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Dubai, UAE – 30th Apr, 2026 — Byrne Group has secured 9 wins at the 2026 Stevie®Awards MENA (3 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze), marking one of the strongest performances by any company in the region this year. The achievement underscores the company’s “Innovation Everywhere” philosophy—integrating AI, modernised management practices, and latest technologies within its formidable 30-year industry legacy,
reinforcing its market-leading position following the strategic acquisition by GFH Financial Group.

Byrne Group was recognised alongside industry heavyweights including Saudi Aramco, ADNOC Drilling, NMDC Energy, Samsung Electronics, and DHL Express — reflecting the high calibre of companies represented at this level.

The nominations were selected as Stevie® Award winners by the ratings of 118 professionals worldwide on eight juries.

Corporate Operational Excellence
The honors are led by the Silver Stevie® for Innovative Management (Manufacturing – 100+ employees). This award recognizes the robust, scalable management frameworks and the continuing innovation culture that Byrne Group has refined over three decades. This operational foundation serves as a permanent, high-value asset for the company’s stakeholders and major shareholder, GFH.

Technological Application & Digital Leadership
Byrne Group also secured two Gold Stevie® Awards for Innovation in Video Content. These honors validate the company’s pioneering integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into its B2B digital strategy, utilizing AI-driven content to modernize equipment transformation narratives and prove that the group’s heritage is a springboard for future ready technology.

Leadership Recognition
Byrne Group is proud to announce that Quentin Lo Chi Chiu, CSO & COO, has been awarded the Gold Stevie® for Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year. This recognition provides clear evidence of senior management’s commitment to a culture of innovation and the successful modernization of the group.

2026 Award Summary
Other than above, Byrne Group also received the following awards as part of its comprehensive success:

• Silver: Thought Leader of the Year
• Silver: Innovative Operations Manager of the Year
• Silver: Innovation in CSR Videos
• Bronze: Most Innovative Advertising/Marketing Team of the Year
• Bronze: Most Innovative Leader of the Year

“Winning nine Stevie Awards is a powerful validation of Byrne Group’s trajectory,” said Quentin Lo Chi Chiu, CSO & COO of Byrne Group. “By merging our 30-year operational foundation with bold innovation across our management practices and digital tools, we are ensuring the company remains the region’s premier industrial solutions partner for decades to come.”

Dubai, UAE – 3rd Feb, 2026 — GFH Financial Group BSC (“GFH” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental LLC, one of the GCC’s leading industrial services and equipment rental providers with an investment and capex program valued at approximately US$ 400 million, strategically positioned to support the region’s rapidly growing project and infrastructure landscape.

Founded in 1992 in Dubai, UAE, Byrne has evolved into a major regional operator offering a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” rental model with a fleet of approximately 16,000 units. The company operates through 14 offices and a network of depots across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, spanning more than 153,000 sqm. This includes its flagship Jubail depot, one of the largest logistics and operations hubs of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The company has consistently delivered steady growth in profitability, having achieved approximately 20% growth last year and is strongly positioned to continue this growth trajectory.

Byrne serves a diversified client base of more than 1,100 blue-chip customers across the GCC, delivering sector-agnostic equipment and integrated services that support key industries including oil and gas, construction, utilities, and events. Its core capabilities cover temporary power, modular buildings, compressors, material handling equipment, mobile lighting solutions, and other mission-critical assets required for large-scale operations.

The GCC equipment rental market continues expanding at double digit growth rates, driven by the oil & gas sector, national development programs, industrial growth, and major events, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Byrne is well positioned to capitalize on this momentum, backed by a long-standing management team with deep industry expertise and a proven operational track record.

With GFH’s support, Byrne will focus on entering new verticals, enhancing its product range, and deepening its presence in priority markets. The partnership will also leverage the technical strength of Byrne’s operating partners to further reinforce the company’s competitive advantage.

Commenting on the acquisition, Mr. Hammad Younas, the Group Chief Investment Officer at GFH, said: “Byrne is a resilient, market-leading platform operating at the center of the region’s most dynamic sectors. Its operational scale, strong customer relationships, and technical abilities make it exceptionally well placed to benefit from the substantial pipeline of regional megaprojects. Through this acquisition of a 60% stake, we aim to accelerate Byrne’s growth trajectory and expand its footprint across strategic GCC markets, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where demand for high-quality industrial and rental solutions continues to rise.”

Mr. Patrick Fallon, the Deputy CEO of Byrne Equipment Rental, said: “Partnering with GFH opens significant new opportunities for Byrne. Their regional scale, investment experience, and long-term commitment will enable us to strengthen our service offerings, deploy more advanced solutions, and continue delivering the reliability and operational excellence our clients expect. This next phase of growth allows us to support national development programs across the GCC even more effectively, including major projects underway in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.”

The acquisition aligns with GFH’s strategy of investing in mission-critical businesses that contribute to regional economies and support the ambitions of programs such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s “We the UAE 2031” Vision. This transaction further underscores the Group’s commitment to building strong, sector-leading platforms across high-growth markets.

Ajman, UAE – 21^st August 2025 — United Grease & Lubricants Co LLC.  (UGL), a pioneer in Tolling & Private label manufacturing and supply, proudly announces the launch of its refreshed corporate logo. This marks a significant step in the company’s journey as it embraces an ambitious growth plan whilst maintain a long-standing commitment to its current customers.

Since its inception in 1998, UGL has been driven by a singular purpose: Service Excellence. This new tagline encapsulates exactly what UGL has strived to deliver for nearly three decades, outstanding quality with flexible and reliable service.

The new logo, transitioning from UGL’s long-standing emblem to a sleek, modern design, represents more than just a visual update. It reflects the company’s commitment to:

1. Service Excellence – Reinforcing the principle that has guided UGL since 1998, this tagline reflects the company’s unwavering dedication to delivering superior quality and customer satisfaction.
   
   
2. Growth Mindset – The dynamic new design highlights UGL’s ambition to expand its reach, strengthen partnerships, and pursue new market opportunities globally.
   
   
3. Smarter Thinking, Smarter Working – The clean lines and bold design reflect UGL’s focus on efficiency, intelligent solutions, and value-driven performance for clients and partners.

“This new identity is not just about a change in visuals—it represents a shift in how we see ourselves and how we are preparing for the future to realise our potential,” said Mr Redha Al Yousaf – Chairman UGL.

“With Service Excellence at the heart of everything we do, our team is dedicated to fostering trust, supplying quality products with consistent delivery.”, shared Mr Liaquat Ali Rajput – Managing Director UGL.

The launch of the new logo and tagline will be rolled out across all UGL products, digital platforms, and communications in the coming weeks.

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• Day two concludes, as technology, energy and finance leaders explore pathways for increased collaboration to drive the energy transition
• New AI Zone highlights the intersection of energy and AI at the AI conference and exhibition, showcasing innovative solutions for a secure, equitable and sustainable energy future
• Experts debate AI’s role in boosting efficiency, enhancing resilience and unlocking investment, while addressing the balance between AI’s potential and its environmental impact

 

Abu Dhabi, 5 November 2024: The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the energy industry and accelerate decarbonisation has emerged as a critical topic of conversation amongst energy ministers and business leaders, as was made clear at the world’s largest energy event, ADIPEC 2024.

On the opening day of ADIPEC, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, emphasised the critical need for industry leaders to come together and support era-defining breakthroughs such as AI.

The emphasis on AI’s game-changing impact reflects a wider sense of optimism across the energy industry, as government leaders and business executives attending ADIPEC 2024 were united in the belief that AI can fast-track the energy transition and unlock new avenues for progress and prosperity.

In a session titled “The power of AI for the energy transition”, top executives from the private sector – including Tayba Al Hashemi, CEO, ADNOC Offshore, ADIPEC 2024 Chairperson; Michel Lutz, Chief Data Officer and Digital Factory Head of Data & AI, TotalEnergies; and Magzhan Kenesbai, Acting MD, AIQ – explored how AI is transforming business operations, and offered their expert insights on the long-term implications of wide-scale AI implementation.

Speaking to his company’s experience with AI, Michel Lutz, Chief Data Officer and Digital Factory Head of Data & AI, TotalEnergies, stated: “We are using AI to improve operational efficiency, which supports our company’s development in the renewables space. This allows us to better assist our clients in understanding their behaviour and what they need.”

Building on this sustained focus on AI’s role in the energy industry, speakers across ADIPEC’s ten different conferences emphasised the pressing need to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding this transformative technology. Alongside other top CEOs and energy executives, Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS, urged industry players to adopt a measured and holistic approach to AI: “Before we perfect artificial intelligence, we need to address fundamental issues. AI can initiate either a virtuous or vicious cycle, depending on how we utilise this technology and how we feed it. While AI consumes a significant amount of energy and its production requires vast resources, it nonetheless helps economies and societies grow. It is up to us to respond wisely to the fork in the road ahead.”

Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Caltech, also contributed to these critical conversations, highlighting the evolving impact of AI on both the energy industry and the environment: “We should consider not just the energy reduction achieved using AI, but also the time and money saved by employing these AI models. AI is helping us take corrective action in response to natural disasters and other climate-related issues, and the more data we have available, the better our AI models will become. The impact that AI can have in designing from scratch and creating simulations enhances our work in energy and technology.”

ADIPEC’s commitment to accelerating AI-enabled energy solutions and projects was reflected in the event’s inaugural AI Zone, which featured AI studios and demo pods that showcased transformative solutions from leading energy and AI businesses. This dynamic space provided attendees with a comprehensive view of the innovations shaping the future energy system.

The space also played host to the dedicated AI Conference, where leaders from the energy, technology, and government sectors worked together to develop a strategic roadmap for integrating AI into the energy landscape.

The AI conference featured several Innovation Showcases throughout the day, where tech giants and energy majors presented their latest breakthroughs and projects in the field of AI. Participants included Neeraj Joshi, Worldwide CTO of Energy & Resources, Microsoft; Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO, Carbon Clean; Dr. Mike Roshchin, Head of AI, AIQ; and Ali Al Zaabi, acting CEO of AYP/ADP, ADNOC.

The newly launched Digitalisation & Technology Conference delved into how next-generation technologies, including AI, can unlock decarbonisation and efficiency opportunities presented by Industry 4.0. Sessions covered advancements in new materials, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), with a focus on sustainable scaling of these technologies.

In the exhibition halls, companies demonstrated their latest AI-enhanced hardware and energy equipment. Attendees explored innovative products and services designed to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources.

As ADIPEC 2024 moves into its third day, the event continues to serve as a global platform for driving innovation, collaboration, and sustainable progress in the energy transition. With its unique blend of strategic insights and technological showcases, ADIPEC remains the premier forum for addressing the complex challenges of creating a low-carbon, high-growth future for the global energy sector.

Register to visit ADIPEC: https://bit.ly/3NSnoOh

Day 1, ADIPEC 2024: Global Ministers and CEOs Call for Accelerated Innovation and Collaboration to Fast-Track Energy Transformation

• ADIPEC 2024 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a powerful message from Dr. Sultan Al  Jaber, rallying the energy industry to lead the world to the next phase of sustainable socioeconomic growth.
• Opening Ministerial and CEO panels confront urgent energy transition challenges and commit to collective action for a secure, equitable, sustainable energy future.
• Day 1 highlights include discussions on the intersection of energy and AI, driving investment in new technologies and fostering cross-border partnerships that can accelerate innovation.

  

 Abu Dhabi, 4 November 2024: ADIPEC 2024 opened today, marking 40 years of energy stewardship by uniting world leaders under the theme of “Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy.”  

His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, delivered the opening address and rallied the energy industry to lead the world to the next phase of sustainable socioeconomic growth. He called on the industry to capitalise on the opportunities of the global megatrends and said that harnessing the megatrends require unprecedented cross sectoral integration to accelerate sustainable growth. 

“We stand at the dawn of a new era of hope and possibility, defined by three megatrends: first, the rise of the global south and emerging markets. Second, the transformation of energy systems, and third, the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence. These three megatrends present mega opportunities that demand mega solutions. By 2050, 1.7 billion people will join our planet, mostly in the Global South. As a result, energy markets must shift and grow and energy systems must be transformed.” 

Being held in Abu Dhabi from 4-7 November, ADIPEC 2024 is expected to gather over 184,000 attendees. More than 40 ministers and 200 global C-suite executives will be among the 1,800-plus speakers who will contribute to the 370-plus conference sessions.  

These varied global perspectives will address key energy transition priorities, emphasising the need to embrace transformational solutions such as artificial intelligence to empower lives around the world and drive global sustainability and prosperity. 

The event’s commitment to innovation and cross-border collaboration was further affirmed during ADIPEC’s first Ministerial Panel, titled ‘The new global leaders and the energy transition’, which addressed the role of policy and cross-border cooperation in shaping the energy transition and expanding access to groundbreaking climate technologies.

The session heard insights from His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India; Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda; and His Excellency Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt. 

His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates, said: “Our leaders in the UAE have always thought of the future, and we are committed to investing in more energy resources to ensure adequate supply. We are privileged to have leadership that cares about investment in energy, and our commitment to renewables, nuclear and conventional energy will continue.”

ADIPEC also featured insights from private sector leaders, as they explored the difficulties of balancing business priorities and rising energy consumption with the realities of climate change.  

During a session titled ‘Meeting escalating global energy demand whilst transitioning to a low carbon energy system’, attendees heard from the energy industry’s top executives, including Murray Auchincloss, CEO, bp; Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell; Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS; Claudio Descalzi, CEO, Eni; and Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director, Low Carbon Solutions & International Growth, ADNOC.

Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell, shared his company’s approach to the energy transition: “We fundamentally believe that the world needs much more energy, and specifically more diversified forms of energy. As a company, we must be very clear about where we can invest our capital. Decarbonising our existing assets is the first step, and the next step in this process is changing our operations.” 

The world’s leading international energy organisations also made important contributions throughout day one, leveraging their unique experiences with global cooperation and energy diplomacy to outline the collective efforts required to accelerate wide-scale decarbonisation in every corner of the world.

Brian Sullivan, CEO, IPIECA, said “Our industry has the skills, expertise and experience to address the issues surrounding the energy transition, and we must bring together our drive to enhance the environmental and social performance of oil and gas, integrating energy transition with sustainable development.” 

The new Finance and Investment Conference provided a platform for leaders from government, finance, and energy to discuss the disparity between capital flows and the investment necessary for a fair and equitable transition. This was summarised in a panel on “Bridging the gap: energy and financial cross-sector collaboration to advance new projects”, by Reinhard Florey, CFO, OMV: 

“There are specific energy solutions for which we need capital. However, there is also an extended value system that we need capital support on. These extended networks, such as infrastructure, need to be built, and we encourage lenders to consider this opportunity. It takes a lot of specialist know-how to make the technology work, but it also takes the right infrastructure.” 

AI remained a critical focus of ADIPEC 2024, as this year’s event featured the all-new AI Zone, where industry experts and business leaders showcased the technology’s power to revolutionise energy systems, enhance grid resilience and unlock new investment opportunities.

With AI set to play a critical role in our energy future, ADIPEC will serve a critical platform for accelerating investment and collaboration around this transformative solution, building on 40 years of fostering innovation and sustainable progress in the global energy transition.

Register to visit ADIPEC: https://bit.ly/3NSnoOh

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 19^th April 2022: Accelerated by urgent demands for increased connectivity, reduced costs, and improved operational efficiency – there has been a rapid growth and development in digitalisation across the world’s key industrial sectors.

With the impact of the pandemic and the increasing need of pursuing greener and sustainable alternatives, the utilities sector, an underlying facilitator for all industries, has witnessed an emergence in the adoption of digital technology in the sector, and is expected to climb as power demand rises to drive economic development.

Transforming operations and systems with digital technologies can create substantial value for utility companies. Studies indicate potential reduction in operating expenses of up to 25 percent, and performance gains of 20 to 40 percent in areas such as safety, reliability, customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance is also achievable.[1]

These incentives have led utility companies to rapidly adopt digital technologies including the reimagining of customer journeys, adding digital leak detectors to gas grids and water supply, using predictive models to schedule maintenance and other asset-management activities.

Efficient operations and lower costs mean that utility companies can pass on the savings to consumers. This is especially important given the current challenging landscape of high-energy prices that have affected consumers across the world, especially those in Europe and the USA.

It is evident that digital technologies, data, and internet of things (IoT) will play a vital role in the digital transformation of utilities.  These technologies have great potential in helping to optimise the use of energy resources and operations at remote facilities, while ensuring reliable, safe and secure infrastructures.

Emerging digital technologies, such as smart grids, industrial IoT and big data are influencing the power industry to transform into more agile, cost effective, and sustainable business models. For example, there is an increasing use of sensors and metres to detect leaks and reduce consumption through technologies, such as smart-home appliances and smart-street lightings as part of smart-city plans that are being developed and implemented.

As the digitalisation of power distribution and retail companies is expected to continue to accelerate this decade, Frost & Sullivan says that digital investments are directed toward three main areas: enhancing customer service, optimising grid operations, and developing connected businesses. By incorporating cloud computing, big data, analytics, and IoT solutions, utilities and retailers are transforming their businesses beyond commodity selling.

With global energy demand set to double by 2050, major sustainability concerns are pushing an energy efficiency agenda forward, all over the world. The UAE has to meet ambitious targets as part of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which includes reducing the carbon footprint of power generation by 70 percent, while also reaching Net Zero by 2050. These developments, coupled with technological disruptions, are expected to be key to accelerating global economies.

Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, the organisers of the World Utilities Congress said: “Adopting digital technologies will help utility company managers increase the efficiency of their assets, save energy and water, and lead to an overall more sustainable country.”

He added: “Data will also play an integral role in decision-making, both for current projects and future developments, paving the way for a new energy ecosystem.”

The digitalisation of the utilities sector will be delved deeper into at the World Utilities Congress, with a dedicated strategic panel on Digital Transformation and Technological Innovations. The Congress will take place on 9-11 May in Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC, convening more than 10,000 global utilities professionals to explore critical topics, including the future of low carbon power and water supplies.

The World Utilities Congress will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office.

Hosted by TAQA, the global exhibition and congress provides an unrivalled platform to explore the latest products, innovations, and technological advancements across the global utilities landscape. It will bring together water and power leaders to provide insights on building resilient low carbon business models with agile automated digital operations.

To learn how to access the event, visit www.worldutilitiescongress.com for more information.

[1] The Digital Utility: New challenges, capabilities, and opportunities, Mckinsey & Company

The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality – Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 December 2020 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, today announces that a special edition of the 15th Annual GPCA Forum will take place on 10-11 February 2021 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, addressing the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality – Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’.

The forum’s agenda will include four main sessions which will be addressed by CEOs of leading chemical companies and key players from the Arabian Gulf region and globally. They will discuss opportunities for the new era beyond COVID-19. The forum is set to attract senior industry executives from over 50 countries.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to plunging petrochemical prices, eroding margins, and depressed demand during the first two quarters of 2020. The regional chemical industry started to bounce back in Q3 but has not recovered fully yet. Despite earnings being negative, the third quarter of this year closed with net income growth for the majority of listed GCC chemical producers, which posted an average net income growth of 78%.

As the chemical industry emerges from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, leadership in the new reality will become front and center to companies’ journey towards success in 2021 and beyond. The Annual GPCA Forum will provide renewed perspectives from across the world on key issues that remain top of mind for industry leaders today including leveraging technology post crisis, what value creation will look like in a changing landscape, the need to upskill the workforce of the future, build supply chain resilience and drive positive sustainability results.

Over the last decade and a half, the Annual GPCA Forum has established itself as the most anticipated downstream industry event, and promises to deliver a compelling program with an impressive line-up of speakers who will descend from all over the region and the world. Some of the speakers and panelists confirmed so far include:

· Yousef Al-Benyan, CEO, SABIC and Chairman, GPCA
· Ilham Kadri, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Solvay
· Dr. Markus Steilemann, CEO, Covestro and President, PlasticsEurope
· Dominic Waughray, Managing Director, World Economic Forum
· Ahmed Saleh Al Jahdhami, CEO Downstream, OQ
· Dr. Faisal Al-Faqeer, CEO, Sadara Chemical Company
· Mosaed Al Ohali, CEO, Ma’aden
· Dr. Ahmed Ali Attiga, CEO, APICORP
· Rayan Fayez, MD and CEO, Banque Saudi Fransi

Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, commented, “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unimaginable challenges to the chemical industry the world over and redefined the priorities, business strategies and metrics for success for today’s organizations. How can chemical companies safeguard their competitiveness in 2021 and beyond? How can Arabian Gulf producers remain in the driving seat of innovation and global market leadership? What is the recipe for success on sustainability, digitalization, workforce development and value creation for shareholders with long term returns? The Annual GPCA Forum will provide a platform to debate and answer these key questions and more, and share lessons learned from the region and the world as we come together to navigate through the new reality in the post pandemic era and build a more resilient future for our industry, society and planet.”

To register your interest, visit https://gpcaforum.net/register/

H.E. Dr. Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO, to inaugurate the opening ceremony on Monday, November 9

Ceremony will feature a ministerial panel session and the 10^th annual ADIPEC Awards

Over 700 thought leaders and industry experts to participate in 135 online sessions spanning 4 days 

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 3 November, 2020: The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum and Exhibition Conference (ADIPEC) 2020 Virtual Conference, the world’s largest gathering of oil and gas industry players, is set to begin on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Held under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the conference provides a global platform for policymakers, industry leaders and professionals to engage on and address the most pressing issues facing the energy sector.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO will inaugurate the opening ceremony which will take place at 14:00 GST (Gulf Standard Time) on Monday 9 November 2020.

Following the inaugural address by H.E. Dr. Al Jaber, a ministerial panel session will be held featuring H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Alexander Novak, Minister of Energy, Russian Federation and H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General, OPEC. The panel will focus on building resilience in the energy industry.

Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Chairman of ADIPEC, said: “Over the past three decades, ADIPEC has evolved to become the world’s pre-eminent gathering of the oil and gas industry, setting the agenda of the global energy conversation and placing Abu Dhabi and the UAE at its center. This year’s virtual edition is no different. ADIPEC 2020 provides a timely opportunity for the industry to discuss practical solutions on how we can strengthen our resilience to enable long-term and sustainable value as we continue responding to the COVID-19 situation and adjust to a fast-evolving energy landscape.”

The Opening Ceremony will conclude with a celebration of the winners of the 10^th edition of The ADIPEC Awards. The finalists in each of the 10 categories will join distinguished members of the jury panel and CEO of ADNOC LNG and ADIPEC Awards Chairperson, Fatema Al Nuaimi, in recognising and rewarding the individuals, companies and projects breaking down barriers and driving positive change in the industry.

The theme of this year’s ADIPEC is “Examining the Oil and Gas Industry’s Response to Unparalleled Change” and will see the conference focus on the strategies that will deliver long term success for the industry as it navigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, energy market dynamics and the implications COVID-19 has on the energy transition.

ADIPEC 2020 comprises a strategic and technical conference of more than 135 sessions, with over 700 global speakers and 115 technical sessions. The virtual exhibition will host more than 100 exhibiting companies and the global virtual meetings programme will offer attendees the opportunity to make new contacts and reconnect with their professional networks.

The Virtual Strategic Conference will see industry leaders discuss strategies for success as the long-term impact of the crisis is felt on supply and demand, the world economy, and the global energy transition.

The Technical Conference, organised by Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), will feature over 800 technical experts from around the world. With over 115 technical sessions the Virtual Technical Conference is the largest in the world to take place this year. Furthermore, the expanded ADIPEC Virtual Downstream Technical Conference, organised by dmg events will explore the role of AI and digitalisation in refining and petrochemicals; decarbonisation; the future workforce; energy security, and the future impact of the downstream on the circular economy.

ADIPEC 2020 Virtual can be accessed on any device that has an internet connection, giving all attendees unlimited access to global exhibitors and industry professionals at their convenience, during the actual event days and on-demand for 30 days post event.

The 2020 edition of ADIPEC boasts a confirmed list of speakers comprising energy leaders, industry experts, government officials, policymakers, thought leaders, academics and technology innovators including:

H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain
H.E. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Energy, Thailand
H.E. Tarek El Molla, Minister of Petroleum, and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Minister of Steel, India
H.E. Kajiyama Hiroshi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
Rt Hon, Graham Stuart MP, Minister for Exports, United Kingdom
H.E. Hala Adel Zawati, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan
H.E. Ihsan Ismaael, Minister of Energy and Minister of Oil, Republic of Iraq
H.E. Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Republic of Indonesia
H.E. Eng. Khairy Abdelrahman, Acting Minister of Energy and Mining, Sudan
H.E. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria
H.E. Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Senegal
H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines, Industry and Energy, Equatorial Guinea
H.E. Jean-François Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Canada
Frank Fannon, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, US Department of State
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total.
Bernard Looney, CEO of BP.
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni.
Takayuki Ueda, President and CEO, INPEX Corporation.
Mario Mehren, CEO, Wintershall DEA.
Philippe Boisseau, EO of Cepsa.
Vicki Hollub, President and CEO of Occidental.
Meg Gentle, President and CEO of Tellurian.
Hajime Wakuda, President of the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.