The most recent board meeting of the Gulf Aluminium Council ("GAC"), held on 4 December 2012, served also as a forum for presenting a Special Thank You Award to Khalid Buhumaid, Vice President: Corporate Relations & International Affairs at Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL") in recognition of his significant contribution to the establishment of the GAC and its activities.
Saeed Al Mazrooei, President & CEO: Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL") presented the award on behalf of the GAC Board of Directors.
Explaining the award citation, Mahmoud Daylami (Secretary General: GAC) said, "This award is given to individuals or groups of people who provide significant contributions to the activities of the GAC and the Board of Directors. Khalid Buhumaid played an instrumental role in the formation of the GAC and remains a valuable supporter of its work. The GAC Board of Directors truly appreciates his assistance and continued involvement."
In response, Buhumaid said, "The GAC was established as a result of keen interest from all the primary aluminium smelters in the region to work together on common strategies. Since its official inception in 2010, the GAC has proved its capacity to contribute positively to the effective operation of the aluminium industry in the Gulf. I am delighted at the progress made to date and look forward to the GAC having even greater impact in the future."