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As one of the world’s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National’s esteemed team of business editors and reporters, who are on top of the markets, technology, the energy sector and more.

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This episode was produced in partnership with Adnoc Group

In this special episode of Business Extra, host Khaled Abuljebain speaks to Ali Siddiqi, chief financial officer of Adnoc Distribution.

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From powering AI data centres to ensuring long-term energy security, Adnoc Gas is shaping what reliable, sustainable and scalable energy looks like in the modern era.

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Bitcoin lost over $18,000 in November, triggering one of the sharpest monthly declines since 2021.

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Ali Siddiqi
CFO of Adnoc Distribution and influential leader in the energy sector.
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Episode: How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Fatema Al Nuaimi
CEO of Adnoc Gas
Adnoc Gas
Episode: How Adnoc Gas is expanding its network to meet AI data centre demands
Richard Teng
CEO of Binance
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Yevgeny Bebnev
Chief Investment Officer at Pelican Investments
Pelican Investments
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Jay Tolentino
Dubai-based financial educator and coach
Episode: What you need to do to retire comfortably in the UAE
Abdulkareem Al Masabi
Award-winning leader, master mariner, and CEO of Adnoc Logistics & Services.
Adnoc Logistics & Services
Episode: How Adnoc L&S became a global logistics power
Raja Khalidi
Director General of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute and a former UN official with extensive experience in Palestinian economic policy.
Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
Episode: What can Donald Trump’s Gaza economic plan offer without Palestinian sovereignty?
Aarti Nagraj
Deputy Business Editor at The National
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Episode: Beyond Carrefour: Why some global brands are losing ground in the Middle East
Dr. John Katsos
Professor of Management Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the American University of Sharjah
American University of Sharjah
Episode: Beyond Carrefour: Why some global brands are losing ground in the Middle East

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Salim A Essaid
Host and producer with experience in business journalism, focusing on economic issues and trends.

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How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Q: Where do you envision the future of the UAE's energy transition?
The future will have a mix of energy sources, with both fuels and EVs being vital, reflecting UAE's commitment to sustainability.
How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Q: How are you going to achieve your sustainability targets?
We're using renewable energy sources and deploying a wide EV charging network to support carbon footprint reduction without sacrificing profitability.
How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Q: Was the 30% cost reduction achieved through technology?
Yes, it involved significant automation, process simplification, and AI applications, enabling us to do more for less cost.
How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Q: Can you tell us more about those partnerships and what are the collaborations you are trying to achieve?
The partnerships leverage each other's strengths to generate value for customers, using the established strengths of our partners.
How Adnoc Distribution is scaling profits and sustainability
Q: How does this growth strengthen your leadership position in the fuel and retail space over the next few years?
We're confident that expanding our network and improving efficiency will boost shareholder value significantly.

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2. Fatema Al Nuaimi
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