Hussein A Al Qatani, S-Oil CEO, Becomes Honorary Citizen of Ulsan

by Kim Yongu

Published 26 Apr.2023 08:37(KST)

Updated 07 Aug.2025 14:06(KST)

"Petrochemical Industry Development and Contribution to Local Communities"

Hussain A. Al-Qahtani, CEO of S-Oil Corporation, has become an honorary citizen of Ulsan.

Ulsan City announced that on the 26th at 3:30 PM, in the mayor’s office on the 7th floor of the main building, it will present Hussain A. Al-Qahtani with the Ulsan City Honorary Citizen Plaque and a commemorative medal.

Hussain A. Al-Qahtani, CEO of S-Oil Corporation.

Formerly the CEO of Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery, he was appointed CEO of S-Oil on June 13, 2019, and has carried out various social contribution activities in Ulsan. He is recognized for significantly contributing to the development of the petrochemical industry through large-scale facility investments.

In particular, his investment in the largest domestic petrochemical complex facility worth a total of 14 trillion KRW created jobs, increased production capacity of industrial raw materials, and enhanced export competitiveness, playing a major role in revitalizing Ulsan’s economy.

The Ulsan City Honorary Citizen Certificate is a system awarded to foreigners, overseas Koreans, and individuals from other cities and provinces who have made significant contributions to the development of city administration.

“Ulsan Honorary Citizens” are appointed as members of various Ulsan City committees and legal advisors, and are honored by being invited to major city-related events such as local cultural events and commemorative ceremonies.