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18th Annual GPCA Forum

protectionist trends were also dis- unintended consequences, particularly for continued innovation, collabora-
cussed. The panellists warned that for food-exporting regions. tion, and education to align agricul-
measures such as carbon taxes and tural practices with global sustain-
emissions trading systems could have The session concluded with calls ability goals.
TOMORROW’S LEADERS

GPCA Youth Forum focusses on role of youth in driving

regional development

The 3rd edition of the GPCA Youth the session featured Dr. Fahad how to achieve sustainability goals
Forum, an initiative led by GPCA and Al-Sherehy, VP, Corporate Sustainabi- through collaboration and innova-
the GPCA Youth Council, highlighted lity, SABIC; Dr. Ammar Mohammed tion.
the role of GCC youth in driving Al Ojaili, VP R&D & Innovation,
regional development and global OQ; Lama Al-Otaibi, Learning and Dr. Mohammed Al-Mulla, CEO,
progress. The forum addressed the Development Specialist, Equate; and QAPCO, spoke about advancing
theme ‘Youth powering tomorrow: Mohammed Fakhroo, Mechanical interaction between academia and
Shaping a sustainable future’. Engineer, Q-Chem. the chemical industry, while Ali
Al-Habsi, retired professional foot-
One of the key features at this As part of a CEO Panel entitled baller from Oman; and Ahmed Al
year’s Youth Forum was the “Youth “Leading sustainable innovations in Harthy, professional race car driver
Debate”, which addressed the topic the chemical industry”, delegates also from Oman, spoke about goal-
of the petrochemical industry’s im- heard from Hilal Al Kharusi, Chief oriented leadership.
perative to balance bold adapta- Executive, Commercial and Down-
tion with lasting impact for the next stream, OQ; Khalid Al Dawood, The forum also featured a round-
generation. Moderated by Abdullah MD and CEO, NATPET; and Naser table on energy and youth besides
Albaze, Research Engineer, Corp Aldousari, CEO, EQUATE, who shared activities like speed mentorship and
R&D and Sustainability, SABIC, real-life examples and insights on simulation mock interviews.

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