Hamdan Bin Zayed visits Adnoc's strategic facilities in Jebel Dhanna
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, visited key Adnoc facilities in Jebel Dhanna on Saturday, including the site of Adnoc's new underground salt dome storage project.
During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed was briefed on Adnoc's ongoing strategic initiatives to enhance the UAE's energy security and storage capabilities. The salt dome development, a pioneering project in the region, will provide Adnoc with advanced hydrocarbon storage infrastructure, supporting the flexibility and resilience of the nation's energy supply chain.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed commended Adnoc's continued commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and national development, particularly in the Al Dhafra region.
He also praised the dedication of Adnoc's workforce and their role in reinforcing the UAE's position as a responsible and reliable global energy provider.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation of dignitaries and senior government officials, His Highness was welcomed by Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Adnoc Managing Director and Group CEO.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber said, 'We are honoured by the visit of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to our facilities in Jebel Dhanna. His presence reflects the strategic importance of this location and ADNOC's role in building future-ready infrastructure that supports the UAE's long-term economic and energy goals.'
The visit underscores ADNOC's alignment with the UAE leadership's vision to build a diversified and sustainable economy powered by advanced industrial capabilities and world-class energy solutions.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed was accompanied by Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler's Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, and a number of senior officials.
Separately, Adnoc announced at the Make it in the Emirates forum, which concluded recently, the award of contracts valued at Dhs543 million ($147.8 million) to nine of its suppliers for locally made industrial products to be used across its value chain.
The agreements were enabled by Adnoc's In-Country Value (ICV) programme and span a diverse range of products. These include personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals for drilling and production, valves, biodiesel and corrosion inhibitors. The agreements will strengthen the resilience of Adnoc's supply chain, reduce reliance on imports and create more private sector jobs for Emiratis.
Adnoc's ICV programme is providing a platform for businesses to capitalise on its diverse commercial opportunities as it delivers on its plan to locally manufacture Dhs90 billion ($24.5 billion) worth of products in its procurement pipeline by 2030.
Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, Adnoc Executive Director, People, Commercial and Corporate Support, said, 'Through these long-term contracts for made-in-the-UAE products, we are turning our business demand for critical industrial products into tangible opportunities that empower manufacturers in the UAE to grow and compete. These awards highlight the attractive commercial opportunities ADNOC is creating for businesses that are ready to 'Make it in the Emirates'.'
Al Ghaith Industries, Union Chlorine LLC, C1 Water Industries LLC, RAK CHEM Industries and EMOCHEM are among the manufacturers awarded supplier contracts. The contracts build on the success of ADNOC's ICV programme, which has driven AED242 billion back into the UAE economy and enabled jobs for 17,000 Emiratis in the private sector since 2018.
At 'Make it in the Emirates', which took place last week in Abu Dhabi as a premier gateway to invest in the UAE's industrial ecosystem, Adnoc has been detailing numerous commercial opportunities across its value chain.
Manufacturers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs are encouraged to explore the 'Make it with Adnoc' app, which provides businesses with visibility into products Adnoc plans to purchase, offering a more streamlined and integrated procurement process.
Meanwhile, Adnoc announced that its partners across its supply chain commit to invest Dhs3 billion ($817 million) in manufacturing facilities across the UAE.
The announcement was made at the 'Make it in the Emirates' forum currently underway in Abu Dhabi.
The facilities are located across Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Dubai Industrial Park, Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and Umm Al Qaiwain.
They will create more than 3,500 highly skilled private sector jobs and manufacture a wide range of industrial products including pressure vessels, pipe coatings and fasteners.
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