Issue 29 Published by Corporate Communications at Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu October 2013

If there is one aspect of our business that is very dear to my heart, it is the wellbeing and safety of our employees. They are our true and most valuable assets. We must care for them and look after them, because they are vital to the continuation and long-term viability of our company. That is why I, together with our Executive Management, put so much emphasis on traffic safety as an integral element of our safety culture.Mindful of our commitment to social responsibility as one of our core values, we must do whatever we can to support the government’s new national traffic safety strategy aimed at reducing traffic accidents on our roads by 70 per cent in the long term. The national traffic statistics are appalling. Every day, on average, 19 people die in accidents on our roads. Accident victims occupy 30 percent of orthopedic

from the CEO desk

Abdullah K. Al-Buainain | President & CEO

beds in hospitals across the Kingdom. Let us do our bit to support the Saudi Traffic Safety Society and all the government bodies and other organizations working with them to bring down the traffic accident rate.

We have already come a long way with the implementation of a carefully planned strategy and program to reduce traffic incidents, but we have to admit to ourselves that we are not yet where we should be. It has to be very clear to everyone that traffic violations in Marafiq are unacceptable and inexcusable. Every one of us must be extra cautious and alert when we are behind the steering wheel. Be a defensive driver with an attitude of calmness, control and responsibility, always watchful and aware of the behavior of other drivers around you. Don’t allow yourself to be tempted by the erratic habits of violators of the road. Remember that you have families waiting for you at home. Be a role model for others with your safe driving habits and compliance with all traffic rules and regulations.

Marafiq has awarded the contract for the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant at the Sadara Petrochemicals Complex in Jubail Industrial City II to Sidem S.A. of France and its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, Sidem Saudi Ltd. Sidem and Sidem Saudi Ltd are both entities of the Veolia Group of France. The contract involves a lump-sum turnkey construction contract with Sidem S.A. and Sidem Saudi Ltd for the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and long-term operation and maintenance of the SWRO plant. The SWRO plant will supply industrial water to the Sadara Petrochemicals Complex. Marafiq was awarded the SWRO contract by Sadara in November 2012. Sadara is the joint venture formed between Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company to develop an integrated petrochemicals complex in Jubail, which will be the largest petrochemical facility ever to be built in a single phase.With a production capacity of approximately 178,000 cubic meters per day, the SWRO plant will be one of the largest standalone desalination facilities in the region. The plant will incorporate the latest technologies in the desalination industry and will operate to the very highest standards and availability factors. It will be environment-friendly and adhere to the health,

Marafiq and Veolia Group Sign SWRO Agreementsafety and environmental regulations of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, as well as international best practice. The SWRO plant is expected to start commercial operations in the third quarter of 2015. Marafiq Chairman HH Prince Saud Bin Abdullah Bin Thunayan Al-Saud said the project would help Marafiq meet customer needs, boost development in the region and contribute to the company’s highly successful Saudization program. Outgoing President and CEO Thamer Al-Sharhan emphasized the important contribution of the industrial water project to

the success of the Sadara chemicals complex. “Marafiq is excited to undertake this project of national importance with a world class water company like Veolia, represented by Sidem S.A. and Sidem Saudi Ltd”, he said, adding that the project would create employment opportunities for Saudi nationals and contribute to the national economy. Marafiq is being advised in the project by a team of international advisors, comprising Jacobs Engineering and ILF Consulting Engineers as technical advisors, Booz & Co. as commercial advisors and Latham & Watkins LLP as legal advisors.

Marafiq signs SWRO with Veolia Group

Employees thankful for President’s visitPresident and CEO Abdullah Al-Buainain wasted no time after taking office on 1 August 2013 to visit all Marafiq facilities to familiarize himself with the work surroundings. True to the promise that he made right after his first day at Marafiq, Mr. Al-Buainain set off on an extensive tour of the facilities in both Jubail and Yanbu, making a special effort to understand the inner workings of each department and getting to know as many employees as he could. He reaffirmed that it would be his main objective in the weeks and months to come to get to know all there is about Marafiq, its facilities, its operations and its people. He also expressed his appreciation to the management of Marafiq for the warm welcome he received right from his first day at the company.On their part the staff members at all the facilities were pleased that the President made the effort to visit them in person. They said he made them feel reassured of the importance of their work. They were unanimous in their resolve that as the people of Marafiq they would work together as one team to further develop the company’s good name and reputation as a leading player in the utility industry, a professional commercial company and a reliable provider of utility services.

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Since its launch earlier this year, the Aman program has made great strides in raising awareness among employees about the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).Aman is an Arabic word meaning “safe and secure”. The program was launched when the Central Safety Committee embarked on a journey of change to constantly improve Marafiq’s occupational health and safety (OHS) performance. Aman’s aim is to raise OHSMS awareness amongst employees, help non-technical departments improve their Safety KPI reporting and ensure full compliance with the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.The sponsor of Aman, Defallah Al-Dugish, says he is pleased with the energetic way in which departments are responding to the program. “Managers have a crucial role to play in the success of Aman. They are the ones who have to make sure that their departments comply with OHSMS procedures and guidelines. That is why it is so encouraging that individual departments are aligning themselves for effective OHSMS implementation by focusing on tangible Safety KPI measurements, coupled with strict adherence to PTW requirements. Employees are becoming more and more aware of Aman activities and participating actively in OHS improvement programs. It strengthens our corporate safety culture, which is also extending to our families at home for a happy family life.”Each department has appointed a special OHSMS representative to act as OHS champion. As department focal points the OHS champions work closely with Aman to promote its objectives and help implement its action plans in their respective departments.

Safe and Secure | Aman Shows We Care

The company-wide competition for the best logo design for Aman attracted a large number of entries. The choice was made difficult by several good proposals, but the winning entry was that of Saleh Al-Zahrani from the Maintenance Department in Yanbu.

Aman workshop for Jubail managers

Aman workshop for Yanbu managers

Mr. Aman and the Aman Official Logo

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Lively workshops in Jubail and YanbuThe Aman team has held two workshops in Yanbu and Jubail as part of its ongoing program to refocus the company on occupational health and safety compliance.The first workshop, held in Yanbu on 16 September, was opened by GM Shared Services Hassan Al-Qahtani. In an inspirational address he encouraged everyone to do their utmost to support Aman and ensure its success.The Jubail workshop took place on 04 September at Marafiq Beach Camp. Defallah Al-Dugish explained the Aman objectives of Safety KPI reporting to a large number of newly assigned OHSMS champions from various departments.In the open forum session facilitated by Safety Engineer Mario Reyes, the OHS champions participated enthusiastically, sharing notes with each other and expressing their keenness to actively support the Aman vision. Ardee Flores, the OHS champion for PR and Communication, said he was very thankful to have attended the awareness session, adding that it was the first time he attended an orientation on corporate safety KPIs. He said the forum would greatly assist departments in setting their safety goals to efficiently monitor their safety initiatives and ensure compliance in support of Aman.

Water Professionals Tour Yanbu FacilitiesA delegation of the Japan Water Desk in Jeddah visited Marafiq in Yanbu recently to view the company’s wastewater treatment facilities and discuss areas of mutual interest in the water industry. They were received by Ghazi Al-Mohammadi, Superintendent Wastewater Operation, and Yarba Al-Shangiti, Technical Services Manager. Fruitful discussions were held and ideas exchanged on the latest developments in the field of wastewater treatment and disposal, and potable water production. The group was accompanied by the Customer Relations Manager, Mohammad Mandili. The Japan Water Desk forms part of the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), which celebrates its 40th year of existence on 20 October this year. The JCCME is an independent, non-profit foundation authorized and supervised by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Its objective is to contribute to the promotion of Japan’s trade, economic and technical cooperation with countries in the Middle East.

Yokogawa Exchange Students View Seawater Cooling Facilities in JubailA group of 13 students of the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program undergoing training with Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently paid a visit to Marafiq to view the seawater cooling facilities in Jubail. Yokogawa is an international company specializing in the development of distributed control systems for monitoring and controlling processes in a wide range of production facilities. The company has 19,000 employees in 33 countries.The students, accompanied by the Yokogawa Customer Services Manager, were received by Frederic Pagnotta, MaSa Seawater Cooling Manager, and Radhi Al-Shammari, SWC Superintendent. They presented an overview of the SWC facilities and systems, after which the group was taken on a tour of the plant and SWC canals.The students expressed their appreciation for the visit and the valuable insight they were able to gain into the value of the SWC system in a water-scarce environment.

Japanese Officials, Specialists and Students Show Keen Interest in Marafiq ExpertiseJICA and Business Development Explore Cooperation AvenuesA representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Osamu Murata, held talks with the Business Development Department in Jubail on 29 September on possible cooperation in water and energy saving projects. He was accompanied by Aiman F. Khayat, Senior Finance Manager at Eastern Petrochemical Company (Sharq).JICA is a Japanese foreign aid agency owned by the Japanese Government. The agency is the sole shareholder of SPCD Ltd, a private company that promotes economic development in the Saudi Arabian petrochemical industry. SPCD is the investment and marketing company for Sharq, which is a joint venture of SPDC and Sabic.The two visitors were received by Manuel Velasco, acting Business Development Manager. They outlined the technical study that JICA is conducting with a view to diagnosing and proposing energy and water saving as well as reclaimed water projects in collaboration with the Royal Commission.After the meeting, Manuel Velasco said he was impressed by the initiatives that JICA is looking to develop in Jubail Industrial City with RC. He said Business Development would be keen to collaborate with RC and JICA in such initiatives.

Landmark of 23 Million Safe Man-Hours ReachedMarafiq reached yet another important safety landmark when the company recorded 23 million safe man-hours without lost time injury.Announcing the achievement to employees, General Manager Shared Services Hassan Al-Qahtani said it was important to recognize the contribution of every one in

Safety Culture Firmly Implanted and Blooming

Management System required of them in practice. Hassan appealed to every individual, especially department management, to focus on these fundamental challenges to sustain, strengthen and continuously improve Marafiq’s safety performance and culture.

exceeding the 23 million safe man-hours mark. “This is not the achievement of any single entity or individual, but an excellent example of unique team work, with all employees taking part as members of the same team.”To sustain this performance, he added, every staff member must play his part in looking deep into all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system to see what should still be improved. There could be no room for any complacency. In fact, reaching this milestone was an opportune time for an honest inward look at some key challenges and answering serious questions, for example if the company’s action plans to prevent vehicle incidents were producing the desired results, and if our everyday safety attitude in the workplace clearly showed that every employee understood what the OHS

Hassan Al-Qahtani, GM Shared Services

Marafiq CEO with Yokogawa President and Senior StaffJapanese engineering students during their SWC visit

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A group of sixteen members of the Yanbu Mutual Safety Committee (YMSC) visited Marafiq on 2 October 2013 at the invitation of the Yanbu Safety Team.The YMSC is constituted of safety experts from of all the industries in Yanbu, including Marafiq. The YMSC was established by the Supreme Commission for Industrial Security (SCIS) of the

Yanbu Mutual Safety CommitteeMinistry of the Interior as a coordinating body for industrial safety. It is the first safety committee in the Kingdom reporting officially to the SCIS.The SCIS was previously known as the High Commission of Industrial Security (HCIS). It acts as an advisor and provides guidelines to a wide range of organizations such as ministries, industry, ports,

airports, utility companies and banks on appropriate security requirements.The Yanbu Safety Team presented the Aman concept and program to the visitors, explaining the objectives of Aman to align the safety practices of Marafiq departments for more effective compliance with occupational health and safety standards and requirements. The team also explained the initiative of the Central Safety Committee to continue improving Marafiq’s OHS implementation through a change journey, that led to the formation of Aman.The presentation was well received and appreciated by the YMSC. In a letter the Ministry of the Interior also recognized Marafiq’s leadership in effective safety management.YMSC meeting in deep conversation

|| OCTOBER 2013 || MARAFIQ WORLD || 5President and CEO Abdullah Al-Buainain has hosted dinner meetings with the executives of industrial companies in Jubail and Yanbu. The objective of the gatherings was to introduce the new CEO to Marafiq’s business partners and cement the good relations between Marafiq and its industrial customers.The President said he was pleased to meet Marafiq’s business partners and customers. “Meeting our customers is an opportunity for us to listen to them and discuss in a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding how to further improve Marafiq’s services to them,” he added. The response of the industrial and business executives was very positive. They expressed their delight that the new Marafiq CEO had made time to meet with them, and extended their congratulations to him on his new assignment.

CEO meets heads of industrial companies in Jubail and Yanbu

President and CEO Abdullah Al-Buainain and members of his executive team paying a courtesy visit to Dr. Alla Abdullah Naseef, CEO of the Royal Commission in Yanbu

Jubail Gathering

Yanbu Gathering

Yanbu Maintenance Recognizes Outstanding Safety PerformanceThe motto, Safety First, is actively pursued by Yanbu Maintenance Department, as is clearly demonstrated by the recognition that the department management gives to employees who excel in their adherence to safety measures.Maintenance Manager Awwadh Al-Elyani has presented award certificates to five staff members for best participation and performance in the application of safety instructions and procedures for the first half of 2013. They are Badr Al-Ahmadi, Electrical Supervisor; Arif Assa’edi, Technical Support; Saleh Al-Zahrani, Instrument and Control Support Foreman; Saleh Al-Ghamdi, Instrument Foreman; and Khalid Al-Youbi, Mechanical Technician.

Marafiq was the host recently of the Eagle Scouts group of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association (SABSA). The Scouts visited the company as part of their education and training in responsible citizenship and promoting the Scout ideals of courage, self-reliance and brotherhood.Although SABSA is an independent group, many of its activities are supported by different government agencies, notably the Ministry of Education as the Scout troops are organized through the schools. Scouting is growing in popularity

Marafiq has recruited 22 young fire-fighters freshly graduated from the Higher Institute of Water and Power Technologies in Rabigh to join the Fire Department team at the Yanbu 2 Project. The students were selected earlier and sent to complete their graduate studies. They are now undergoing training to increase their experience and knowledge in their field. The students have expressed their gratitude to Marafiq for giving them scholarships and also letting them undergo practical training with the Fire Department. They promised to make every effort to make the most of their learning experience to be worthy members of the Fire-Fighting Team.

Young Fire-Fighters Warming Up To The Task

Eagle Scouts Glide into Yanbuamong Saudi youth, with some 50,000 young Saudis being active SABSA members. SABSA is also a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).The visitors learned more about Marafiq through a presentation on the company’s history, current activities and future projects. The supervisor of the Scouts group, Khalid Al-Shehri, said the main purpose of the visit was to help the Scouts to qualify for the Eagle Scouts badge. Learning about the core values of Marafiq would also help them to promote a culture of volunteer work in their communities.

Yanbu Eagle Scouts group

Young breed of firefigthers in Yanbu

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The three proud winners of the quarterly CEO Core Values Awards have received their certificates from President and CEO Abdullah Al-Buainain.The overall winner, Ibrahim Al-Nemer

Proud Winners of CEO Core Values Awards

Tuesday, 1 January 2013 was an important day in the history of Marafiq. On this day the company became ten years old. It has been ten very lively and successful years, but it was not all plain sailing. Marafiq was hardly able to make a running start when it began running its own corporate affairs as a private company in 2003. Although the infrastructure was there – transferred from the Royal Commission – the new company was created from a mixture of various corporate cultures, for example Aramco, Sabic and the Royal Commission, and people from different parts of the world with their own languages, cultures and traditions. It was not easy for the new management to develop a unique Marafiq culture, but it has been one of the company’s most remarkable success stories. Today Marafiq can look back at a decade of corporate growth and development during which it has emerged as a tight-knit family with one goal and one vision.

Marafiq Celebrates Ten Years of Growth and DevelopmentTo commemorate its first ten years of operating as a private utility company, Marafiq published a special magazine highlighting major milestones, achievements and developments, and also paying tribute to the Marafiq Formation Team that laid the foundations for the establishment of the new company.In his message as Chairman of Marafiq, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan Al-Saud said he was proud to be part of the Marafiq family and proud of all the company’s achievements. He said the history of Marafiq instilled in the company and all its people a sense of identity, pride and purpose. It reminded them who they were, where they had been, where they stood and where they were going. Because Marafiq was cherishing the richness of its past and its collective experience of ten years of growth and development, it could be confident of building the right utility structures to accommodate

the needs of the present and meet the challenges of the future.The ten-year commemoration publication vividly recalls the pioneering work done by the Marafiq Formation Team. Six members of the original team tell their personal stories, remembering the special moments that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The magazine relates all the ccorporate milestones and major projects and ventures along the ten-year journey, and Thamer Al-Sharhan, President and CEO from September 2006 to August 2013, gives his views and anticipation of Marafiq’s future.As Hassan Al-Qahtani, General Manager Shared Services, says: “The ten-year commemorative publication is a treasured archive item that will give future Marafiq generations a rare and very valuable glimpse of the origins of their company, and of the difficult task that their predecessors performed so admirably.” A very valuable publication indeed.

Ibrahim Al-Nemer, CCVA Winner of Q2 Abdullah Al-Otaibi, CCVA 2nd Runner-up of Q2Ibrahim Al-Marwani, CCVA 1st Runner-up of Q2

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of Leadership Development, and the second runner up, Abdullah Al-Otaibi of Industrial Security, received their certificates from the CEO in Jubail during the recent weekly meeting of the

Policy and Management Team. The first runner up was Ibrahim Al-Marwani of Transmission and Distribution who was presented his certificate by the CEO in Yanbu.

President and CEO Abdullah Al-Buainain paid a site visit to Yanbu 2 Project recently. He was welcomed by GM Yanbu 2 Project Turki Al-Amri, together with members of the executive team and Projects staff. The President said he was pleased with the progress of the project. That such a huge amount of work had been done within a short period of time was truly an impressive accomplishment, he added.The President also stressed the importance of the project. He said it would play a vital role in increasing the productivity of the company’s

resources to meet the growing demand for electricity, cooling water and clean water for industrial purposes at present and in the future. “I am confident that the Projects team would be able to meet all deliverables on time and overcome all challenges”, he said.Turki Al-Amri said that the encouraging message of the President served as extra motivation for his team to move ahead in full force and be more than ever commitment to completing the project in accordance with the target schedule.

Marafiq Toastmaster Club Jubail held a ceremony last month to install its new committee for the 2013-2014 term. The ceremony was led by Raghupathy Kumar, Financial Planning Manager, and Manoj Variyath, Lead Analyst Cost Control at Financial Planning.The outgoing Club President, Ahmed A. Al-Khars, outlined the club’s activities and achievements for the 2012-2013 term, after which the Club Sponsor, Homoud Al-Zamel, conveyed the club’s appreciation to Marafiq’s top management for their continuous support. Homoud praised the achievements of the club’s outgoing executive team and encouraged the new executive team to do their utmost to develop the listening and public speaking skills of Marafiq employees.The ceremony was attended by a group of Toastmaster experts from Jubail area. Among them were Area 19 Governor TM M.K. Jayakrishnan and the former Area Governor TM Seju Devis. Both noted the excellent facilities of Marafiq Toastmaster Club and the rapid development of the club compared with other clubs in the Jubail area.The gathering closed with an award ceremony to recognize club members for special achievements in 2012/2013.

NEW EX COMM.President: TM Nawwaf Al-AhmadiVP Education: TM Vincent SuricsVP Membership: TM Alharith Al-QunaibetVP Public Relations: TM Ali Jasem Al-Saeed TM Gerardo Flores Secretary: TM Shiju Ismail Treasurer: TM Ahmed BakhashwainSergeant-At-Arms: TM Kadhem Al-Hassan TM Jafar Ali Moolimani

Marafiq Toastmaster Club Installs New Committee

PROUD AWARD RECIPIENTSToastmaster of the Year TM Walid S. Al-Fashkhi, CL Information TechnologyBest Achievement Award TM Essam A. Al-Ahmed, CC Financial PlanningBest Competent Comm. of the Year TM Marwan K. Al-Kahwaji, CC Technical Services JubailBest Speaker of the Year TM Adel Turkistani, CC Information TechnologyMost Enthusiastic Toastmaster TM Ali Jasem Al-Saeed Procurement and ContractsMost Supportive Toastmaster TM Mustafa Al-Sulaiman OED JubailMost Active Toastmaster of the Year TM Shiju Mohammed Ismail OED JubailMost improved toastmaster of the year TM Yahya A. Al-Ghamdi Information TechnologyToastmaster with the best attendance TM Kadhem A.Al-Hassan MaterialsMost Promising Toastmaster TM Alharith Zuhair Al-Qunaibet OED Jubail

Yanbu 2 project

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Saudi Water and Power Forum

The ForumOne of the highlights of the Forum Opening Ceremony is the presentation of the Marafiq Award for Sustainability. The luncheon hosted by Marafiq takes place on the following day. This year the Opening Ceremony takes place on Sunday 1 December and the luncheon is held on Monday 2 December. After lunch Mr. Abdullah Al-Buainain, President and CEO, is to lead a roundtable discussion on the subject, “Education for a Sustainable Utility Economy: Changing the Education Curriculum for the Next Generation”. There will be eleven roundtable discussions running at the same time.On Tuesday 3 December four panel discussions will be held. Mr. Al-Buainain will take part in the discussion led by Dr Abdullah Al-Alshaikh, Deputy Governor for Planning and Development at SWCC. The topic is “Knowledge Utility – Overcoming Key Challenges and Creating Opportunities for Industry Operators in KSA”. The Forum will end with a Keynote Closing Panel on Tuesday afternoon to address the next steps for ensuring sustainable and timely implementation of the targets set by each of the panel discussions.

Marafiq Award for SustainabilityThe Marafiq Award for Sustainability (MSA) is presented each year during the Award Ceremony at the official opening of the Forum. The MSA has been created to acknowledge, celebrate and encourage sustainable practices in Saudi Arabia that promote environmental, social and economic development.The selection criteria for the MSA are in keeping with Marafiq›s mission, its commitment to environment-friendly practices and its role as a socially responsible corporate citizen. Criteria include strategies, policies, technologies or processes that promote sustainable development. Recipients of the award are recognised for the quality of their achievements and contributions in promoting sustainable development in the Kingdom. Any Saudi company, institution and contractor, as well as international companies, developers and contractors active in Saudi Arabia, are eligible for the award. Nominations can be made online on the SWPF website by any individual or organization. The SWPF Advisory Committee has the final word in appointing the winner of the MSA.Marafiq also has an internal nomination

Marafiq Award for SustainabilityThe Marafiq Award for Sustainability (MSA) is presented each year during the Award Ceremony at the official opening of the Forum. The MSA has been created to acknowledge, celebrate and encourage sustainable practices in Saudi Arabia that promote environmental, social and

The selection criteria for the MSA are in keeping with Marafiq›s mission, its commitment to environment-friendly practices and its role as a socially responsible corporate citizen. Criteria include strategies, policies, technologies or processes that promote sustainable development. Recipients of the award are recognised for the quality of their achievements and contributions in promoting sustainable development in the

Any Saudi company, institution and contractor, as well as international companies, developers and contractors active in Saudi Arabia, are eligible for the award. Nominations can be made online on the SWPF website by any individual

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As in previous years, Marafiq will be a Gold Sponsor at the annual Saudi Water and Power Forum and Exhibition (SWPF) to be held in Jeddah from 1 to 3 December 2013.Marafiq has been taking part in the SWPF every year since 2008. Generally acknowledged as the premier annual power and water meeting in Saudi Arabia, SWPF is one of the main events on Marafiq’s corporate calendar. With the Forum and International Exhibition running concurrently, SWPF is well known for uniting Saudi and international stakeholders to debate policies and strategies that set the agenda for sustainable growth and determine the future of the power and water sectors in the Kingdom.

procedure with a well-structured process to nominate its own candidate for the award to the SWPF Advisory Committee. A dedicated team, called the MSA Team, organizes and manages the process. The team members are Saeed Abdullah, PR and Communication Manager, Ahmed Al-Khars, Senior Advisor Leadership Development, Stefanus Ferreira, Corporate Communication Consultant, Basheer Al-Tarouty, PR Specialist, and Ardee Flores, Admin Officer at PR and Communication.The MSA Team, in close cooperation with Customer Relations, starts the selection process by inviting industries in Jubail and Yanbu to register for participation in the MSA. Registered participants complete an extensive survey form to present evidence of their sustainability performance. After careful scrutiny and scoring of the completed surveys, the MSA Team selects a shortlist of the best entries and conducts a personal on-site audit of each of the shortlisted candidates.The MSA Team submits its choice of Marafiq’s top three nominees to the Policy and Management Team (PMT), together with a full justification for each nomination. The PMT then challenges the MSA Team and, if satisfied, selects the final Marafiq nominee. Finally, the MSA Team submits Marafiq’s choice to the SWPF Advisory Committee for consideration along with all the other nominations made through the online channel.

The ExhibitionThe international exhibition that is held adjacent to the forum hall features more than 100 exhibitors from all parts of the world. Marafiq has been a regular exhibitor for the past five years. This year the company’s stand will be conveniently placed at the entrance to the forum hall. The stand has proved very popular, attracting hundreds of visitors wanting to know more about the company, its operations and also career prospects.

We all know that high cholesterol is dangerous for your health. High cholesterol means a total cholesterol level of 240 milligrams per deciliter of blood or above. If you have high cholesterol, taking steps to lower it can greatly reduce your chances of having a heart attack. For every 10 per cent drop in your cholesterol level, your heart attack risk falls by 20 to 30 per cent.There are several steps you can take to lower your cholesterol level. This includes losing weight if needed, being more active, and choosing healthy foods. Here are three simple steps towards a healthier, cholesterol-lowering diet:• Choose healthy fats. Avoid saturated fats because they increase levels of unhealthy LDL (commonly known as bad cholesterol), and steer clear of trans fats (unsaturated fats). Trans fats raise LDL and at the same time lower protective HDL (known as good cholesterol). Rather use the healthier unsaturated fats that are found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.• Go with whole grains. Whole-grain breads, pastas, and cereals help prevent your blood sugar go roller-coasting. They also make you feel full longer. Many of these foods contain fiber that can help lower LDL levels.• Make other healthy choices. Eat more fruits and vegetables instead of processed foods and sweets. Choose fat-free milk instead of whole milk. Go for low-fat yogurt and pick brands that are not loaded with sugar.If lifestyle changes do not get your cholesterol to a healthy level, ask your doctor if cholesterol-lowering medication will help to keep your cholesterol under control.

Diet changes can lower cholesterol levels

Internal Newsletter fo r M a r a f i q E m p l o y e e s Issued by PR and Communications Dept.

ManagerSaeed K. Al-Abdullah

Chief EditorStefanus Ferriera

EditorsBasheer Hasan Al-Tarouty

Gerardo Flores

Design / PhotographyAnsary R. Domado

Abdul Rahman Al-Sehli

PO Box 11133, Jubail Industrial City 31961Tel: 013 340 9707 Fax: 013 341 2052Tel: 014 396 6259 Fax: 014 321 2838

floresgd@marafiq.com.saamriaa@marafiq.com.sa

www.marafiq.com.sa

Dr. Mohammad R. Salem

Marafiq celebrated Saudi National Day on 23 September in both Jubail and Yanbu in cooperation with the Education Services of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.In Yanbu the celebrations took place with a variety of entertaining items at Ibn Al-Nafees High School in the presence of senior officials of the Education Department.In Jubail the Marafiq Beach Camp was the venue for National Day celebrations. Several schools took part with a large number of students and education officials from the Royal Commission attending.

Yanbu Celebrations

Jubail Celebration

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National Day Celebrated in a Sea of Green