ADNOC targets stronger UAE supply chains as it invests in production, AI

ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is prioritizing stronger UAE industrial supply chains, production investments, and artificial intelligence (AI) expansion, as discussed at a board executive committee meeting chaired by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting, held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center, assessed ADNOC's performance in the first ten months of 2026, analyzed strategic growth projects, and discussed measures to maintain energy supply reliability amid global demand.

Sheikh Khaled emphasized the need for continuous production capability investments, operational efficiency improvements using advanced technologies, and enhanced supply chain resilience to ensure global energy security. ADNOC's focus includes a Dh60 billion expansion in UAE manufacturing by 2030, revealed at the second Make it with ADNOC Forum on October 25, which attracted over 1,000 local companies and manufacturers.

Sheikh Khaled stressed the importance of nurturing national industries, developing local expertise, and promoting high-tech manufacturing localization as part of the UAE's economic diversification strategy. The committee also evaluated ADNOC's AI deployment and technological integration across its operations and long-term growth projects.

ADNOC's commitment to energy security was underscored by its participation in ADIPEC 2026, where over 2,250 attendees, including industry leaders and policymakers, discussed energy sustainability, investment, and technological innovations.