Bahrain to Host Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference

Saudi Aramco's Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
Saudi Aramco's Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
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Bahrain to Host Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference

Saudi Aramco's Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
Saudi Aramco's Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference (ME- CAT 2017) will take place in Bahraini capital, Manama on December 6-7 with the participation of several local, regional and international specialized technicians and engineers.

The conference is organized by Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) in cooperation with the National Oil and Gas Authority.

A large number of experts and engineers interested in the various aspects of the oil industry from all over the world will meet to discuss the technological processes in the petroleum refining industry.

Bahraini Oil Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stated that the first edition of the series of conferences of the Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference contributes to the development of exchange of information, experience and expertise and a review of best practices in all areas and disciplines of the relationship.

The minister expected the global catalyst market to reach $33 billion dollars by 2018, and pointed that developments in the areas of refining and petrochemicals and chemicals and environmental factors contributed to the growth and increasing demand for motivating factors in world markets.

The participants in the conference will discuss a number of important topics in the oil industry, as well as review ways to develop databases on the performance of this kind of commercial catalytic materials to suit the needs of oil refineries and oil companies in the world. In addition, they will review the best practices in the manufacture of catalytic materials and to invest in developing the oil industry in the region.



Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers, aimed at supporting the development and growth of the medical device industry.

The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s efforts to empower non-profit organizations in the industrial and mining sectors, reflecting its belief in their role in advancing the Kingdom’s economic and social development.

According to a Ministry statement, the Association seeks to encourage high-quality investments in medical device manufacturing, support factories’ compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety, raise awareness about locally produced devices and their advantages, and enhance the export efficiency of Saudi medical products.

The Association will also provide specialized advisory services, foster innovation, and help develop the skills of the workforce in the sector to strengthen its regional and global competitiveness.

The establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to enable the non-profit sector and enhance its role in industry and mining. The initiative aims to increase its contribution and direct impact on the Kingdom’s GDP, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.