The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is leading with energy-driven growth, showing how smart policies and strong partnerships drive development. Industry leaders and investors gathered at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi to hear UAE officials share this vision.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO, opened the event. He urged energy leaders, policy makers, and investors to adopt practical, technology-driven solutions. He said the UAE’s strategy shows that realistic policies attract investment and promote economic growth.
“Here in the UAE, we optimise energy, use advanced technology, attract capital, and collaborate with industry on practical policies,” Dr. Al Jaber said. Investors value credibility, predictability, and trust, all of which the UAE provides.
ADNOC initiatives demonstrate energy-driven growth in action. The company has implemented over 200 AI use cases across operations. Robotics and AI reduce unplanned shutdowns by half and improve efficiency from wellhead to trading floor. Its Energy to the Power of AI program boosts production forecast accuracy by 90%.
Dr. Al Jaber advised leaders to “tune out the noise, track the signal.” He stressed that long-term energy demand is growing despite short-term uncertainty. By 2040, urbanisation and data centre expansion will raise electricity demand sharply. The global airline fleet will double. Renewable energy will more than double, LNG will grow 50%, and oil demand will remain high.
He highlighted the need for $4 trillion in investment for grids, data centres, and energy infrastructure. He stressed that effective policies must support growth and enable capital to flow efficiently.
Finally, Dr. Al Jaber emphasised the UAE’s role as a global energy hub. Through ADNOC and its international arm XRG, the country expands in gas, chemicals, and smart energy projects worldwide. This approach secures energy-driven growth and strengthens partnerships for innovation and efficiency.
