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ADNOC Drilling has agreed to purchase a 70% share in SLB’s onshore drilling operations in Oman and Kuwait, establishing a joint venture valued at up to $112 million. This strategic move, anticipated to conclude in the first quarter of 2026, will grant ADNOC Drilling access to eight operational onshore rigs—six located in Oman and two in Kuwait.

President Donald Trump, during the final stop of his business-focused Gulf tour, announced that the United Arab Emirates and the United States had established a pathway for the UAE to acquire advanced AI semiconductors from American firms—a notable achievement for Abu Dhabi as it strives to position itself as a leading global centre for AI.

Abu Dhabi’s state oil company, ADNOC, is currently in the early phases of assessing a potential bid for the U.S. natural gas assets owned by Aethon Energy Management, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, reported significant progress in the UAE’s clean energy sector, noting that clean energy now comprises 27.83 percent of the energy mix, aiming for 32 percent by 2030.