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Volume
44
Issue
1
OAPEC Activities
As part of OAPEC’s Golden jubilee
celebrations, the Secretariat General released
a coffee-table book titled ‘OAPEC in 50
Years’. The book contains an invaluable and
rare collection of historical photos that are
published for the first time. The pictures were
taken over the past five decades at the various
official receptions, conferences, meetings, and
activities whether organised or attended by
OAPEC.
In the book’s foreword, OAPEC Secretary
General HE Abbas Al Naqi said that the
Secretariat General was so careful to choose
the historical pictures in a meticulous way in
order to ensure highlighting OAPEC’s journey
throughout all historical phases. In one way
or another, the pictures tell the story of this
Arab organisation’s development and role
throughout the past years and decades.
He explained that the book celebrates
OAPEC achievements and successes as the
organisation has been keeping in pace with the
various oil and gas industry developments in
the member countries. HE Al Naqi clarified that
petroleum revenues have actively contributed
to supporting the urban and civil development
in these countries over the years. This can be
seen in the book’s photos.
The book consists of 5 chapters. Chapter 1
‘Visits’ contains a collection of pictures of Their
Majesties andHighnesses the Kings and Princes
of themember countries while receiving the oil
and energy ministers during the organisation’s
official meetings. Chapter 2 ‘Ministerial Council
and Executive Bureau’ includes a large group of
photos from the Council and Bureau meetings.
BOOK
OAPEC IN 50 YEARS
A COFFEE-TABLE BOOK THAT SAILS THROUGH THE HISTORY OF ARAB
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY