AI takes center stage at Abu Dhabi oil show

The four-day Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) drew to a close in the UAE capital on Thursday. The ADIPEC attracted a record number of more than 2,000 exhibitors and over 230,000 visitors, making it the biggest ever edition of the long-running event.

This year much of the focus was on tackling energy security and supply chain resilience following months of regional shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The exhibition's AI zone generated significant interest, with its high-tech displays proving popular. Launched in 1984, the ADIPEC has evolved from a primarily oil-and-gas-focused trade show into a comprehensive platform covering the entire energy value chain.