Jaber picked for 'Distinguished Global Leadership Award'

The Middle East Institute (MEI) announced that Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the UAE and Managing Director and Group CEO of Adnoc, will receive the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award at MEI’s 78th Annual Gala in Washington, D.C., in March 2026.

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The award recognises Dr. Al Jaber's visionary leadership and transformative contributions in energy, advancing technology and socioeconomic growth, promoting international collaboration, and investing in youth talent development.

Among his key contributions, Dr. Sultan has been a driving force behind the adoption of a pragmatic approach to the global energy landscape to meet rapidly expanding energy demand driven by the rise of emerging markets and exponential growth of artificial intelligence (Al).

He has championed robust industry leading corporate governance standards that enhance integrity and compliance to mitigate risks and enable sustainable growth.

For over 20 years, Dr. Al Jaber has combined public service with global business leadership, applying strategic vision and practical action to some of the world’s most complex challenges, including advancing a comprehensive approach that embraces diverse energy options to meet increasing energy demand.