H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is a distinguished member of the UAE Federal Cabinet, serving as Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate. In his ministerial role, he drives industrial development, technological advancement, and economic competitiveness, positioning the UAE at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Age. His focus on sustainability and innovation underscores his leadership in embedding advanced technology into the nation's industrial framework.
A key figure in global energy, Dr. Al Jaber has served as Group CEO and Managing Director of ADNOC since 2016, spearheading a comprehensive transformation that has enhanced efficiency, strengthened performance, and attracted strategic investments. Under his leadership, ADNOC has embraced AI, big data, and blockchain to stay ahead of global energy trends while driving its 2030 strategy for a more profitable upstream, valuable downstream, and sustainable gas supply. His initiatives have led ADNOC to global capital markets, securing its first IPO and attracting significant foreign direct investment.
Beyond ADNOC, Dr. Al Jaber has played a pivotal role in renewable energy. As Chairman of Masdar, he continues to shape the UAE's clean energy agenda, having founded the initiative in 2006 and led efforts that secured Abu Dhabi as the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
His leadership extends across multiple sectors. As Chairman of Emirates Development Bank, he supports sustainable economic growth, while his chairmanship at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence fosters AI research and innovation. He also sits on the Abu Dhabi Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs and serves
on the board of Emirates Global Aluminum, one of the world's largest aluminum producers.
