Sharjah free zones expand investor access to energy sector opportunities

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) have jointly organized a specialised workshop in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc).

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The workshop aimed to introduce investors and businesses operating within the two free zones to the procedures for registering in Adnoc's approved supplier database. The event was held as part of the free zones' ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the business community.

The workshop was attended by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA and SAIF Zone, Mubarak Al Mehairbi, Senior Vice President, Group Administration & Community Management Function at Adnoc, as well as a number of department managers, officials and employees from both sides, and a number of investors, entrepreneurs and representatives of local and international companies specialising in the energy sector.

The gathering addressed key topics to raise awareness among companies regarding Adnoc's supplier registration requirements. As one of the world's leading energy companies, Adnoc outlined the commercial licensing procedures and regulatory requirements applicable in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including the steps necessary to establish operations in the energy sector.

The session covered the end-to-end supplier registration process, highlighting Adnoc's standards and evaluation criteria for selecting and qualifying suppliers.

A comprehensive review was also presented on the company's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with its stringent quality and efficiency benchmarks.