H.E Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi
Chairperson
West Asia Petrochemical Summit – WAP
Chairperson’s Welcome Message
Hi and good day my name is Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi, I am the chairperson of the West Asia Petrochemical Summit- WAP.
It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you to the WAP—West Asia Petrochemical Summit, to be held in Muscat the capital city of our beautiful ancient and vibrant country, the Land of civilizations and opportunities – Sultanate of Oman, on 14 & 15 of January 2026, at OMAN Convention and Exhibition Centre.
WAP is a Summit that represents a premier platform for Industry leaders, Policymakers, Investors and technology innovators to come together and shape the future of the petrochemical sector across West Asia and beyond.
Over the course of these two days, we will delve into emerging trends, investment prospects, Sustainability transitions Digital transformation, and enhanced value-chain integration within petrochemicals refining, and downstream manufacturing.
In light of the global energy transition and regional ambitions for economic diversification, the WAP Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-level dialogue on decarbonization, operational resilience, Circular economy adoption and strengthened public-private collaboration.
And through this message, I am honored to invite and encourage those who are interested and involved in the petrochemical sector in the West Asia region in particular and different regions of the world in general to participate in WAP Summit in order to actively, engage, exchange knowledge, and foster partnerships that will drive innovation optimize supply chains and ensure competitive growth for our industry in the years ahead.
Last but not least Welcome to Muscat, and welcome to the Summit that promises to shape the future of petrochemicals in our region.
May God bless you all abundantly.
Summit Overview
The Petrochemical industry is vital in West Asia due to its rich oil and gas reserves. It plays a significant role in the global economy by producing and exporting petrochemical products. Key players include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Russia which, with their vast resources, influence global prices and supply. These countries are pivotal in shaping the market through their production and export capacity in the world.
The West Asia Petrochemical Summit aims to strengthen international cooperation and economic growth between producing and consuming countries. It focuses on key areas like investment opportunities, technological advancements, and innovative solutions for supply chain enhancement. The summit provides a unique platform for exchanging knowledge, exploring emerging trends, and networking with industry leaders.
The WAP Summit—West Asia Petrochemical Summit—is envisioned as the premier regional convergence of industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and technology innovators shaping the future of the petrochemical sector in West Asia and beyond. Scheduled for 14–15 January 2026 in Muscat, Oman, the Summit provides a strategic platform to explore emerging trends, investment opportunities, sustainability transitions, digital transformation, and value-chain integration across petrochemicals, refining, and downstream manufacturing.
Against the backdrop of global energy transition pressures and regional ambitions for economic diversification, the WAP Summit will facilitate high-level dialogue on accelerating decarbonization, enhancing operational resilience, leveraging circular economy principles, and fostering public-private collaboration. Delegates will gain actionable insights from expert keynotes, case studies, and interactive panels, while forging partnerships to drive innovation, supply chain optimization, and competitive growth across West Asia’s petrochemical ecosystem.
Important Dates
10 November 2026
Early Bird Registration Closes
11 November 2026
Normal Registration Opens
Venue
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in its own fully integrated precinct only four kilometers from Muscat International Airport. The design of the Centre ensures a flow of the meeting spaces to suit the most discerning conference and exhibition organizers. It also incorporates expansive concourse areas to enable ease of large delegations with floor to ceiling windows overlooking landscaped gardens and water features.
The Centre features two tiered auditoriums to seat 3,200 and 456, while the five exhibition halls feature 22,396 square meters of column-free exhibition space. Hall 1 acts as a multi-purpose space for plenary sessions, concerts, performances and gala dinners on a larger scale. Halls 1 & 2 combined can seat over 10,000 seated in theatre-style.
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