MEET. SHARE.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
International Association of Drilling Contractors – Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter (IADC-SAPC)
Welcome to our official website – your hub for events, initiatives, and resources supporting the drilling industry across the Southern Arabian Peninsula.
About IADC-SAPC
The IADC Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter (IADC-SAPC) represents drilling contractors, operators, and service companies across the UAE, Oman, and Qatar. We are a volunteer-led organization dedicated to advancing industry performance, safety, and sustainability while making a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. Through quarterly meetings, focused workgroups, and charitable initiatives, we provide a platform for members to collaborate, share expertise, and drive meaningful change.
Guided by elected officers and governed by our Chapter By-Laws, we bring together professionals who share a common purpose: to support the industry, strengthen collaboration, and foster innovation. At the heart of our Chapter are our people, members who are passionate about creating value, building connections, and leaving a lasting impact.
OUR MOTTO: Meet. Share. Make a Difference.
This is more than just a phrase — it reflects how we work together, exchange knowledge, and contribute to both our industry and society.
Whether you are an individual professional or a company, you have a place here. Join us, bring your passion, and be part of a community that is making a real difference.
Why Join us
Global Standards, Local Focus
We bring world-class safety and environmental practices into the Arabian Peninsula, tailored to reflect the unique needs of our region and our members.
Industry Driven Excellence
Our members gain access to specialized training, accreditation quarterly meetings, and focused workgroups — all designed to elevate skills, strengthen operational performance, and advance industry excellence.
Collaboration & Influence
By joining IADC-SAPC, you become part of a powerful regional network that shapes best practices, contributes to regulatory discussions, and creates high-value opportunities for knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
Community Impact
Beyond the industry, we are committed to sustainability and charitable initiatives that support local communities, foster wellbeing, and make a lasting difference across the region.
Meet the Committee
Our Chapter is guided by an elected committee of industry professionals who bring diverse experience and perspectives from across the drilling sector. Each member of the committee serves on a voluntary basis, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure the Chapter delivers value to its members and the wider community.
Meet the Committee
Our Chapter is guided by an elected committee of industry professionals who bring diverse experience and perspectives from across the drilling sector. Each member of the committee serves on a voluntary basis, providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure the Chapter delivers value to its members and the wider community.
Featured initiatives
Annual Iftar Meal Distribution:
IADC-SAPC members join to provide over 5,000 Iftar meals each Ramadan to labourers across the UAE, fostering community support and cultural solidarity.
Desert Clean-Up & Environmental Conservation:
Families of IADC-SAPC members participate in desert clean up activities, collecting waste and raising awareness for environmental stewardship in the region.
Annual General Meeting & Industry Collaboration:
IADC-SAPC members gather each year to exchange insights, discuss industry developments, and strengthen collaboration within the regional drilling sector.
Driving Change Through Seven Workgroups
Our Chapter thrives through the dedication and collaboration of seven key Workgroups, each focused on advancing a specific area of importance to our members and the wider industry:
01
HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)
Promoting best practices, training, and safety culture.
02
Mental Health
Supporting wellbeing and raising awareness across our workforce.
03
Supply Chain
04
HR
Fostering people development, diversity, and workforce engagement.
05
Charity & Sustainability
Driving community impact and sustainable initiatives.
06
Contracts
Fosters collaboration and best practices in contracting to support fair, efficient, and sustainable business within the drilling industry.
07
Well Control
A collaborative forum to share WCE innovations, enhance training, improve failure reporting, and address industry challenges for continuous improvement.
These Workgroups are led by volunteer Chairs from our member companies, and their success depends on the active participation of members like you.
We are always looking for more volunteers to join, contribute ideas, and help us shape initiatives that bring value to our Chapter and our community. Whether it’s sharing expertise, supporting events, or driving new projects, your involvement will make a difference.
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