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HE Oil Minister SponsorsBMP Ground Breaking Ceremony

HE the Oil Minister, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa inaugurated on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 the Bapco Modernization Program (BMP) Ground Breaking ceremony at the site of the project. Present at the event were senior officials of the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom. (Continued on Page 3)

HE Oil Minister Inaugurates 3rd Middle East Refining Technology Conference

HE the Oil Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, inaugurated the third edition of the Middle East Refining Technology Conference (MERTC) on 22nd January 2019 at the Ritz Carlton, Bahrain. The two-day conference was organised by the World Refining Association in cooperation and coordination with the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) and with the support of a number of international oil companies and consultancy firms in the field of oil industry and refining. Over 450 participants from different countries of the world attended the opening. (Continued on Page 2)

Bapco Holds a Shore Clean Up Day

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) held a shore clean-up activity on 27th December 2018 at Bapco shoreline near the Low Lift Pump house (LLPH) for the fourth time since 2015. Commenting on this occasion, Bapco Deputy Chief Executive – Ebrahim Talib stated: “It is very important for Bapco to support these kinds of environmental initiatives to raise awareness on the importance of keeping the marine environment free from pollution.” (Continued on Page 3)

Naphtha Milestone

On 11th December 2018 Bapco managed to accomplish another operational milestone for the first time in its history by managing to accumulate and load 50kt +/-5% (≈511MB) B220 Light Range Naphtha, pertaining to Banagas, in one-go, into MT “Liwa-V”. (Continued on 3)

Under the p a t r o n a g e of HE the Oil Minister, S h a i k h Mohammed bin Khalifa

Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain hosts for the first time the International Conference & Exhibition on the Fourth Industrial Revolution under the slogan “Transitions and Capabilities of GCC Countries in the Face of Industrial Variables”, during the period 5-7 February 2019 at the Gulf Hotel. (Continued on Page 4)

Bapco Sponsors Al-Noor Charity Welfare Activity Bapco, represented by the Wellbeing Project 2020 sponsored Al Noor Charity Welfare activity which was held on Tuesday 15th January 2019 at the Princess Sabeeka Park (PSP) in Awali. The activity was held under the theme of “Let Us Walk - 4”. (Continued on Page 16)

Refinery Laboratory Achieves Excellencein Chevron Product Quality Testing Audit

A rigorous Product Quality Testing Audit (PQTA) was conducted by Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC) during the first week of December 2018, on the Refinery Laboratory testing for Asphalt and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) products. The 5-day audit was conducted by one of Chevron’s most experienced auditors, Mr. Ben Silbelus, Quality Assurance Technical Team Lead at ETC, and covered 8 Asphalt and 6 LPG certification methods. The Laboratory received an overall score of 96%, which is equivalent to a rating of “excellent”. (Continued on Page 5)

4th Industrial Revolution Con.

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HE Oil Minister Inaugurates 3rd Middle East Refining Technology Conference (Continued from Page 1) HE the minister expressed his gratitude to the government for its tireless efforts, positive and continuous support, and its keenness to provide the highest level of support and assistance to the oil and gas sector in Bahrain and in hosting specialised oil events to support the national economy and the sustainable development of the Kingdom. HE Shaikh Mohammed valued the choice of the World Refining Association for Bahrain to host the third edition of MERTC. “The Kingdom has reserved its good reputation in the Middle East and the world in the conference industry and the convening of specialised events in this vital field”, he noted. He said that the conference’s theme meets the desire of participants with more than 80% of them are engineers and technical disciplines, so the theme came to address issues and review administrative, technical solutions,

exchange of practical experiences, technological developments and possible solutions to develop the petroleum industries, and discuss the current reality of refining industry and review some examples of successful development projects in the world. HE Shaikh Mohammed stressed the need for more engineering solutions and advanced technology investment for various challenges in the refining industry as a result of population growth and increasing demand for energy, which requires further work to enhance cooperation between the refining industry and technology. The challenge for technology companies today is to devise creative solutions that will help oil refineries to improve their financial returns and enhance their operational efficiency, noting the need to correct the imbalance that the countries of the world are constantly facing in the price

volatility. He further noted the urgent need to find ways to improve the operational efficiency and quality of products, as well as to find innovative solutions and techniques for the increased use of heavy materials, where they are the key to achieve the best results in the refining sector in the Middle East and the world. HE the Minister said NOGA is working on the implementation of the general policies for the development of the oil sector in Bahrain in cooperation with its oil companies and in partnership with the private sector by implementing a number of vital oil projects in accordance with the strategic plans. He referred to a recent review to the project of modernisation of the Bahrain refinery, the new oil pipeline project that connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia; and the liquefied natural gas harbour project, which is being developed in partnership with the private sector and the third gas plant

project of the Bahrain National Gas Expansion Company (Expansion); and other important projects aimed at enhancing competitiveness.HE Shaikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the leadership for their support and assistance of the oil and gas sector in the kingdom, which has had positive results in ensuring the sustainability of local economic growth.

Marketing Division Holds Long Service Awards CeremonyThe Marketing Division of Bapco held its Long Service Awards Ceremony to honour a number of its employees who have completed 20 and 25 years of continued service in Bapco. The ceremony was held on 25th December 2018 at the Bapco Club in Awali, and was attended by General Manager Marketing Division, Mr. Khalid Bu Hazza. Present at the event were a number of division managers, employees and awardees of Bapco. Mr. Bu Hazza expressed thanks and appreciation to the awardees for their dedication and loyalty in serving the goals of Bapco for many decades. Later, certificates of

recognition were presented to awardees in appreciation of their continued dedication and diligent efforts towards the development and progress of the company. Bapco’s long service awards ceremony is one of the major calendar events held annually to recognize the hard work & dedication of its loyal employees who are the corner stone of its aspired progress & prosperity in oil industry both locally & globally. Bapco attaches prime attention to developing its human caliber, in addition to recognizing their continued dedicated efforts towards achieving its aspired development”

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HE Oil Minister Sponsors BMP Ground Breaking Ceremony (Continued from Page 1) On this occasion, HE the Minister stressed that the oil sector of Bahrain adopts a clear strategy based on implementing key developmental projects, and that the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) and companies under its umbrella exert utmost efforts in implementing vital projects which promote the national economy and bolster the sustainable growth of the Kingdom. He further said that the progress attained in oil industry in the entire region has recently gone through recent technological trends and advanced applications in order to ensure the continued progress and improved results in the oil industry. HE the Minister expressed thanks and appreciation to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HRH the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, and HRH the Crown Prince, the Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa for their continued support and

guidance to the oil and gas sector of Bahrain. During the event, Bapco’s Board Director and BMP Project Sponsor Dr. Dawood Nassif gave a brief speech in which he expressed pride at this important occasion which marks an important milestone in Bapco and Bahrain’s history. He stated that this was a journey that started 12 years ago and now we are realizing the efforts of many who contributed to this achievement over the years. In conclusion, he reiterated the four critical pillars of successful Project Execution (safety, quality, budget and schedule), and the six fundamentals of Refining, namely safety, training, maintenance, process engineering,

reliability engineering and advanced process control. Later, Bapco’s Chief Executive, Dr. Pete Bartlett gave a speech in which he expressed his privilege to be part of this major project and emphasized its importance to all employees. Then, Mr. Marco Villa gave a speech on behalf of TTSJV. He said: “We are pleased to see the progress of the project on land rather than on papers”. He expressed the contractors’ commitm ent to the successful implementation of this project.The BMP is designed to optimize the refinery configuration to place BAPCO amongst the most competitive refineries beyond 2022.

Bapco Holds a Shore Clean Up Day(Continued from Page 1) He stated that the contribution from each one of us may seem small but has a highly positive impact. He reiterated Bapco’s commitment towards sustainable development and environmental protection and stated that events like this are aimed to raise awareness amongst our employees, contractors and community. He also stated that Bapco will continue to hold such events in the future and will consider undertaking them on a bigger scale outside of Bapco premises to involve the local community. He also highlighted the importance of individual and collective responsibility towards environmental protection and praised all the participants for their commitment towards the protection of the environment. The waste was collected by all the participants and segregated into dedicated skips for plastics, wood, metal and general waste in order to enable recycling and appropriate disposal. The event was attended by approximately 50 Bapco employees from various Bapco Departments including senior management Mr. Ebrahim Talib – Bapco DCE, Mr. Mahmood Mirza – General Manager Maintenance and Mr. Mahmood AbdulRahim – Acting General Manager Refining. Bapco’s oil spill response team contractors OSRL and BMDS also participated in the clean-up in addition to a group of students from Bapco Oil & Gas Academy.


Alpesh Gurjar, Process Specialist - Hydrotreating, in the Technical Services Department, made a joint presentation with Axens at the Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference (ME-CAT 2018). The conference was organised by Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) and held in Bahrain on 5 and 6 December 2018. It was attended by over 200 people, including several senior executives from leading companies worldwide, to network and share insights on how to maximise success through catalyst innovations. The presentation, which covered the changeout of the catalytic reforming catalyst in Bapco’s Platforming Unit, in March 2018, was prepared by Alpesh with input from Axens. He described how, with the previous catalyst system coming to its end of life, Bapco was able to take capitalise on the recent advances in catalytic reforming catalyst technology to maximise the long term financial return of the Platformer, which is an old but valuable asset. He also summarised the extensive efforts that were undertaken to identify, evaluate and procure the latest generation, commercially proven, catalytic reforming catalyst for Bapco, which would deliver the highest C5+ yield and longest cycle length between catalyst regenerations, and thus maximise profitability. The presentation also reviewed Bapco’s rigorous catalyst evaluation and procurement process, as well as the key features and rationale for the selection of the new catalyst, which

was loaded into the Platformer reactors during the March 2018 T&I, as well as the performance since unit startup. Alpesh also described the innovative replacement of the old conventional coverdeck internals in each reactor with Axens’ proprietary Texicap internals, which significantly reduces downtime, maximises utilisation of the loaded catalyst and increases profitability. Alpesh showed how Bapco has successfully been able to maximise the benefits from the Platformer by always looking for opportunities for improvement. He also highlighted the importance of continuing to develop and maintain in-house process engineering expertise and experience, as well as the critical need for, and benefits of Bapco’s cross-functional teams. The presentation was well received and enhanced Bapco’s reputation for technical excellence and sharing of our experience within the industry at forums like ME-CAT 2018.

Alpesh Gurjar Presents the Platformer Catalyst Changeout Success Story at ME-CAT 2018

(Continued from Page 1) This important event is organised by the Bahrain Society of Engineers in cooperation and coordination with the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) and with the support of a number of local, regional and international companies, with the participation of interested, technicians, experts, specialists and a number of universities and specialized training institutes in this field.HE the Minister of Oil expressed his pleasure for hosting this important event for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which reflects the distinguished reputation the Kingdom enjoys in providing facilities, support and logistical assistance to the success of various specialized events on its territory, noting the close relationship with the Bahraini Society of Engineers and the important role it plays in organising conferences,

exhibitions and specialised workshops in the oil sector, thereby contributing to the exchange of information, experience and expertise and the review of best practices in this vital field. He wished all the best and success for the conference. HE the Minister said the world is in a new era of digital development that offers unprecedented potential for progress, development and global growth, stressing that the fourth industrial revolution is a good opportunity to increase demand for oil, gas and petrochemical products. He pointed out the importance of thinking differently and working in an unfamiliar and innovative way to achieve more of the desired achievements and goals. HE the Minister of Oil added that the oil companies under the umbrella of NOGA have already begun to develop plans and strategies for the development of human cadres that contribute to increase efficiency, achieve the highest productivity and create significant added values in the oil and gas sector, while keeping up with the fourth digital technical development.

Under the Patronage of HE the Oil Minister Bahrain will host International Conference & Exhibition on the 4th Industrial Revolution

Bapco ConductsCrisis Management Team Exercise

A Crisis Management Team (CMT) Exercise was conducted on Thursday 10th January 2019, focusing on Communications protocols in emergencies. Members of Management, HSE, OE and Corporate Communications Team as well as consultants participated. Effective communications play an essential role in emergency or crisis situations. The aim of a successful plan is to preserve life, protect the environment and manage the impact on the organization’s reputation. The communications function has a critical role in the Bapco Incident Management System and this plan forms part of the Crisis and Emergency Response Plan. It includes internal as well as external communications, identifies key stakeholders and sets out the communications platforms for addressing each stakeholder group. The exercise was successful in identifying areas for improvements and enhancements in our preparedness and plans. All participants of the exercise were thanked for their productive contributions.

EFPS Milestone

Engineering Division is pleased to announce that the Enhancement of Fire Protection System (EFPS) Project Managed by Plant Engineering has clocked 2,000,000 Safe man-hours as of 31st December 2018. This achievement reiterates Engineering Division’s commitment to the basic tenets of OSOOL BAPCO and keeping with BAPCOs key corporate values. Engineering Division continues its pursuit of excellence in execution of projects with the highest priority accorded to safety and ensuring projects are executed in the

most efficient and professional manner within the time schedule and budget. Engineering Division is committed and determined towards completing the project safely and without LTI.This milestone is noteworthy considering the various challenges the project had to deal with, including unforeseen underground services, the numerous road crossing piping, very deep excavations for the pump houses alongside huge water bodies, managing the project work scope across diverse work sites spread across the Refinery;

Sitra Tank farm and marketing terminal, a multi-cultural workforce with consequential issues calling for unconventional solutions in communication and work coordination. The commitment and focus of the Project Team helped in overcoming these challenges and ensured that this remarkable safety milestone is attained with minimum hurdles by following OSOOL Bapco, compliance to Bapco safety procedures and the 4 Keys to Safety. Engineering division is very happy to acknowledge that this achievement is a ‘shared journey’ and the

credit goes to all those involved in these projects - Engineering personnel, personnel from other Departments, in particular Operation Departments and all contractors. Engineering division looks forward to accomplishing many more of these achievements in future.“As we congratulate the project team, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to Bapco Management for their continuous support and guidance”, said Mr. Ali Redha Awadh, Manager Plant Engineering Department - Engineering Division.

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Farewell Party for Nabeel Yousif upon RetirementBapco’s Security Department held a farewell party for Nabeel Yousif Abdulla on the occasion of his retirement. The farewell party was held on 10th January 2019, and was attended by Manager Security Department Mr Adel Al-Gaoud. Also present at the party were many friends and colleagues of the retiree. During the party, Mr. Al-Gaoud gave a brief speech in which he hailed the dedication and loyalty of the retired employee in serving the goals of the company over the past years.

He conveyed to him the sincere thanks and appreciation of the Management, wishing him happy life and good health. Nabeel worked in Bapco for 21 years. He Joined Bapco on 10th January 1998 as Security Officer. For his part, Nabeel Yousif thanked Bapco Management in general and the Security Department in particular for the encouragement and recognition he received throughout his long service in Bapco. He wished the company continued progress and prosperity in serving the aspired goals of the Kingdom. The Islander’s editorial team wishes him continued health, prosperity and happiness after retirement.

Mr. Kenneth Madsen of Dansk Film Digitization LLC, New York, USA visited Bapco on 8th January to see Bapco’s film archive and explain the services his company can offer in the field of film digitization. Mr. Madsen who was met by Steve Lever and Abdulla Al Sada from Corporate Communications Department, has a background in film making and showed a great passion for film and its preservation. He emphasized the importance of capturing the films at the best possible resolution with a good film scanner before they are lost to physical deterioration. Discussions included the end use of the film archive such as 4K

cinema screenings and the re-use of the archive film to produce new films with new editing, sound effects and voiceovers. Digitizing the Bapco Film Archive will be one-time only conversion and it was suggested that a documentary film be made of the work undertaken. Dansk Film Digitization offered to do a trial conversion of two films in poor condition for the team to see a sample of their work. Bapco has more than 1000 reels of archive film amounting to approximately 129 hours of film footage and part of the archive project is to address the preservation and access to such historical film.

Bapco Awali Cricket Club is organizing an interdepartmental cricket tournament starting 02nd February 2019. Plant Engineering Management believes that Sports is a good medium to foster relationship among employees and other Bapco Departments and in this journey of fostering relationship, we will be having our cricket team participating in the tournament. With pride, Manager-Plant Engineering Department, Mr. Ali Redha Awadh, unveiled their cricket team jersey by handing over the jersey to their cricket team Captain Mr. Sagar Ajagaonkar.

Visit to Bapco’s Archive

Unveiling the Cricket Jersey of Plant Engineering Department

(Continued from Page 1) This is another outstanding result for the Laboratory and is independent confirmation that the Laboratory’s overall performance, including testing, procedures and training, continues to be world class. Independent, objective assessments like this Chevron PQTA, as well as Interlaboratory Correlation Testing Programs and other external audits, are vital to the continual improvement of Laboratory performance. The recent PQTA was the fifth such audit, with earlier ones covering other high value products like jet fuel, diesel, gasoline and fuel oil. The purpose of the PQTA is to help facilitate quality assurance for continual improvement through corrective actions, recommendations and metrics. Apart from the audit score, the greatest value of the audit comes from the auditor’s recommendations for improvement. The outcome of this year’s PQTA was again highly favorable, with the overall score of 96%

representing the standard of “excellence”. Mr. Silbelus was also impressed by the diligent use of personal protective equipment and other measures which are in place to minimise the potential risks associated with testing. He also commended the robust training programs that prepare chemists for, and ensure that they follow laboratory test methods, and always do the right things in the right way. Mr. Silbelus delivered his findings at the close-out meeting, which was attended by Manager Technical Services, Dr Greg Lilburne, Chief Chemist, Ali Alaradi, Senior Chemist (SC) Relief, Simon Montgomery, SC Quality Control, S Majed S Hussain, SC Analytical, Jaffer Al Attar, SC Analysers,Ehsan Faraj and Fuel Chemist A. Redha Habib. In summing up, Mr. Silbelus confirmed that the Bapco Refinery Laboratory is continuing to achieve world class performance. He also thanked the staff involved in the audit for their cooperation and openness, and their

interest in learning and improving. Dr. Lilburne thanked Mr. Silbelus for his rigorous, thorough and focused audit, as well as sharing his widespread expert knowledge and experience with Bapco. He also commented that Mr. Silbelus’ valuable recommendations will enable the Laboratory

to maintain standards and continue to improve in accordance with Operational Excellence, which is what drives performance. He also thanked the Laboratory management and staff for their participation and congratulated them on the successful conclusion of this important audit.

Refinery Laboratory Achieves Excellence in Chevron Product Quality Testing Audit

Laboratory PQTA Closeout Meeting 6 December 2018. Participants from left to right: A Redha Habib, Fuel Chemist, S Majed Hussain, SC QC, Dr. Greg Lilburne, Mgr TSD, Ben Silbelus, Chevron Auditor, Ali Alaradi, Chief Chemist, Simon Montgomery, SC Relief, Jaffer Al Attar, SC Analytical, Ehasan Faraj, SC Analysers


In view of the continued activities of the winter camping season, and in line with Bapco’s ongoing efforts in fostering the recreational and social wellbeing of its employees and their families, the Bapco Winter Camp received a large number of employees from the Finance Division along with their families. The activity was attended by several officials and superintendents of the division. Bapco Winter Camp was held in Awali. The activity featured a wide range of attractions and competitions for Bapco employees, adults and children alike. The event was full of joy and delight, and was received with great enthusiasm by all visitors. Over the past years, the Bapco Winter Camp has proven to be very successful and widely popular amongst Bapco’s employees and their families. The camp is not only a recreational activity but also an effective means of further strengthening the relationship between employees and the management in a social, relaxed atmosphere.

Bapco Winter Camp Receives Finance Division Employees


Bapco Winter Camp Receives Engineering and Major Projects Employees


Lube Base Oil Training Course Held at BapcoTechnical Services Department organized a 5-day Lube Base Oil (LBO) training course from 9 to 13 December 2018. The course was held in the Bapco Club and conducted by Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), the process licensor and catalyst supplier for Bapco’s Lube Base Oil Unit (LBOU) and one of the world’s leading LBO technology and catalyst providers. The course was led by a team from Chevron with expertise in LBO, hydrocracking and hydroprocessing technologies, comprising Dr. Kamala Krishna, a process engineer with a wealth of practical experience and expertise in catalysis, and currently Manager of Process Research in Chevron’s ETC (Downstream Technology and Services); Anthony Galando, Manager for Technical Service at Chevron’s Technology Marketing Division; and Gokul Bhuvaragun, a Process Engineer out of the Mumbai office, who provides technical support to India and the Middle East. The aim of the course was to provide a comprehensive introduction and/or refresher to Bapco staff working in the LBO area and associated units. Bapco’s LBOU was commissioned in October 2011 and is integrated with our No.1 Hydrocracking Unit, 1HCU. It utilizes CLG’s Isodewaxing and Isofinishing technologies and produces three grades of high quality group 3 lube base oils. Bapco is the operator for the LBOU, which is a joint venture between Bapco, Nogaholding and Neste.

Twenty eight attendees from OPD, TSD, PED, RED, ROP and Process Control participated in the course. The attendees were exposed to a wide range of topics including LBO catalysts and chemistry, process fundamentals, catalytic dewaxing and hydrofinishing, operating and emergency procedures, troubleshooting and unit optimization. These topics are all essential for understanding, optimising and troubleshooting LBO operations.The course was very interactive and Dr. Kamala commented that she was impressed with the level of participation by the Bapco attendees and their enthusiastic interest in learning about LBO and the interaction with the upstream hydrocracking unit. The course was a great success and very well received by all attendees.

Final Team Building Workshops The Learning & Development Department delivered its final Team Building Workshops for Security Department Shifts B & G in two consecutive phases in October and December 2018. Both workshops were prepared by Training Specialist, Supervisory Development, Neil Porter and hosted by Neil Porter and Hazel Ramirez. Hazel explained, “The workshops were fast and fun with the MTa Experiential Learning exercises “Spider’s Web” and “Over the Bridge” as well as Neil explaining their Belbin team roles. The delegates also had to identify the importance of teamwork, why it is especially important in the Security Team and how they can use what they learnt when back at work.”Neil added, “We had a lot of fun with the different shifts but they all agreed it had made them identify how to work better as a team. My special thanks go to Hazel for helping me facilitate the Experiential Learning exercises and to Zainab Salman who sent out the Belbin questionnaires using our Belbin Interplace System.”

Innovation & Technology Department of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently hosted a presentation made by Bapco’s Safety & Occupational Hygiene Superintendent of the Health, Safety & Environment Department (HSE), Mr. Ismail Mohamed. During the presentation Ismail reviewed the outcome of his research on role modules, decision making and selection of hypothesis. The activity was held on 8th January 2019 at AGU’s campus in Manama. The event is part of the ongoing endeavours aimed at fostering joint cooperation between establishments of the industrial sector and AGU’s Innovation & Technology Department. The event, attended by a number of PhD students and faculty members of the Innovation Administration Program, shed light on corporate cooperation amongst industrial establishments, future perspective of knowledge administration, corporate innovation, and decision making at working sites which currently undergo global growing competition in light of new technologies, smart industry and intensive data of this vital industry.

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Naphtha Milestone (Continued from Page 1) This great achievement could not have taken place without the usual professionalism and dedication of the various Bapco staff, especially the teams of the Marketing and Refining Divisions. This is an exemplary illustration of several disciplines working together to achieve a common goal and that is for the great benefit of our beloved Kingdom. Banagas expressed thanks and appreciation to Bapco teams for this great achievement.

Bapco Hosts Bahrain Scouts Visit Ahmed Omran School Scouts Team Visit

Bapco recently hosted the visit of the Bahrain Scouts to the Oil museum and a number of the facilities of the company in Awali. The visit is part of Bapco’s on-going efforts aimed to foster mutual cooperation with the various organizations & institutions of the Kingdom. During the visit, the delegation toured inside the various sections of the Oil Museum. Upon the conclusion of the tour, the officials of the Bahrain Scouts thanked Bapco for arranging the visit, and wished the company continued progress & prosperity, hailing its dedicated role in fostering the concept of social partnership and enhancing the scout and youth sector in the Kingdom. During the tour, the guests were accompanied by Naser Faisal, Ali Al-Shaikh and Trainee Fatema Al-Dhaen from the Corporate Communications Department of Bapco.

A group of Ahmed Omran School Scouts Team paid a visit to Bapco’s premises on 02nd December 2018. The visit aimed at making the guests familiar with Bapco’s role, mission and services in fostering the national economy of Bahrain and bolstering the sustainable growth of the Kingdom. Upon the conclusion of the tour, the officials of Ahmed Omran School Scouts Team expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to Bapco for arranging the visit which they termed as useful and successful in shedding more light on Bapco’s national contributions in serving the goals and objectives of the Kingdom. They wished the company continued progress & prosperity. Bapco received a certificate of appreciation from Ahmed Omran School Scout Team Management in recognition of its dedicated role in fostering the scout activities in Bahrain. The certificate was received by Ahmed Al-Musaifer from the Corporate Communications Department (CCD) on behalf of Bapco. The visit is part of Bapco’s ongoing efforts aimed at fostering the concept of social partnership and supporting the scout and youth sector in the Kingdom.

Meshal Fakhroo trainee operator in the Utilities section was recognized by Mgr. P&U in the presence of his section head; Janardhanan Mannu, for his diligence and alertness in identifying a fuel gas leak in the utilities plant pipe trench. On 18th Oct’2018 at 01:30 AM, during his routine shift patrolling, he had identified a gas leak on the Khuff gas header at south of phoenix bridge downstream of Valve No.15 in a congested location. This leak finding leads to immediate isolation of the header with alternate supply

arrangement and by following the leak protocol process. Identifying and isolating the flammable gas leaks without disturbing the plant operation is a critical activity and it is not only protecting the plant and facility but also in conserving the energy resource. By Meshal’s identification of this leak and the proper execution of his shift activity and duties proved the effectiveness of Osool Bapco: #2, #6, #8 and #10.

Recognising Meshal Fakhroo

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Bapco’s Environment, Health & Safety Committee held its monthly meeting 18 December 2018. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Ebrahim Talib, Deputy Chief Executive, Chairman of EHSC.The following issues were discussed during the meeting:• There was no lost time injury (LTI), however there was one Non Lost Time Injury

(NLTI) and two first aid injuries during December 2018.• 8 process safety related incidents of which 5 have been PSE tiered, were recorded

during December 2018. There were no Tier 1, however the FCCU fire incident on 6th December was classified as Tier 2 incident.

• There were 9 road traffic accidents during December 2018, 5 involving Bapco drivers and 4involving contractor drivers. 5 were due to fault of Bapco driver, 1 was due to contractor and 3 were third party fault. This continues to be a concern and an unacceptable performance. The In Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) has already been installed in all company vehicles is expected to improve the road safety performance.

• In order to increase the public awareness of traffic safety, Bapco allocated BD 10 thousand through the Sadeem Cards supporting the initiative by the General Directorate of Traffic to raise awareness of traffic safety amongst the general public. Bapco’s support for this initiative has been well received.

• There was 1 unplanned flaring incident during December 2018. The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) at the end of 2018 is 8.4 vs a target of 7.0 which is the best ever performance. Well Done to all for sustaining the excellent performance throughout this year.

• The annual management review of the Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14000:2015 was presented at the meeting with the purpose to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. The key environmental achievements and opportunities for improvement were identified with a number of recommendations to achieve continual improvement. The EHSC endorsed the recommendations.

• The EHSC reviewed the Q4 progress status of 2018 EHS Objectives and Targets.

Although good progress has been made, several were found to be behind schedule and will be carried forward to 2019.

• The draft 2019 EHS Objectives and Targets were presented and comments by the EHSC will be taken on board to finalize these. The progress on these will be tracked by the EHSC on a quarterly basis. We need to ensure that we make all efforts to achieve these objectives on target, as agreed at the beginning of the year.

Summary of YTD EHS Performance

BOOST Success:Safer work environment

BOOST Success:Safety at Home

BOOST observation by, Adel Dawood from OPD FCCU; helped to identify risky 550# steam warm up vent which may cause line of fire during steam commissioning in NRC start up and S.Moosa followed up to modify it to safe location immediately.

BOOST observation by Mohamed Mahdi from the Retail Business-Service Station, helped his wife to be aware about the risk of the cooking pan handle being out of the oven space. It’s easy to accidentally hit against them, and spill hot food on yourself and kids.

Key issues discussed at the EHSC Meeting No. 121

7 Tips to SAVE the environmentWe have all heard about the climate change and its horrible consequences. We normally feel useless and powerless to fight against it, but the truth is that every single one of us has a massive power and can really make a difference. By making some easy changes in our daily life we can certainly help to save the environment.#1 Use your car less. Walk, use your bike or public transport and if you really need to use your car, make an agreement with more people to share it.#2 Watch the water. Simple gestures can save a lot of water and money: close the tap when you’re not using the water (while brushing your teeth, lathering your hair, etc), fix that leaky toilet, shorten your shower time, use dishwasher and washing machine when full, etc.#3 Avoid unnecessary packages. Choose to buy in bulk, make

your own products at home or when there’s no choice but buying something in package, choose the one with least packaging and avoid buying food that is individually wrapped.#4 Recycle. You can help reduce pollution just by putting that soda can in a different bin. It really makes a difference.#5 Make a wise use of energy. Switch off and unplug those devices that use electricity when not in use. Avoid leaving items plugged in, such as phone chargers or microwave (they can use “phantom” electricity), turn off lights when you’re not in the room and use rechargeable batteries.#6 Go zero waste. Or reduce the amount of trash you produce. You can achieve this by avoiding disposable items like plastic cutlery, coffee stirrers, straws or fancy decoration in your drink. Instead, use a reusable cup or mug for your everyday coffee and a reusable water bottle that you can refill all over again. Bring your own

fabric bags when shopping, stop using paper napkins and use cloth napkins instead, etc. #7 Be a mindful consumer. Buy less and second hand or used products. Always ask yourself how your purchases are impacting other people and the environment before purchasing anything. Buy items that will last a lifetime and for those things that you need for brief or occasional use, borrow or rent them. Donate or give to friends or family those items you don’t want or use anymore.

Average of Previous5 Years

(2014 - 2018)

YTD(15 Jan)

2019

Best Performance(Year)

LTI 4 0 0 2015 & 2017

NLTI 4.2 0 3 2018 & 2016

First Aids 29 2 26 2017

Vehicle Accidents 102.8 3 53 2017

Fires 14 0 9 2015

Oil Spills 8.25 1 2 2018

Environmental Index 5.68 8.4 6.7 2014

Tier 1 Events 2.4 0 1 2013 & 2015

Tier 2 Events 5.6 1 3 2014, 2015 & 2016


5 Major Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water Over Winter

We all know the importance of staying hydrated during the warm summer months, however for many of us our water intake declines over winter. There are less visible reminders to ensure you drink water and you are less likely to feel thirst in the cooler weather than you would during hot summer days. It is even more important to drink lots of water during winter than it is during summer. Here are five key reasons why you should up your water intake to stay healthy and hydrated over the winter months.1. Fight Winter DehydrationAs the weather cools, we find ourselves wrapping up in more layers and turning on the heaters. This artificially warm environment is coupled with the dry air of artificial heating which leads to winter dehydration. Winter dehydration is harder to notice – particularly if you are not sweating and you are feeling cool.You may not have realised that you haven’t drunk any water during the day, particularly as your body’s thirst response significantly diminishes in cooler weather. But, dehydration can cause significant impacts to your well-being. It is vital you keep hydrated to regulate your body temperature, allowing your blood to carry important nutrients and oxygen around your body and remove toxins from your body.2. Improve Your SkinThe dry and often stagnant air created from central heating and heated air-conditioning can really take its toll on your skin. The dry

air and the contrast between being in a warm room to going outside in the cold can cause your skin to crack and chap. Water is vital in keeping your skin cells full and hydrated, reducing the risk of chapping and peeling.Water also removes impurities in your body, which, when not well-hydrated, can come through via your pores, causing blemishes.3. Be More EnergeticAre you partial to the mid-afternoon slump or perhaps need a midday caffeine boost to help you ward off fatigue? It is likely you are suffering from dehydration, a major cause of daytime fatigue. Keeping well hydrated will ensure your bodily functions are supported and running efficiently. When you are dehydrated your body functions slow down and use up your extra energy resources, leaving you feeling tired and sluggish. Keep a glass of water to hand and sip regularly to keep you alert and energetic during the day.4. Fight Winter Weight GainWhen the weather is miserable and the days are dark our bodies want comforting; often this manifests itself in comfort food – often highly calorific and unhealthy. Before tucking in, why not drink a glass of water beforehand? Our brains often mistake thirst for hunger and after drinking water that hunger trigger has been satisfied. This means you may not feel the need to snack or eat more food and can resist the temptation easier. Being well hydrated also helps our

digestive systems to function and process food better, which is vital during the months when we tend to over consume. Make sure you drink plenty of water to give your body a hand in digesting food.5. Protect Your Immune SystemThe winter months can be a testing time for our immune systems, with the many airborne viruses that we all seem susceptible to. Dehydration can seriously weaken our immune systems barriers. The lack of water can dry out the mucous membranes in our lungs and sinus passages which can reduce their resistance to infections.Keeping well hydrated during winter ensures that the barriers used to protect your body from colds and flu are fully functional and completely intact. To ensure you stay fighting fit during the winter, make sure you keep drinking water regularly and fight back against the viruses.Hopefully, these five reasons will be enough to remind you to keep your water intake up during the cooler months and keep you happy and healthy on the inside and outside.

Cell Phone Safety TipsAre cell phones safe? Opinions are varied. Why not err on the side of caution and minimize your risk when using your mobile phone. keep these tips in mind for safer chatting:

1. Talk less, text more.The further you keep your phone from your head, the smaller the risk of energy exposure to your brain. If you just need to relay information or ask a basic question, do it with a text rather than a call.2. Keep your mobile conversations to a minimum.Phone conferences and leisurely gabfests should be done on a landline. When you need to make a call on the go, keep it short and sweet.3. Use a headset.Use a hands-free device like a headset or talk on speaker phone, If you hold the phone 2 inches away, the signal is about one-fourth the original strength. At four inches away, it’s about 1/16th as strong. Even better is a hands-free kit with a wireless air tube nearest the earpiece.4. Keep your kids’ phone use to a minimum.Since children’s skulls are thinner than adults’ and their nervous systems are still developing, researchers believe they

may be at a greater risk for cell phone-related cancers. They’ll also be exposed to the potentially harmful radiation significantly longer than their parents’ generation. Until more is known about the possible carcinogenic effects of cell phone use, curb your kids’ cell phone habits by encouraging texting or using a landline instead.5. Consider your cell phone caseCell phone cases can make matters worse because they may block the phone’s antenna. The device must work harder to transmit signals which may lead to more radiation exposure for the user. Certification testing done by phone manufacturers are done with bare phones with no accessories.6. Switch to flight or “off-line” mode when not in useFlight mode turns off the wireless transmitter thereby reducing exposure to exposure to radiation fields. Make it a habit to either switch to flight mode or turn it off altogether when not in use.6. Avoid weak signalsWhen your phone has to work hard to find a signal, more radiation is emitted. Some phones can ramp up their emissions 1000-fold when the signal is weak. 7. Avoid use in a moving vehicleIn a moving vehicle, the cell phone antenna is constantly scanning for contact. Radiation emissions, therefore, are increased. While it’s tempting to use your phone in the car or while traveling, you’ll minimize your risks by sticking to stationary locations where there is a strong signal.


Awali CSD New Chiller Plant and Chilled Water Piping Network ProjectVariable Primary Flow (VPF) System, Variable Speed Compressors, Fans, Pumps, AHU’s and Vav’s

YIELDS YEARLY ENERGY SAVINGS OF APPROXIMATELY 175,800.00 BD. The recently completed Awali Air-Cooled VPF Chiller Plant No. 5 and new chilled water piping network Project by Awali Corporate Services Department (CSD) has phased out the aged constant flow Awali Water Cooled-Centrifugal Chiller Plant NO. 3 having old wooden structures Cooling Tower and corroded underground chilled water steel piping which was very expensive to operate and to maintained, in-efficient cooling system especially during high humid weather conditions. The new Air-Cooled Chiller Plant No. 5 operates automatically with high efficiency during high humid weather condition and high ambient temperature, it was tested to run continuously without tripping even when the ambient temperature rises to 52 0C. The Air-Cooled Chiller Plant No. 5 consists of the latest technology available equipment as follows: 1. Variable Primary Flow (VPF) System. 2. Variable Speed Chiller Screw Compressors. 3. Variable Speed Chiller Condenser Fans. 4. Variable Chilled Water Flow Evaporator (Heat \Exchanger).5. Variable Speed Chilled Water Vertical Pumps. 6. Non-corrosive High-Density Poly-ethylene (HDPE) Piping for underground chilled water system. 7. Fully-Automatic Chiller Plant Manager Smart Control System. The new Chiller Plant No. 5 chilled water piping network was successfully connected with Awali Main Office (AMO), Corporate Services (CSD) buildings and will be connected soon with Library AHU and other surrounding buildings using a chilled water HVAC system. The Design of AMO & CSD HVAC system are having Variable Speed Air Handling Units (AHUs), Pressure Independent Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes for each room or space with a temperature control thermostat installed in each room to provide independently controlled room temperature. The Chiller Plant VPF pumping system utilizes a variable capacity cooling system and a variable flow water pumping system to modulate cooling and water flow to meet chilled water needs and save operating costs. Chiller cooling capacity is modulated with variable speed drive screw compressors, variable speed condenser fans and variable chilled water flow based on the desired leaving water temperature. Water flow is modulated with VFD controlled variable flow primary pumps based on the differential pressure across the water system. With reference to the Pump Affinity Laws: Flow varies with rotating speed, head varies with the square of the rotating speed, and brake horsepower varies to the cube of the rotating speed. Since most air-conditioning systems only reached peak load few hours a year, the HVAC system operates at part-load conditions most of the times of the year. Energy is wasted by continually running the pumps, compressors and condenser fans at constant flow (speed). An efficient distribution system uses a variable flow that tracks the variable thermal load. The new VPF chilled water Pump delivers 1660 gpm @ 100BHP, at 50% flow reduced by pump VFD on part-load conditions, the pump BHP is reduced to 12.5 BHP. This equates to 87.5% energy savings. BenefitsConstant flow pumping systems traditionally utilize staged cooling system and constant flow water pumping system. Variable primary flow (VPF) systems save energy. Variable primary flow pumping systems save energy compared with constant flow pumping systems during part load operation because water flow is reduced, and less pump energy is required. In addition, with reduced water flow during part load operation, less compressor energy is required, therefore reduced compressor speed. Installation costs for constant flow pumping systems and variable flow primary pumping systems are similar because only an additional pump VFD is required in the variable flow primary pumping system.

ith less water flowing through the chiller, VPF system saves enormous or significant compressor energy by reducing the speed of the screw compressor by VSD. Variable flow primary pumping can also minimize efficiency losses during “low ΔT syndrome” conditions because of the ability to vary water flow through the chiller.To maintain a minimum water flow rate through the chiller, VPF pumping systems include VFD controlled variable speed primary pumps and supply water bypass line. The bypass line includes a modulating valve and return water flow meter to ensure the bypass operates only at the lowest loading conditions. To maintain condenser head pressure and optimize performance, VPF pumping systems included VFD controlled variable speed condenser fans.Benefits of VPF Air-cooled Chiller Plant: 1. Fully automatic system, soft-start Chillers and Pumps without electrical surge current. Requires

smaller Electrical Panel and cables compare to constant star-delta motors. 2. Operates at high efficiency during high humid weather and high ambient weather.3. Provides significant energy savings due to variable speed drives and variable flows. 4. Requires less Plant space.5. VPF provides enhanced capacity. VPF controls permit flow through evaporators to be increased

above design value6. VPF systems are not prone to low delta T syndrome.7. Reduced Initial Costs – A VPF system uses fewer pumps and fewer piping connections than

primary-secondary systems, which means fewer electrical lines. 8. Cooling Towers are not required. Condenser water pumps and piping are not required. No water

treatment required as no condenser water.9. Low Noise Chiller Plant. 10. Chillers, Pumps and Fans equipment have longer life expectancy due to reduced running rpm. Pump & Compressor Energy SavingSoft start and less energy is required to operate a compressor and pump and at a lower speed resulting with enormous energy savings. AHU Fan Motor Energy SavingVariable speed AHU utilizes a VFD to modulate the speed of the fan motor during part load conditions. At lower speed of the Fan or Blower, less energy is required to operate a fan at a lower speed resulting with high energy savings.The new Awali Air-Cooled Chiller Plant and Piping network Project was designed, specified, managed, executed and completed by Bapco-CSD Team of Manager, Supt’s, Engineers, Architects and Safety Officers together with the approved Contractors without any lost time and without accident or injury.

Bapco Sponsors Al-Noor Charity Welfare Activity (Continued from Page 1) At the outset of the event, Manager Medical Services Manager Bapco’s Wellbeing Project 2020 Dr. Spyridon Trous gave a speech in which he welcomed Al Noor Charity Welfare President Her Excellency Shaikha Lamiya bint Mohamed Al-Khalifa. Dr. Trous gave a brief introduction of the Wellbeing Project 2020, its role, mission and objectives in serving the company and contractors’ employees, their families and the community. He further shed light on its main goal of enhancing the health awareness in society. Later, HE Shaikha Lamiya Al-Khalifa gave a brief speech in which she expressed thanks and

appreciation to Bapco for supporting such significant and meaningful health activities. Then, Dr. Kawthar Al-Eid from the Health Ministry gave a presentation on the health benefits of walking for community individuals. She congratulated the Bapco’s Wellbeing Project 2020 for the excellent activities which go in line with the goals and programs of the Health Ministry. HE Shaikha Lamiya Al-Khalifa received a gift from Bapco, and she gave Bapco a gift which was received by Dr. Trous on behalf of Bapco. Hanan Yousif, Head of Media & Public Relations thanked Bapco for the good arrangement and valued support of the veent.


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Al Sanabel Orphans Care SocietVisit Dar Al Naft

In line with Bapco’s ongoing endeavours aimed to nurture mutual cooperation with the various organisations and institutions in Bahrain, a group of children from Al Sanabel Orphans Care Society recently visited Dar Al-Naft (the Oil Museum). During the visit, the children toured the various sections of the museum and were briefed on its various collections and possessions. The group viewed the rare exhibits of the museum which gave them a good understanding about Bahrain’s rich history and heritage. Upon the conclusion of the tour, the officials of Al Sanabel Orphans Care Society thanked Bapco for arranging the visit and wished the company continued progress and prosperity. Dar Al-Naft, which is managed by Bapco, features various exhibits and collections which seek to preserve and spread knowledge on the history of oil discovery in the entire region. It has developed over the years into an educational centre and a major tourist and educational attraction. It is dedicated to the theme of oil, its search, discovery and development in Bahrain, and its impact on the life of the Bahraini people.

Bapco recently r e c e i v e d delegates from the Good Word Society at the Princess Sabeeka Park in Awali. The visit aimed at providing the guests with an idea on the various facilities and services offered by the park in serving the community. During the visit,

the delegation expressed delight with the arrangements, and thanked Bapco’s management for supporting the Society’s programs over the years. Officials of the Good Word Society hailed the good organization and excellent preparation of the visit, and wished the company continued progress and prosperity. The Princess Sabeeka Park is located in Awali. It is lush with greenery and is designed in a unique traditional pattern. The park features entertainment facilities, including children play areas and others. The park enhances Bapco’s leading role in the community and affirms its ongoing commitment to establishing major environmental projects in the Kingdom.

Good Word Society VisitsHRH Princess Sabeeka Park

Bapco Issues Calendar 2019 with the theme of“Prominent Figures in Bahrain’s History”

With the advent of the New Year 2019, Bapco issued its new calendar with the main theme focusing on “Prominent Figures in Bahrain’s History”. The new calendar depicts glimpses of the lives of prominent figures who made honourable contributions and outstanding accomplishments which greatly enriched the history and heritage of the Kingdom over the years. The new calendar portrays their wise vision, determination and valuable experience which have extensively guided Bahrain’s present and future generations towards new eras of prosperity, and largely contributed to establishing

the aspired Modern Bahrain. The new calendar is a token of gratitude and recognition to these prominent figures, and a renewed sign of loyalty and allegiance to the Wise Leadership, led by His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Deputy Supreme Commander, the First Deputy Prime Minister, hailing the valued support and guidance of His Excellency the Minister of Oil, the Chairman of Bapco’s Board of Directors, towards fostering the progress and prosperity of the Kingdom.

Friday, February 1, 2019 The IslanderSocial

Ingredients• 1 1/2 cup Butter• 2 cups Sugar• 2 whole Eggs• 2 whole Eggs Yolks• 4 tsp. Vanilla Extract• 2 tsp. Almond Extract• 4 cups All-purpose Flour• 1 tsp. Salt• 1 tsp. Baking PowderDirections 1. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well

combined, about 2 minutes.2. Add in 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks and mix until

combined.3. Add in vanilla and almond extract; mix until

combined.4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and

baking powder. Slowly (about a cup at a time) add flour to butter mixture and combine. You can use a mixer or not, just depends on how strong you are.

5. Mix ingredients until they are just combined.6. Put dough in some Saran wrap and refrigerate

for at least one hour. When you are ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough out, cut out cookies, and bake for 6-8 minutes.

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List of New/Donated Books at the Awali Library

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Isabel ASHDOWNClaire ASKEWLinwood BARCLAYChris CARTERCatherine COOKSONSophie HANNAHJoe HEAPShari LAPENAAlexander McCALL SMITHTom MARCUSMaggie MASONOrhan PAMUKLesley PEARSEKarin SLAUGHTER

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Google has been working on their translation applications and web services for a while now. Google Lens is quite impressive as it allows you to point the camera at a menu, a sign, or anything else with a non-native language and it can translate it for you. But what about applications on your phone that do not support your native language? Language Navi is an interesting, nice app. It lets users translate foreign languages inside of the app without any additional help. It uses OCR technology to recognize such languages and then translates them for you. It works in most types of apps, including messaging apps, social media, and others. Most apps with translation (Facebook, Twitter, Google Translate) work quite well, but they don’t work everywhere. It’s an interesting idea with a lot of promise, especially for people who speak multiple languages.

Language Navi Current features of Language Navi include:• Free• Translate notifications• Non Root/Xposed


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Bahrain AutoX Championship

Mick Schumacher visits museum in honour of his father Michael Schumacher

A night to remember - BMST FlagsContinue to Fly High at BIC

Isa Mahmood participated in the Bahrain AutoX Championship and his team got 6 trophies in this race. The Bapco Motorsports AutoX Team managed to bring home the 2nd round of Bahrain Auto X championship held in Bahrain international circuit, winning the 1st & 2nd place podium in modified B category, 1st & 3rd place in supercars category and 1st & 3rd place overall. “The team participated in both of our Toyota AE86 cars”, Isa said. “This achievement is dedicated for Bapco’s continues support and motivation to the team. Lastly, three more rounds left and we will do our best as a team to get more wins and podiums representing Bapco” Isa concluded.

The champions of the Bapco Motor Sports Team (BMST) continued their excellent results and outstanding performance at the Bahrain International Circuit BIC. The team members have recently managed to reach the podium with a number of remarkable victories. BMTS member Naser Al-Alawi won the 3rd position in the 2000 CC race despite the difficulties his car faced during the race. As for the Drag Race – Round Three, BMST member Hani Hussain hit a new record covering 200 meters in only 3.9 seconds at a speed of 300 kilometres per hour. He achieved the podium after winning the first position, confirming his status as a tough contestant for 2018-2019 championship in “Promod” category, the largest and fastest category in drag races. Hani not only achieved the podium, but also secured an outstanding performance in the “Index”

category with 8.5 seconds, achieving the first position in this category with his car (Copra Jet). There are only 50 vehicles of this brand all over the word, and Hani owns the 37th out of the 50 cars. BMST flags continue to fly high at the BIC podiums, with Mohamed Al-Jalahma – last year’s champion, who won the 2nd position in 4-6 cylinders, and Salman Mahmood who won the 3rd position in “AutoX” and “Drift” races of the same category. The BMST would like to hail the tremendous support of the Company, particularly the Management for all the help in achieving these outstanding results.

Scotland notch second successive victory in New Year’s Day ‘Auld Classico’ encounterThe Awali Football Club’s seasonal offerings finished with another of the annual encounters between players representing England and Scotland - the ‘Auld Classico’ - at the Awali Stadium of Dreams on 1st January. The ‘Auld

Classico’ is one of the major events on the Awali Football Club’s sporting calendar, jointly sponsored by Awali Football Club (AFC) and the Awali Caledonian Society. It generates much, excited interest, both from players and

supporters, to equally watch the match and the diminishing stamina of the players after the exertions of New Year’s Eve.Despite an evenly-matched performance from each team, Scotland went in ahead at half-time with a cleanly-taken strike from the right by first time, midfielder, MacAaron. England responded after the break with a swift equaliser from regular England forward, Chris Young. With the Scottish midfield controlling the game, Scotland hit back with a goal from debutee MacAndrew. The advantage was increased by MacIgor, who had also scored in last year’s Scottish victory. MacAndrew added a second to his tally, resulting in Scotland scoring four goals for the second successive year. England were worthy opponents, but did not find the rhythm to counter to the Scottish verve.

Both teams finished the match with all players still standing, and only two yellow cards used from some enthusiastic tackling, in a match ably referred by regular official, Nick Davies. The AFC Clubhouse witnessed the presentation of the ‘John Kerr Memorial Quaich’ by AFC Chairman, John Jaworski, to the regular Scottish captain, MacJonathan followed by another lively club social, with food kindly sponsored by Awali Football Club. The Scottish man of the match was David Lord and the England man of the match was Chris Young, both chosen by their opposing captains. Many thanks go to all the players and the supporters, but especially to the AFC committee members for helping to make the day such a success and keep this important Awali tradition alive.

The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher has visited the museum dedicated to his father’s racing career, in Italy. Formula 2 driver Mick Schumacher, who is 19, posted photos on social media of his trip to the museum. Ferrari unveiled the special exhibition at their headquarters in Maranello on 3 January to mark former Ferrari driver Schumacher’s 50th birthday. “Michael has a special place in the history of Ferrari,” the team said. “The museum is decorated with images from the unforgettable years that the seven-time world champion gave to all at Ferrari.” The German suffered serious head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013 and has not been seen in public since. He is being treated at his home in Switzerland, but little is known about his recovery. His family have said he is “in the very best of hands”. Mick Schumacher followed in his father’s footsteps by winning the Formula 3 championship last year, and has been selected for the Ferrari driver academy. He will compete in Formula 2 this year, with the Prema team. He says joining Ferrari will help “extract whatever helps” him to achieve his “dream, racing in Formula 1”. Schumacher’s family have released the Official Michael Schumacher App, which is a “virtual museum” of the driver’s achievements.

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