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Under the patronage of Minister of Energy His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) celebrated the 10th anniversary to mark its founding in 2005, where it honoured outstanding staff members with incentives and rewards for their noteworthy contributions and achievements. The Minister also awarded heads of nogaolding company, Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Bahrain National Gas (Banagas) and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) for their enduring cooperation for the NOGA events.

The Minister, in his speech, said the NOGA achievements in the oil and gas sector of the Kingdom of Bahrain during its 10 years term since the issuance of the Royal Decree No. (63) for the year 2005, whether investment projects or joint oil company ventures, development projects in the Bahrain Oil Field, encouraging numerous oil projects that promoted environmental safety, setting up regulations and proposing laws and legislation that regulated the energy sector. He praised the competent role of NOGA in managing the oil and gas affairs in coordination with a number of specialized international companies and for developing the oil sector in the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening Bahrain’s position as a major regional hub for organising international conferences and exhibitions. The Kingdom has seen many global oil and gas events organised by major international companies, including those in the field of oil services. The huge participation of global companies in such events has had a positive impact in the revitalization of economic activity in the country, he said.

H.E. Dr. Mirza said he was delighted with achievements, as well as the modernization and development efforts witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain under its wise leadership and the constant support received by the oil and gas sector. He praised the efforts of the NOGA Board of Directors and all employees in the oil and gas sector who played an important role in the achievements that supported the national economy.

The Minister said the meaning of the honours should not stop with the speeches expression of gratitude and praise, but be extended to upholding the values of transparency, integrity, fairness, creativity, professionalism, teamwork and respect. He urged the staff members to work hard to contribute more with lasting dedication in order to achieve the goals embodied by NOGA in increasing the prosperity of our beloved country under its wise leadership.

Ms. Fahima Abdul Karim, Head of Financial Resources Department in NOGA delivered vote of thanks to the Minister and the organizing committee of the celebration on behalf of those who were awarded bonuses and incentives. She said the recipients had motivated their colleagues to do their best and work towards the goal of occupying a prominent role in the authority and high ranks in government offices through their excellent performance. She said all employees were proud to be part of NOGA and promised the wise leadership to do serve the great nation to the best of their abilities.

H.E. Dr. Mirza distributed awards and certificates to 46 recipients from NOGA and its affiliated oil companies in Bahrain. Prices and gifts were distributed to employees as part of the celebrations. Staff members exchanged Ramadan greetings.

The event was attended by the members of the NOGA Board and representatives of the oil companies; Dr Ahmed Ali Al Sharyan, the General Secretary of NOGA, a number of senior NOGA officials, retired staff members and other invitees.