The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) – Kuwait Chapter proudly organizes the prestigious ASSP Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HSE Excellence Awards annually. This esteemed recognition aims to celebrate and honor private sector companies that demonstrates exceptional leadership, commitment and innovation in advancing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards across the Gulf Region. This awards not only highlights their outstanding achievements but also inspires others to strive for excellence, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability throughout the region.
The awards ceremony of ASSP GCC HSE Excellence awards 2024 held in collaboration with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) at KOC Tent, Ahmadi, Kuwait. The program was patronized by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), its subsidiaries and endorsed by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), supported by International Regulatory agencies like by International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), Knowledge partner as Gulf Downstream Association (GDA).
The event was graced by several distinguished personalities with their esteemed presence, including:
a)Naser Al-Habab, Manager HSSE, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
b)Yousef Al-Qallaf, Team Leader HSE North Kuwait, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
c)Jumah Basheer, Team Leader Drilling 5 (N&WK), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
d)Zainab Hussain, Team Leader E&SC, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
e)Abdulrahman Al Hajri, Team Leader HSE Marine, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
f)Mohammed Al Rashidi, Team Leader Project Management 33, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
g)Abdulaziz Sadeq Mohammad Sadeq, Team Leader HSE, Mina Ahmadi, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
h)Yousef Al Shammari Snr. Drilling Engineer, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
i)Elyas, Past Section Head Operations, MAA Refinery, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Additionally, numerous other dignitaries from oil sector companies across the GCC, along with other distinguished guests, attended the event.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Engr. Fadhel Al Ali, Chairman of ASSP Kuwait Chapter; Engr. Faris Al Mansouri, Director & Engr. Ahmad Eissa Al-Shatti, Team Leader KOC and Deputy Director of the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Awards; and Engr. Bader Mubarak Al-Hadhrami, President of ASSP Kuwait Chapter for 2024-2025.
Engr. Fadhel Al Ali, Chairman of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter, warmly welcomed all the attendees and extended his heartfelt appreciations to KPC management for their patronage and acknowledged the invaluable support of KPC, KOC, KNPC, and KIPIC management. He expressed gratitude for the remarkable participation from private companies across Kuwait and the GCC region.
The Chairman highlighted the event's pivotal role in transforming organizational attitudes toward HSE commitment, fostering a culture of excellence and sustainability in the region. In his concluding remarks, he commended the dedication and tireless efforts of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter's volunteer team and lauded the exceptional leadership of Eng. Faris Al-Mansouri and Engr. Ahmad Al-Shatti for making the event a grand success.
Engr. Faris Al Mansouri, Director of the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Awards 2024, delivered a heartfelt welcome address, expressing his gratitude to all the participating companies. He emphasized the importance of embedding HSE culture as a core value within the industry, underscoring that safety must always remain a top priority. He highlighted the need for strong organizational support to empower employees in promoting a robust HSE culture.
Engr. Faris Al Mansouri also emphasized on the continual growth in participation from across the Middle East since the awards' inception in 2009, signifying the region's increasing commitment to wards HSE excellence. In his concluding remarks, he extended his appreciation to KPC and its subsidiaries for their unwavering patronage, commended the Evaluation Committee for upholding high standards, and acknowledged the dedication of all members involved in organizing the awards program.
Engr. Ahmad Al-Shatti, Deputy Director of the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Awards 2024, provided an insightful overview of the GCC Awards Program, accompanied by the unveiling an engaging video capsule. He congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the winner companies, commended their commitment towards creating safe and healthy work environments, upholding high industrial standards, and achieving exceptional performance.
Engr. Al-Shatti expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organizing team, Core committee members, Evaluation Committee members, and Chapter Administrative officers for their dedication and hard work in making the event successful. He also took the opportunity to encourage companies for their active participation in the ASSP GCC Awards Program 2024, fostering a continuous journey toward HSE excellence.
Engr. Bader Al-Hadhrami, President of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter for 2024-2025, emphasized that a steadfast commitment to HSE excellence serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the industry. He extended an invitation to professionals and speakers to submit their abstracts for the 12th ASSP PDC Conference & Expo, scheduled to take place on the 7th and 8th of May 2025.
Engr. Bader Al-Hadhrami also encouraged executives from various companies and organizations to actively participate in the event and seize the opportunity to gain recognition within the HSSE fraternity, fostering collaboration and progress in the field.
A special address was delivered by representatives of the supporting organizations, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Mrs. Kavita Prabhu, representing BCSP, delivered an inspiring speech, while BCSP President M. Ashok Garlapati graced the event with his presence. Mr. Hisham Zebian, representing IADC, spoke about the awards program and highlighted IADC’s initiatives in advancing safety standards.
Following the opening ceremony, Engr. Fadhel Al Ali, Engr. Faris Al Mansouri, and Mr. Bader Al Bader officially commenced the Awards program. Together, they distributed awards to the successful companies, recognizing their achievements in various categories, including Platinum, Gold, Gold Medal (awarded to the companies achieving Gold award for five consecutive years), Silver, and Merit awards.
A total of 51 companies from the GCC countries participated and won a total of 81 awards in the following categories.
a.HSE Excellence
b.Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program
c.Environment Excellence
d.Best HSE Initiative
e.Best Management of Driving Safety
f.Best Risk Management
All the above submissions were meticulously evaluated by a professional team of adjudicators to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process.
Following the awards ceremony, Eng. Fadhel Al Ali, Chairman of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter, Eng. Faris Al Mansouri, Director and Eng. Ahmad Al-Shatti, Deputy Director, extended their appreciation by recognizing the efforts of the EC Core Committee, the ASSP GCC HSE Excellence Awards organizing committee members, and the administrative staff. Each was honored with ASSP-branded memento as a token of gratitude for their dedication and contributions towards the success of the event.
The closing ceremony of the event was conducted by Mr. Mohammad Yusuff, Vice President of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter for 2024-2025. In his vote of thanks, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from companies in Kuwait and across the GCC. He acknowledged the contributions of all ASSP volunteers, as well as the supporting and endorsing organizations, for their efforts in making the program a resounding success.
Engr. Noor Adel Al-Sadi and Engr. Heba Al gracefully facilitated the awards ceremony. Special thanks were extended to the exhibitors, including Raja Trading Company, Safety & Fire, Fares & Dabbous, Dalian International, ISN Software, Solas Marine Services Group, Bright International Co. and Mahatta Trading Co., for their valuable participation.
Mr. Yusuff also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the volunteers who dedicated their personal time to ensure the success of the event. He commended the event organizing team from VCONEX, led by Mr. Mohammad Riaz, for their flawless execution and production of the program.