ADNOC Celebrates UAE National Day at Its Corporate Headquarters

Press release

Published November 29th, 2017 - 01:01 GMT

The day-long celebration was attended by over 10,000 ADNOC employees, from across the organisation, and their families.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) marked the UAE’s 46^th National Day at its corporate headquarters today. The day-long celebration was attended by over 10,000 ADNOC employees, from across the organisation, and their families.

The celebrations were preceded by the official launch of ADNOC’s National Day video, which focuses on the importance of UAE culture and the contribution of the oil and gas industry to the nation. The video includes a song composed by Mohammed Al Ahmed, and features the voice of popular Emirati vocalist Hussain Al Jasmi and Arabic lyrics by poet Ahmed bin Hayay.

The festivities included a culinary hub where dates, Arabic coffee and traditional Emirati food and sweets were served. Henna art for women and children was provided in the cultural hub, which also showcased Emirati dances, falconry and date farming. A classic car, speed boat and Formula 1 zone also formed part of the attractions.

It was the first time such a large number of ADNOC employees had gathered together since ADNOC’s group of companies adopted a unified brand identity at the end of October.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was established in 1971, to operate in all areas of the oil and gas industry and since then has steadily broadened its activity establishing companies and subsidiaries and creating an integrated oil and gas industry in Abu Dhabi. Today, the company manages and oversees oil production of more than 2.7 million barrels a day which ranks it among the top ten oil and gas companies in the world.