The industry in the Middle East is changing. As the oil, gas and petrochemical industries continue to come under pressure to meet supply and demand; the competition to innovate the latest advanced technologies and products has become increasingly fierce and ever more competitive.

Not only are oil service companies expanding their R&D capabilities and developing partnerships with academic institutions in the region, but now, the operators are up-skilling, and developing R&D facilities; taking the future of the oil and gas industry into their own hands.