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Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, received Hussain Ali Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA), to discuss preparations for the GDA International Downstream Conference and Exhibition 2025 (IDCE 2025).

 

The event will be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from September 30 to October 2 at Exhibition World Bahrain.

 

The minister commended the efforts of the organising committee in preparing for this event, noting its regional and international significance in the refining and petrochemicals sector. He highlighted the continued government support for hosting oil and gas-related events, which enhances Bahrain’s global standing in the energy sector.

 

Dr. Bin Dainah noted that the event will see participation from senior officials, specialists, technicians, and academics from across the globe. He described it as a key platform for exchanging expertise, exploring the latest technologies, acquiring skills to boost productivity, and improving performance. The event also develops stronger ties between companies and institutions and supports the growth and advancement of the refining industry by promoting innovative solutions to emerging challenges.

 

On his part, Al Qahtani reviewed the conference programme, which included high-level technical discussions, leadership sessions, specialised youth-focused academic activities, and a concurrent exhibition featuring major industry companies showcasing cutting-edge technologies, development studies, and effective solutions to industrial challenges.