New Renowned HSE Experts Confirmed to Speak at HSSE in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2010, Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, February 24, 2010 - The HSSE in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Summit 2010, which will be held
from 25 - 29 April at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is proud to announce two
brand new distinguished speakers to join the expert speaker faculty
including, Ahmed Khalil, HSE Manager, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and
Wayne Harris, HSE Director, Qatar Project Management; Board Director, World
Safety Organization; CEO, ISQEM.

The summit, which is sponsored by Velosi, endorsed by ASSE MEC and
supported by the British Safety Council, WSO and ISQEM is already playing
host to a plethora of renowned health, safety, security and environment
experts from regional operating companies including ADMA OPCO, Qatar
Petroleum, BG OMAN, Halliburton, Kuwait Oil Company, RasGas Co. Ltd and
Rashid Petroleum Company.

Ahmed Khalil, HSE Manager at Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) commented,
"Business success depends on how management is committed and passionate about
Health and Safety. Engaging employees in Health and Safety is of paramount
importance to the success and profitability of organizations". Ahmed Khalil
will present on BAPCO's successful Process Safety management (PSM) program
which enhanced the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality of the
organization.

Samih Sarhan, Senior Occupational Hygienist at Kuwait Oil Company said,
"Health and Safety should not be a negotiating factor when we are dealing
with people's lives. We all have responsibility at work and the
supervisor/manager has a due diligence to protect and ensure that workers are
not at risk when they come to work. We should not be afraid to make a
commitment to health and safety matters."

Mr. Tariq S. Al-Ghamdi, President at endorsing organization ASSE Middle
East Chapter reflected, "Upon reviewing the IQPC program of HSSE in Oil, Gas
& Petrochemicals, the ASSE Middle East Chapter feels that the conference
would provide an opportunity to the region's ASSE members and other
professionals with vital state-of-the-art technical information, including
the best up-to-date international industry standards and practices."

Topics that will be addressed at the forum include: HSE-Management
Systems, Emergency Management & Response, Corporate HSSE Strategy, HSSE
Shutdown Management, Contractor Management, Competency Development System,
Occupational Health Examinations, Hygiene Program, Behavioral-Based Safety
Program, Corporate Security and Risk Strategies, Process Safety Management,
Environmental Management.

For more information visit www.hsseoilandgas.com

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    Eileen Grace Espelita
    Marketing Manager
    IQPC Middle East
    +971-4-364-2975
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For more information, please contact: Eileen Grace Espelita, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East, +971-4-364-2975, enquiry at iqpc.ae