THE MIDDLE EAST’S

2. Sultan Al Jaber

Designation: Group CEO & Managing Director
Company: ADNOC Group
Residence: UAE
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Energy

Al Jaber joined ADNOC as Managing Director and Group CEO in 2016. In 2026, ADNOC announced $55 billion in project awards for 2026–2028 to accelerate growth and meet rising global energy demand, particularly in high-growth Asian markets. In November 2025, its board approved $150 billion in capex to 2030, increased reserves, launched ADNOC Ghasha, announced new AI-enabled oil discoveries and endorsed a plan to drive $60 billion into the UAE economy. Al Jaber is also the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, executive chairman of XRG, chairman of Masdar, Emirates Development Bank and ALTÉRRA, among others.