Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: MEPCO, the Middle East and Africas leading vertically-integrated paper manufacturer, the has had its CEO, Eng. Sami Safran, recognised as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Arab World at the Arab Best Awards, hosted in Marrakesh, Morocco. The honour was announced at an award ceremony held on 27th November, attended by sheikhs, princes, ministers, and prominent business figures from across the GCC.

The Arab Best Awards recognise excellence by identifying distinguished Arab leaders and Arab institutions that have achieved prominence across a variety of sectors. MEPCOs accolade was awarded on the basis of a grading system that considered key criteria including Management/Organization, CSR/Societal Services and Innovation & Learning, amongst other metrics.

Eng. Sami Safran, CEO of MEPCO, commented:

I am pleased to have been recognised on behalf of MEPCO, particularly in the company of such a distinguished group of award winners and nominees. This award marks a significant milestone for our company, and crystallises the collective efforts that our organisation has made together. MEPCO has become the regions leading vertically integrated paper manufacturer, and our commitment to environmentally and socially sustainable production practices has been an essential part of that journey.

Saudi Arabia-based MEPCO is among the worlds foremost manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality paper products, having realised approximately 700% sales growth in 15 years. The Company exports to more than 40 countries internationally, in addition to occupying a dominant share of the Saudi and wider GCC markets.

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Press Release 2017