KUWAIT: The Australian University (AU) proudly hosted the Leaders of Tomorrow initiative, organized with the GPCA Youth Council, reinforcing the great partnership established through the Memorandum of Understanding between AU and GPCA. The event provided AU students with valuable learning experience, equipping them with essential tools to shape a sustainable future in the industry.

Dr Jean El-Achkar, Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering at AU, began the program with a presentation showcasing the collaborative journey between GPCA and AU, highlighting the milestones achieved through this partnership. Following the introduction, the event was split into three sessions with multiple speakers giving attendees insight into industry and offering practical advice on transitioning from university to the corporate environment.

The master of coronations for the event was Dalal Al-Hooli from GPCA, and the first session speakers were Dima Hourani and Anwar Al-Awadhi from GPCA. The second session was presented by Fadi Matar from Dow Chemical Company. As for the third session, it was presented by Meshari Al-Ahmad from the Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC).

At the end, a brief presentation was given by Aastha Govil which highlighted GPCA’s activities and invited students to join the GPCA Leaders of Tomorrow Program in Muscat in December 2024. Throughout the event, there were lively question and answer sessions, where students actively engaged with the speakers, exchanging questions and ideas about the chemical industry and the future of their careers. The event concluded with certificates of appreciation distribution for the speakers’ contributions and the GPCA Youth Council.