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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Winners Revealed at 6th GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, is pleased to announce the winners of the 6th GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards, which took place in a star-studded award ceremony during the 16th GPCA Supply Chain Conference on 27 May 2025 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, Awards attracted a total of 38 submissions from 20 companies across the GCC. Each winner received a trophy of recognition during the award ceremony. An esteemed panel of judges comprising leading industry experts shortlisted finalists across four award categories: Supply Chain Innovation, Best LSP of The Year, Excellence in Sustainability, and Women in Supply Chain. The Awards were open to all regional chemical supply chain and logistics operators and providers, who have developed and integrated innovative and sustainable solutions in their winners and finalists at this year's Awards are:Category 1: Supply Chain Innovation AwardWinner: Borouge for 'Value Chain Optimization and Digitalization of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Using AI'Runner up: Almajdouie & De Rijke Limited Co. (MdR) for 'Operations and Maintenance of Radio Shuttle Racking System'Category 2: Best Logistics Service Provider (LSP) of the YearWinner: ALFRED TALKE Runner up: DP WorldCategory 3: Excellence in Sustainability AwardWinner: TruKKer for 'Sustainable Logistics through Electric Truck Integration and Backhaul Optimization'Runner up: Borouge for 'Reducing GHG emissions by transforming the Supply Chain Transportation Network'Category 4: Women in Supply Chain AwardWinner: Sara Alhababi, Sadara Chemical Company Runner up: Alhanof Ahmed Al-Buainain, Sipchem Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, commented: 'Congratulations to all winners and finalists of this year's GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards. An inspiring ingenuity, great commitment to excellence, and dedication to advancing supply chain operations in the GCC were demonstrated across all nominations we received. While there could be only one winner in each category, every nominee showcased outstanding achievement and hard work, reflecting the region's drive for supply chain excellence. We celebrated their contributions and look forward to recognizing even greater accomplishments at next year's Awards, as we continue striving for excellence across the Arabian Gulf region.'
Trade Arabia
3 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Borouge and Alfred Talke win big at GPCA supply chain awards
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced the winners of the 6th GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards, which took place at a star-studded award ceremony held in Dubai. Abu Dhabi–based petrochemicals company Borouge and Alfred Talke, a global leader in chemical logistics, and TruKKer, a key logistics and fleet management platform, have won big at the Awards along with DP Worls, Almajdouie & De Rijke Limited. A key highlight was the Women in Supply Chain Award which was clinched by Sara Alhababi of Sadara Chemical Company. The winners were presented the award during the 16th GPCA Supply Chain Conference held yesterday (May 27) at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai. The Awards were open to all regional chemical supply chain and logistics operators and providers, who have developed and integrated innovative and sustainable solutions in their operations. It attracted a total of 38 submissions from 20 companies across the GCC. An esteemed panel of judges comprising leading industry experts shortlisted finalists across four award categories: Supply Chain Innovation, Best LSP of The Year, Excellence in Sustainability, and Women in Supply Chain. The winners and finalists at this year's Awards are: Category 1: Supply Chain Innovation Award *Winner: Borouge for 'Value Chain Optimization and Digitalization of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Using AI' *Runner up: Almajdouie & De Rijke Limited Co. (MdR) for 'Operations and Maintenance of Radio Shuttle Racking System' Category 2: Best Logistics Service Provider (LSP) of the Year *Winner: Alfred Talke, a global leader in chemical logistics *Runner up: DP World Category 3: Excellence in Sustainability Award *Winner: TruKKer for 'Sustainable Logistics through Electric Truck Integration and Backhaul Optimization' *Runner up: Borouge for 'Reducing GHG emissions by transforming the Supply Chain Transportation Network' Category 4: Women in Supply Chain Award *Winner: Sara Alhababi, Sadara Chemical Company *Runner up: Alhanof Ahmed Al-Buainain, Sipchem Lauding the winners, Dr Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, said: "An inspiring ingenuity, great commitment to excellence, and dedication to advancing supply chain operations in the GCC were demonstrated across all nominations we received. "While there could be only one winner in each category, every nominee showcased outstanding achievement and hard work, reflecting the region's drive for supply chain excellence," he stated.
What's On
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
ROX Motor announces partnership with W Motors to create NEVs in Abu Dhabi
Sponsored: This partnership will increase the UAE's industrial base, tech innovation and net-zero goals… ROX Motor, a global luxury new energy vehicle brand, has announced a strategic partnership with W Motors, the UAE's leading high-performance vehicle manufacturer, to bring production and assembly of its vehicles into the United Arab Emirates. The agreement, signed at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2025, marks a major milestone in enhancing the regions manufacturing and supporting the UAE's industrial and sustainability goals. As part of this collaboration, ROX Motor will begin producing its vehicles – starting with the ROX 01 – at W Motors' new facility in Abu Dhabi. This move signifies the first time ROX vehicles will be manufactured outside of China, reflecting a commitment to local adaptation and regional resilience. 'This partnership accelerates our regional growth and aligns with the UAE's industrial strategies,' said Jarvis, founder and CEO of ROX Motor. 'Together with W Motors, we're building the future of sustainable mobility in the UAE and beyond. Ralph Debbas, founder and CEO of W Motors, added: 'We're proud to lead the manufacturing of ROX 01 in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide advanced contract manufacturing and supports the UAE's ambition to become a global automotive hub.' The partnership supports key national initiatives including Operation 300bn, Industry 4.0, and Net Zero by 2050, reinforcing both companies' roles in shaping a sustainable and self-reliant automotive future for the region. In addition to local manufacturing efforts, ROX Motor is accelerating innovation through strategic technology partnerships in the UAE. The company recently entered a collaboration with Enercap to advance high-performance battery cell applications across its products, enhancing deployment and operational efficiency regionally and globally. ROX Motor has also signed an agreement with leading petrochemical company Borouge to explore joint research and development on advanced polyolefin materials for automotive use, further strengthening its localised supply chain and supporting the UAE's Operation 300bn strategy. Borouge collaboration brings advanced polyolefin innovation, enabling lighter, more durable interiors and exteriors tailored for everyday use – from bustling city streets to open desert. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf Business
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
ROX motor announces deal with W motors to produce NEVs in Abu Dhabi
Image: Supplied ROX Motor, a global luxury new energy vehicle brand, has announced a strategic partnership with W Motors, the UAE's leading high-performance vehicle manufacturer, to localise production and assembly of its vehicles in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement, signed at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2025, marks a major milestone in enhancing regional manufacturing and supporting the UAE's industrial and sustainability goals. As part of this collaboration, 'This partnership accelerates our regional growth and aligns with the UAE's industrial strategies,' said Jarvis, founder and CEO of ROX Motor. 'Together with W Motors, we're building the future of sustainable mobility in the UAE and beyond.' Ralph Debbas, founder and CEO of W Motors, added: 'We're proud to lead the manufacturing of ROX 01 in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide advanced contract manufacturing and supports the UAE's ambition to become a global automotive hub.' The partnership supports key national initiatives including Operation 300bn, Industry 4.0, and Net Zero by 2050, reinforcing both companies roles in shaping a sustainable and self-reliant automotive future for the region. In addition to local manufacturing efforts, ROX Motor has also signed an agreement with leading petrochemical company Borouge to explore joint R&D on advanced polyolefin materials for automotive use, further strengthening its localised supply chain and supporting the UAE's Operation 300bn strategy. Borouge collaboration brings advanced polyolefin innovation, enabling lighter, more durable interiors and exteriors tailored for everyday use – from bustling city streets to open desert.
Al Bawaba
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Borouge And Mubadala Bio Sign Partnership Agreement To Strengthen The UAE's Healthcare And Life Sciences Sectors
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company, that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Mubadala Bio, a life sciences company dedicated to pursuing better health outcomes for the UAE and beyond. The partnership will explore the supply of polyolefin materials to enable local manufacturing of medical products, reinforcing local manufacturing capabilities while contributing to the future of the UAE's healthcare and life sciences sectors. The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO UAE investments Mubadala, and Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director of UAE Clusters, Mubadala. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, and Hamad Husein Almarzooqi, Deputy CEO of Mubadala Bio, signed the agreement during Make it in the Emirates, a flagship UAE event that unites industry leaders to drive innovation and industrial growth. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, said, 'We are delighted to partner with Mubadala Bio to explore the development of essential medical solutions made at our Ruwais facility in the UAE. Aligned with the ambitions of 'Make it in the Emirates', this collaboration goes beyond the supply of materials, it is about combining the UAE's scientific product innovation with regional insight to bring smarter, safer products for patients and clinicians across the Middle East and beyond.' Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director of UAE Clusters at Mubadala's UAE Investments Platform, added, 'This collaboration agreement with Borouge reflects Mubadala Bio's commitment to enabling a world-class, sustainable life sciences sector anchored in advanced local manufacturing. By collaborating with local partners, we aim to grow the manufacturing of UAE-made products. We are strengthening the life sciences sector, supporting the UAE's vision, and enhancing the delivery of essential health products for communities locally and abroad.' Powered by Borealis' Borstar® technology, Bormed™ RG868MO, produced by Borouge in the UAE, marks a key milestone as the initial product offering in Borouge's wider healthcare portfolio. BormedTM RG868MO provides transparency and mechanical strength, and meets industry sterilisation standards, making it ideal for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices like three-part syringes, inhalers, pharmaceutical caps and closures. The product is already in production at Borouge's manufacturing plant in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, representing the first time it has been made for healthcare applications in the UAE. Borouge is set to launch its second healthcare product by the end of the year, building on the momentum of its current Middle East rollout. Aligned with Borouge's commitment to sustainability and innovation, this healthcare solution enables customers to reduce production cycle times through faster processing and can provide an estimated carbon footprint reduction of 5 - 10%. Mubadala Bio officially launched this week at the 'Make it in the Emirates' event, marking a major milestone in the UAE's journey to strengthen its life sciences sector. The new platform brings together integrated biopharma and pharma logistics capabilities to form a vertically integrated company, with a mission to enhance drug security and expand access to affordable, essential treatments. Mubadala Bio's integrated portfolio includes 10 facilities across Asia, Africa and Europe (6 are within the UAE), serving 100+ countries. Through its assets the company has a cumulative manufacturing capacity of 2.5 billion tablets and capsules, and 120 million IVs and injectables annually enabling the production and distribution of more than 10,000 different products.
