UAE’s ADNOC to Begin Production at Ras Al Sadr Gas Field

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
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UAE’s ADNOC to Begin Production at Ras Al Sadr Gas Field

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM

The United Arab Emirates' state-owned energy giant ADNOC is to start production at the Ras Al Sadr gas field in Abu Dhabi, state news agency WAM reported on Thursday.

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, WAM said.

Ras Al Sadr is being developed jointly by ADNOC and JODCO, a subsidiary of one of Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production companies, INPEX.

“The successful restart of operations in the Ras Al Sadr field highlights ADNOC’s commitment to setting new industry standards as we strive to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market,” said ADNOC Upstream Executive Director Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy.

“The first well at Ras Al Sadr was the start of Abu Dhabi’s oil industry that has powered the UAE’s economy for over half a century. This achievement underscores our contribution to the prosperity and sustainability of the country and reaffirms our commitment to operate in harmony with local communities to create lasting and sustainable value for the nation,” he added.



WEF, GCF to Establish Global Center for Cyber Economics in Riyadh

The Center’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world - SPA
The Center’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world - SPA
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WEF, GCF to Establish Global Center for Cyber Economics in Riyadh

The Center’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world - SPA
The Center’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world - SPA

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the signing of an agreement to establish the Center for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh, during the WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.
GCF and WEF aim to establish the Center as a global platform that addresses the economic dimension of cybersecurity. The Center will advance knowledge to enable decision-makers worldwide to build a deep understanding of the close relationship between economics and cybersecurity. The Center’s research and studies will also provide robust tools for formulating policies and strategies to safeguard the global economy while contributing to enhancing cybersecurity around the world, SPA reported.
Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority Eng. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed, acting on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Global Cybersecurity Forum, noted that the establishment of the Center – a collaboration between GCF and WEF – forms part of cybersecurity efforts in Saudi Arabia that have culminated in its world-leading position in the sector. The Kingdom’s contributions to the cybersecurity sector at local, regional, and global levels have gained the Saudi model of cybersecurity recognition for its successful and pioneering approach.
Al-Mazyed added that the development of the Center for Cyber Economics sits within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aims to build global platforms and launch pioneering global initiatives in various fields related to the sector, including the establishment of GCF as an institute by Royal Decree in 2023.
GCF aims to push knowledge boundaries, build the foundations for cooperation in Cyberspace, and leverage opportunities within the cybersecurity sector to enhance cyber resilience and enable prosperity around the world.