Sheikha Fatima Leads Historic Women’s Day Gathering at ADNOC

ADNOC has doubled its female workforce representation since 2016, marking a major milestone in gender diversity. Women now hold 26% of leadership roles and serve on the boards of directors of 20 ADNOC Group companies. This achievement was celebrated at an Emirati Women’s Day event where Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak praised women’s contributions to nation-building.

The number of women hired in operational roles at ADNOC sites has increased by 20%, which shows the company’s steadfast dedication to strengthening women across its operations. The company celebrated another milestone recently when nearly 150 engineers graduated from its AI Accelerators Program, with Emirati women making up over 40% of the group. This innovative program helps develop practical AI skills and implements them throughout the company, proving ADNOC’s strategy to fully integrate women into its technological advancement initiatives.

Sheikha Fatima delivers keynote on women’s role in nation-building

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The Mother of the Nation, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, delivered a compelling keynote address at ADNOC’s Emirati Women’s Day celebration. She emphasized women’s vital role in UAE’s development and future prosperity.

Sheikha Fatima addressed more than 500 attendees and highlighted how women’s participation has become the life-blood of the nation’s progress. “The UAE’s remarkable journey could not have been possible without the dedication, vision, and hard work of our women,” she stated.

Women’s growing presence in male-dominated fields like energy, engineering, and technology stood out in Sheikha Fatima’s address. ADNOC’s successful initiatives have doubled female representation in its operations over the last several years.

“These achievements reflect our leadership’s steadfast dedication to gender equality,” Sheikha Fatima remarked. She urged both public and private sectors to create more opportunities for women to excel.

Mentorship programs and educational initiatives play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of female leaders. Sheikha Fatima emphasized the need to eliminate barriers that restrict women’s full participation in the workforce.

Government officials, business leaders, and female professionals from various sectors rose in a standing ovation at the conclusion of her speech.

ADNOC showcases progress in empowering female workforce

At the Emirati Women’s Day event, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber emphasized that ADNOC’s steadfast dedication to gender diversity serves as a business necessity, not just a social responsibility. “Empowering women in the UAE is a deeply rooted approach established by the late Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,” he stated.

ADNOC continues to create meaningful opportunities for women throughout its operations. The company reached a significant milestone by appointing its first female Senior Vice President for field operations. Women now serve on the boards of 20 out of ADNOC’s 21 Group companies. The company’s operational sites, both onshore and offshore, currently employ 900 women.

ADNOC took a significant step in 2016 by creating a Gender Balance Committee and policy framework that supports the UAE’s National Strategy for Empowerment of Women. The company later signed the UAE Gender Balance Council’s SDG 5 pledge, aiming to place women in 30 percent of leadership roles by 2030.

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority awarded ADNOC the “Parent-Friendly Label” for its supportive workplace policies. The company’s “Energy for Wellbeing Strategy” provides flexible work arrangements. Parents can now work remotely, take escort leaves, choose staggered hours, and receive nursing permissions. These options help them balance their work and family life effectively.

Panel highlights women’s impact in AI and leadership

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The Emirati Women’s Day celebration featured a high-profile panel discussion about women’s growing influence in artificial intelligence and leadership roles in the energy sector. Leading female executives and AI specialists came together to explain how they overcame traditional barriers in technical fields.

Dr. Aisha Al Mansoori, Director of ADNOC’s AI Center of Excellence, spoke about women’s role in the company’s technological transformation. “Women now constitute 37% of our AI development teams, bringing diverse perspectives that enhance our solutions,” she explained.

The panel stressed how mentorship makes a difference, as targeted support systems help women succeed in specialized technical roles. Industry experts at the event pointed out that women-led AI initiatives showed clear improvements in operational efficiency at multiple ADNOC sites.

The discussion built on Sheikha Fatima’s earlier speech with real examples of how women contribute to national development through technology and innovation. The speakers showed how AI applications created under female leadership helped optimize production and reduced environmental impacts.

The session ended with plans to invest more in education and training programs that will give women advanced technical skills for leadership roles in the energy sector’s digital shift. The speakers encouraged everyone to use ADNOC’s growing professional development resources.

ADNOC shows its steadfast dedication to women’s empowerment through remarkable progress in gender equality. Female workforce representation has doubled since 2016, and women now hold 26% of leadership positions. These changes show a fundamental shift in how the organization thinks and operates.

The company’s progress matches Sheikha Fatima’s dream of women becoming vital contributors to national growth. She emphasized women’s crucial role in her Emirati Women’s Day speech, especially in fields like energy and technology that men typically dominated.

ADNOC created an environment where female talent flourishes through key programs like the Gender Balance Committee and flexible work options. The company broke new ground by appointing its first female Senior Vice President for field operations, which opened new paths for women across the organization.

Women’s integration into ADNOC’s tech strategy has produced clear results. The AI Accelerators Program now boasts 40% female graduates, putting women in leading positions for digital transformation projects.

A recent panel discussion showed how different views improve tech solutions by highlighting women’s work in AI development. ADNOC aims to place women in 30% of leadership roles by 2030, which shows its clear path toward making gender equality part of its core values.

ADNOC’s Emirati Women’s Day celebration marks real progress rather than just ceremony. The company leads in gender diversity through ongoing investment in education, mentorship, and professional growth, which helps achieve UAE’s national development goals.