ADNOC ICV Program to Drive $54.4 Billion into UAE Economy in 5 Years

The initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing ADNOC's commitment to supporting UAE's long-term prosperity. WAM
The initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing ADNOC's commitment to supporting UAE's long-term prosperity. WAM
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ADNOC ICV Program to Drive $54.4 Billion into UAE Economy in 5 Years

The initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing ADNOC's commitment to supporting UAE's long-term prosperity. WAM
The initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing ADNOC's commitment to supporting UAE's long-term prosperity. WAM

ADNOC is set to drive AED200 billion ($54.4 Billion) into the UAE's economy over the next five years through its In-Country Value (ICV) program, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

This strategic initiative will boost economic growth and diversification, reinforcing ADNOC's commitment to supporting the nation's long-term prosperity, it said.

This new target unlocks significant opportunities for local and international companies to engage with ADNOC's procurement pipeline, fostering investment in the UAE's manufacturing and industrial sectors while driving job creation for Emiratis.

In 2024, ADNOC's ICV program reinvested AED55 billion into the UAE economy and facilitated the creation of 5,500 private-sector jobs for UAE nationals in collaboration with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis).

Since its launch in 2018, the program has delivered AED242 billion in economic value and enabled the employment of 17,000 Emiratis in the private sector, underscoring ADNOC's commitment to sustainable economic growth and national talent development, WAM said.

"In line with the UAE leadership's vision, ADNOC continues to serve as a key driver of the nation's economic diversification and growth through our highly successful In-Country Value program,” said ADNOC Executive Director of People, Commercial and Corporate Support Yaser Saeed Almazrouei.

"Building on this momentum, we are expanding private sector job opportunities for UAE nationals and offering compelling prospects for the private sector to contribute to the UAE's industrial expansion. We invite local and international companies to leverage our ICV program to create sustainable value and foster mutual success,” he added.

ADNOC's ICV program continues to strengthen the UAE's industrial sector, driving local manufacturing and economic diversification. Since 2022, ADNOC has signed agreements with UAE and international companies worth AED72 billion to locally manufacture critical industrial products, advancing its target of producing AED90 billion worth of products in the UAE by 2030. This initiative supports the UAE's 'Make it in the Emirates' campaign, supporting industrial growth and innovation.



Gold Steady as Focus Shifts to US Data for Economic Cues

Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
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Gold Steady as Focus Shifts to US Data for Economic Cues

Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)

Gold prices were little changed on Monday, while investors awaited a slew of US economic data including the December nonfarm payrolls report for further guidance on the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
Spot gold held its ground at $2,635.39 per ounce by 0510 GMT. US gold futures dropped 0.2% to $2,646.80.
How the US jobs data fares this week could hold the key to whether gold breaks out of its recent range, said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.
"There is a plethora of US data due for release this week (including ISM Services PMI data), and any downside misses could hurt the USD and help gold."
The US jobs report, due on Friday, is expected to provide more clues to the Fed's rate outlook after the US central bank rattled markets last month by reducing its projected cuts for 2025.
Investors are also awaiting ADP hiring and job openings data, as well as minutes of the Fed's last policy meeting for further direction.
Gold flourishes in a low-interest-rate environment and serves as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainties and inflation.
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to office on Jan. 20 and his proposed tariffs and protectionist policies are expected to fuel inflation.
This could prompt the Fed to go slow on rate cuts, limiting gold's upside. After three rate cuts in 2024, the Fed has projected only two reductions for 2025 due to persistent inflation.
The US central bank's benchmark policy rate should stay restrictive until it is more certain that inflation is returning to its 2% target, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Friday.
Spot silver was down 0.2% at $29.57 per ounce, platinum dipped 0.7% to $931.30 and palladium fell 0.4% to $918.22.