His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC, led by His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.

During the meeting, His Highness reviewed various development projects and initiatives that the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC will implement to support economic and social growth in Al Ain. These efforts align with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, designating 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme Hand in Hand, a national initiative reflecting the leadership’s vision to enhance community wellbeing and prosperity.

His Highness was also briefed on efforts to attract more investments and industries to Al Ain, along with several community initiatives aimed at serving various segments of society, including key projects that the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC plan to launch in 2025.

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to foster a supportive environment for growth and innovation. His Highness highlighted the leadership’s ongoing dedication to further strengthening the business and investment landscape and enhancing national talent competitiveness by aligning education and training outcomes with labour market demands, in line with the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

His Highness emphasised the significance of driving economic and social development in Al Ain through integrated projects that align with citizens’ aspirations and needs. His Highness highlighted the role of these initiatives in fostering social and economic welfare while reinforcing Al Ain’s position as a key hub for energy, industry and advanced technology.

During the meeting, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber outlined plans to launch a new edition of the Industrialists’ Career Exhibition, set to take place at Majlis Al Juffair in Al Ain on 22–23 February. The exhibition aims to qualify, train and empower Emiratis for careers in the industrial and advanced technology sectors, offering more than 500 job opportunities in fields such as engineering, accounting, procurement, human resources, information technology, auditing and sales.

His Excellency highlighted the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC’s initiatives to drive investment in the energy and advanced industries sector, emphasising their role in generating job opportunities, enhancing Al Ain’s appeal for investors and supporting entrepreneurship through innovative projects that further enhance the region’s sustainable economic growth.

During the meeting, His Highness was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.