Dubai, UAE; February 6, 2012: Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ENOC, the Dubai government-owned diversified energy group, recently conducted an LPG Safety & Awareness training programme for students from Dubai Women's College (DWC), a Higher Colleges of Technology flagship institution.

Ali Al-Hammadi, Quality Coordinator of EMGAS, presented an overview of Emirates Gas products and services, the basic composition and sources of LPG, its physical and chemical properties, and about its various applications to the participants. He also demonstrated the safe installation of LPG cylinders, valves and regulators, and the basics of the fire triangle and secure ways of handling LPG.

Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director of Gas Marketing at ENOC said: "The safety and awareness training programme organised for the students of Dubai Women's College is part of our corporate social responsibility to strengthen overall safety, while promoting environmentally sound operating practices. We are also committed to help develop the skills of the UAE's future generation. Through the training, we aim to make DWC students familiar with LPG safety and the proper procedures in handling, storage and usage of cylinders."

Emirates Gas has provided similar training programmes for students from a number of schools including Al Ahlia School, Sumaya Bint Al Khayat Ajman Secondary School, Muzaira School and Institute of Applied Technology (IAT). The company has also partnered with UAE University in Al Ain to strengthen research and development on LPG-related products.

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About Emirates Gas:
Emirates Gas is the largest supplier of LPG in the UAE and the market leader supplying a variety of LPG products and propane used in industrial, commercial establishments and residential areas.  Its range of eco-friendly products - Cutting Edge Gas, Pro-Power and Emirates Gas Aerosol Propellant (EGAP) - supports efforts in curbing pollution and driving sustainable development.

About ENOC:
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil and gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.

ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.

ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.

Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.

About Dubai Women's College:
Dubai Women's College (DWC), with more than 2,300 students, is part of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). The HCT is one of the leading higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates with 16 campuses located throughout the country delivering a wide range of quality programs to over 17,000 students. DWC was established in 1989 and offers Bachelor and Diploma degrees in Business, Information Technology, Education, Health Sciences, and Applied Communications. Today, DWC is the quality provider of top-quality National women graduates in Dubai. DWC's mission is to provide a learning environment for young women to "Practice the Future" by developing confidence, professional excellence and an ethical commitment to leadership roles in a rapidly developing local economy.

For further information, please contact:
Mohammed Al Tawil/Sheila Baldago
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
m.altawil@asdaa.com  / s.baldago@asdaa.com

For more information, please contact:
Abrar Mikkawi
Media & Marketing Coordinator
Dubai Women's College/Higher Colleges of Technology
+9714 208 9269
abrar.mikkawi@hct.ac.ae

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