The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) and have jointly organized a specialized workshop in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
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 H.E. 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 several department managers, officials and employees from both sides, and several 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. 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.
H.E. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of HFZA and SAIF Zone, said, “The partnership between Sharjah’s free zones and ADNOC sets a benchmark for institutional integration, one that adds value to the national economy, drives sustainable development, and enhances the efficiency and competitiveness of national companies in strategic sectors. He continued, “As part of our commitment to empowering investors with direct access to promising opportunities in the energy sector, one of the UAE’s most vital industries, this workshop aimed to open the door for them to become active contributors to the national economic ecosystem and major strategic projects.”
H.E. Al Mazrouei added: “This collaboration will further build on the strong global reputation of Sharjah’s free zones as a leading regional and international hub for energy and oil investments. It reflects the success of our integrated strategy to attract leading international investors by offering an ideal business environment as well as exceptional services, advanced infrastructure that meets global standards, and a strategic location that facilitates access to regional and international markets.”
He also extended his thanks to ADNOC for its continued efforts and cooperation in making the workshop a success, noting that the event provided participants with a vital platform for fostering direct engagement and facilitating supplier integration into the value chain of one of the world’s foremost energy companies.