ADNOC celebrates Int’l Women’s Day

Abu Dhabi / WAM

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) joined the global community in observing International Women’s Day on Wednesday with a series of events and activities organised across ADNOC Group companies.
In a statement, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, praised the valuable contribution women are making to the continued success of the ADNOC Group of companies. He also thanked the nation’s wise leadership who have set out a vision to empower women and encourage their participation, alongside men, in all fields and aspects of life.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said, “On International Women’s Day, and on behalf of the senior management of ADNOC and its Group of Companies and the ADNOC Women’s Committee, we extend our thanks and congratulations to all female employees in the ADNOC family.”
“Inspired by the initiatives, encouragement and support of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Emirati women have achieved remarkable progress, and are making crucial contributions to the UAE’s sustainable development in all fields.”
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said ADNOC is firmly committed to investing in all its people, and has launched a number of initiatives to drive women’s participation in the oil and gas sector. These initiatives include setting up ADNOC’s first Women’s Network, chaired by Eng. Fatima Al Nuaimi, Manager, Gas Strategy & Master Planning Unit, to empower and support the development of the company’s female employees.
Eng. Fatima Al Nuaimi said, “Pledging support of women’s empowerment in oil and gas sector ADNOC announced the setting up of ADNOC’s first Women’s Network. The aim of this initiative is to develop women’s
capabilities and to provide more
opportunities for future generations.”