Manama, January 24 (BNA) The representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oil and Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (Nogaholding) His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, that everyone is keen His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to achieve the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the oil and gas sector, which boasts a long history in the Kingdom.
During his reception here today, the trade unions of the companies affiliated with the National Oil and Gas Holding Company, His Highness indicated that all the companies affiliated with these companies are committed to achieving the visions of His Majesty the King in order to enhance this vital sector. In a professional manner, to consolidate the Kingdom’s leading position in this field.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser stressed the importance of the role of trade unions in supporting workers’ rights and protection, advancing their professional development, spreading union awareness and promoting social dialogue as directed by His Majesty the King always, indicating that the company is keen to support association leaders in settling all aspects of labor.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser stressed that this meeting embodies the company’s role in supporting all unions and building a reliable and solid relationship between employees and the Board of Directors in order to enhance confidence between all parties.
“We are always keen to strengthen the governance systems in Nogaholding and its subsidiaries and give them freedom and independence in their decisions, which was evident in the past period through the restructuring of the company and its separation from the National Oil and Gas Authority, in addition to adopting strategies that improve the flow of commercial and administrative policies and procedures between companies and enable them to compete at the international level.
“We will open a direct and continuous channel of open and transparent communication.
This confirms our progress towards continued progress. Corporate boards do not participate in the meeting in order to create a safe and comfortable space for open dialogue and the sharing of interests and aspirations.
We commend the efforts of the company managers, and stress the importance of continuous dialogue, consultation and cooperation between the two parties, urging them to continue the process of improvement and achieving global standards.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser stressed the importance of the role that trade unions play in successfully leading this vital transformation of the oil and gas sector, stressing that strengthening and supporting our workforce is one of his priorities, indicating his keenness to support them to achieve continuous excellence.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser announced the establishment of an integrated whistleblowing policy across the Nogaholding Group of companies to ensure that workers are always supported, heard and their concerns addressed in a real, professional and timely manner, as well as ensuring that practices in all aspects are sound and ethical, adding that the reporting mechanism will be clear and directly tracked The office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors is subject to the highest standards of transparency and independence.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Rashid Al Maktoum recommended finding a mechanism and codifying a system of procedures and guarantees that would protect workers and their rights, in addition to strengthening this important practice that supports the Kingdom’s efforts.
His Highness wished the trade unions and all workers success, stressing that everyone is striving to enhance the prosperity of these vital sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser was keen to respond to all inquiries raised by trade union officials, and directed the submission of proposals aimed at continuing the development of the oil and gas sectors, provided that prizes be allocated to those who come up with distinguished ideas.
Trade union officials expressed their thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Nasser for his constant keenness to support them, and pledged that they would do their utmost to develop the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom.
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