3 female citizens appointed as CEO
16% of women’s representation in ADNOC’s senior management
Fatima Al-Nuaimi: "Leadership positions in the state are available to everyone on an equal footing, whether male or female."
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Fatima Al-Nuaimi, CEO of "ADNOC Liquefied Natural Gas" and chair of the gender balance committee in the ADNOC Group, confirmed that leadership positions in the country are available to everyone on an equal footing, whether male or female.
She told Emirates Today that ADNOC has exceeded its goal of representing women by 15% in senior management in the group companies, by this year, to reach 16%. It has also exceeded its goal of appointing an Emirati woman as CEO by 2020 to appointing Three Emirati women to occupy this position.
A prominent role
In detail, Fatima Al-Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Liquefied Natural Gas, and head of the gender balance committee in the ADNOC Group, said, on the occasion of the celebration of Emirati Women's Day, that “this year, and in light of the exceptional circumstances that the country and the world are witnessing in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. We celebrate the exceptional Emirati woman, who had a prominent role in limiting the spread of the (Covid-19) virus, whether through work or volunteering in the first line of defense, or by maintaining the sustainability of business in sensitive sites, always and forever establishing health and safety Her family and her family are her top priorities. ”
Al-Nuaimi, who is the first woman to occupy the position of CEO in an ADNOC company, added, “The women in (ADNOC) and its group of companies have actively contributed, along with their male colleagues, to protecting the health and safety of our human cadres in offices and fields as well, in addition to their efforts. Al-Huthiah, within the work teams to ensure business continuity and fulfill our commitments, as well as launching many community and institutional initiatives to raise awareness among employees about safety procedures and standards to prevent this virus and address this pandemic.
Balance
Al-Nuaimi added: “We at ADNOC pay great attention to the concept of gender balance, in line with the UAE’s endeavors to rise to the list of the top 25 countries on the United Nations Gender Equality Index, as the great progress we have made in the field of gender balance prompts us to continue The march ».
She indicated that ADNOC has made many achievements over the past years in the field of gender balance and women's empowerment. ADNOC has exceeded its goal of representing women by 15% in senior management in group companies by 2020 to reach 16%. Its goal is to appoint an Emirati woman to the position of CEO by 2020, to appoint three female Emiratis to this position, in addition to increasing the number of female engineers by 90% in ADNOC's onshore and offshore sites.
Al-Nuaimi indicated that, in addition, ADNOC has achieved another milestone in the representation of women in 22 positions on the boards of directors of the group companies. ADNOC has also joined the partners of the Initiative 20 in 2020.
An important partner
Al-Nuaimi emphasized that women are an important and active partner in the UAE’s vision and strategy for anticipating the future, especially in ADNOC, which is a major player in the energy sector.
She said, "In line with the vision of the wise leadership and its bet on young men and women, ADNOC is committed to investing in human resources, competencies and talents, and supporting their professional development in all fields."
She added that ADNOC is also committed to attracting competent women cadres to participate in the development process that the country is witnessing in the energy sector, as well as refining their administrative and technical skills in the oil and gas sector.
Al-Nuaimi pointed out that ADNOC recently launched the Gender Balance Award in its first edition this year, to consolidate a deeper understanding about the importance of this topic and its positive impact on the institution’s vitality and competitive performance. These awards honor those who have contributed to supporting and empowering female talent in ADNOC ».
Young
She stressed the importance of young people investing in themselves, their energies and skills, and developing their knowledge and experiences from the beginning of their career, noting that leadership positions in the country are available to everyone on an equal footing, whether male or female.
She said, "To achieve the aspiration of young women to assume leadership positions in the future, they must focus on performance and setting goals, which will contribute to achieving this ambition."
«20 initiative in 2020»
Fatima Al-Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Liquefied Natural Gas, and head of the gender balance committee in the ADNOC Group, said that this year, “ADNOC has become a major partner of“ Mubarrada 20 in 2020 ”, which provides females with the opportunity to participate in professional development courses. For a year and gain experience at the board level in the UAE.
She indicated that ADNOC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Family Development Foundation, with the aim of increasing cooperation, developing and disseminating programs and workshops covering a variety of important topics in terms of gender balance, including work-life balance, family stability, and child-rearing.
- The number of female engineers increased by 90% in ADNOC's onshore and offshore sites.