On 21 September 2026, the United Arab Emirates took on the leadership of the eighth session of the Gulf Chemists Union. This significant event was overseen by Moza Seif Matar Al Shamsi, the President of the UAE Chemists Association, during the union’s general meetings held yesterday.
Initiatives and Goals of the Union
During her address, Al Shamsi announced the approval of a Gulf Chemical Week, which will engage various stakeholders, including chemical societies, universities, colleges, institutes, schools, and the general public. This initiative aims to mirror the Arab Chemical Week and promote chemistry across educational and professional spheres.
Future Meetings and Collaborations
Moreover, the union confirmed plans for the ninth session to be held in Saudi Arabia. Alongside this, the fifth Gulf Chemists Meeting is also scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027. Al Shamsi highlighted that the objective of the union is to unify the efforts of chemists and advance the field of chemistry within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Membership and Representation
The Gulf Chemists Union includes several key chemical societies, specifically the Saudi, Kuwaiti, Emirati, and Bahraini chemical associations. Through collaboration and shared goals, the union seeks to elevate the standards and practices of chemistry across the region.
(WAM)