THE Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region, on Tuesday announced the re-election of its Chairman Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), for a new three-year term. Al-Benyan was elected as GPCA Chairman in May 2016, having previously served on GPCA’s Executive Committee.

A new Board of Directors was also announced during GPCA’s Annual General Assembly which took place on March 5, 2018 at the Address Boulevard, Dubai. Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, President, GPIC, was elected as GPCA’s Vice Chairman effective immediately, while Dr. Mohammed Al Mulla, Managing Director and CEO, QAPCO, was re-elected as Treasurer, both of whom will serve on GPCA’s Executive Committee. — SG