{"id":159390,"date":"2025-11-02T21:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T21:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/159390\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T21:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T21:25:08","slug":"adnoc-signs-microsoft-deal-to-co-develop-ai-agents-across-its-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/159390\/","title":{"rendered":"Adnoc signs Microsoft deal to co-develop AI agents across its operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company<\/a> and Microsoft signed deals to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across the oil major’s value chain and to power the tech company’s global AI and data centre growth. <\/p>\n

Adnoc <\/a>and Microsoft’s expanded agreement will include Masdar and XRG, who will develop sustainable energy projects and infrastructure to drive the expansion of Microsoft\u2019s AI and data centres, Adnoc said on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Adnoc and Microsoft will co-develop and embed AI agents to drive autonomous operations and boost efficiency, adding to Adnoc’s use of AI solutions across its operations. <\/p>\n

Microsoft will also provide advanced AI tools and upskilling programmes, while both companies will explore \u201ctransformative\u201d solutions for the energy sector.<\/p>\n

Adnoc, Masdar and XRG are not only embedding AI into every layer of our operations – we are also advancing the energy systems that will power AI itself <\/p>\n

Dr Sultan Al Jaber,
UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Adnoc’s managing director and group chief executive, executive chairman of XRG and chairman of Masdar<\/p>\n

\u201cAs AI continues to reshape how value is created and enhanced across industries, Adnoc, Masdar and XRG are not only embedding AI into every layer of our operations \u2013 we are also advancing the energy systems that will power AI itself,\u201d said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Adnoc’s managing director and group chief executive, executive chairman of XRG and chairman of Masdar. <\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our partnership with Microsoft, we are unlocking new opportunities to fuel the future of AI, drive greater performance, and future-proof our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

One in five energy companies is now using agentic AI to automate complex decision-making, with cases of the technology being used in the sector increasing, a recent report has found.<\/p>\n

About 88 per cent of executives believe AI has a very positive effect on energy and their relationship is now \u201csymbiotic\u201d, said the Powering Possible report from Adnoc and Microsoft released last week. <\/p>\n

The study gathered insights from more than 850 global experts across energy, technology, AI, academia and finance, including those from ChatGPT maker OpenAI, France’s TotalEnergies and the International Energy Agency.<\/p>\n

Adnoc was the first energy company to roll out generative AI enterprise-wide in November 2023 with Microsoft Copilot. Since then, more than 40,000 employees have completed AI training, with utilisation rates above 90 per cent and over 70,000 hours a month in productivity gained to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo single company or industry can meet this moment alone,\u201d said Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccelerating the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy future requires deep collaboration between governments, energy providers, technology companies, and innovators everywhere.\u201d <\/p>\n

The agreements were announced at the Enact Majlis in Abu Dhabi, before Adipec that starts on Monday.<\/p>\n

At the same majlis, Adnoc and US start-up Gecko Robotics<\/a> on Sunday signed three deals to explore using robotics and artificial intelligence across the oil major’s operations to boost efficiency and train Emiratis.<\/p>\n

At the Enact Majlis on Sunday, Adnoc, Masdar and XRG gathered more than 100 global leaders from the energy, technology, investment and government sectors.<\/p>\n

MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Champions League quarter-final, first leg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City, Tuesday, 11pm (UAE)<\/p>\n

Matches can be watched on BeIN Sports<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine:<\/strong> 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: <\/strong>620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: <\/strong>760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: <\/strong>Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: <\/strong>Now
Price: <\/strong>From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)<\/p>\n

FFP EXPLAINED<\/p>\n

What is Financial Fair Play?<\/strong>
Introduced in 2011 by Uefa, European football\u2019s governing body, it demands that clubs live within their means. Chiefly, spend within their income and not make substantial losses.<\/p>\n

What the rules dictate?\u00a0<\/strong>
The second phase of its implementation limits losses to \u20ac30 million (Dh136m) over three seasons. Extra expenditure is permitted for investment in sustainable areas (youth academies, stadium development, etc). Money provided by owners is not viewed as income. Revenue from \u201crelated parties\u201d to those owners is assessed by Uefa’s \u201cfinancial control body\u201d to be sure it is a fair value, or in line with market prices.<\/p>\n

What are the penalties?\u00a0<\/strong>
There are a number of punishments, including fines, a loss of prize money or having to reduce squad size for European competition \u2013 as happened to PSG in 2014. There is even the threat of a competition ban, which could in theory lead to PSG\u2019s suspension from the Uefa Champions League.<\/p>\n

BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP<\/p>\n

Group A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paraguay
Japan
Switzerland
USA<\/p>\n

Group B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uruguay
Mexico
Italy
Tahiti<\/p>\n

Group C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belarus
UAE
Senegal
Russia<\/p>\n

Group D<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brazil
Oman
Portugal
Nigeria<\/p>\n

Company Profile<\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Thndr
Started:<\/strong> 2019
Co-founders:<\/strong> Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector:<\/strong> FinTech
Headquarters:<\/strong> Egypt
UAE base:<\/strong> Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff:<\/strong> More than 150
Funds raised:<\/strong> $22 million <\/p>\n

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Voices: How A Great Singer Can Change Your Life
Nick Coleman
Jonathan Cape<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essentials<\/p>\n

The flights<\/strong>
Etihad<\/a>\u00a0and Emirates<\/a> fly direct from the UAE to Delhi from about Dh950 return including taxes.
The hotels<\/strong>
Double rooms at Tijara Fort-Palace<\/a> cost from 6,670 rupees (Dh377), including breakfast.
Doubles at Fort Bishangarh<\/a>\u00a0cost from 29,030 rupees (Dh1,641), including breakfast. Doubles at Narendra Bhawan<\/a>\u00a0cost from 15,360 rupees (Dh869). Doubles at Chanoud Garh<\/a> cost from 19,840 rupees (Dh1,122), full board. Doubles at Fort Begu<\/a>\u00a0cost from 10,000 rupees (Dh565), including breakfast.
The tours\u00a0<\/strong>
Amar Grover travelled with Wild Frontiers<\/a>. A tailor-made, nine-day itinerary via New Delhi, with one night in Tijara and two nights in each of the remaining properties, including car\/driver, costs from \u00a31,445 (Dh6,968) per person.<\/p>\n

Day 2, Dubai Test: At a glance<\/p>\n

Moment of the day\u00a0<\/strong>Pakistan\u2019s effort in the field had hints of shambles about it. The wheels were officially off when Wahab Riaz lost his run up and aborted the delivery four times in a row. He re-measured his run, jogged in for two practice goes. Then, when he was finally ready to go, he bailed out again. It was a total cringefest.<\/p>\n

Stat of the day \u2013 139.5\u00a0<\/strong>Yasir Shah has bowled 139.5 overs in three innings so far in this Test series. Judged by his returns, the workload has not withered him. He has 14 wickets so far, and became history\u2019s first spinner to take five-wickets in an innings in five consecutive Tests. Not bad for someone whose fitness was in question before the series.<\/p>\n

The verdict\u00a0<\/strong>Stranger things have happened, but it is going to take something extraordinary for Pakistan to keep their undefeated record in Test series in the UAE in tact from this position. At least Shan Masood and Sami Aslam have made a positive start to the salvage effort.<\/p>\n

The biog<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong> 59<\/p>\n

From: <\/strong>Giza Governorate, Egypt<\/p>\n

Family: <\/strong>A daughter, two sons and wife<\/p>\n

Favourite tree:<\/strong> Ghaf<\/p>\n

Runner up favourite tree: <\/strong>Frankincense\u00a0<\/p>\n

Favourite place on Sir Bani Yas Island:<\/strong> \u201cI love all of Sir Bani Yas. Every spot of Sir Bani Yas, I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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