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Volume 3, Issue 1
February 16, 2016
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
A Gulf Intelligence Compilation
Biography - Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is minister of state in the United Arab Emirates and the
chairman of Masdar, a company located in Abu Dhabi specializing in clean
technology, renewable energy, and sustainable development. He also serves as
the chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports, CEO of Energy for the Mubadala
Development Company, and the UAE's special envoy for energy and climate
change. Sultan Al Jaber is the Chairman of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering
renewable energy initiative.
Dr. Al Jaber spearheaded the launch and establishment of Masdar in 2006 and
continues to drive the company’s strategic direction as it takes on an
increasingly prominent role in global effort toward advancing renewable
energy and clean technology.
In 2009, Dr. Al Jaber was invited by the United Nations’ Secretary General Ban
Ki-Moon to serve as a member of the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Energy and
Climate Change (AGECC). In the same year, he coordinated and led Masdar’s participation in the United Arab
Emirate’s (UAE) successful bid to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
in Abu Dhabi and, eventually, in Masdar City.
Dr. Al Jaber’s leadership in advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and clean
technology solutions led to his appointment in 2010 as UAE Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change in
which capacity he is responsible for developing and advocating the UAE’s position on international climate
negotiations. In 2010 he was appointed Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the newly established UAE
National Committee for Climate Change, a multi-departmental body set-up by the UAE Government to
coordinate and oversee the Federation’s climate change and renewable energy policies. Prior to joining
Masdar, Dr. Al Jaber was involved in strategic project origination and execution in the areas of energy, utilities
and industries at the Mubadala Development Company – of which Masdar is a wholly owned subsidiary –
where he continues to serve as a senior adviser.
Dr. Al Jaber holds several board and advisory positions and counsels on issues related to sustainability, climate
change and energy for a number of organizations and institutions. He is Chairman of the Abu Dhabi
Ports Company (ADPC), Chairman of Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corp., Chairman of Sky News Arabia, Vice
Chairman of the UAE Federal Health Authority and serves on the boards of the Advanced
Technology Investment Company (ATIC), ALDAR Properties and ZonesCorp.
Al Jaber holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California the United States and a
PhD in business and economics from Coventry University in the United Kingdom and an MBA from the
California State University at Los Angeles.
In 2016 Al Jaber was appointed as the Director-General of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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Table of Contents:
Sultan Al Jaber to lead Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Source: The National on 15th Feb. 2016
UAE at pivot point of re-balancing global trade flows: Al Jaber
Source: Emirates 24/7 News on, 15th Feb. 2016
Al Habtoor Group Chairman Receives HE Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State in the UAE and
Chairman of Masdar
Source: Zawya on 10th Feb. 2016
UAE teams up with Coptic Church in Egypt for vital projects
Source: Gulf News in 28th Jan. 2016
The key to economic prosperity
Source: Gulf News on 27th Jan. 2016
UAE Stresses Renewable Energy as an Important Part of the Global Energy Mix at IRENA Assembly
Source: Zawya on 16th Jan. 2016
UAE has been at the forefront of the climate change negotiations: Sultan Al Jaber
Source: Emirates News Agency on 12th Dec. 2015
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Sultan Al Jaber to lead Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
February 15, 2016
http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/sultan-al-jaber-to-lead-abu-dhabi-national-oil-company
UAE Minister of State Sultan Al Jaber has been appointed director general of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Ali Haider /
EPA
Sultan Al Jaber has been appointed the director general of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
A statement yesterday by the General Secretariat of Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council said that the UAE Minister
of State had been appointed to the role by Ruler’s decree.
Dr Al Jaber is also the chairman of the renewable energy firm Masdar and chief executive of energy at
Mubadala.
According to its website, Adnoc is “one of the world’s leading oil companies, producing over 2.7 million barrels
of oil a day”.
Abdullah Nasser Al Suwaidi had been Adnoc’s director general since 2011, according to Bloomberg, and has
overseen the renewal of the emirate’s biggest onshore oil concessions last year.
The UAE is planning to increase total crude output capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day by 2017-18, from 3
million bpd now, with Adnoc investing billions of dollars in onshore and offshore fields despite the fall in oil
prices. Adnoc is also developing natural gas assets to meet domestic energy demand.
According to Mubadala, Dr Al Jaber “has been responsible for developing and advocating the UAE’s position on
energy, environment, water and international climate change negotiation as the UAE’s Special Envoy for Energy
and Climate Change since 2010”.
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UAE at pivot point of re-balancing global trade flows: Al Jaber
Published Monday, February 15, 2016
http://www.emirates247.com/business/corporate/uae-at-pivot-point-of-re-balancing-global-trade-flows-aljaber-2016-02-15-1.621061
India and China have emerged as the UAE's biggest trading partners
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of the National Media
Council, has said that recent visits to India and China by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, show how fast global
trade patterns are changing as Asia's rising middle class shifts wealth from north to south.
In an opinion article published on CNNMoney website under the title, ‘Opinion: Asia's middle class is reshaping
world trade’, Dr. Sultan said that the United Arab Emirates sits at the pivot point of this re-balancing of the
global trade flows.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of the National Media
Council
In the last decade, India and China have emerged as the UAE's biggest trading partners, each does about $60
billion in trade with us every year.
The article went on to say, "This growth is being driven by middle income earners. Their numbers are projected
to rise to five billion by 2030, two thirds of them will live in India and China. The UAE aims to nurture this rebalancing in order to promote our national principles of peace, stability, prosperity, tolerance and unity
throughout the region.
"As a logistical hub linking Asia to Africa, Europe and the Americas, there is also an obvious economic
opportunity for the UAE. Our ports are the busiest and fastest growing in the Middle East. Khalifa Port just
posted a record 32per cent increase in container volumes last year, most of which emanated from China.
"Air traffic is another telling indicator of the changing direction of global trade flows. Dubai replaced London as
the world's busiest airport in 2014, but a closer look at where much of this new demand is coming from is
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revealing. Flights from India to Dubai, for instance, now outnumber flights from there to anywhere else in the
world, and Emirates Airlines will grow its service to China by 40per cent this year.
"This unprecedented flow of people and goods is a powerful engine of social progress and an antidote to the
forces of instability that feed on poverty.
"In this regard, our aims are perfectly aligned with those of India and China. President Xi Jinping's initiative to
enhance trade along the ancient silk route, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" plan to expand
the country's manufacturing base, are focused on ensuring stability by expanding prosperity, not only for their
people, but for their neighbours - a principle that also lies at the core of our policies.
"The UAE's commitment to invest billions of dollars in India and China demonstrate the strength of our
relations with both countries, but the bonds with each go much deeper than any dollar figure can represent.
"Numbering some two million, Indian nationals comprise the biggest share of the UAE's diverse expatriate
population.
Chinese nationals also make up a sizeable minority of nearly 200,000. Cultural and trade links with each go back
centuries, and today both communities make a significant contribution not only to our economy, but, in an
increasingly connected world, to their home economies too.
"As part of our strategic vision to diversify our economy, we have created business friendly enterprise zones
next to our logistical hubs, attracting thousands of Chinese and Indian businesses. For instance, the Jebel Ali
Free Zone Authority is now home to some 800 Indian and 250 Chinese firms.
They are drawn to an environment where the ease of doing business is matched only by the unique location
that can serve both established markets and open new markets in Africa.
"The roots that the Chinese and Indian communities have laid down in the UAE are helping realise our policy of
economic diversification, transitioning the UAE from its historic dependence on oil.
In this way our relationship with both nations, anchored by historic ties of friendship, trust and cultural
exchange, is truly symbiotic.
"While maintaining excellent relations with all our trading partners, our leadership recognises that by
enhancing relations with these great nations we can realise even greater dividends in terms of peace, security
and prosperity.
Hence we are committed to strengthening still further our cultural, economic and strategic ties with both India
and China in the firm belief that they will positively impact not only our countries, but those between and
beyond us," the Minister of State concluded.
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Al Habtoor Group Chairman Receives HE Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of
State in the UAE and Chairman of Masdar
Feb 10 2016
https://www.zawya.com/story/Al_Habtoor_Group_Chairman_Receives_HE_Dr_Sultan_Ahmad_Al_Jaber_Minis
ter_of_State_in_the_UAE_and_Chairman_of_Masdar-ZAWYA20160210112910/
Dubai, UAE - Khalaf Ahmad Al Hatboro, Chairman, Al Habtoor Group received His Excellency Dr Sultan Al
Jaber, Minister of State in the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of Masdar.
HE Dr Al Jaber also serves as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports, CEO of Energy for the Mubadala Development
Company, and the UAE's Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change. It was the first meeting between His
Excellency and Al Habtoor.
The meeting took place on Monday February 8, 2016 at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Al Wasl Road.
They discussed the progress the UAE has made in the field of clean technology, renewable and sustainable
development as it diversifies its economy away from oil.
They also discussed the important role the United Arab Emirates is playing in investing in Egypt to help revive
the country's economy. His Excellency is head of the UAE/Egypt Liaison Office.
Al Habtoor said, "The stability and prosperity of Egypt is important for the entire region, not just Egypt."
Chairman Al Habtoor informed HE Dr Al Jaber about his proposal to the Egyptian government to build a multiuse development in Cairo. Al Habtoor informed Dr Al Jaber about the components of his proposal which
includes hospitality, residential and leisure facilities on one plot. The design is predominantly based on Al
Habtoor City in Dubai.
Al Habtoor said, "We have used the successful model of Al Habtoor City and want to replicate it in Cairo. If it
goes ahead it will include hotels, apartments, villas, polo and riding facilities and a school. Something like this
has never been done before in Egypt. It will provide a boost to the economy and provide thousands of jobs."
UAE teams up with Coptic Church in Egypt for vital projects
January 28, 2016
http://gulfnews.com/news/mena/egypt/uae-teams-up-with-coptic-church-in-egypt-for-vital-projects1.1662011
Collaboration aims to provide social, cultural and medical support to Egyptian Christians
Cairo: The UAE Office for Social Development and Infrastructure Projects in Egypt is collaborating with the
Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in four integral projects aimed at providing much needed social, cultural and
medical assistance to its members. UAE Minister of State, and Head of the UAE Social Development and
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Infrastructure Office, Dr. Sultan Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber attended the launch ceremony with Pope Tawadros II
and other officials.
The projects include the construction of an Egyptian Coptic Heritage and Arts Centre, the Shifa Hospital in
Salam City in Cairo, the Coptic Orthodox School, and the refurbishment of a Coptic orphanage.
“The Egyptian people have admired and appreciated the fact that the UAE has stood with Egypt. We thank
them for supporting us, especially now. The efforts of the UAE reflect the history of honour and respect shown
by the sons of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who loved Egypt and its people. The UAE projects in
Egypt focus on social and economic returns for the Egyptian citizen, and it is evident that these projects are not
just promises, as we are quickly seeing them turn into reality today. These worthy initiatives that include
healthcare and access to education for the needy, and the preservation of our heritage, demonstrate the UAE’s
sincere support for all factions of Egyptian society. We could not be more thankful for such sustained effort and
commitment,” Pope Tawadros II said during his speech at the Cathedral.
“The cooperation between the UAE and Egypt is deeply rooted in a rich history of reciprocal respect and
appreciation. It is a reflection of the longstanding and strong relationship established by our founding father,
the late Shaikh Zayed. The UAE leadership is fully committed to peace, prosperity and tolerance both within its
borders and beyond them. As such, it was only natural to direct part of the ongoing support for Egypt toward
the Coptic Church,” Al Jaber said.
“The UAE believes in constructive dialogue, cooperation and working towards positive change and
development. Hence, we are committed to completing all our development projects in Egypt. As with all our
projects, ranging from education to healthcare, we look forward to witnessing, first hand, the positive impact
that this one will have on the daily lives of Egyptian citizens,” he said.
“The United Arab Emirates’ stand with Egypt firmly reflects the strong bonds of brotherhood between our two
countries. Our cooperation, which dates back to the efforts and far-sighted vision of the UAE’s founding father,
the late Sheikh Zayed, is an example of the continuous and constant support extended by the UAE for the wider
Arab world,” Nasr said.
The Pope and Al Jaber toured a photo exhibition of the three remaining projects, including the Coptic Orthodox
School that includes 14 classrooms for boys and girls, accommodating about 560 students in the kindergarten,
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primary and secondary levels. A model of the Shifa Hospital was also reviewed. Built on an area of 3,210 square
metres, the Shifa Hospital offers healthcare to more than 10,000 citizens living in Zakat and its vicinity.
Later in the day, Al Jaber along with a delegation from the Orthodox Coptic Church, paid a visit to and
inaugurated the Coptic Heritage and Arts Centre.
The key to economic prosperity
By Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber January 27, 2016
http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/the-key-to-economic-prosperity-1.1661205
Image Credit: Abdul News
This can only be achieved if governments and businesses commit to being bold and ambitious — together
Last week, when the world came together for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), it did so at a time of
considerable geopolitical and economic uncertainty. But it was also a moment of unprecedented unity,
following the global adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate
Change.
ADSW presented the first opportunity for both policy-makers and business leaders to sustain the forward
momentum achieved in 2015, and to transform political consensus into decisive, tangible actions. Today, with
political will and market forces so closely aligned, the scale of the economic opportunity before us is
undeniable.
Global investment in clean energy reached an estimated $329 billion (Dh1.21 billion) last year, an all-time high.
And according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, doubling the share of renewables in the energy
mix by 2030 could inject more than $1 trillion into the global economy.
Having said that, the world’s growing demand for energy cannot be met by one source alone. Doing so will
require all energy sources, both traditional and new, to work hand-in-hand.
Given our historic expertise as a global energy supplier, the UAE is right to spearhead the transition towards a
new energy and economic future. Broadening our energy mix will strengthen, not undermine, our historic
energy leadership.
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Here, in the Arabian Gulf, while we will remain a reliable supplier of oil and gas to the world for many years to
come, delivering on our renewable energy targets will spur job creation and continued economic
diversification.
Sustainable development is, I believe, the key to economic prosperity, social equality and climate change
mitigation. It increasingly breathes new life into the global economy and, at the same time, addresses the
environmental and climate challenges we all face. But this can only be achieved if governments and businesses
commit to being bold and ambitious, together.
The UAE must continue to lead by example. The repeated calls to action by President His Highness Shaikh
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, underscore the
importance our leadership places on sustainable economic diversification.
Consider the far-sighted statement by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed — that the day when the UAE exports its
last barrel of oil will be a cause for celebration not commiseration. This was a clear recognition of the
importance of economic diversification and a pledge to ensure our country’s sustainable, prosperous growth.
Economic diversification and progress towards a sustainable and prosperous future will be the focus of the
forthcoming ministerial retreat announced by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid.
Central to those discussions will be the role that new and existing industries can play in enabling the UAE to
meet its sustainable development goals. Much has been achieved already. In terms of diversification, some two
thirds of the UAE’s gross domestic product is derived from non-oil or gas sources.
The UAE is now recognised as a leader in a variety of sectors besides energy; notably financial services, real
estate, logistics, aviation, industry, professional services and tourism.
The common link between all of these industries, of course, is innovation and research and development. This
is the reality of a global marketplace that is increasingly technology-driven and digitally aware.
“The UAE is now recognised as a leader in a variety of sectors besides energy.””-Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Realising our economic potential requires the open-mindedness to diversify but equally, the clarity of focus to
nurture the human capital needed to compete on the world stage. Commitment to innovation and human
capital development will remain a cornerstone of the UAE economy.
Embracing new industries and strengthening existing ones will open the door to economic opportunity,
strengthen collaboration with like-minded nations and enshrine knowledge as our most precious commodity.
In the months ahead, the UAE will continue to build on the achievements of ADSW, enabling policy-makers and
business leaders to forge a pathway towards a more sustainable future.
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UAE Stresses Renewable Energy as an Important Part of the Global Energy Mix at
IRENA Assembly
Jan 16 2016
https://www.zawya.com/story/UAE_Stresses_Renewable_Energy_as_an_Important_Part_of_the_Global_Ener
gy_Mix_at_IRENA_Assembly-ZAWYA20160117054028/
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined more than 150 countries at the sixth session of the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly to review the organization's progress and agree
on its 2016-17 work program. The annual meeting, held on January 16-17 in Abu Dhabi, is being attended by
42 ministers.
"The UAE's leadership has long recognized the importance of investing in new energy technologies to
complement its role as a leading hydrocarbon exporter," said H.E. Dr. Al Jaber. "Renewable energy is now a
mainstream energy source that supports our economic and energy diversification goals and will lead to more
jobs, more innovation, and more prosperity."
The start of the IRENA Assembly included updates on long-term strategy and ongoing initiatives to accelerate
renewables worldwide. It also highlighted IRENA's growing role in the future of global energy and climate
change mitigation.
"As we look forward to 2016, it is important to acknowledge the tremendous progress that IRENA has made
over the past two years," said H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and
Climate Change, in his opening remarks. "IRENA has been instrumental in supporting the widespread adoption
of renewable energy and helping to shape the future global energy landscape."
"With 145 member states and more than 30 countries in the process of joining, IRENA is catalyst for
international action on renewable energy," added H.E. Dr. Al Jaber. "Futhermore, nine new permanent
representatives to the organization were appointed."
H.E. Dr. Al Jaber highlighted IRENA's recent efforts to meet the world's growing energy needs, including the
launch of the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA), an initiative to significantly increase geothermal power
generation. He also noted The Sustainable Energy Marketplace, a virtual platform that aims to scale up existing
global investment and development of renewables, as another key accomplishment.
H.E. Dr. Al Jaber also pointed to the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate
agreement as key successes resulting from international collaboration. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW),
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coinciding with the IRENA General Assembly, provides a platform to further build on these achievements and
create the practical policy, technology and investment solutions needed to turn these outcomes into action.
"ADSW reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as an international hub to advance clean energy innovation," said H.E.
Dr. Al Jaber. "It convenes government officials, business leaders and energy innovators to build durable
partnerships and address the world's most pressing challenges in sustainability."
In June 2015, the UAE inaugurated the IRENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, further reinforcing its
commitment to the advancement of renewable energy.
UAE has been at the forefront of the climate change negotiations: Sultan Al Jaber
14/12/2015
https://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395289229525.html
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and UAE Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change.
Paris Agreement Adopted, Conclusion of COP21 Marks the Beginning of Concerted Global Efforts to Combat
Climate Change Paris, France, 14th December, 2015 (WAM): After years of intensive negotiations for a new,
universal binding agreement on climate change, 196 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention
Climate Change adopted the "Paris Agreement" on December 12, 2015 at the 21st session of the Conference of
Parties (COP21). The conclusion of the two-week UN climate negotiations in Paris marks the start of the
important work ahead of governments and private sectors to tackle the threat of global climate change.
"The Paris negotiations resulted in a historic agreement, which for the first time, aligns governments and sets
forth a pathway toward a sustainable, low-carbon future," said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of
State and UAE Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change. "The UAE has been at the forefront of the
negotiations and have worked closely with the French COP21 Presidency and regional partners for the
successful outcome of the Paris conference."
The objective of the Agreement is to keep the global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, with an
aim of 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. It requires all countries to submit nationally
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determined contributions containing existing and planned climate action every five years from 2020, reflecting
different national circumstances, as well as take stock of progress every five years starting 2023.
Countries also agreed to reinforce the existing commitment of developed countries to mobilize financial
support to developing countries, with the provision of $100 billion per annum by 2020 target to be revisited in
2025. Furthermore, the Agreement contains provisions for technology transfer and capacity building that are
critical for developing countries to transition to low-carbon economy and increase resilience to climate change.
"Now the real work begins, as public and private sectors must drive forward commercial solutions that
accelerate renewable energy, energy-efficiency technologies and innovations that promote sustainability," said
Dr. Al Jaber. "This January at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the global community will rally again to identify
areas of partnership and to unite against the common challenge of global climate change."
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, will be the
first major global event following COP21, and is expected to play a pivotal role in turning the outcomes of
COP21 into practical actions.
As COP21 concludes, the Agreement will need to be ratified by all 196 countries. In 2012, the UAE was the first
country to ratify the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, the existing climate agreement that
expires in 2020, when the Paris Agreement takes force.
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