A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)

A total of 49.3% of more than 12,000 employees at ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) were Emiratis at the end of 2025, reflecting the company’s continued focus on national talent development, according to its Integrated Report submitted to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

"Through our People First strategy we are harnessing and nurturing their talent, and building a highly capable, diverse and motivated future-ready workforce,” the report said.

The company said it “strengthened our talent pipeline through strategic hiring, internal mobility, and succession planning,” adding that “we onboarded 125 new joiners, while 53 internal transfers supported agility and succession readiness,” with senior hires reinforcing leadership depth.

As part of its workforce development efforts, ADNOC L&S introduced policies prioritising internal talent for leadership roles and continued to invest in early-career programmes.

“Youth and early career programmes provided meaningful exposure, on-the-job learning, and structured development aligned with ADNOC’s competency framework,” the report noted.

On capability building, the company said “learning and development remained a strategic priority across levels,” with a new AI learning programme introduced “to equip employees with future-focused capabilities aligned with the Group’s digital transformation agenda.”

The report also highlighted improvements in employee engagement, stating that “overall, positive engagement rose to a healthy 75%, up from 62% in 2022,” while employee experience reached 84%, reflecting “the impact of targeted interventions and leadership focus.”

ADNOC L&S said it implemented “over 315 business-level and 50 corporate-level action plans” to strengthen workplace culture, adding that initiatives such as employee recognition programmes were introduced in response to staff feedback.

The company’s Youth Committee has also played a key role in empowering young professionals. “The committee acts as a bridge between youth and leadership, fostering an environment in which young talent feels connected, confident and encouraged to take initiative,” the report said.

“We enabled young professionals to take on real responsibility and work across functions, strengthening ownership, building connections, and developing a strong sense of purpose and belonging within the organisation,” said Adam Al Hammadi, a committee member.

Providing a first-hand perspective, Saif Zaid Al Ali, a Third Officer in the crewing team, highlighted the importance of continuous learning and accountability in his role.

“I learned that confidence, when backed by preparation, changes everything. With the right mindset, any responsibility can be handled,” he said.

He added that “accountability at sea directly affects lives,” noting that strong coordination between teams ensures safe operations and supports global energy supply chains.

Beyond workforce development, ADNOC L&S continued to contribute to the UAE’s economic diversification, delivering more than Dh5 billion in In-Country Value in 2025.

The company said its people strategy is aligned with ADNOC’s broader ambitions, with a continued focus on building “a connected, inclusive and energised workforce” to support long-term growth.

ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) is a global leader in integrated maritime logistics for the energy sector. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the company had a market capitalisation of Dh44 billion ($12 billion) at the end of 2025.

Its key subsidiaries include Zakher Marine International Holdings (ZMI), in which it holds a 100% stake, an Abu Dhabi-based owner and operator of offshore support vessels, and Navig8, in which it holds an 80% stake, a global shipowner and commercial pools operator that also offers bunkering and ship management solutions.

ADNOC L&S’s global footprint spans international marine transportation and integrated logistics services for more than 100 energy sector customers across over 50 countries, supported by a network of offices in 19 cities worldwide.

Total dividends for 2025 reached $325 million, representing an increase of around 20% year-on-year, while total shareholder return since the company’s IPO stood at 212% as of December 31, 2025.

The stock’s inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index attracted more than $240 million in passive inflows, following ADNOC’s $317 million secondary placement, which increased free float to 22%. The average daily traded value rose to $19.7 million in the fourth quarter, the Integrated Report said.