The GPCA Legacy Initiative and GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” (الرّواد) were launched in 2017 to recognize the pioneers of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region. The Award takes place on an annual basis and honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to foster and strengthen the chemical industry in one or more of the GCC states.
2023 Pioneer
Eng. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi
The 5th edition of the GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” (الرّواد) was bestowed upon Eng. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi, former General Manager (1992-2007) and Chairman (2011-2014), QAPCO, and Founding Board Member (2006-2009), GPCA, at a special award ceremony during the 17th Annual GPCA Forum on 3 December 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Eng. Al-Mohannadi was recognized with the GPCA Legacy Award for his role in developing and advancing QAPCO and making tremendous contributions to the petrochemical industry in Qatar.

Eng. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi
Past Pioneers

Mohamed Al-Mady

H.R.H. Prince Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdulaziz AI-Saud

H.E. Yousef Bin Omair

Abdulaziz Al Zamil

Abdulbaqi Al-Nouri

Ghazi Al-Gosaibi
