Oman hosts 11th GCC Aircraft Refueling Forum

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About Arabian Fuels:

The Arabian Fuels Technology Center (AFTC) Handles the GCC Forum General Secretariat since the year 2006. AFTC Organized the last Two Forums Held in Riyadh, KSA, Hosted by Saudi Aramco Air Fueling Operation Department in 2006, and also Organized the last Forum held in Doha, Qatar, Hosted by Qatar Jet Fuel Company in 2007.

Established in the year 2003, by Mr. Ubaidallah ALGHAMDI, after his early retirement from Saudi Aramco, The Dhahran-Based, KSA, Arabian Fuels Technology Center (AFTC) is Globally recognized as the Leading Technical & Engineering Support Center in the GCC/Middle East for Applied Fuels Technology for Civil & Military Aircraft.

The AFTC pioneered several Initiatives in the Region, among them Pioneering the 1st Arabian Jet Fuel Specifications Standard "The Arabian Jet A-1 Plus Specification Standard, that enhances the Safety, Quality and Environment for the Oil Industry Facilities and the Aviation Safety at Large for Passengers and Aircraft during Refueling & Handling of Aviation Fuels. This Arabian Standard was recognized internationally by the Leading Aviation Industry; Boeing, Airbus and Engine Manufacturers like General Electric.

The Vision of the AFTC is to be the Leading Technology provider in the GCC/Middle East. The Mission of the AFTC is to work with the Aviation Industry Partners to enhance and increase the awareness of Safety & Quality of Refueling Operations to deliver clean, dry and on-specification fuels to the end users in a safe and economical manner while taking good care of the Environment.

One of the Key activities of the Arabian Fuels Technology Center is the provision of the ASTM International Petroleum Products Professional Training Programs through the Partnership Agreement between the AFTC and the ASTM International D02 Petroleum Products & Lubricants Committees, which was established in the year 1904. The ASTM Courses have been conducted in the GCC/Middle East Region, by AFTC, since the year 2003 with attendance from all the Key Oil Industry Companies in the Region.

About Al-Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company SAOG:

Al-Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company SAOG was established by virtue of a Royal Decree issued by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said in 1993. The Company was named "Al-Maha" because of the great interest shown by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said towards the resettlement of Arab Oryx (Maha) at that time; His Majesty issued a Royal Decree in 1994 declaring the Jeddat Al-harases as a natural reserve of Arab Oryx (Maha).

Al Maha vision has been set from day one of its establishment to be the first Petroleum products marketing company in the whole nation.

The company was founded and has been established over the years to reap the fruits of its activity as the largest company prevalent in the homeland through its extended retail stations (150 Station) and multiple services such as shops, auto services, lubricants, Al-Maha smart cards service and aviation fuel. The Company has a significant concern on environment, both in contributing to support the competent authorities and in the provision of products and its environmental friendly services.

Al-Maha Aviation Operations:

Al Maha has commenced Aviation operation from Sep 2000 at Muscat International Airport and across the country for Civil and Military customers. After spreading its wings in the field of Aviation, we have seen continuous growth in all spheres of Aviation business in a short span of eight years.

The company's tie up since its inception, with Chevron Corporation, the second largest oil company in the world, has benefited both the companies and helped Al Maha to venture into unfamiliar field and subsequently enriched it, in terms of efficient management of Aviation business. The Operational Excellence in every sphere of Operation, Quality Control, Training and HSE has put the standard International procedures in place in the Aviation Department. The latest developments in the Aviation field are instantly shared by both the partners.

The customer focused approach makes us supply, quality jet fuels to our customers, that meet or exceed stringent International Standard requirements for fuel handling and products standards set by industry and Defense.

Al Maha has been a key player in aviation fuels through its quality, reliability, service, innovation and trust.

About Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG:

Formed in October 2003, following the acquisition of the majority share of BP Oman by Oman Oil Company (OOC), Oman Oil Marketing Company with the brand name omanoil is envisaged to be the future prominent player in petrol and lubricant retail in Oman. Today Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG is involved in the marketing and distribution of fuels and lubricant products and operates in the sectors of fuel retailing, direct (bulk) fuel sales to Government and the Commercial sector, lubricants, aviation refueling and storage and distribution.

Oman Oil Marketing Company's success is created and maintained by well-trained, motivated and innovative people. The Company is proud to have a diverse team that is dedicated to the overall corporate objectives. Operating in an increasingly competitive business environment, The Company has continued its strong performance focus and consistently achieved its primary safety, operating and financial targets.

For more information, please contact:

Hassan Al Saleh
Trans-Arabian Creative Communications (TRACCS)
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 24 605-028
Fax: +968 24 605-027