To enhance operational performance and asset sustainability Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability Signs MoU with HSB Solomon Associates

To enhance operational performance and asset sustainability Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability Signs MoU with HSB Solomon Associates

• Ahmed Al-Jelwah: New visions and horizons for launching initiatives that can achieve positive change that serves the industry within the region in the fields of maintenance and asset management

The Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability (GSMR) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSB Solomon Associates, a global company specialized in providing performance measurement and analysis services. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 7th International Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management Conference (MAINTCON 2024), which was held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center from 13 to 16 October 2024, in the official presence of the Society and representatives of HSB Solomon Associates.

The MoU seeks to explore ways to support and advance the field of maintenance, reliability and asset management in the GCC countries, in line with the latest international practices. It also includes exploring opportunities for cooperation to provide recommendations that improve the performance of various companies and sectors in the field of maintenance and reliability, which enables decisions to be made based on accurate data and comprehensive analysis. In addition, the MoU includes reviewing the possibility of providing training programs for members of the association, focusing on developing their skills in the fields of maintenance, reliability and asset management. Through this cooperation, the two parties seek to launch qualitative initiatives that contribute to improving operational efficiency, enhancing positive transformation in the field and providing innovative solutions that serve the interests of the sector.

In a statement, Eng. Ahmed Al-Jelwah, Chairman of the Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability, explained that the MoU represents a launch for cooperation and exchange of expertise between the two parties, which will enhance the improvement of operational performance and sustainability of assets. Al-Jelwah added: “This MoU is a qualitative launch for the association, and an activation of its pioneering role in enhancing, supporting and developing the field of maintenance, reliability and asset management in the Gulf region, especially since this field is a fundamental pillar for advancing and sustaining the development process in the region as a whole, through providing reports and recommendations based on accurate data, scientific methods, and adopting global practices, benefiting from the experiences of the two parties that signed the MoU.”

For his part, Omar Khan, Vice President of HSB Solomon Associates for the Middle East, expressed his happiness at signing the memorandum with the association, stressing that the cooperation will enable both parties to find solutions based on accurate analysis and global standards. Omar Khan stated: “This memorandum opens new horizons for providing innovative solutions based on global measurement standards, which contributes to improving operational performance, supporting asset sustainability and institutional excellence.”

The Gulf Society for Maintenance & Reliability (GSMR) is a non-profit organization established in 2010, aiming to promote the culture of maintenance and reliability in the Gulf region, through providing various programs and services. The society also organizes conferences and training programs, in addition to providing accredited professional certificates in cooperation with international institutions to support the development of professionals and raise their efficiency. It also aims to improve operational efficiency and enhance productivity to ensure the sustainability of assets and prepare them for future growth.

HSB Solomon Associates is a global consulting firm specializing in performance analysis and benchmarking solutions, focused on helping energy and manufacturing companies improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 7th International Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management Conference (MAINTCON 2024), which is one of the most prominent gatherings specialized in the field of maintenance and reliability worldwide, as it enhances communication between field leaders and experts and showcases the latest technologies and innovations that support asset sustainability and enhance operational performance in institutions.