Tasweeq (Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Company) recently hosted a Japanese delegation that comprised executives representing many Japanese oil and gas companies and the Japan Cooperation Centre Petroleum (JCCP).
The JCCP delegation visited Qatar based on a memorandum of understanding signed between Tasweeq and JCCP in November 2013.
The MoU was put in place for exchange of programmes related to learning and development. One specific objective is to have access to the various technical and non-technical courses organised by JCCP.
Another major component of the MoU is the implementation of the “Exchange Programme for Young Generations”, which allows young employees on both sides to share knowledge and best practices, and to discuss future marketing challenges in the oil and gas industry.
The Japanese delegation was headed by Fumihiro Tone, master lecturer, Training Department at JCCP. The eight delegates consisted of Japanese employees working for prominent oil and gas companies in Japan.
The reception was attended by Saad A al-Kuwari, Tasweeq CEO; Abdulla al-Abdulmalek, executive director (Administration); Dr Majid Ibrahim, head (Learning, Development & Qatarisation) along with other Tasweeq directors.
During the reception, Abdulaziz al-Meer, Tasweeq planning and performance director, gave a presentation on the company and its unique model of operations. This was followed by a presentation on Japan’s energy outlook delivered by Tone.
“This was an excellent opportunity to introduce the young Japanese to the marketing infrastructure of petroleum products in Qatar, and to show them major educational, cultural and economic landmarks,” Tasweeq said.
Tasweeq also arranged technical tours to Ras Laffan, Mesaieed and Dukhan Industrial cities and cultural tours to Katara, The Pearl and The Museum of Islamic Art.
The first Qatari delegation as part of the exchange programme visited Japan in December 2014. The team comprised some seven Tasweeq Qatari employees who benefited from the programme on both technical and personal levels.
The Japanese delegation with al-Kuwari and other senior company executives in Doha.
