ADNOC released its inaugural Workforce of the Future Survey, which found that although the oil and gas industry faces competition in attracting young STEM talent, the more it is associated with new technology, the more likely youth will want to join the industry.
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How 10-year UAE residency visas could impact the industry talent gap
The UAE Cabinet has approved the regulatory framework for the issuance of long-term residence permits, and will start receiving applications
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Indian PM Narendra Modi gives ADNOC CEO the “International Lifetime Achievement Award” at Petrotech 2019
ADNOC Group CEO Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber received the award due to his ‘contribution to global and regional energy security, building bridges to the emerging economies of Asia and reshaping traditional business models to adapt to a fast-evolving energy landscape’
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Petrofac launches 2019 global graduate programme
The global graduate programme focuses on training and coaching Emirati graduates, some of whom will be offered full time roles at the company
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Senior oil and gas professionals confident about regional industry growth in 2019
83% of MENA senior oil and gas professionals predict their companies will either increase or maintain capital expenditure in 2019, the highest such percentage globally
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Dr. Leila Benali appointed chief economist at APICORP
The engineer-turned-economist and Saudi Aramco alumna will lead APICORP’s Energy Economics and Sustainability Department
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Deep Casing Tools expands Middle East presence with $1.5mn contract with regional NOC, new appointments
Following the appointment of Deep Casing Tools’ Saudi-based regional manager, the company has made moves to expand its presence in the Middle East
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PDO and Oman LNG partner to fund employment training programmes for locals
The pair signed two MoUs to boost in country value initiatives in the oil and gas sector as well as other sectors
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Shell GM: Oil & gas industry needs diversity and inclusion to innovate and fill demand
Houda Dabboussi, general manager of commercial and NBD MENA at Shell, says the diversity is needed to bring innovators into the industry, and that diversity is incomplete without inclusion at the employee level
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Focus on inclusion and diversity key to attracting and retaining talent in the oil and gas industry
According to research by Accenture, the oil and gas industry faces a critical human capital shortage in the coming years.