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Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
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. WAM
The National
15-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Etihad Rail passenger service set to launch in 2026
Etihad Rail's much-anticipated passenger train service is set to launch next year, marking a significant step forward for the country's landmark infrastructure project. In a post on X, Etihad Rail said the line will start operations in 2026. This was confirmed on Thursday by a media relations group working for Etihad Rail. It is the news people across the country have been waiting for since plans for the passenger line were unveiled in 2021. The development was first revealed in message on X on May 9 that detailed a meeting between Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and a delegation from Etihad Rail. Progress made on construction and future plans were discussed at the meeting. "During the meeting, we briefed His Highness on the latest developments of the UAE National Railway Network and the passenger train service, which is set to launch in 2026," the post read. It was later confirmed by an Etihad Rail media relations agency that the 2026 date is correct. Etihad Rail in January said the first four passenger stations on the UAE-wide line would be in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah. The stations in Sharjah and Fujairah had been announced previously. The station in Fujairah is in the Sakamkam area and the one in Sharjah close to the airport and University City. While the precise Dubai and Abu Dhabi sites have yet to be revealed, it is believed the Dubai station will be near Jumeirah Golf Estates. Wasl, one of Dubai's largest real estate developers, on Wednesday announced the next phase of the Jumeirah Golf Estates development and said the station was being built within it. All planned stations are expected to integrate with existing public transport. It was previously announced that passenger trains are set to travel at 200kph carrying up to 400 passengers. Travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will take about 57 minutes, while a journey from the capital to Fujairah will take 105 minutes. Separately, Etihad Rail in January announced plans for an electrified high-speed passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai with its own set of stations. Construction has yet to start and a date for the launch of services has yet to revealed. It is also yet to be disclosed how or where the high-speed track might integrate with the regular Etihad Rail line. Work on Etihad Rail began in 2009. Since 2016, two tracks spanning 264km have been in operation – with trains transporting granulated sulphur from gas fields in Shah and Habshan to an export point in Ruwais. Every day, two trains run across the country, capable of carrying up to 22,000 tonnes of sulphur. Each can pull up to 110 wagons. When complete, the network will connect the seven emirates to the five neighbouring GCC states. The line will ultimately link the UAE and Saudi Arabia from Fujairah Port to Ghuwaifat, through Khalifa Port and Jebel Ali Port. A railway connecting the UAE with Oman is also planned.
The National
18-02-2025
- General
- The National
Abu Dhabi opens prestigious environmental award to all emirates
Abu Dhabi is expanding its search for eco-warriors and opening up the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environment Award to all emirates. The inaugural award, given out in 2024, had only been open to applicants in the capital. Next year, the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) plans to take it global. "The next cycle I hope will be at the global level," Osama Bassam Abu Saleem of the EAD told The National. "We are working on that." The eco award was launched in 2023 to highlight efforts that focus on safeguarding the planet. It aims to raise awareness of important steps being taken on the path to sustainability by campaigners, researchers and businesses. The award is named after the chairman of the agency's board of directors, who also serves as the Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed emphasised its importance as "we are at a defining moment in our environmental journey". "The Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award is an open invitation to all – scientists, businesses, policymakers and young leaders – to come together and drive meaningful change. Let us commit to building a future that is not only sustainable but also thriving, resilient and inclusive.' Applications for the awards will open in March. Financial awards will be granted to the winners, with the total amount depending on the number and quality of submissions, Mr Abu Saleem said. Categories in the awards include the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Medal, which will be awarded to people who have a positive impact on the environment, and the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Research Award, which recognises scientific research, either individual or collective, in the field of environment and sustainable development.
