Adnoc Technical Academy (ATA) marked the graduation of 403 UAE National technicians equipped with foundational applied skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics across the energy value chain, underscoring its role in developing a highly-skilled national workforce empowered to contribute to reinforcing Adnoc’s role as a reliable energy producer that enables national economic development.
The graduates undertook a rigorous vocational curriculum spanning two years in
one of the four specialisations: electrical maintenance, instrumentation and
mechanical maintenance as well as processing operations for the energy
industry.
The graduates will now take up high-skilled
roles across the Adnoc Group, supporting delivery of the company’s strategy and
its ambition to become the most AI-native energy company.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of
Industry and Advanced Technology and Adnoc Managing Director and Group CEO,
said: “For almost five decades, in line with the UAE Leadership’s vision, Adnoc
Technical Academy has nurtured UAE Nationals and empowered them with
world-class skills and expertise to build successful careers in the energy
industry and contribute to the nation’s continued prosperity. Today, ATA is
advancing its programs to integrate the latest, practical applications in AI,
robotics, and digital technologies, ensuring trainees are equipped with the
skills needed to excel in a rapidly transforming energy landscape. I warmly
congratulate our graduates on this proud milestone and wish them every success
as they begin their careers across the Adnoc Group.”
Since its founding in 1978, ATA has graduated more than 6,000 UAE Nationals,
playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's industrial and energy
workforce.
Alongside specialised technical training
for operational work in the energy sector, ATA’s curriculum now offers hands-on
experience in advanced technologies powered by AI, drones, robotics and
remotely operated vehicles that can monitor sites, inspect infrastructure and
detect gas leaks.
ATA also incorporates Neuron 5, Adnoc’s AI-powered tool that has reduced
unplanned shutdowns by 50% into the curriculum.
Additionally, in due course, an AI teacher
assistant will provide personalised, adaptive learning to accelerates technical
training, promote autonomous learning and foster confidence building among
Emirati youth.
Through a partnership with Geck o Robotics
announced in October 2025, ATA will collaborate with the American robotics
company on new training programs, ensuring trainees are prepared to work with
the latest inspection and automation systems and contribute to the UAE’s move
towards an AI-driven and knowledge -based economy. -TradeArabia News Service
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