Dr. Alfaqeer assumes the role of Chairman with immediate effect, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh

Dubai, UAE – 17May2026:The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, announced today thatDr. Faisal M. Alfaqeer,CEO, Executive Board Member, and Investment Committee Member, SABIC, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association with immediate effect. Dr. Alfaqeer succeedsEng. Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh, former CEOand ExecutiveBoard Member, SABIC, who served as Chairman of GPCA from 2022 to 2026.

Dr. Alfaqeer bringsmore than three decades of experience in the global petrochemical and refining sectors. Prior to joining SABIC, he served in several senior leadership positions at Saudi Aramco, including Senior Vice President of IK Liquids to Chemicals Development. He also served as CEO of Sadara Chemical Company.

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