies at the PI are
a true reflection of the latest in terms of
what technology can offer in this field.
How involved PEP students at the PI
in international activities?
The PI is considered one of three
university-oriented institutions in the
world that grant certifications under
the International Drilling Control
Forum. PEP students at the PI enter
into international competitions by
submitting papers through the training
programs and sessions they undergo
at the institute. But evaluations of such
papers take place abroad.
How do you perceive the PE faculty
at the PI?
We have an excellent
faculty team
with outstanding
professional, industrial
and academic
experiences in the oil
and gas fields. PEP
faculty composes a
total of 14 professors.
Through their
backgrounds, they mix
and adapt theories and
practice. Two Emirati
faculty members have
joined recently that has
contributed significantly
to the program as well.
What about PE students’ activities?
The Society of Petroleum Engineers
student association at the PI is
considered among the best students
groups at the PI. This is in terms of
their participation, involvement and
engagement in various social activities.
How ready is the PI to be certified by
the American Accreditation Board
of Engineering and Technology
(ABET)?
We are ready! We look forward to
receive the visiting American delegation
on this by end of October. We are very
confident to receive their accreditation
that will raise the PI status and
reputation the different regional and
international academic forums. This will
inspire and boost PI faculty members
and students alike. We deserve this and
time has come to earn it!
What are the main challenges that
oil and gas studies face in today’s
world?
The main challenges in oil and gas
studies, everywhere, are the shortage in
academic faculty. There are not enough
PE instructors due to world markets’
conditions. Though, when it comes
to the PI, the institute currently has a
program for undergraduate (Bachelor)
and graduate (Master) degrees. We
are currently studying prospects to
proceed to having a PhD program as
well, but this takes time. ADNOC has
wide sponsorship opportunities for
students who want to study abroad.
However, we have to keep a balance
between rising graduate applications
and undergraduate studies. We are
in regular communications with the
PI Board, ADNOC & its Group of
Companies and shareholders. We
balance between expanding graduate
studies, attracting and retaining
excellent faculty and keeping student
drop out rates to a minimum.
What sorts of mechanisms do you
conduct to motivate students?
The PI Alumni plays a strong role
in rejuvenating and activating
communication channels among
students after their finishing their
studies at the PI. This is been done
through a range of sports, social and
annual gala dinners. However, there
are no doubt, the PI needs stronger
and more communication channels
with the various media outlets. It is a
need that any division, department or
section that can be devoted to higher
scale public relations, media and mass
communications.
Some universities around the world
have separate programs for Gas
from Petroleum, the PI does not,
how do you explain that?
True. However, when we say Petroleum
Engineering, we implicitly mean
and include Gas as well where most
universities do world wide. In addition
in the PI case, we provide extra studies
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INTERVIEW
and courses on Gas engineering.
Those universities that have separate
programs probably do so due to some
circumstances surrounding a certain
university. Some universities share the
same concept, but just have different
names to their programs. We see it
called the Oil and Gas Program and
Petroleum and Metals in another
university and so on. In that regard,
we continuously have communications
with leading universities in this field
such as the Colorado School of Mines,
Rice University in Houston and the
University of Texas at Austin.
While studying, the PI
continuously encourage
students to get involved
in social life in order
to develop students’
communications and
interactions spirits
with the community
surrounding them.
We encourage
students to take part
in volunteer work,
activities, exhibitions
and students forums to
assert PI presence.
The PI will witness the expansion
or inauguration of three research
centers during the next two years,
how much of a turning point this
will have an impact on PI progress?
With no doubt, this is very true.
If all goes well as planned and
anticipated, this will be like a magnet
for all parties involved in terms of
infrastructure, research and academic
faculty, students, ADNOC & its Group
of Companies and the oil, gas and
petrochemicals sectors. Research is like
gambling. There are time where results
are reached and sometimes nothing.
The establishment for a fully integrated
working environment that believes in
such philosophy is very important in
the success of such centers. We have
to define what we are looking for;
reach and achieve it whether in five,
10 or 15 years. There is a short, mid
and long term visions to know what
we are doing and why we are doing it
for generations to come.
There are have been calls to shift to
pursue studies on the environment
and alternative energies recently,
so how do you see the future of
studying PE?
Studying Petroleum Engineering
will continue to stay alive. With no
doubt, the way PE has been perceived
today is different from 20 or 50 years
ago. Technology has changed and
developed. Technology is contributing
side-by-side other available alternative
energies to preserving the environment.
Many oil reservoirs were discovered
and so fields developed world wide,
but the thing that many people do
not know this roughly represents 20%
of what has not been developed yet.
Can someone imagine life without oil?
Look at all FMCPs and what they are
made of. They are all made a way or
another from basic oil components.
Final word…
I hope the PI continues to be an
excellent destination for oil and gas
and related sciences prospect students.
After graduation, I wish them a good
personal and professional life. I hope
they will be idols for others in terms
of creativity and innovation in their
society. As PI, we are good in what we
do as PE and in what we try to present
to the industry and so to the society
as well.

IN FOCUS FOCUS..
Naser Ali Al Hajri:
Whether Offshore or Onshore.. Quality
comes First
Mr. Naser Ali Al Hajri joined Abu Dhabi National Oil
Company (ADNOC) in 2007. Since then, he has been an
integrity specialist in the Onshore Division at the company’s
Exploration & Production (E & P) Directorate. Prior to ADNOC,
Al Hajri had been working for eight years with Abu Dhabi
Marine Operating Company (ADMA OPCO) where four of
those years he spent them working at the Zakum Offshore
field then later on at Um Sheif field.
Al Hajri says: “Working at the offshore fields and also in Das
Island have enriched the build up of my experience that I
consider of high significance despite all challenges, especially
those pertaining to tough weather and work demands.” He
joined the ADNOC Group following his graduation in 1999
where he received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the
Colorado School of Mines in Denver, Colorado in the USA.
Amid his transfer to ADNOC after ADMA OPCO, Al Hajri
started assuming his job tasks that are specially related to the
activities of Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations
(ADCO). Whether offshore or onshore, Al Hajri believes
that a united concept for work is what relies on all sorts
of evaluation, regular inspection for oil pipes and facilities,
quality check ups and enforced implementation of all Health,
Safety and Environment standards. The Onshore Division at
E & P Directorate follows and studies all quality standards
and measurements at the onshore fields, especially what is
related to ADCO’S various activities and operations. Regular
follow ups and check ups take place for the quality and
validity of all used pipelines. Al Hajri’s strongly expresses his
belief saying: “We need to guarantee the availability and
flow of crude oil in the pipelines.” He adds: “If the flow of
oil was erupted, this means a defect has taken place. This
affects any company’s reputation. In principle, we are keen
to guarantee the flow of oil.”
Al Hajri stressed the importance of dual experience in the
work of quality in the offshore and onshore fields in the oil,
gas and energy sector.
Naser Ali Al Hajri
Integrity Specialist - Onshore Division
E & P – ADNOC
Reading and sports, especially basketball, are Al Hajri’s
favorite hobbies. But he loves to devote time to his family.
He is married and has three children. In addition to his earlier
belief at work, he has a general belief that is attributed to
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) that states: “God loves you to
work in something that to master.”
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OPINION
“Safety First” is not merely a Slogan!
In the ancient time, there were only
natural disasters. Now, we also have
man-made crises. Natural disasters
still happen, but their frequency and
intensity lag far behind man-made
catastrophes. Are we paying price of
progress? Where did we go wrong?
The human mind is said to have no
boundaries. Using this power, we
have made astounding progress in the
fields of science and technology. From
‘making fire by rubbing stones’ to
‘generating electricity through nuclear
fission’, we have come a long way.
We have harnessed natural powers to
make our lives more comfortable and
productive. However, this has not come
free. Every technological advancement
has come with its own inherent risks,
which we claim to manage effectively.
Modern cars are equipped with a load
of safety features. Industrial plants are
said to be built on fail-safe standards.
We invest considerable amount of
money in researching for the safest
design. We study all the worst possible
scenarios and claim to manage the
risks as low as reasonably practicable
through sophisticated safety systems.
We develop stringent safety laws
and standards. We set up inquiry
commissions after every catastrophic
incident and produce large volumes
of investigation reports, which record
pages after pages on the lessons learnt.
But, are these lessons really learnt by
human minds? Have we really stopped
recurrence of similar failures?
It was scary to read the following
statistics in a recent report published
* Raj Jhajharia
by Khaleej Times:
• 3 people got killed on the road
every minute,
• $ 3 trillion is the cost of road
crashes every year, and
• 90% of road accidents happen
due to human error.
Broad analysis of major industrial
incidents also reveals that 90% of them
can be attributed to the underlying
safety culture at a facility making it
acceptable for someone to ignore or
bypass some critical step. Increased
automation and loads of safety features
seem to create a false sense of safety.
Statistics have shown that more people
die at pedestrian crossings than the
‘jay-walkers’, simply because people at

pedestrian crossings often assume that
vehicles would stop and hence become
less alert. In a 1996 essay about the
Challenger disaster, Malcolm Gladwell
observed that “We have constructed a
world in which the potential for hightech
catastrophe is embedded in the
fabric of everyday life.” Having built
systems with thousands of interacting
components, we cannot possibly
foresee all the ways they will behave
under all circumstances, some of
the circumstances themselves being
unforeseeable.
Although we try to reduce inherent
risks of any operation through safer
design and/or operating procedure,
human tendency is to consume this riskreduction
either by being aggressive in
its usage or by being complacent with
its false sense of safety. Higher the
automation and sophistication, lower
seems to be the human alertness. A
machine can always be expected to
perform as per its specifications. But,
a human being cannot be expected
to perform at its peak all the time.
Emotions tend to greatly influence our
actions. Even a competent person may
fail under adverse emotions. While
continuous training, knowledgeupgrade
and competency assessments
are important, taking care of emotional
health is perhaps the most important
factor in any safe operation. The
human mind must remain motivated
on the job. This, perhaps, is the single
most critical responsibility of every
team leader. A happy employee will
always keep your clients happy.
We retain those lessons the longest,
which we learnt through our own
personal experiences. All other lessons
we tend to forget after a short while,
as our information-memory is short.
This problem is further compounded
by the lack of corporate memory due
to which new employees often lack
the benefits of lessons learnt by their
predecessors. It is, therefore, necessary
to convert such lessons in some
form of personal experiences such
as real-life simulations, rather than
mere documented information. And,
they should be repeated at regular
intervals so as to become part of our
spontaneous behaviours.
How we harness nature’s power is
perhaps a more fundamental question.
In ancient China, they say, when a
master carpenter wanted to make a
chair; he would go out to the forest
asking which tree was willing to be cut
for this purpose. The chair made out
of such a tree lived for several decades
without any degradation. Guiding a
wild river from the mountains through
barren lands spreads greenery and
prosperity for generations. Consuming
only those resources that we need for
our day-to-day living would always
leave enough resources for everybody
on the earth. Nature likes to nurture
harmony in everything. Any attempt
to disturb this harmony will sooner or
later result in serious backlash. Nature
has strange ways of striking a balance.
Human intervention, however
optimised, will always remain vital for
any safe operation. Let “Safety First”
not be a mere slogan. Next time, you
step out to drive a car or operate a
machine, check your emotion-meter
for stability, expect the unexpected and
pull out your attention-antenna all the
way up.
* Chief Analyst - Group Risk
Management Department - ADNOC
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UAE SCENE
ADNOC makes strong presence at the new academic year
As part of its ongoing efforts to build
knowledge based economy, Emirates of
Abu Dhabi pays considerable attention
to the education sector through
the large support extended to this
important sector as the cornerstone
of the comprehensive economic
development. Abu Dhabi Vision 2030
puts great focus on the education as
Since its inception,
ADNOC has realized
the need to bring
about a qualitative
transformation
which devotes the
strategy of education
for the learning
purpose, working
out of curriculum and
changing the school
from a social institution
only to an organization
that openly interacts
with the society.
the vital sector for building the effective
and highly qualified human resources
which could achieve the Emirate vision
to be on of the best five governments
worldwide.
The Emirate strategic plan for the
educational sector, student centered
action plan, places special emphasis
on the need to have qualified human
resources and to build human
capabilities to meet the challenges of
comprehensive development. The plan
contains a number of initiatives aiming
at upgrading of the schools educational
level at both the government and
private sectors and development of the
students and the teaching staff
The Abu Dhabi Higher Education
Strategic Plan focuses on achieving
four priorities. Each priority will be
achieved by implementing a number
of strategic initiatives which will be
measured against set target metrics;
elevating the quality of higher
education in Abu Dhabi to international
standards, bringing higher education
in line with the social, cultural and
economic needs of Abu Dhabi, Setting
up a research eco-system to support
an innovation-based economy and
Providing affordable higher education
opportunities for all qualified students
with emphasis on our national values
and building of leadership skills to
serve the national development.
Accordingly the role entrusted with
the educational institutions in UAE was
and will always be the deep exploration
of potentialities of development and
progress in such a manner that will
enable these instructions to expand
their educational opportunities. The
desired expansion of the educational
opportunities should coincide with
providing a top quality education that
meets the needs of both the individual
and the society in conformity with
the objectives of the comprehensive
development.
The problem, which faces the
educational institutions in building
the modern state through the output
of the educational system, could be
found in the lack practical training for
the students during their schooling
and university education. The
program of instruction is based on the
classroom lessons by the teachers as
the sole method for the educational
and learning process. This method
puts more emphasis on the theoretical
content of the curriculums at the
expense of practical training and the
quality of the education.

Realizing that the future of any
successful company relies on the value
it places on the development of its
human resources, ADNOC and its Group
of Companies established a number
of educational institutions. ADNOC
educational entities are established to
train and qualify the human cadres
from the locals and expatriates and
upgrade their capabilities to meet the
needs of the oil sector.
the role played by
ADNOC is no longer
mainly restricted to
the oil and gas sector
only as it has been
largely extended
and developed to
include ADNOC social
responsibility
The required transformation should
be made depending on advanced
educational models which fulfill the
needs of individuals from one side and
the social and economic needs of the
society from the other side.
ADNOC are among the leading
companies worldwide which are
effectively involved in the social
work. ADNOC has extended and will
continue to extend contribution and
support to the educational, health
and environmental service including
the development of the infra structure
facilities in the communities it carries
out its business activities. ADNOC has
always been an integral part of the
UAE society responding to the needs of
the communities hosting its business
operation and offering services
benefiting all of the different UAE
community groups which include
but are not restricted in providing of
drinking water, and setting up orphan
care institutions.
At the educational sector ADNOC has
established a number of institutions
which include the Petroleum Institute,
the Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi,
with it’s new campuses in Ruwais
and Madinat Zayed. Achievers Oasis,
ADNOC Technical Institute and ADNOC
Scholarship programs which stand as
evidence to the successful educational
projects established and sponsored by
ADNOC.
ADNOC also plays a remarkable role in
the development and education of its
employees who missed the chance to
continue their education.
ADNOC has established the Petroleum
Institute as a pioneering academic
hub to be the foundation for the
knowledge based economy not in UAE
only by the world as well. ADNOC also
continues its effective involvement
with the a number of universities and
colleges through the training programs
and the scholarship opportunities it
offers to their students and graduates
in addition to the summer programs
ADNOC runs
educational programs
for tits employees who
are willing to carry on
their education and
provides scholarships
opportunities to further
their education abroad
organized by ADNOC for the schools
and university students.
ADNOC has also established the
Technical Institute to contribute to
meeting the needs of ADNOC and
its Group of Companies for skilled
national manpower. It produces entry
level technicians in the oil and gas
sector by providing an alternative to
conventional academic education to
prepare and train the UAE national to
join ADNOC Group o companies.
As regards the pre school and
elementary education, ADNOC has
established the Glenelg School of Abu
Dhabi (GSAD) which provides education
program for the kindergarten, primary
and secondary level. The mission of
the GSAD is to provide students with
a challenging academic curriculum
which meets the scientific expectations
of the Emirati and other highly qualified
students.
On the other hand, the Achievers
Oasis Program established in 2002 has
proved its success in motivating young
nationals to join ADNOC Petroleum
Institute where they could join
ADNOC and its Group of companies’
scholarship programs in the fields of
engineering, exploration, production
and management.
With the beginning of the new
academic year, the efforts and initiatives
of ADNOC and its educational and
training institutions stand as clear
evidence to its pioneering and over all
role in achieving human development
and progress. It also stands as
manifestation for the need to work
for achieving technology and its
applications through tour educational
system. For that end, we should adopt
the most suitable educational programs
which place emphasis on the need of
the labor market and qualification and
advancement of students in the field of
technology and its applications. These
systems should take into consideration
the training and educational needs
in the future within a context of an
educational strategy which stresses the
need for the periodical updating of the
content of curriculums and educational
programs taking into account the latest
development in each sector and the
changes witnessed in the labor market
in terms of the type of the skills and
experiences required.
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OIL
The UAE’s Oil the Bounty and the dreams of Sheikh Zayed
The history of crude oil in the UAE
has just been an exciting story to tell
and to share. Oil has always been the
nations’ development driving force
which the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan
Al Nahyan, May Almighty Allah rest his
soul in peace, had laid its foundation
with a sharply long term vision. In
the old days when natural resources
were scarce, the late Sheikh Zayed was
working and devoting his time and
efforts searching into resources that
would construct a nation and build its
people.
The late Sheikh Zayed had a big dream
– as big as the space between the
Earth and the sky. He was aware that
resources were barely there. Though,
he had not been giving up looking.
He remained committed and faithful
to Allah. When primal excavation and
exploration operations had started, the
late Sheikh Zayed was himself following
up the operations and accompanying
the experts and specialists in their
exploration tours at an age of 26 years
old. It was the he realized that Allah
was hiding this fortune in the core of
this Earth. He was waiting for that
right moment to dig and extract it
to break people’s thirst from hunger,
poverty, misery and so agony. He
acknowledged that significance of oil
at an early state of his life during his
tours with the experts. It was out there
and with them that he had projected
and so outlined the framework for the
future of his nation. It was that his big
dreams were due to materialize into
reality. For him, it was just putting it all
into execution and that when the job
had started…
During an astonishing short period of
time, the UAE has emerged as a major
player in the global energy scene.
Today, the UAE is considered one of
the biggest oil and gas producers and
exporters in the world. The UAE’s
current accessible crude oil reserves are
estimated to be 100 billion barrels.
At today’s current production rates, the
UAE has enough reserves that would
sustain production for another 100
years. Oil is an amenity from Allah. The
late Sheikh Zayed knew how to exploit
and so utilize it for the welfare of the
country and its people. Oil has been
the core role of the overall development
progress in the nation. In just four
decades, the UAE has transformed into
an economically prosperous nation on
the world map. Today, the UAE is been
recognized as one of the most diversely
development countries in variety of
sectors in the world. Development
changes witnessed in the UAE were
like fiction.
The region’s inhabitants, especially the
Arabian Gulf, know about the existence
of oil thousands years ago. However,
they did not anticipate that such organic
substance, which originates from the
bottom of Earth, would gain such
value one day. Despite the fact that the
ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia
and Persia had exploited, a way or
another, the Asphalt residues, which
were infiltrated from big depths were
crude oil residing in close reservoirs to
the surface of Earth. But such residues’
value was of a secondary importance at
the time. According to archaeologists,
the Sumerians and Babylonians had
allocated such reservoirs, but their
exploitation was limited for the usage
of basic daily life needs. However,
for offshore oil residues, the situation
was different. Residues, which were
infiltrating from the bottom of the sea,
would appear as small balls of Asphalt
that sea waves throw toward the shorts
where people use them to paint their
pottery products. They were doing
so to prevent the leakage of liquids.
Archaeological excavations in the UAE
revealed and proved that inhabitants
living on the coastlines used to use
Asphalt to paint their pottery products.
Archaeological analysis revealed that
amounts of Asphalt were found in
the area of “Tal Ibrak” in the northern
emirates that go back to the Iron Age.
This shows that source of Asphalt was
a crude oil spill that was laid there for
sometime around the offshore areas
adjacent to Southern Iran 2500 years
ago.
And time passes by. Yet, the human
being has not realized the importance
of oil and its value as a source of
fuel until the emergence of the first
industrial economies in the world.
Prior to World War I (WWI), the world
had been witnessing many search and
exploration missions of crude oil in Iraq,
Iran and northern areas of the Arabian
Gulf. Such operations were taking
place with oil-oriented technologies at
the time. However, this had activated
oil companies’ appetite to come to
the region alerting the world on the
importance of the region for what it
contains of fortunes under the ground.
Along the years, mega multi-national
oil companies emerged in the global oil
scene such as Royal Dutch Shell, British
Petroleum, Standard Oil Group and
others. Such oil companies’ interest in
the region has been raising in the 20’s
of last century. Post WWI had brought
the world’s focus to the importance of
oil as a fuel.
At the time, a consortium of western
oil companies was established to look
for this important commodity in Iraq.
The consortium was known as the
Turkish Oil Company. After the war,
the company became known as the
Iraq Oil Company. The newly named
company included shareholders from
the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which
had become later on British Petroleum,
and the Anglo Saxon Oil Company,
which belongs to Dutch British Shell
with French links that later on became
the French Oil Company Total. Today,
Total includes the merge of the original

company with elf of France and Fina
of Belgium. There was Partex – a
company owned by an Armenian
businessman, named Calouste Sarkis
Gulbenkian who played a major role in
winning a concession agreement and
received a 5% commission. Since then,
he has been known as Mr. 5 Percent.
Today, Partex is a Portugal-based Oil
and Gas Holding corporation. Later
on, American companies, Exxon and
Mobil joined other players amid a
joint American British agreement that
was signed in 1925. This consortium
remains in Abu Dhabi until today as
shareholders in the oil concessions of
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Thus, the story continues since that
was just part of it. Oil comprises the
life nerve for various important sectors
in the UAE as well as many other
countries around the globe.
Many countries have been relying
on oil to the point they have started
looking into alternatives amid rising
fears from oil depletion. Despite
scientific confirmations that the UAE
oil reserves are enough to last for
up to 100 years, the UAE has taken
significant steps in investing in other
non-oil-related sectors several years
ago. Since then, the UAE has been
taking a leading role in the look,
exploitation and development of clean
alternative kinds of energy. The UAE
strongly believes that it lives the future
as if it is the present. The UAE always
looks forward with an enlightened
long term vision.
Scientist and experts see that the
current global oil consumption, which
stands at 3.5 billion tons per year,
contributes in the depletion of most
oil wells world wide. However, they
believe Arab oil wells will continue
their production as it was predicted in
the case of Kuwait until the year 2100.
The depletion of oil in many countries
such as the USA, Scotland and Norway
during the coming 30 years is expected
to raise tensions among industrial
nations in an attempt to keep a bigger
share of the Middle East oil reserves.
In response, this will put further
pressure on oil prices forcing them
to jump and accordingly benefit oil
producing countries. In addition, this
is expected to raise the scenarios of
foreign interventions in these countries
that may spark and cause political,
economical and social instabilities.
Analysts believe big powers in the
world will be keen toward protecting
their interests in such countries, so they
will try to maintain these countries’
stability and sustainability.
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NEWS
Oasis Program for Excellence reports 10% Rise in
Students’ Enrollment for 2011
Abu National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Oasis Program for Excellence witnessed
more than 10% rise in enrolled
students for the year 2011.
The program reported a total of 1938
students from Grade 4 to Grade 12
with 1196 males and 742 females
representing 38.2%. The rise is
reported to be 10.6% from last year
that was 1752 students. Students are
divided into the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
three regions; Abu Dhabi with 547
male students and 400 females, Al
Ain with 526 and 232 and Gharbia
(Western) Region with 123 and 110,
respectively.
“This rise in the number
of enrolled students
reflects enhancement &
efforts that ADNOC and
its Group of Companies
continuously devote for
the Education Sector,”
Oasis Program Team Leader, in a special
comment to ADNOC News.“The
number rise of enrolled students is a
reflection of the efforts’ mechanisms
that ADNOC exerts in this field. This
is been provided through a range
of testing and training programs
for students during their study that
would guarantee their excellence and
readiness to pursue university studies.”
The toll number of admitted students
is reported to be 390 for the year
2011, while the number of graduates
for the academic year 2010-2011 was
reported as 204.
The Oasis Program for Excellence was
launched by an ADNOC initiative in
order to narrow gaps and build bridges
with the local community. This is been

implemented through hosting and
sponsoring students who are distinct
and excellent educationally and
academically. The program continues
to support all sorts of activities and
programs in Education and Academia.
Taking part in integrating people with
special needs in the society, a number
of such students have been registered
and enrolled as other students.
The program spends special financial
bonuses for students to assist them in
maintaining and receiving competitive
grades in their studies. This would
guarantee their excellence in the
different stages of their education
progress.
And in line with the vision of ADNOC &
its Group of Companies and operating
academic institutions, the program
contributed in a variety of activities
in the society. Heritage Day and the
Honoring of female students in Sela
in the Gharbia Region were among
community involvements that the
program was part of last year. The
program had sponsored the Award
Closing Ceremony for honoring
excellent students at ‘Al Tamayyuz’
Model School in Al Ain and excellent
female students at ‘Al Khamayel’
Model School in Gharbia. The program
has been playing a role in providing
educational tools for Al Masaader
chambers at the ‘Maarefah’ Kinder
garden in Abu Dhabi.
The program continuously utilizes
its training activities and programs
toward achieving further progress
in the society’s overall prosperity.
It encourages students for more
discipline to reach high levels in life’s
scientific and professional aspects. The
program conducts regular evaluations
for its top excellent students through
their semester grades and those
applying for admission at the program.
The assessment process takes into
consideration parents’ comments
and evaluations for the program
special summer camps. The program
pays serious attention to comments
and compliments from the different
education zones across the Emirate
of Abu Dhabi. Such feedbacks reflect
the continuous cooperation with the
different academic training institutes
and education zones.
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BOOK REVIEW
Manging4Good
By John Fagan
Reviewed by Radwan S. H. Kilani
This book is essential for anyone studying
business, management, accounting, operations
and who needs to understand how to make
commercial gains for sustainable strategies. A
book by John Fagan, who has taught Financial
Accounting, Management Accounting and
other finance related subjects. The author’s key
message is the simple, but an effective idea that
everyone.
every business have a sphere of
influence which can be used in
positive way to make difference.
The author has found that responsibility and
sustainability are terms that are becoming more
commonly used and relevant in day to day work.
The contents of the book have six sections;
Section 1: what we mean by Responsibilities and
Sustainable–sphere of influence. The role of the
business is not just to do business but to do business
in a responsible manner, accepting responsibilities
to the workforce, the marketplace, the wider
community and the environment. A traditional
view of responsibilities of business would be:
for shareholders “good return on investment,
for employee” fair pay and working conditions,
job security, for costumers, value for money, for
suppliers, regular, guaranteed orders and prompt
payment, for local community, employment opportunities and
limited impact from operations, for government source of tax.
Boundaries of responsibilities do not even stop at geographical
boundaries. The sphere of influence can be defined as the
responsible management of the workplace that will have the
most immediate impact.
Section 2: Central themes where
Those who adopt CSR do so for one or two reasons: to mitigate
risk or to seize an opportunity. Sustainable development is
development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations, to meet their
own needs. Globalization as defined by John as is business

philosophy based on the belief that the world is becoming
more of homogeneous-national distinctions where they
are fading and will eventually disappear. Globalization
is an increase in interconnections and interdependence
of economic activity and social relations. If the world
is homogeneous then the companies need to think
globally and standardize their strategy economy across
boundaries. New economies: traditional economics
have assumed limitless resources and limitless economic
growth this theory of limitless resources that what we
want, we can have – put the environment firmly within the
control of the economic system but in the new business
there is a wealth that would benefit the economy, society
and the environment. These include technologies such
as solar and wind power emerging technologies (such
as low- and zero-waste manufacturing), encouraging
these new business would create capacity for the novel
and sustainable markets necessary to underpin the new
economy that will required for a secure, clean and fair
future.
the corporate social responsibility
(CSR) is the commitment of business
to contribute to sustainable economic
development, working with
employees, their families, the local
community and society at large to
improve their quality of life.
It should be noted that in order to progress to
sustainability, organizations need to understand the
complexities of the system in which they operate.
System thinking is described as “a discipline for seeing
the structures that underline complex situations, and
for discerning high from leverage change”. Section
3: Workplace where Diversity is an acceptance of
individuality and difference that is based on respect for
these and an acknowledgment that can enhance and
enrich both people and organizations. Absence in work
can be managed and reduced through a mixture of
‘carrot and stick’ policies, like offering medical insurance,
health support or flexible working. Mental well-being is a
dynamic state of mind in which the individuals are able to
develop their potential, work productivity and creativity,
build strong and positive relationship with others and
contribute to their community. The important factors
of good job can be summarized as follow: employment
security, whether the work is characterized monotony
and repetition, the strength of workplace relationships,
whether workplace procedures are seen to be fair.
The world is changing and new
way of working require new ways
of leadership so to deal with the
changes, future leaders will need to
be adapted, be effective, be prepared
for the unexpected, have technical
and professional knowledge, be able
to manage their anxieties, be willing
to work in new ways.
Section 4: Business attempts are to reduce consumer
emissions that often involve trying to impose measure
on people to limit their activities, but more often than
not they fail to achieve the reduction required.
Section 5: Communities by taking their issues seriously
which can provide real benefits like improving
recruitment, retention and motivation of staff, improving
relationships with local communities.
Section 6: Climate change will have sustainable impact
globally where in Europe, it may lead to increased risk of
inland flash floods, more frequent coastal. Energy is one
one of the largest controllable costs in most organization
and when a business raises the issues of energy among
staff is it should make sure that it reminds them that
is good for the environment, good for the future, and
good for the business’s reputation.
This book focuses on the commercial benefits of
adopting environmentally policies and it is an essential
read for the next generation of business leaders. It
contains details of recent legislation and suggestions as
how to embrace them.
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MOVIE
“Fast Food Nation”
Few those films are that do more than just entertaining.
Such films are few that go beyond to thinking, analyzing
and applying once a movie is viewed in a room, house
or a movie theater in a street or neighborhood. But this
does not seem to be the case with ‘Fastfood Nation’,
directed by Richard Linklater who focuses on emerging
new eating habits that have swept many segments of the
American and other societies over the past two decades.
The movie uses a combination of information with
entertainment to hold views’ attention to many trends
including eating and drinking. What do people eat
and how? What are the seduction, consequences and
results, how a family member and family in a particular
community and a company in business sector play to
establish a better environment and awareness for its
members away from individual thinking and selfish
character, where the director questions such issues?
Based on best selling book in 2001, ‘Fast food Nation’
awakens viewers’ curiosity in two hours of visual scenes
and dialogues that highlight the different dimensions of
fast food meals that include many disturbing facts and
truths about such food. This is such as the Hamburger
and fries that are known French Fries. Highlighting one
of those meals, the movie journey takes views to the
U.S./Mexico borders where many Mexicans risk their
lives to reach out the American Dream and accept a
low pay salary working at a cattle ranch. The movie
takes its viewer to the residence of the head of one of
these marketing companies for such products and their
kitchen where it shoes the way food is been prepared by
very young teenagers who fry potatoes and shake milk
with fruits.
The movie exposes the complications and hidden
Film : Fast Food Nation
Production Place: USA
Production Year: 2006
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Drama
Issue : Health & Consumerism
Director: Richard Linklater
powers’ conflicts that take part in the processing and
manufacturing of fast food products in specific and
eating and drinking schemes in general. ‘Fast food
Nation’ is not a documentary, but it is a film that follows
a certain narrative that illustrates shocked characters
such as Greg Kinnear, Bruce Willis and Patricia Arquette.
During the movie, many dialogues take place that
depend on facts and realities away from narratives that
are boring as long and repetitive lectures and lessons
lectures and lessons
The movie follows a very blunt in what it addresses
and presents with a multi-color idea on the Fast food
manufacturing industry. The movie reveals various
scenes that reveal a lot about meat production. There
is a scene for a cattle being slaughters and there is the
amputation of a factory worker’s leg by a meat grinder.
The movie has a power to create that awareness for
viewers to be capable in comprehending and thinking
about all what they eat, how, when and where it came
from before thinking of eating it. The movie offers a
comprehensive view of the food manufacturing scheme
in today’s world.
Due to graphic, but realistically factual scenes, the film
is not recommended for children to watch. The movie
is one of the outcomes of the so-called Sustainable
Table (ST). ST is civil society organization that addresses
issues of food, drinks, agriculture and the healthy way
in manufacturing and eating food items. The movie calls
upon adults, weather Americans and non-Americans, to
spare two hours from their time to watch the movie.
The movie producer and director believe viewers will
never regret watching such movie, surprisingly getting
to know what they will get to know after watching it.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Corniche Club organizes a number of sport and
recreational activities
Marking the special occasion
of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, the
Corniche Club organized at El
Etihad School a number of sport,
social and recreational activities for
the employees of ADNOC Group
and their families. The event which
comes as a gesture of joy sharing
on this blessed occasion witnessed
a number of festive and recreational
events and activities which engaged
ADNOC Group senior executives,
employees and their family members.
As the joyful events coincided with
the school summer vocation the
beloved sons of the employees had
the lion share in the interesting sport
and recreational activities.
The festival covered a variety of
sport games; football, volleyball and
basketball besides other sport and
recreational events.
Kiram, the wide spread game,
managed to have a foot for the first
time in this year celebration attracting
20 players and a large number
of audience. Following a tough
competition, Mr. Abdelrahman
Al Bujhari of the Exploration and
Production Directorate managed
to win the title of the individual
events whereas the title of double
went to Abdelrahman Al Bujhari
and I.P Fyejit of the Shared Services
Directorate.
Corniche Club Activities Committee
also organized during Ramadan
a Football Tournament for the
employees. Four teams (Habshan-
Ruwais- Zarku- Umm Alnnar)
bringing together a number
of ADNOC Group employees
participated in this two-week
competition. Following a serious
of interesting and tough games
which attracted a large number of
supporters Ruwais football team led
by Mr. Ibrahim Al Hosni won the
championship title.
A volley ball tournament was
also organized for ADNOC Group
employees during Ramadan in which
three teams of ADNOC employees
took part. After interesting

games, Um Alshaif team led by Mr.
Mohammed Al Qubaisi secured the
title of the tournament. Ramdan sport
activities had also seen organization
of a table tennis tournament in which
12 experienced players from ADNOC
employees took part. The title of the
competition went to Mr. Salaheddien
and second title was secured by Mr.
Hader Kirwan.
The children of the employees also had
a big share from the activities, as the
Corniche Club Activities Committee
organized a number of sport and
recreational activities for the beloved
sons. A foot ball tournament was
organized for the juniors attracting a
large participation of 90 children as
the tournament coincided with the
school summer vocation. The skillful
juniors who had been divided to five
age groups played interesting games
and gave splendid performance. The
sport program also included a table
tennis tornament for the juniors in
which a large number of employees
sons participated. The title of the
tournament was won by Anas Jamal
Aiad while Bashar Kanafai ranked
second.
The organization of these activities
comes within ADNOC keenness to
promote the spirit of devotion and
solidarity with a number of religious,
cultural and social activities. It also
intended to promote the spirit of
team working and one family among
ADNOC Group employees and
engage the beloved sons in a number
activities so they can invest their free
time in doing what is best and useful
to their development and learn how
to organize their time between study
and leisure.
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