Jason McFarland, IADC President, and Hisham Zebian, IADC VP-Eastern Hemisphere, recently toured the Middle East to visit and connect with Members. Across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Jason and Hisham met with the following Members:
- ADES Group
- Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA)
- SANAD
- Saudi Aramco
- ARO Drilling
- Arabian Drilling & Arabian Drilling Learning Academy
- ADNOC Drilling
- Nabors Drilling Middle East
- Vantage Drilling
- Officers of the IADC Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter & IADC Northern Arabian Gulf Chapter
Constructive discussions focused on personnel safety, operational efficiency, the continued need for IADC training solutions, and the use of AI in various applications. It’s always a pleasure and a privilege to meet with Members in person, view their offices and facilities, and have in-depth conversations about how we can best serve their needs and interests. Thank you to all of our Members for the wonderful hospitality and insightful conversations—and to Hisham, whose strong relationships across the region made these visits possible. Members in the Eastern Hemisphere are encouraged to reach out and connect with Hisham anytime.
