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International Maritime College Oman<br />
April 24th 2016
Under the Patronage of H.E the Minister of Transport and Communications<br />
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Salem Al Futaisi
Chairman Message<br />
On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to welcome all<br />
participants to the HCT 2016 Symposium. The theme of this Symposium is<br />
“Human Capital Trends in the Maritime and Logistics in the GCC – Challenges<br />
and Opportunities”. This event will serve as a platform for networking,<br />
exchange of ideas and collaborations.<br />
Renowned local and international speakers from industry and academia will<br />
share their views and experiences on a range of topics with relevance to the<br />
theme of the Symposium. The issues that will be addressed include human<br />
capital capacity building, future trends, policy and regulatory matters related<br />
to maritime and logistics education and training within the GCC. This event<br />
promises to hold a great value for all in attendance.<br />
I would like to sincerely thank all speakers for their appreciated contribution.<br />
I look forward to welcoming you in the International Maritime College Oman<br />
and trust that the symposium will be enriching experience for all participants.<br />
Dr. Hilal Al hadhrami<br />
Dean<br />
Chairman of the Organizing Committee<br />
Human Capital Trends in the Maritime and Logistics in the GCC<br />
(Challenges and Opportunities)
symposium information<br />
Human Capital Trends in the Logistics and Maritime in the GCC:<br />
Challenges and Opportunities<br />
24th, April 2016, IMCO Sohar, Sultanate of Oman<br />
The GCC Logistics and Maritime Symposium brings together policy makers, industry experts, educators and researchers<br />
to present and discuss the future trends, challenges and opportunities in the Logistics and maritime sector. This<br />
one day symposium will feature prominent speakers from various industries addressing topical issues. The issues<br />
that will be addressed include human capital capacity building, future trends, policy and regulatory matters related to<br />
maritime and logistics education and training. Around 400 attendees are expected to attend this symposium including<br />
high-ranking government officials, policy makers, CEOs, directors, managers and researchers.<br />
Key Objectives<br />
1.Provide opportunity for stakeholder dialogue to promote creative solutions to the challenges facing the logistics<br />
and maritime industry in terms of human capital.<br />
2.Promote collaboration between educators and industry experts.<br />
3.Bring together industry experts to present the challenges and the opportunities in the logistics and maritime<br />
industry in the GCC.
IMCO information
Welcome to IMCO<br />
A unique maritime education & training organisation in the<br />
GCC Region<br />
A joint collaboration between the Government of Oman and<br />
the STC Group from the Netherlands, the International<br />
Maritime College Oman (IMCO) offers diploma, Master<br />
degree &short courses- to both sexes- to provide a feed to the<br />
maritime, port, transport, logistics and petrochemical process<br />
industries.With students from 14 countries as diverse as Qatar,<br />
Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Kazakhstan, India, Bangladesh,<br />
Nigeria and Cameroon, IMCO also boasts a multinational staff<br />
an d excellent facilities for maritime education also recently<br />
considered to be the first high education institute to achieve<br />
ISO 2008: 9001 Certification from the world renowned classification<br />
society ClassNK, Japan<br />
IMCO is white listed and fully credited by the Ministry of<br />
Transport and Communication to issue STCW certificates or<br />
certificates of proficiency.
speakers information<br />
Dr. Hilal Ali Al Hadrami<br />
Chief Executive Officer, Oman LNG<br />
Harib Al Kitani joined Oman LNG as CEO on 1st August, 2012. He comes with a rich experience and a strong background<br />
in the LNG business having first worked at Oman LNG as Deputy Manager, Marketing, in 1995. He soon became the<br />
company’s Marketing and Shipping Manager, strengthening its position in key markets of Korea and Japan and initiating<br />
Oman LNG’s cargo swapping and diversion with different parties in the global liquefied natural gas trade. Thus bringing<br />
more value to its shareholders. Al Kitani was later moved to Shell International in London, where for three years he worked<br />
in various positions including LNG Global Business Adviser and Manager of Suape project in Brazil. Prior to re-joining<br />
Oman LNG, he had held the position of President and CEO of Qalhat LNG since October 2004. There, he successfully led<br />
the company to become an internationally recognised brand with many achievements.<br />
Eng Harib Al Kitani<br />
Chief Executive Officer, Oman LNG<br />
Harib Al Kitani joined Oman LNG as CEO on 1st August, 2012. He comes with a rich experience and a strong background<br />
in the LNG business having first worked at Oman LNG as Deputy Manager, Marketing, in 1995. He soon became the<br />
company’s Marketing and Shipping Manager, strengthening its position in key markets of Korea and Japan and initiating<br />
Oman LNG’s cargo swapping and diversion with different parties in the global liquefied natural gas trade. Thus bringing<br />
more value to its shareholders. Al Kitani was later moved to Shell International in London, where for three years he worked<br />
in various positions including LNG Global Business Adviser and Manager of Suape project in Brazil. Prior to re-joining Oman<br />
LNG, he had held the position of President and CEO of Qalhat LNG since October 2004. There, he successfully led the<br />
company to become an internationally recognised brand with many achievements.<br />
Mr. André Toet<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Sohar Industrial Port Company<br />
After leaving the Maritime Institute ‘Willem Barentz’ (higher technical education level) Andre joined Nedlloyd Lines in 1986,<br />
where he worked for a number of years on the bridge as mate and nautical officer.<br />
After his sailing career he worked for several Nedlloyd Group subsidiaries in several countries in senior positions -<br />
Netherlands, Sudan, Thailand and Hong Kong. After the merger of P&O Group.<br />
Subsequently after the take-over by Maersk became CEO of Maersk Central Europe. In 2008 he was appointed as COO<br />
of the Port of Rotterdam.<br />
As well as his role as CEO of Sohar Industrial Port Company, he also holds the position of Non-Executive Director of<br />
Electronic Shipping Solutions (ESS) Malta.<br />
Andre Toet is married, working and living in Oman, having two daughters (1992 ,1989).
speakers information<br />
Mr. Warith Al Kharusi<br />
Chairman of the Board at Omani<br />
Centre for Skills Development SAOC<br />
Chairman of the Board at Omani Centre for Skills Development SAOC & Executive Director of Al –Safwa Group &<br />
Partners. Now Leading a Group of 6 Companies with 6 Gobal Partners to deliver End to End Solutions to Oil & Gas and<br />
Energy Utilities focusing of Supply Chains, Logistics, Emergency Response, Health, Safety , Security and Environmental<br />
Services.<br />
Previous Work Experience - 32 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry working with Petroleum Development Oman<br />
(Shell ) the largest producer in Oman.<br />
13 Years - Logistics Management<br />
Mr. Ahmed Al-Azkawi<br />
Acting CEO – Oman Logistics<br />
Company SAOC<br />
Ahmed is a highly qualified engineer with strong technical and commercial skills. He has held senior management<br />
positions in a multinational company in Oman and overseas. His experience includes project management, business<br />
opportunity maturation, leading project teams and managing stakeholders. Ahmed worked for Petroleum Development<br />
Oman, Aera Energy, California, the Supreme Council for Planning and is currently the acting CEO of Oman Logistics<br />
Company SAOC. He holds a BSc in Physics from Imperial College London and an MEng in PE from Heriot-Watt University,<br />
Edinburgh.<br />
Mr Tarik Mohamed Al Junaidi<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Oman Shipping Company<br />
He was promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer in July 2010. Having joined OSC in 2005, his last role prior to this<br />
latest promotion was as Head of Commercial, including business development. Prior to that, he worked for HSBC, in<br />
Financial Planning and Global Enterprise looking after Sales and Marketing in Oman. In 2004, he completed an MBA from<br />
The University of Western Australia, after graduating from The Florida Atlantic University, USA with a BSc. in International<br />
Business & Marketing. He also holds a Certificate for Financial Advisors (CeFA) from The Institute of Financial Services,<br />
England.
speakers information<br />
Dr. Mohammed A.H Ghandourah<br />
Vice Dean of King Abdul Aziz<br />
University Faculty of Maritime Studies<br />
Eng Ali bin Towaih AL suwaidi<br />
General Manager, Dubai Maritime City<br />
Harib Al Kitani joined Oman LNG as CEO on 1st August, 2012. He comes with a rich experience and a strong background<br />
in the LNG business having first worked at Oman LNG as Deputy Manager, Marketing, in 1995. He soon became the<br />
company’s Marketing and Shipping Manager, strengthening its position in key markets of Korea and Japan and initiating<br />
Oman LNG’s cargo swapping and diversion with different parties in the global liquefied natural gas trade. Thus bringing<br />
more value to its shareholders. Al Kitani was later moved to Shell International in London, where for three years he worked<br />
in various positions including LNG Global Business Adviser and Manager of Suape project in Brazil. Prior to re-joining<br />
Oman LNG, he had held the position of President and CEO of Qalhat LNG since October 2004. There, he successfully led<br />
the company to become an internationally recognised brand with many achievements.<br />
One of the prominent figures Marketing Manager and Operations Interface Manager at Dolphin Energy Limited from<br />
2005 – 2002, he pioneered aggressive strategies that helped the company achieve some its most ambitious objectives.<br />
From 1993 to 2002, Ali bin Towaih was Terminal Superintendent at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (EMARAT),<br />
where he supervised all terminal manpower and managed the petroleum terminal operations, including the first and only<br />
LPG project operations and terminals distribution for the company.<br />
Ali Bin Towaih was appointed on 10 April, 2005 as Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED) at<br />
TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding. His results-oriented performance saw him take over an additional<br />
mandate in 2007 as the Executive Director of ENPARK, a fully comprehensive eco-friendly community for commercial and<br />
residential use.<br />
Dr Abdelghani Benayoune<br />
Head of Applied Research<br />
Has a rich and diverse experience in industry and academia. He has practiced in North America, South East Asia and the<br />
Middle East and served a diverse mix of clients. Dr. Benayoune currently serves as the director of research in the International<br />
Maritime College Oman. He is responsible for setting up the Research Centre. Prior to this, he held various management<br />
positions including as a member of an executive team which established IMCO.<br />
He also worked as a senior consultant for The Achievement Centre International and HRSG. His role involved designing and<br />
delivering Human Capital consulting solutions to address client’s business challenges. He also led various leadership<br />
development initiatives and Competency-Based Framework projects for various companies. Another important side of his<br />
work is not-for-profit. Dr. Benayoune currently serves on the board of two not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
speakers information
Symposuim Program<br />
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Registration & Refreshments<br />
Welcome Address<br />
Opening Address<br />
Opening of Exhibition<br />
Coffee Break and Networking<br />
Current Challenges Faced by the Logistics and Maritime sector in the GCC<br />
Trends Shaping the Future of the Logistics and Maritime Sector<br />
Innovation in the Logistics and Maritime Sector<br />
Q&A Session<br />
Coffee Break and Networking<br />
Rising to the challenge: Human Capital Development for Sustainability in the GCC<br />
Emerging Skill Needs in the Maritime Sector<br />
Forecasting the Supply and Demand of the Logistics Human Capital<br />
Q&A Session<br />
Lunch & Networking<br />
Bridging the Industry/Education Nexus – Academia & Industry Collaboration<br />
Developing the Logistics and Maritime Human Capital – Case study<br />
Q&A Session<br />
Closing and Final Remark
Accommodation<br />
Crowne Plaza Sohar hotel, a luxurious retreat close to Sohar's commercial heartland.<br />
Emerge from the desert into the lush, manicured gardens at<br />
Crowne Plaza Sohar. Subtle Arabic motifs punctuate our<br />
soaring, four-storey atrium as it rises in marble to a light-filled<br />
dome. Check in and make your way to our spacious swimming<br />
pool, relax by the poolside bar and at the sun deck. Saunas and<br />
steam rooms await in our luxury spa, or you can loosen your tie<br />
and challenge friends in our bowling alley.<br />
Crowne Plaza Sohar is nine km from Sohar Free Zone near the<br />
Port of Sohar as well as Sohar Industrial Estate and Sohar<br />
Airport. Speak to our friendly Concierge about arranging a<br />
limousine pick-up from Muscat International Airport or Dubai<br />
International Airport,both about two hours' drive away.<br />
Or take a trip to Nizwa, Oman's ancient former capital and<br />
home of date-growing.<br />
Bring your laptop to informal meetings with colleagues in our<br />
slick Resident Bar or relax in the vibrant red Sports Bar, packed<br />
with plasma screens and snooker tables. Our modern ballroom<br />
holds up to 350 for banquets or seminars, and your guests can<br />
leave their vehicle in our complimentary car park. Retreat to the<br />
spacious balcony in your room or Suite for vistas of the distant,<br />
hazy mountains.<br />
Be inspired by Sohar's busy fish markets, coastal promenade<br />
and ancient forts and ruins from your base at Crowne Plaza<br />
Sohar.
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