Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Hussein Issa, attended the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026) on Monday, highlighting the country's promising energy investment opportunities. He emphasized the government's efforts to secure the state's energy needs, enhance the investment environment, develop infrastructure, and utilize modern technologies for sustainable development. This event provides a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange with major decision-makers, industry leaders, and investors.
The 42nd edition of ADIPEC, held under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was officially opened by UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The conference, running from November 2 to November 5, is expected to be the largest in ADIPEC's history, with a record attendance of over 239,000 visitors from more than 170 countries. The exhibition features over 2,260 exhibiting companies across 16 halls and 30 national pavilions, including Egypt's.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the deep historical ties and strategic partnership between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. He described ADIPEC as an essential platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange. The event showcases technologies and solutions covering various stages of the global energy value chain, reflecting its position as a prominent gathering for industry leaders.
Over four days, the conference will host over 1,800 speakers across 13 programs and more than 380 sessions. Discussions will address industry priorities, including energy security, infrastructure, investment, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), artificial intelligence, industrial competitiveness, and workforce development. ADIPEC is billed as the world's largest energy exhibition and conference.
ADIPEC serves as an international platform to discuss the future of the energy sector, enhance international cooperation, and explore investment and technological opportunities. The Egyptian government is working to develop its energy sector, with a focus on sustainable development and modern technologies. Egypt aims to cement its position as a regional energy hub.
The wide participation in ADIPEC showcases the event's position as a prominent gathering for industry leaders. The conference will address various aspects of the energy sector, including energy security, infrastructure, and investment. Egypt's participation in the event highlights its commitment to developing its energy sector.
The event provides opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration among industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the country's efforts to enhance the investment environment and develop infrastructure. The conference will continue until November 5, with a focus on exploring investment and technological opportunities in the energy sector.
Key points
- Egypt's Deputy PM Hussein Issa promotes energy investment opportunities and regional hub ambitions at ADIPEC 2026.
- ADIPEC 2026 is expected to be the largest in its history, with a record attendance of over 239,000 visitors.
- The conference will address industry priorities, including energy security, infrastructure, investment, and natural gas.
