JEDDAH – The Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (Marafiq) has appointed Jubail-based Saeed K. Al-Abdullah as manager of its Public Relations and Communications Department. He was appointed by Marafiq President and CEO Thamer S. Al-Sharhan. A company spokesman said: “He is an experienced public relations officer, a superior leader, and managed his staff with high-quality standards that ensured successful business practices.” Al-Abdullah has more than 15 years of experience with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Eastern Province (Asharqia Chamber). Before joining Marafiq in 2010, he was the manager of the Asharqia Chamber's public relations department. Al-Abdullah said: “I am excited to be part of Marafiq's public relations and communication family and I feel that it is an opportunity for me to build a career.” “I am looking forward to making a significant contribution to the continued success of Marafiq,” he added. Marafiq is the utility lifeline to the industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu. Marafiq's main objective is to undertake the operation, maintenance, management, expansion and construction of seawater cooling systems, desalinated and treated water systems, sanitary and industrial wastewater systems and electric power systems to provide essential utility services to industrial, commercial and residential customers in the industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu. — SG
