The meeting, part of the chamber’s annual tour to the region, was hosted at Bapco Club in Awali. During the discussion, HE Dr Mirza gave a presentation on the latest developments in the oil and gas industry as well as the recent projects carried out by NOGA and Bapco. The Minister also took the time to answer the visiting delegation’s questions and queries.
In the meeting, Bapco was represented by members of its senior management who reviewed a number of issues with other participants representing different business organisations in the region. The meeting also discussed business development plans and means of promoting business between US and the Arab region. The meeting was enriched by discussions made by different delegations from energy-related US companies who expressed interest in meeting with BAPCO officials. Upon the end of the meeting, Dr Mirza thanked the US delegation for their cooperation and interest in holding the meeting. On their part, the visiting delegation thanked Dr Mirza, NOGA and Bapco for hosting the meeting.
“We are proud to receive the delegation of Bilateral US–Arab Chamber of Commerce. Bapco enjoys strong and distinguished relations with the American energy companies since its establishment in the early 20th century. Many of Bapco’s management received their advanced training with leading American energy companies as part of a bilateral cooperation agreement. We sincerely thank them for the valuable meeting we have had with them and look forward to more fruitful relations with them in future,” Bapco CEO Faisal Al-Mahroos said.