News and announcements from the AAPG Middle East Region, brought to you by the Dubai Office staff.
Another success story to add to the list of outstanding Middle East geosciences events! The AAPG Geological Process-Based Forward Modeling GTW was held from 23-25 May 2022 at the Westin Golf & Spa hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE with the main purpose of identifying and discussing key challenges in geological process-based forward modeling, finishing with a concluding session to define a practical way forward.
Save the new dates for the upcoming Source Rocks of the Middle East: A World Class Resource for Unconventional? GTW taking place now from 26-28 September 2022 in Manama, Bahrain. The event will focus on the geological aspects of the unconventional revolution, which is vital to ensure successful Exploration, Appraisal and subsequently Development of the basins in the region.
We are pleased to announce that the 14th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO) will be held from 7–9 March 2023, returning to its traditional timing in the first half of the year.
The GEO Committees and Organisers have worked day and night to deliver the best edition in its 26-year history, particularly with new features such as the Mineral Museum, Core Sample Display, Start Up Village and the Live Labs set to deliver a new and enhanced visitor experience. However, we have to ensure the health and safety, along with the best interest of the community is our priority. For this reason, we have decided to postpone GEO to a date after 2021.
They did it again! SQU has been awarded 2nd place (the Selley Cup) at the finals of AAPG's Imperial Barrel Award Competition which took place last Saturday 22 May. Our most sincere congratulations to our dearest students Salma Al Rahbi, Thuraiya Al Harthi, Said Al Farsi, Marwa Al Hadhrami and Iman al Fazari for such a great performance and to their faculty advisor, Khalil Al Hooti, for leading the team towards success.
The second edition of the AAPG Maximizing Asset Value geosciences technology workshop took place virtually from 22-25 February 2021. This year we welcomed 72 attendees from 18 different companies and 12 different countries.
We are pleased to announce that AAPG Middle East’s first virtual GTW on Decision Based Integrated Reservoir Modeling was a resounding success with fantastic feedback received from committee members, speakers and attendees. The virtual workshop took place from 1-4 February 2021 and attracted 65 attendees from 14 different companies and 8 different countries.
Every year, we look forward to our new calendar of events and sharing our excitement for the future that we’re building together. This coming March, we will be hosting the Stratigraphic Traps of the Middle East GTWs virtually which means you will continue learning, connecting and growing safely. Explore the latest innovations in your field and connect with a global community of geoscientists in a flexible format from the safety of your office or home and re-watch your favorite sessions which will be on-demand for 2 months.
If you can't come to us, we come to YOU. AAPG Middle East is excited to announce that our two Geosciences Technology Workshops (GTWs) scheduled to be held in February 2021 are going virtual!
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