Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030: A Critical Analysis

This assignment requires a critical analysis of Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030. Students need to examine the vision's objectives, outlined strategies, and assess its achievements and challenges. The analysis should consider various aspects like economic diversification, infrastructure development, and the role of ADNOC. Sources include official government documents, news articles, and academic research.

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Abu Dhabi vision 2030 - An analytical approach
Leadership and governance as major drivers of ADNOC’s contribution to Abu
Dhabi vision 2030 - An analytical approach

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Table of Contents
Overview..........................................................................................................................................2
Research questions...........................................................................................................................3
Literature review..............................................................................................................................4
Research Methodology....................................................................................................................6
Outcomes.........................................................................................................................................8
Timescale.........................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................13

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Research title: Leadership and governance as major drivers of ADNOC’s contribution to Abu
Dhabi vision 2030 - An analytical approach
Overview
Economy of Emirate is the sum total of the different sectors which are contributing towards its
development. ADNOC is an important element of the economy of Emirate. Abu Dhabi National
Oil Company (ADNOC) is a government-owned corporation which is operating in Oil and gas
industry. Its headquarter is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ADNOC was founded
in the year 1971. ADNOC is offering different products including crude oil, oil products, natural
gas and petrochemicals. Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030 has been set which has to be achieved so as to
enhance the economic condition of Abu Dhabi (ADNOC, 2018). ADNOC has integrated the
2030 strategy for the purpose of transforming the manner in which value is maximized for
contributing the highest possible return to Abu Dhabi. Oil and gas sector is growing at a very fast
speed and meeting the expectations or demands of the world (ADNOC, 2018). Oil and gas
industry is an important part of the economy of Emirate. ADNOC is responsible for the
management of the different aspects of Oil and gas industry of Emirate. The government of Abu
Dhabi has set a long-term plan which will help in transforming the economy of UAE (ADNOC,
2018).
This research will discuss the vision set by Abu Dhabi which includes different priorities
that need to be achieved by the year 2030. This research will develop knowledge of the
contribution made by ADNOC to the attainment of the Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030. Leadership and
governance have played a crucial role for ADNOC in contributing towards the vision. This
contribution of leadership and governance will be covered in this research program.

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Research questions
Research questions are framed for developing a base for the collection of the required data. Abu
Dhabi National Oil Company has contributed towards the Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030. The vision
of Abu Dhabi 2030, the contribution of ADNOC and role of leadership and governance in
improving the contribution to Abu Dhabi’s vision will be discussed by gathering data. Research
questions for the research are discussed below:
 What is the contribution of ADNOC to the Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030?
 What is the role of leadership and governance in enhancing the contribution of ADNOC’s
to the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030?
 What is the vision of Abu Dhabi which has to be attained by the end of 2030?

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Literature review
Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030
The focus of Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030 is on to develop a sustainable, high value-added and
diversified economy which will get merged into the global economy. This will provide better
accessibility as well as better opportunities to the citizens or residents. The focus of the Abu
Dhabi’s vision 2030 is on building a sustainable economy and ensuring a balanced social and
regional economic development approach which will provide benefits to Emirate. For the
attainment of the sustainable economy focus will be on reduction of the GDP volatility,
enlarging the enterprise base and enhancement of the competitiveness. For ensuring a balance
between the social and regional economic development, the focus will be on equipping youth for
entering the labour force, increasing the participation of women in labour force, promoting better
and faster economic growth and attracting the skilled workforce (Government.ae, 2017).
According to the long-term plan of the Government of Abu Dhabi, there are few
economic priorities which have been set. These economic priorities include developing an open,
efficient and globally merged business environment, implementing a disciplined fiscal policy,
development of sufficient infrastructure, development of skilled and productive human resource,
enhancing the efficiency of the labour market and developing financial markets for being key
financiers for the economic sector (The Government of Abu Dhabi, 2008).
Contribution of ADNOC towards the Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030
Oil and gas sector of the Emirate is engaged in various activities including exploration,
transportation, production, refining and marketing of the oil and gas. ADNOC has focused on

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being competitive and leading so as to contribute to the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030. The strategy
of ADNOC merged with 2030 is crucial for the purpose of attaining future success and
transforming the operations of the business. For the socio-economic growth, of UAE, ADNOC
has played a crucial role (The Economist, 2017). The strategy adopted by ADNOC has formed a
base or map which has explained the manner in which growth will be delivered, creation of the
value and increasing profitability of the corporation. The focus of the ADNOC is on three
strategic imperatives for the purpose of creation of more profitable upstream, more valuable
downstream and more sustainable and economic gas supply (Government.ae, 2017).
A new expanded partnership model was announced in the year 2017 for the purpose of
management of the operations. This model has acted as an integral part of the vision of Abu
Dhabi 2030. This new model announced by ADNOC has helped in unlocking and maximizing
the drive business, revenue growth, optimizing the performance and securing greater access to
the products offered by ADNOC. The strategy of ADNOC for the Abu Dhabi 2030 is based on
few elements including performance, people, profitability and efficiency. The strategy of
ADNOC has focused on the attainment of the objectives defined in the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030
(Arnold, 2013).
Role of Leadership and governance as major drivers which have helped ADNOC in
contributing towards Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030
The term leadership can be defined as the action of an individual taken for the purpose of leading
a group of people of an organization. Governance can be defined as the action or manner of
governing or controlling the organization or state. Both leadership and governance have played a
crucial role for ADNOC in contributing towards the Abu Dhabi’s vision 2030. ADNOC is the

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government operating corporation which is managing the 18 subsidiary companies and is
considered as one of the largest energy companies in the world which can be measured by
reserves as well as production (Management Guru, 2010). A plan has been formulated by the
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Director-General and CEO have formulated a plan for the enhancement
in the profitability of the sector. A master plan has been developed under his leadership and
governance which was focused on the better coordinated upstream and downstream gas
operations among the subsidiaries of ADNOC (Samoglou & Bell, 2016).
Leadership and governance have helped in conducting the operations of ADNOC in an
effective manner so as to provide highest possible benefits to the citizens of UAE. Leadership
and governance have directed the focus of the ADNOC towards the wellbeing of the people and
contributing towards the development of the economy. Effective leadership and governance have
helped in strengthening democracy, promoting the economic prosperity, reducing poverty and
social cohesion. Leadership and governance have helped ADNOC is solving the social problems
which have resulted in contributing to the economy of (UAE Jarrett, 2013). Impact of the
effective leadership and governance can be seen on the infrastructure of UAE. Leadership and
governance have enhanced the decision-making process which has helped in the attainment of
the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030. Effective governance has placed the focus of ADNOC on the
management of the corporation, accountability of the organization or corporation towards the
vision of Abu Dhabi promotes transparency and control on the subsidiaries (Onolememen,
2015).

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Research Methodology
There are various methods or approaches available for the accumulation of the information
required for conducting the research. In this section, methods or approaches will be defined
which will be used for the accumulation of the data. Knowledge of the research methods or
approaches will be developed in this section. Abu Dhabi has set a vision so as to develop the
economy and attaining the objectives defined in the vision. ADNOC is an essential element of
the economy of Abu Dhabi and its contribution to the Abu Dhabi’s vision has to be analyzed.
Leadership and governance have played a vital role for ADNOC for contributing to Abu Dhabi’s
vision 2030. Role of both these concepts will be discussed in this research and data will be
assembled regarding these concepts by using these methods or approaches. This will be done by
applying different methods or approaches by accumulating the relevant data from the different
sources.
Research design or method: different research methods are available and selection has been
made after analyzing these different research designs. After analysis of the different research
methods, an explanatory research method has been chosen. The explanatory research design is an
effective method which focuses on gaining knowledge of the aspects by exploring them in depth
(Rahi, 2017). This research design will help in developing an understanding of the reasons,
causes and impact of the reasons (Baskerville & Pries-Heje, 2010). This research design will
help in exploring the contribution of ADNOC towards the Abu Dhabi’s vision. Importance of
leadership and governance will be discussed in regards to the contribution of ADNOC to the
vision.

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Research Philosophy: Positivism research philosophy will be adopted in this research program
so as to gather reliable data. This research philosophy focuses on using scientific methods for the
assembling of the data (Saunders, et. al., 2009).
Research approach: qualitative research approaches will be followed for the purpose of
collection of the required information. A qualitative approach will be used for the purpose of
developing knowledge of the different reasons, opinions and motivations which are attached to
the research topic (Turkenburg & McAuley, 2013). The motive behind using this approach is to
gain better insights of the problems or the aspects (Acaps, 2012). With the use of qualitative
research approach, information related to the research program will be accumulated. Leadership
and governance have played a vital role as these have enhanced the contribution to Abu Dhabi’s
vision 2030. Primary and secondary data will be assembled for developing knowledge of the
research topic and presenting the reliable data related to the research.
Data collection: data collection can be explained as the process of gathering data with the help
of different sources of data collection. The process of data collection will be initiated by using
primary and secondary sources of data collection. Primary data is the raw form of data which a
research accumulates directly and specifically for the research program (Lowry, 2015). Interview
or questionnaire will be designed for the accumulation of the primary data. Secondary data is the
second-hand data accumulated by other researchers for their work (Thomas, 2015). This form of
data is more reliable in comparison to primary data as the data is already collected and used by
other researchers.
Procedures and techniques: motive behind the execution of this research program is to
assemble data and analyzing the data for drawing the conclusions. For overcoming the limitation

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of availability of short span of time, random sampling technique will be put to use. Random
sampling technique is an effective approach as it provides an equal chance to every sample of
getting selected (Banerjee, 2012). Random sampling technique will help in completing the
research program within the allocated timeframe and analyzing the data properly.
Research timeframe: it is essential to complete the research within the set timeframe for the
purpose of maintaining the relevance of the research. An action plan has been designed which
summarizes the different activities of the research. These activities will be initiated as per the
action plan formulated.
Collection of data and targeted market: data will be collected by using primary and secondary
sources of data collection. Data collection process will be initiated by forming a base of the
research questions formulated. Primary data will be collected with the help of the interviews or
questionnaire. Secondary data will be assembled from the data available over the internet
including journals, articles, notifications and websites.
Ethical consideration: ethics are crucial as ethical aspects help in analyzing the right and wrong
in an activity. Ethical considerations guide the individual for performing the activities in the right
manner. While conducting this research program, the focus will be on ensuring that the research
program is carried out in a proper manner without affecting any individual. During the execution
of this research, the focus will be on complying with the values. These values or principles
include unbiasedness, confidentiality and fairness.
Reliability and validity: the data presented in this research program is reliable and valid. For
maintaining the reliability of the research, data has been collected from the secondary sources
published after the year 2008. This will ensure that the data presented is updated.

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Limitations: research limitations are the factors which can act as hurdle while executing the
research program. These limitations should be identified so as to analyze or evaluate the impact
of these limitations. Proper steps need to be taken for dealing with these limitations. Limitations
identified while conducting this research include the availability of short span of time, a shortfall
of the resources required such as human resource and finance and lack of access to the data. All
these limitations can adversely affect the research program.

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Outcomes
This research program has been conducted with a motive to assemble data regarding the
contribution of ADNOC towards the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030. This research will develop the
knowledge of the role of leadership and governance which has acted as major drivers for
enhancing the contribution of ADNOC towards Abu Dhabi’s vision. Data collection process has
been initiated by applying different methods or approaches for ensuring that reliable data has
been collected. This research will focus on explaining the role played by leadership and
governance in contributing towards the attainment of the objectives of the vision.

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Timescale
Sequence Activities Starting
date
Duration
(in Days)
Completion
date
Description of
the activity
A) Selection of the
topic
08 January
2018
1 08 January
2018
In this stage,
selection of the
topic of the
research will be
done.
B) Initiation of
planning process
09 January
2018
5 13 January
2018
Planning needs to
be done so as to
form a base on
the basis of which
plans will be
implemented.
C) Initiation of the
implementation
process
14 January
2018
9 22 January
2018
Plans prepared in
the previous stage
will be put to use
for the collection
of required

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information.
D) Selection of the
methods for data
collection
23 January
2018
2 24 January
2018
Numerous
methods are
available which
can be used for
collection of data.
These methods
will be analyzed
for the selection
of most suitable
one.
E) Initiation of data
collection
process
25 January
2018
7 31 January
2018
Methods selected
will be used for
accumulating the
required
information.
Primary data and
secondary data
will be gathered
for the purpose of
presenting

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reliable and
authenticate data.
F) Initiation of the
data analysis and
evaluation
process
01
February
2018
4 04 February
2018
Data assembled
with the use of
primary and
secondary data
will be analyzed
and evaluated for
extracting the
quality data from
the assembled
data.
G) Conclusion and
recommendations
05
February
2018
1 05 February
2018
Key aspects of the
research will be
provided in this
phase of the
research along
with the
recommendations.

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Gantt chart

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