Ali Alalkeem Al Zaabi

Ali Alalkeem Al Zaabi currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Al Dhafra Petroleum and Al Yasat Petroleum, two pioneering upstream companies committed to unlocking the undeveloped oil and gas potential in both offshore and onshore concession areas of the UAE. Prior to holding this position, Mr Al Zaabi advanced within the ADNOC Group of companies, excelling in influential leadership positions across the ADNOC Onshore and Offshore companies, demonstrating his expertise at the Vice President and Senior Vice President levels. Mr. Al Zaabi’s vast experience spans strategic planning, operational oversight, financial governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. He has directed major field development programs, drilling strategies, and HSE initiatives, all ensuring alignment with ADNOC’s 2030 strategy and global best practices. Mr Al Zaabi’s strategic vision and pace-setting leadership style are underpinned by an industry-leading education, including an MSc in International Business from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, positioning him as a key driver of growth and innovation in the energy sector.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

12:05

Diversity, Leadership and Development Conference Room A 12:05 - 12:45

Leading with inclusion: a blueprint for success

For organisations with leaders championing inclusive environments, tangible benefits emerge across financial performance, innovation, decision-making, employee engagement and brand reputation. Even as diversity, equity and inclusion agendas are thrust into the political spotlight, their transformative impact in maximising human potential remains undeniable. Leaders who create inclusive workplaces that encourage intergenerational and cultural collaboration benefit from increased employee engagement, loyalty and productivity. Organisations with diverse workforces are better equipped to connect with broader customer bases, enabling them to expand their market share and strengthen customer loyalty. Leaders who are able to effectively curate these environments take themselves one step closer to achieving inclusive growth.

Attendee Insight:

Explore how industry leaders curate diverse and inclusive cultures within their organisations and how this is leveraged to foster employee empowerment.