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1 Tuesday, April 28th 2015 Research Complex, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar Thegulfintelligence.com Middle East Energy Series follow the Discussion: #GIForum Event website

2 Welcome Note from Forum Chairman Innovation & Competition in 21st Century Energy Industry: Tackling Cyber Security The headlines look all too familiar: Industry plans action after Premera hack or Twitch, Amazon s video game streaming site, got hacked. The hacks of U.S. health insurer Premera Blue Cross and live-streaming service Twitch, both in March, are just the latest in a string of high-profile attacks that have made headlines over the past 12 months. In December, South Korea announced that non-critical data about its nuclear plants had been leaked by a hacker, raising concerns over the safety of the country s atomic energy infrastructure and pushing cyber security to the very top of global policy agendas. The increased frequency of cyber attacks alludes to a worrying trend: the world s critical infrastructure, including energy systems that serve as the lifelines of global economies, are under constant threat and attack. While the danger arising from cyber crime has been recognized for some time in the industry, the world s growing interconnectivity and the ongoing convergence of previously independent IT and operational technology systems in industrial plants mean that vulnerabilities to cyber attacks are only going to increase with potentially severe consequences for people, environment and infrastructure. As the number of cyber attacks on the energy sector keeps rising, the nature of the threat has begun to change. Attacks have become more sophisticated and complex, often seeking to take charge of control systems. The Gulf region, which more than others depends on revenues generated from the export of hydrocarbons, isn t exempt from this development. As the regional oil industry has begun migrating into the digital sphere in recent years, safeguarding critical national energy infrastructure from cyber threats has become a matter of national interest. It is against this backdrop that Qatar in late 2013 decided to make cyber security one of three research priorities. Substantial resources have since been committed to building up effective research and development (R&D) capacities in Qatar and developing local experts and expertise to protecting the country s cyber infrastructure, in particular in the oil and gas sector. It is against this backdrop that the 3rd Qatar Energy R&D Forum will take place with a focus on cyber security. I hope you will find that today s event will produce stimulating and thought-provoking lectures and debates, and will turn out to be a platform of true knowledge exchange and a unique networking opportunity. Gulf Intelligence facilitates knowledge exchange between stakeholders. The Dubai-based strategic communications and public affairs consultancy produces Thought Leadership forums and roundtable discussions on vital global topics with an architecture that ensures all participants engage in a dynamic exchange of useful knowledge with an enhanced networking experience. The Dubai-based firm assists clients to tap their own dormant intelligence and create knowledge reservoirs that can be utilized to elevate their posture amongst their peers and enhance their engagement with stakeholders. Sean Evers Managing Partner, Gulf Intelligence Mr. Evers is founder and Managing Partner of Gulf Intelligence. Sean has spent his career building groundbreaking media enterprises, starting with the award winning Punchbag Productions across Britain and Ireland, securing top award at the 1992 Edinburgh Festival. In the mid-1990s Sean Evers was appointed Cairo correspondent for The Financial Times. In 1997 he was recruited by Bloomberg to open up the Middle East commencing in the UAE and over the following decade he built-out the U.S. media company s regional network of bureaus from Cairo to Tehran, culminating in 2008 in Dubai being designated as the firm s fourth global hub. He attained a BA in Politics & Economics from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana in 1988, and went on to secure his LLB law degree at the National University of Galway, Ireland. Her Excellency Dr. Hessa Al Jaber Minister of Information & Communication Technology, Qatar Special Guest H.E. Dr. Hessa Al Jaber is the first-ever Minister of Information and Communications Technology in Qatar following the formation of the nation s new Cabinet by H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in She is the third Qatari woman to assume a ministerial position in the state. Prior to becoming a minister, Dr. Hessa held the position of Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictqatar) since its inception in During her tenure as Secretary General, Dr. Hessa has overseen the liberalization of Qatar s telecommunications market, ushering in an era of choice and competition. Passionate about ensuring that the benefits of technology reach all sectors, Dr. Hessa has led numerous initiatives to make Qatar a more inclusive society through ICT. She has spearheaded the efforts aimed at modernizing Qatar s ICT infrastructure, including the plans for founding the country s national broadband network, Qatar National Broadband Network (Q.NBN). Additionally, she played an integral role in foundation of Qatar Satellite Company (Es hailsat), which successfully launched Qatar s firstever satellite, Es hail 1, on August 29, In addition, she also led the efforts of the modernization of Qatar s government through ICT, streamlining processes, making government more transparent and accessible to its people. Currently, she is United Nations ITU Broadband Commissioner for Digital Development, Commissioner for the WHO/ITU Commission on Information and Accountability for Women and Children s Health, and a member of several boards of directors, including; Qatar University s Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors of the American School of Doha, Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals, Qatar Foundation National Research Forum, the Qatar Financial Markets Authority, and the Network of Global Agenda Councils of the WEF. She is also the Deputy Board Chairperson of Qatar Satellite Company (Es hailsat) and the Chairperson of Mada s Board of Directors. In 2013, she was listed among the 500 most powerful Arabs in the world on Arabian Business magazine, then ranked 20th on the 2013 Arabian Business list of 100 most powerful Arab women and, most recently, the Internet Society inducted her as one of eight international Internet leaders to the 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Advisory Board. Dr. Hessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Kuwait University, and a Master s Degree and Ph.D in Computer Science from George Washington University, Washington, DC. 1

3 Her Excellency Professor Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad President, Qatar University Dr. Hassan Al Derham VP for Research, Qatar University Special Guest Forum Host Professor Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad is the 5th President of Qatar University and one of Qatar s leading educators. A distinguished alumna of Qatar University, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1977, and subsequently a graduate Diploma in Education in In 1984 she completed her studies at Durham University in the United Kingdom where she was granted the title of Doctor of Philosophy in Education. In 2003, Professor Al-Misnad was commissioned to lead a massive project to transform Qatar University, the national university in Qatar, into a leading regional institution of higher education. This was part of a comprehensive national education reform initiative encompassing the establishment of Education City with international branch campuses, reforming the K-12 school system and advancing Qatar University. The project resulted in significant expansion in graduate programs offered by QU, growth in research output, and development in educational quality leading to recognition from prominent international accreditation agencies. In 2010, Professor Al-Misnad was appointed Minister by HH the Emir. Before assuming the presidency of QU in 2003, Prof Al-Misnad occupied numerous positions in teaching, administration, and research, including Vice President for Research and Community Development ( ) and Head of the then-department of Foundations of Education ( ). She also served as a member of the University Council ( ; ). She has also played a key role in the reform of primary, secondary, and private education in Qatar. As a member of the Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development since 1999, she has also been instrumental in the governance and leadership of the educational institutions comprising Education City, foremost among which are Qatar Academy and The Learning Center. Prof Al-Misnad has received number of distinguished awards which include an honorary Doctor of Laws from Dalhousie University, Canada; an honorary doctorate in Civil Law by Durham University in recognition of her Outstanding achievements in the field of education in January 2008,and is a member of several prestigious bodies such as the Board of Trustees of the American University of Cairo (AUC), and the United Nations University Council (UNU) Dr. Hassan Al-Derham is the Vice President for Research at Qatar University since June Before that he served in several positions at QU including Associate VP for Research and Head of Civil Engineering. Dr. Al- Derham holds a PhD and Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management from University of Glamorgan, UK. He has a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, in USA. His Bachelor Degree is in Architectural Engineering from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, USA. His research interests include construction productivity, project optimization, legal contracts and procurement. In 2009, together with his research team, Dr. Al-Derham won the best paper of the year in ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. About Qatar University As indication of its commitment to improve the research environment, the University invested heavily in the development of a sophisticated research complex that represents a unified advanced arena to cater for the needs of its scholars and researchers. The complex is equipped with research laboratories that are of the highest international standards in all ramifications. The 25,000 square meter structure has an auditorium, offices and meeting rooms to meet the ever evolving needs of scholars and students. It is home for the Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Environmental Studies Center (ESC), Gas Processing Center (GPC), Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC), Biomedical Research Center (BRC), Al Kindi Lab for Computing Research and Central Laboratory Unit (CLU). The structure is equipped with six main research units and 47 specialized laboratories. As part of the university s Go Green culture, the new buildings are designed according to optimal environmental standards and the latest engineering techniques. With the resources and facilities of the Research Complex, Qatar University is reaching for the community and serving the University s industrial partners. 2 3

4 Forum Feature Guests Forum Feature Guests Eng. Khalid N. Sadiq Al-Hashmi Under Secretary Cyber Security Sector, Ministry of Information & Communications Technology (ictqatar) Khalid Al-Hashmi is the Under Secretary for the Cyber Security Sector at the Ministry of Information & Communications Technology (ictqatar) that safeguards the country s information and communications systems. Khalid has been instrumental in the development of a national strategy for cyber security, focusing first on critical sector services within the country and in drafting the Cyber Security-related laws, and in establishing the GCC CERT Committee, of which he is Chairman. Previously, Khalid worked as an IT Operation & Support/ Security Executive Manager for the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and at the Qatar Armed Forces as an IT Manager for the Armed Forces retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel (Air/Eng.). Khalid has 18 years of IT experience and holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Ohio. He also has domain certifications in CISSP, CISM, and ITIL. Erhama Nasser Al-Kaabi Chief Employee Development & Welfare Officer, RasGas Company Limited Mr. Erhama Al-Kaabi was appointed as Chief Employee Development and Welfare Officer of RasGas Company Limited in August He began his career at RasGas in May 1996 as Senior System Analyst, moving on to manage Information Technology Department and became the Chief Management Services Officer in Mr. Al-Kaabi has wealth track records of developing and executing strategies to achieve corporate goals and has rich experience in the People Management and Information Technology. He leads and drives People developmental programmes functions across RasGas. Mr. Al-Kaabi is an active board member of Al-Koot Insurance & Reinsurance Company and Malomatia Company. Also he is Board of Trustees Member of Community College of Qatar. He holds a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science from the University of Duquesne Pittsburgh in the United States and a postgraduate in Executive Masters of Business Administration from HEC Executive Education. Ana Girdner ICS Security Engineering Advisor, Projects & Facility Engineering Division, Qatargas Ana Girdner is a certified Information Security Manager and Information Systems Auditor who has 24 years of experience with ExxonMobil as Upstream Senior Industrial Control System Security Technical Advisor. She is also seconded to work in QatarGas as Industrial Control Systems Security Engineering Advisor providing technical and strategic guidance. Ana s previous experience includes eight years with the US army. She is a graduate of the University of Phoenix as Bachelors of Sciences in Information Systems, and also a distinguished honour graduate from the US Army Advanced Individual training. On behalf of ExxonMobil, Ana has provided insight on the Business Roundtable Information Technical Initiative in response to the Whitehouse Administration proposed cyber security legislation, and serves as member of the US Department of Homeland Security Industrial Control System Joint Working Group. Ana is once recipient of Army Commendation medal and thrice recipient of the Army Achievement Medal with honorable discharge. 4 5 Dr. Marc Dacier Principal Scientist Cyber Security, Qatar Computing Research Institute Dr Marc Dacier has over 20 years of experience in the field of cyber security with seminal contributions in quantitative evaluation of operational security, intrusion detection, intrusion tolerance, honey tokens, honey pots, analysis of real world malicious cyber campaigns and most recently in BGP security. He began his career as a security consultant in Paris and joined IBM Research in Zurich to form and lead the Global Security Analysis Laboratory. In 2002 he joined Eurecom one of the most active research and training institutes in cyber security in France. Afterwards, he joined Symantec to help form its European Research Labs and direct all of the internal collaborative research projects. Marc also spent two years overseeing university relationship management for Symantec Worldwide Research Labs in USA. He has a PhD from Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse and degree of Ingenieur Civil en Informatique from University of Louvain in Belgium Mohammed Zumla Cyber Security Strategy Mohammed is a well rounded security professional with 12 years experience and acts as a trusted security advisor in the government, financial and critical infrastructure sectors. He has experience in designing, implementing and operating mission critical infrastructures with a security focus. He leverages his prior deep technical skills to develop and lead risk, incident and threat management, by taking a consultative and business-led approach. He establishes and integrates security governance across organisational levels and portrays accurate views of security activities to senior executives. He shares industry insight, best practice and varied experience, to develop and lead enterprise wide engagements which often sets the benchmark for organisational peers. Dr. Adnan Abu-Dayya Executive Director (CEO), Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) Before moving to Qatar in March 2007, Dr. Abu-Dayya worked for 10 years at AT&T Wireless in Seattle, USA where he served in a number of senior management positions covering product innovations & emerging technologies, systems engineering, and product realization. He was also responsible for developing and licensing the extensive patent portfolio of AT&T Wireless. Before that, Adnan worked as a manager at Nortel Networks in Canada in the advanced technology group and as a Senior Consultant at the Communications Research Centre in Ottawa, Canada. From April 2007 to Dec. 2008, he was the chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at Qatar University. He led the initiative to create and then was appointed as the Executive Director of QMIC in Dec at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. Adnan received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Queens University, Canada in He has many issued patents and more than fifty publications in the field of wireless communications. Dr. Jennifer Dupont Research Director, ExxonMobil Research Qatar Jennifer Dupont serves as Research Director at ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ). Jennifer received her B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Richmond and her Ph.D. in Marine Ecology from the University of South Florida, College of Marine Science. Jennifer joined the ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in 2010, where she was responsible for managing technical projects including investigation of acoustic impacts on marine life, marine mammal bioenergetics and environmental assessment of decommissioning concepts. She joined EMRQ in December 2013 as the Environmental Team Lead and was appointed Research Director in August In her current role, Jennifer oversees research staff and contractors working in four primary areas: water reuse, environmental management, safety, and coastal/ geological.

5 Alistair Routledge President & General Manager, ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. Forum Title Partner Forum Title Partner Alistair Routledge was appointed President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. in January He is responsible for leading the interface of all ExxonMobil-affiliated activities in Qatar in partnership with Qatar Petroleum as well as joint ventures between Qatar Petroleum International and ExxonMobil abroad. ExxonMobil is working to realize the full potential of Qatar s energy industry. Alistair received his BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh in Alistair received an MBA degree from Strathclyde Graduate Business School, Glasgow in Alistair began his career with Mobil in Aberdeen, Scotland in Since that time, he has undertaken a range of technical, supervisory and managerial assignments for Mobil and ExxonMobil, following the merger in He has served in various capacities in engineering, operations, planning and commercial functions while working in the United Kingdom, the United States, Venezuela and Italy. In April 2012 he moved to Qatar to become Vice President, Production after spending two years in Italy as the Managing Director of the Adriatic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal, a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil. As Vice President, he was responsible for all of ExxonMobil s interests in the LNG operating businesses associated with Qatar - RasGas, Qatargas and the three regasification terminals in Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. Alistair was also General Manager for Al Khaleej Gas (AKG) which provides natural gas for the Qatari market. Using innovation and technology, ExxonMobil delivers energy to meet the world s growing demand. In Qatar, ExxonMobil has partnered with Qatar Petroleum to develop the North Field, the world s largest non-associated natural gas field, through our RasGas and Qatargas joint ventures. We have participated in 12 of the 14 LNG trains, 27 of the world s largest LNG ships, three receiving terminals in Europe and the United States, and Qatar s largest condensate refinery. Additionally, ExxonMobil is the only foreign participant in two domestic gas projects Al Khaleej Gas and Barzan Gas. ExxonMobil Research Qatar was established as an organization to conduct research in areas of common interest to the State of Qatar and ExxonMobil. Currently, scientists and researchers are progressing a number of projects in the areas of environmental management, water reuse, LNG safety and coastal geology. At ExxonMobil, we are committed to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 by providing the energy needed to fuel human potential, to support research, safety, health and the environment, and to growqatar s thriving society. Our community relationships are an essential element of our global business, and that is especially true in Qatar. We have a long-standing commitment to promoting education and continually seek opportunities to contribute to education initiatives, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and math. Ultimately, our goal is to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers. In addition to his business responsibilities, Alistair is a member of the Board of Trustees at the American School of Doha, having previously served on the Board of Directors for nearly three years. Alistair also serves on the Board of Directors of INJAZ-Qatar, created to inspire a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among Qatari youth, is on the Board of Directors for Teach for Qatar, and is a Board Member of the Qatar Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce, the world s largest business federation. 6 7

6 Forum Premier Partner Forum Premier Partner Since 2006 ORYX GTL has been at the forefront of the global gas-to-liquids (GTL) revolution, pioneering the large-scale production of ultra clean fuels in Qatar, and continues to inspire new energy projects around the world. A 51:49 joint venture between Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Sasol Synfuels International (SSI) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Africa s Sasol Limited - the $1 billion project combines QP s natural gas wealth with Sasol s technological know-how to manufacture more than 32,400 barrels per day of high specificationgtl diesel, naphtha and LPG, which have outstanding environmental characteristics. ORYX GTL has an enviable health and safety record which compares favorably with global industry standards. Milestones such as a 3 Years with Zero Total Recordable Incidence Rate and more than 15 million man-hours without any lost work days were achieved as of August In 2011, ORYX GTL became the first Middle East oil and gas company to be simultaneously accredited with ISO25999 (Business Continuity) and ISO27001 (Information Security), two of seven prestigious quality certificates received since inauguration. Closely aligned with Qatar s National Vision 2030, ORYX GTL is now helping spearhead a new era of sustainable national economic growth, in partnership with its stakeholders. Shell is the largest foreign investor in Qatar having invested USD21 billion over the past decade. Qatar Petroleum and Shell havejointly delivered two of the largest energy projects in the world in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) is the world s largest GTL plant and cements Qatar s position as the GTL capital of the world. At an investment of up to USD19 billion it represents the largest single investment in the Shell Group s global portfolio. The Qatargas 4 Liquefied Natural Gas project (QP (70%) and Shell (30%)) combines Shell s global leadership in LNG with Qatar s position as the world s largest LNG supplier. Shell has established a world-class research and development facility and a learning centre, the Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. Shell has a financial commitment to invest up to USD100 million on programmes in support of energy and the environment at the Centre over a 10-year period. Qatar Shell contributes to the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 not only through our economic investments, but also through our investments in national talent and capability development, both internally through the professional development of our Qatari employees, and externally through our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility programme in partnership with Qatari institutions. Abdulhadi Bakhit Barqan Chief Administration Officer, ORYX GTL Abdulhadi Bakhit Barqan, Chief Administration Officer at ORYX GTL, is a seasoned management professional with over twenty years cross-functional experience of increasing responsibility in the energy industry. In his previous role as Human Resource Manager at ORYX GTL, he enhanced the organization s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and best practices. He also contributed at ORYX GTL as the Public Relations Manager and implemented the development of a consistent corporate image and contributed towards ORYX GTL s strategic communications goals. Abdulhadi began his career at Qatar Petroleum as Senior Operations Supervisor, moved on to be Lead Operations Supervisor & subsequently Assistant Manager Technical Support in the Gas Processing Department and finally, Assistant Manager Clean Energy and Clean Development Mechanism; where he participated and drove projects on behalf of the State of Qatar to promote sustainable development. Abdulhadi attained his MBA from the University of Glamorgan in UK. His other degrees include an HND and BEng Chemical Engineering from University of Teeside in UK. Youssif Saleh General Manager Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre Youssif Saleh has been in the oil and gas industry for 15 years in technical, research and management positions. He started his career in 1997 in the Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco), an ethylene cracker and low density polyethylene plant, as a Quality Control and Laboratory Supervisor; he progressed rapidly through the organization to leadership positions. In 2007, Youssif joined the Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre (QSRTC), which is the anchor tenant in the Qatar Science & Technology Park, home for technology based companies. QSRTC s mandate is to provide a hub for research development and implementation of technologies that support Qatar s specific needs. He became QRSTC s General Manager in 2011, where he now manages the $100 million investment commitment to research, focusing on unlocking the subsurface, breakthrough products and water solutions. Youssif also manages Qatar Shell s collaborations with various universities in Qatar and academic institutions abroad. Youssif is a long standing member of the Qatar University Technical Advisory Committee for the science and engineering disciplines. He is a permanent jury member of the Stars of Science, the first Pan-Arab reality-tv programme dedicated to innovation by young innovators. He is also a published author of an Arabic management book (translated title The Path to Personal Success.) 8 9

7 Forum Industry Partners Maersk Oil Qatar is the country s largest offshore operator and has been safely and sustainably developing Qatar s largest offshore oilfield, Al Shaheen, with Qatar Petroleum since Although originally considered too difficult for development due to its scale and complex geological properties, today the field contributes one third of Qatar s daily oil production from 33 offshore installations and over 300 wells. The Maersk Oil Research and Technology Centre (MO- RTC) in Qatar Maersk Oil s global research and technology centre is developing applied technologies to maximise long-term production potential from the Al Shaheen, as well as conducting research to help preserve Qatar s marine environment. By collaborating closely with Qatar s education sector, the MO-RTC is also helping to transfer knowledge to Qatar, developing global technologies locally, and tomorrow s Qatari specialists and technology leaders. The MO- RTC embodies our commitment to sustainable development and to helping achieve the objectives of the Qatar National Vision Forum Premier Partner Jassim Al-Khori Technical Manager, Maersk Oil Research & Technology Centre Prior to his appointment as Technical Manager of the MO-RTC, Jassim has held various technical and managerial positions at Schlumberger, Qatar Shell GTL and Shell International Projects and Technology in the USA supporting the Enhanced Oil Recovery front end engineering projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Jassim received the Qatar Shell Award for safe execution of the Pearl GTL wells in 2011 and received a Schlumberger award for a paper deploying Slim Formation Resistivity Tool (SFRT) in Dukhan field, Qatar. Beside his current role as Technical Manager at MO-RTC, Jassim is in the Advisory Board committee for both; the Chemical Engineering Department in Texas A&M University in Qatar, and the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences in Qatar University. Also, Deputy Chair for Qatar Chapter Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 83,400 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is a business division of BAE Systems that delivers solutions that help clients to protect and enhance their critical assets in the intelligence age. Our intelligent protection solutions combine large-scale data exploitation, intelligence-grade security and complex services and solutions integration. We operate in four key domains of expertise: cyber security, financial crime, communications intelligence and digital transformation. Leading enterprises and government departments use our solutions to protect and enhance their physical infrastructure, mission-critical systems, valuable intellectual property, corporate information, reputation and customer relationships, competitive advantage and financial success. Simon Goldsmith Director Cyber Security (Commercial), BAE Systems AI Simon Goldsmith is the Director of Cyber Security (Commercial) at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Middle East and has a total of 15 years experience in intelligence and security technologies. Previously his roles in Applied Intelligence included leading developments of new solutions to counter rising cyber threats in critical national infrastructure. His successful portfolio includes IndustrialProtect, EnterpriseProtect and DeviceProtect all solutions to protect control systems and mitigate cyber threats. His security program experience covers full risk management cycle - from risk assessment to monitoring and response- provided by BAE Systems Advanced Security Operations Centre. Simon works as a trusted advisor on several programmes to accelerate the safe introduction of new technologies such as mobile, industrial automation and operational intelligence through information exchange, analytics and visualisation. He holds a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Systems from Bristol University in the United Kingdom and is a Chartered Engineer. Total has had a continuous presence in Qatar since 1936 and today is the only international oil company active in all branches of the country s oil and gas sector. These include exploration & production, refining & petrochemicals, and the marketing of lubricants.total indeed operates the Al Khalij offshore field and owns significant interests in the most prominent energy joint-ventures in Qatar, including Qatargas 1 & 2, Dolphin Energy, Ras Laffan Refinery, Qapco and Qatofin, to which the company devotes its experienced staff and highly respected technical expertise. Total s involvement in the local community complements its extensive operational portfolio in Qatar and includes R&D, education and sports. The Total Research Centre-Qatar, located in Qatar s Science and Technology Park within Qatar Foundation, inaugurated in 2009, is part of a global network of 22 R&D facilities run by the Group. The centre implemented a US$25 million investment plan for its first five years of operation, covering joint research, training and technical assistance to local industry, notably Qatargas and Dolphin Energy. TRC-Q specializes in three main fields: carbonates, metrology and petrochemicals. Total and Qatar Petroleum signed a Research Frame Agreement to develop a joint research on acid stimulation of wells and geochemistry. Besides research, TRC-Q is active in academic partnerships and supports student development at Qatar University. The TRC-Q also offers training to QP, Qatargas and Dolphin staff, with Total experts giving a full day lectures once a month. Philippe Julien Director, Total Research Center Qatar Philippe JULIEN, born in 1959, graduated from National Superior School of Geology (Nancy, France) in 1982 and from Paris VI University (Earth Physics Paris Institute) where he got his PhD in seismology and rock mechanics in He worked in the academic observatory of the volcano La Soufrière ( ). He began his career with Total in 1987 as a Research Geophysicist within the Paris Headquarters (France). After 3 years in Norway ( ) where he was involved in oil and gas exploration and petroleum field appraisal, he came back to the Total Headquarters to lead the Total research geophysical team. In 1996 he took the position of Chief Geophysicist for Mahakam Exploration in Indonesia, before being assigned in Pau (France) as Total Corporate Geophysical Research Manager ( ). In 2004, he was appointed Geoscience Training and Technical Communication Manager. In 2008, he became Vice President Upstream External Technical Communication before coming to Qatar in 2011, as Director of Total Research Center. Philippe JULIEN has been the Education Officer of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) between 2005 and He has been the 1st Vice-President the French Bureau of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for 3 years. He regularly gave some courses in various prestigious academic institutions. He was the French representative of the programme committee of the World Petroleum Congress between 2008 and In 2009, he was selected by the EAGE to be a distinguished international lecturer on the future of the energy for the planet. He participated in over 30 international publications

8 Forum National Partners Forum National Partners Q-CERT LOGO PANTONE 137 C PANTONE 7546 C The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictqatar) builds a vibrant, advanced, and secure ICT sector that will propel a thriving, diversified economy and benefit all the people of Qatar. As a change agent for human, social, economic, and environmental progress, the Ministry strives to drive innovation well into the future. Specifically, it is charged with a wide-ranging mandate that includes: overseeing and developing the communications sector, e-government programs and postal services; fostering a regulatory environment that is conducive to competition and investment; promoting digital inclusion for all people of Qatar; and developing the next generation of infrastructure and then securing and enhancing the efficiency of that infrastructure. Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team (Q-CERT) Protecting Qatar s critical ICT infrastructure and systems has become a top priority for the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictqatar). To accomplish this, ictqatar formed the Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team (Q-CERT) in 2005, as a partnership between Carnegie Melon University and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. The Cyber Security Division works, through its two departments, Q-CERT and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP), with government agencies, private and public sector organizations and Qatar s citizens to ensure that online threats are monitored and risks are contained. The Division aims to protect sensitive information and ensure safety on the Internet. Since information security issues are not limited by national boundaries, Cyber Security Division is a member of FIRST, the global forum of incident response and security teams. FIRST fosters regional ties between security teams and partners around the world in order to share up-to-date information about threats and vulnerabilities. The Division is also a member of the international Meridian Process for critical information infrastructure protection issues. College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q), opened in 2002, meets the training needs of the State and local industry by offering diploma programs in Business Studies, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences and Information Technology. In 2005, a highly specialized Technician Preparatory Program began training Qataris for positions in the oil and gas sector. The campus provides students with specialized classrooms and labs tailored to industry needs, including the state-of-the-art Oil and Gas Processing Plant, with scale model equipment used throughout Qatar s oil and gas industry. This provides CNA-Q students with real-word experience in a safe environment. Since the first graduation in 2005, more than 2,500 students have completed diploma programs in addition to more than 1,300 students who have completed the TPP program. Currently, more than 2,400 students are currently enrolled in full-time courses, making CNA-Q indisputably Qatar s premier technical training institution. Texas A&M University, recognized as having one of the premier engineering programs in the world, has offered undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering at Qatar Foundation s Education City campus since 2003, and graduate courses in chemical engineering since fall More than 500 engineers have graduated from Texas A&M at Qatar since In addition to engineering courses, Texas A&M at Qatar provides classes in science, mathematics, liberal arts and the humanities. All four of the engineering programs offered at Texas A&M at Qatar are accredited by ABET. The curricula offered at Texas A&M at Qatar are materially identical to those offered at the main campus in College Station, Texas, and courses are taught in English in a co-educational setting. The reputation for excellence is the same, as is the commitment to equip engineers to lead the next generation of engineering advancement. Faculty from around the world are attracted to Texas A&M at Qatar to provide this educational experience and to participate in research activities now valued at more than $196 million, and that address issues important to the State of Qatar. Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 s strategy of transforming the State into a diverse and sustainable knowledge-based economy, QEERI plays a leading role addressing the national Energy and Water Security Grand Challenges through Research and Development (R&D). QEERI s water R&D program is developing innovative technologies in water desalination and treatment; water quality and reuse; aquifer recharge; and Climate Change and Atmospheric Science. QEERI s energy R&D focuses on Solar Photovoltaics (PV), Energy Storage and Smart Grids. HBKU Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is an emerging research university building upon unique collaborations with local and international partners. Located in Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities for scholarship, teaching, discovery, and learning for all of its students through an array of interdisciplinary programs. Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) is a national research institute, established in 2010 by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar s transformation from carbon economy to knowledge economy. QCRI supports Qatar Foundation s mission by helping to build Qatar s innovation and technology capacity. It is focused on tackling large-scale computing challenges that address national priorities for growth and development. In doing this, QCRI conducts world-class multidisciplinary computing research that is relevant to the needs of Qatar, the wider Arab region, and the world. We perform cutting-edge research in such areas as Arabic language technologies, social computing, data analytics, distributed systems, cyber security and computational science and engineering. The research we conduct at QCRI is aligned with the Qatar National Research Strategy, and supports the strategic priorities outlined in Qatar National Vision

9 Strategy Breakout Sessions Strategy Breakout Sessions B1 Breakout Session: Hosted by ExxonMobil Qatar Sharing Water Solutions: How could we create a win-win framework for energy industry to co-operate on developing water treatment technologies for the cleaning of produced water from Qatari gas fields? Water plays an integral role in the oil and gas industry, and as global oil production increases, volumes of produced water also increases. Presently, a gap exists in the industry to cost-effectively treat produced water for reuse. The development of various water treatment technologies for the cleaning produced water from Qatari gas fields is in the interest of most national and international stakeholders operating in Qatar -- cooperation would have two potential benefits for Qatar; by facilitating recycling and/or reuse of the by-product water from the gas production operations here and removal of field chemicals before well injection disposal for environmental sustainability. How do we build a win-win water R&D partnership between energy industry stakeholders international and national? Featured Speakers: Session Host: Dr. Mohamad Al-Sulaiti, Technical Interface Coordinator, ExxonMobil Research Qatar n Dr. Patrick Linke, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Qatar Sustainable Water and Energy Utilization Initiative n Dr. Adel Sharif, Research Director Water Security, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI) Moderator: Sean Evers, Gulf Intelligence B3 Breakout Session: Hosted by Total Carbonate Reservoirs - what specific areas of R&D should be pursued in the Gulf to deliver solutions for a better understanding and an enhanced hydrocarbons production of complex Carbonate Reservoirs? Of the Middle East s proved conventional oil reserves approximately 70 percent lie in carbonate reservoirs complex structures from which on average less than 20 percent of available crude is recovered. With the world s long-term energy demand estimated to roughly double by 2050, more of these resources will have to be tapped if global needs are to be met in the future. To do so, new technologies to enhance recovery rates from these reservoirs will need to be developed. What R&D is needed to advance and achieve breakthroughs in enhancing recovery from carbonate reservoirs in the Gulf? How much more of a challenge is the development of carbonate reservoirs versus sandstone reservoirs in terms of cost and complexities? Featured Speakers: Session Host: Dr. Philippe Julien, Director, Total Research Center Qatar n Hani Al-Kharaz, Manager Technology Application & Development Subsurface Technology Department, RasGas n Dr. Gérard Massonnat, Carbonate Reservoirs Expert, Total S.A. Moderator: Oliver Klaus, Gulf Intelligence B2 Breakout Session: Hosted by Qatar Shell Human Element How do we keep Education reform up to Speed with Technology Innovation? The speed of technological innovation is arguably moving at an ever-faster pace. The time needed for basic inventions to enter mass use has steadily decreased over the past 50 years. Cycles of technology-induced societal and economic change are becoming faster. Education is a fundamental element in any innovation and access to basic, vocational and higher education is essential to developing the talent needed to sustain and accelerate future innovations. However, education systems virtually all over the world are in urgent need of modernization if they are to equip future talent with the required knowledge, innovative skills and personal qualities on the one hand, and future educators with the ability to teach them on the other. From an energy industry R&D point of view, are education systems able to keep up with the speed at which technologies and as a result entire industries are transforming? Featured Speakers: Session Host: Youssif Saleh, General Manager, Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre n Abdullah M. Abu-Tineh, Director, National Center for Educational Development (NECD) n Dr Anwar Al Said, Programme Specialist (TVET, Teachers, Higher Education, Empowerment for Literacy), UNESCO Moderator: Dyala Sabbagh, Gulf Intelligence B4 Breakout Session: Hosted by BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Cyber Security: Addressing a Hypothetical Hacker Attack Scenario on a Utility In the Middle East, the world s top energy producing region and highly-dependent on revenues generated from the export of hydrocarbons, safeguarding critical infrastructure such as oil and gas installations from cyber attacks is a matter of national interest. The threats to the energy industry s operational technology systems arising from these attacks are enormous, potentially leading to production stoppages, decreases in product quality or even destruction of infrastructure. The Session involves a hypothetical scenario: A high impact breach has occurred involving disruptions to cyber security at an integrated power generation and distribution company. What are the next Steps? Featured Speakers: Session Host: Simon Goldsmith, Director Cyber Security (Commercial), BAE Systems Applied Intelligence n Omar Sherin, Critical Infrastructure Information Protection Department Manager, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictqatar) n Hani Kanaan, Network Security Expert, Ministry of Interior, Qatar n Dr. Marc Dacier, Principal Scientist Cyber Security, Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) Moderator: Annette Bontke & Brian Cozzolino, Gulf Intelligence 14 15

10 Strategy Breakout Sessions Forum Moderators Dyala Sabbagh, Partner and COO, Gulf Intelligence D1 Breakout Session: Hosted by ORYX GTL How to Better Align Academic Courses with the Energy Industry Job Market in Qatar? The Future: Technology and innovation have always been at the heart of the global energy industry. In Qatar, the application of innovative technologies has played an important role in developing a sophisticated domestic energy sector over the past two decades, allowing it to unlock and commercialize the North Field s vast gas reserves, and to grow the country into the world s largest LNG exporter. Going forward, technology and innovation will be integral to Qatar s strategy to transform itself into a knowledge economy in line with its 2030 National Vision and to position itself at the forefront of breakthrough technological innovation that could shape the world s energy sector for decades to come. Featured Speakers: Session Host: Abdelhameed Khairy, Head of Qatari Development, ORYX GTL n Dr. Shaukat Chandna, Director, Qatar Centre for Career Development n Dr. Michael Long, Chair, Research & Innovation, Advance Learning Technologies, College of North Atlantic Qatar Moderator: Dr. Yousef Haik, VP of Graduate Studies, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Qatar University Dyala is a founding partner of Gulf Intelligence. Formerly Mideast Bureau Chief for Dow Jones Newswires and an international broadcast journalist who has presented the BBC and CNBC signature Middle East business programs, Dyala is a much sought after Moderator and Master of Ceremonies for government, corporate and charity events across the region, that have included special guests U.S. President Bill Clinton, Queen Rania of Jordan and Sir Bob Geldof. During her print and broadcast career, Dyala has interviewed a cross-section of business and political leaders. Dyala started her career in banking with CSFB, and moved onto media. She has a BSc. in Economics and History from the University of London and an MA in Arab Studies from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Kamahl Santamaria, AL Jazeera English Kamahl Santamaria joined Al Jazeera English at its inception in 2005, and has hosted the business & economics programme Counting the Cost since As well as dealing with weekly economic events, Kamahl has presented special in-depth shows from Dubai, the Philippines, Germany, France, and the World Economic Forum in Davos. Kamahl came to Al Jazeera after three years as a business correspondent and presenter for Sky News Australia in Melbourne, and a further three years as a reporter with TV3 in his native New Zealand. Oliver Klaus, Associate Editor, Gulf Intelligence D2 Breakout Session: Hosted by Gulf Intelligence Developing an emerging global R&D Hub in Qatar Building on its foundations in the energy sector to establish a world-class R&D hub is a logical extension of Qatar s existing capabilities. Leading international oil companies are ubiquitous and have contributed know how and technology to the country. In recent years, the government s focus on education has attracted some of the world s leading universities to set up shop in Doha, while local universities have been upgraded. Projects such as the Qatar Science & Technology Park and the unveiling of the Qatar National Research Strategy (QNRS) in October 2012 are testament to the government s commitment to its vision. Given that Qatar just began its research mandate in 2006, are its plans to become a global hub ambitious as a young entry in the global research sector? Featured Speakers: n Dr. Mohammad Khaleel, Executive Director, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI) n Dr. Obaid Younossi, Senior Management Scientist, RAND Corporation n Dr. Philippe Freyssinet, Director Technical Energy & Environment, Qatar National Research Fund Moderator: Oliver Klaus, Gulf Intelligence Oliver Klaus is Gulf Intelligence s Editorial Associate Director. Previously, he worked for German engineering and electronics giant Siemens, where, as head of media relations for the Middle East, he managed all press work across the 16-country-strong Siemens Middle East region. Oliver started his media career with the esteemed Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) in 2000, where his reporting on Saudi Arabia s energy industry helped the publication win one of the UK s coveted Periodical Publishers Association (PPA) awards in In 2006, Oliver joined Dow Jones Newswires in Dubai as energy correspondent, covering OPEC and regional energy affairs. As Middle East assistant managing editor and acting managing editor he subsequently helped manage a team of 15 reporters and correspondents working for the Zawya Dow Jones News Service. Oliver was educated at London s School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), the University of Alexandria in Egypt and Germany s University of Cologne (Köln). Dr. Yousef Haik, VP of Graduate Studies, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Qatar University Yousef Haik is the Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies at Qatar University. His academic career has included appointments in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical and Nanoengineering) and science (Medicinal Chemistry, Physics and Nanoscience) programs. His administrative appointments include Director for Research Centers, Department Chair and Graduate Programs Director. His publication record included over 250 peerreviewed articles, textbooks and conference proceedings. He is an inventor of a good number of patents and patent applications, many of which have been licensed. He is honored with a number of prestigious awards, including among many, the HH Sheikh Khalifa Award for Distinguished Research Professor, Arab Thoughts Foundation and the FUIW-FUMI Research Award. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and a member of more than a dozen international societies. He serves as the Editor in Chief and on the editorial board for more than a dozen international journals. He made notable contribution to the creation of novel nanomaterial that have seen applications in magnetic hyperthermia, onsite diagnostics, antimicrobials and solar cells

11 The Gulf Intelligence Qatar Energy R&D Forum 2015 Presents The ORYX GTL Student Awards for the Advancement of Post-Graduate Education Award Winners Asma Sadia Currently a Graduate student in the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University at Qatar. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the same university in Spring 2013, she joined the Chemical Engineering Graduate program in August 2013 and has since worked as a graduate research assistant at the Mary Kay O Connor Process Safety Center Qatar (MKOPSC-Q). Asma s research focus is on the Experimental study of the vaporization of cryogenic liquids on solid substrates as part of a major research project funded by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) on Source term modeling of LNG vapor formation by experimental investigation and CFD simulation. Asma successfully defended her Master s thesis in February 2015 and plans to pursue her doctoral studies in environmental engineering with a focus on the energy-water nexus. She has recently been admitted to a doctoral program at Carnegie Mellon and is currently looking for a source to fund her further studies. Asma is the Vice President of Chemical Engineering Honor Society (OXE) and is a member of Honor Society (PKP), Engineering Honor Society (TBP), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and MKOPSC-Q. Nabila Adam Mohamed Awards Overview: Students will be recognized for their achievements in post graduate studies with the second annual ORYX GTL Post Graduate Student Awards, which honor Masters and PhD students for their commitment to further engineering education for the advancement of the Qatar energy sector. The awards were developed by Gulf Intelligence in support of Qatar s ambition to transform into a knowledge economy, in line with the country s National Vision The award program seeks to highlight important achievements in the country s emerging R&D sector by recognizing current or recently-graduated Masters and PhD candidates for their outstanding accomplishments in academia in energy-related fields. Criteria: The nominee must be either a currently enrolled PhD-seeking candidate or a recent PhD graduate. They should be of Qatari nationality, or born and raised in Qatar, with demonstrable ties to return to live and work there. Their PhD thesis must be relevant to the advancement of energy in Qatar even if it is not the specific focus. Process: Stakeholders from Industry and Academia were asked to submit recommendations for top individuals along with a rationale for why they were selected and how their thesis topic and findings are relevant for Qatar. An Advisory Selection Committee, comprised of a panel of academia and industry experts, reviewed the nominees and elected the winners who will be recognized and awarded a trophy at the Qatar Energy R&D Forum. The 2015 Advisory Selection Committee is comprised of senior academia and industry experts invested in research and Qatar post graduate studies: Selection Committee n Dr. Thomas Zacharia, Executive Vice President, Research and Development, Qatar Foundation n Dr. Mounir Hamdi, Dean, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Hamad Bin Khalifa University n Dr. Mark Weichold, Dean & CEO, Texas A&M University at Qatar n Dr. Rashid Al-Ammari, Dean, College of Engineering, Qatar University n Dr. Iain Macdonald, Senior Programme Manager Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Centre, Imperial College London n Mohamed Al-Enazi, Quality Manager, ORYX GTL n Dr. Jennifer Dupont, Research Director, ExxonMobil Research Qatar A Chemical Engineer at the Public Works Authority Ashghal, Nabila received her MSc. degree in Environmental Engineering from Qatar University in 2014 and her B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering in 2012 also from Qatar University. She worked as Graduate Assistant at the Gas Processing Center in Qatar University and she has developed her research skills by working on several research projects in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University. Nabila has completed internship at Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO) and has attended several workshops at Qatar Shell Research and Technology Center and Oryx GTL. Her main research interests are in Gas Hydrates, Wastewater Treatment Processes, and Carbon Capture and Storage. Ibrahim Daher A PhD student in Petroleum engineering at Imperial College, expected to graduate early 2016, Ibrahim is part of the Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre between QP, Shell, Qatar Science and Technology Park and the Imperial College. This 10-year period research and development provides methodologies to store CO2 in reservoirs instead of emitting polluted gases from power planets into the atmosphere. Ibrahim is carrying out experimental work on the reactive transport and the effects of CO2 injection into fractured systems and is mainly focusing on the dry-out process that occurs during the injection of CO2 into aquifers. Ibrahim received his MSc in Reservoir and Geoscience engineering from IFP school in Paris and BS from Penn State University and has five years experience in reservoir engineering. Ibrahim has also worked with Qatar Petroleum, RasGas and Dolphin. Mohamed Omer Mohsen Mohamed Mohsen is currently a Ph.D. candidate and a Research Assistant in the civil engineering department at Qatar University. Mohamed graduated with a BSc degree in civil engineering from Qatar University and in He obtained a MSc degree in Structural Engineering from Jordan University in Mohamed general research area is structural analysis and design. His research interests include the study of Nano-composite and multifunctional cementitious materials for fracture-resistant concrete structures, microstructure analysis of cement Composites, reinforced concrete deterioration subjects which include carbonation, chloride, corrosion effects and mechanical properties of Foam Concrete composed of aluminum powders. Mohamed has also a large experience in construction field and currently working as a construction manager at BKC Trading & Contracting Company. His field experience is related to construction of high rise buildings and infrastructure facilities

12 The Asia-Middle East Energy Innovation & Technology Forum 2016 hosted by The Asia-Middle East Energy Innovation & Technology Forum 2016 will strive to bolster connectivity between the energy innovation & technology centers emerging at either end of the new Silk Road South-South energy corridor. This will include linking the Gulf Intelligence community of research & development stakeholders in the energy-rich Gulf, including academic institutions such as the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, Qatar University in Doha, the Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, and Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, with their peers across the ASEAN region through the gateway of The National University of Singapore. For Further Information Contact: Gulf Intelligence Thegulfintelligence.com

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