Indonesia’s Sandiaga Uno champions ADIPEC as crucible for energy and green economy partnerships

The Chairman of Indonesia's MUTU International sees Abu Dhabi's flagship energy conference as a transformative platform for deepening bilateral ties and advancing sustainable economic models across Asia and the Gulf.

The convergence of global energy leadership at ADIPEC 2026 extends far beyond the immediate imperatives of oil and gas. For Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Indonesia’s MUTU International and former Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, the exhibition represents something altogether more expansive: a catalyst for reimagining how nations collaborate on the transition to sustainable economies.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency, Uno articulated a vision of ADIPEC as more than a marketplace for transactions. The gathering, he observed, functions as a crucible where industry leaders, investors and policymakers converge to identify and cultivate genuine opportunities in energy and the burgeoning green economy. This convergence of expertise and capital, he suggested, strengthens confidence amongst international partners while stimulating the flow of investment that underpins lasting economic growth.

The significance of such platforms becomes apparent when one considers the shifting geopolitical landscape of energy and sustainability. As reported in our coverage of infrastructure as the beating heart of the global energy transition, the conference has evolved to address not merely resource extraction but the intricate systems, supply chains and digital infrastructure necessary to meet accelerating global energy demand in an era of transition.

Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, Uno emphasised, stand at a pivotal moment in their bilateral relationship. The two nations enjoy strong and expanding partnerships that already span multiple sectors, yet considerable scope exists for deepening cooperation. Beyond the conventional energy domain, Uno identified the digital economy, artificial intelligence and its practical applications, and robotics as fertile grounds for future collaboration. The green economy, he suggested, represents perhaps the most promising avenue, particularly as both nations recognise the imperative of aligning their growth trajectories with global movements towards sustainability.

The transition to low-emission economic models, Uno observed, demands sophisticated partnerships that transcend traditional sectoral boundaries. By enhancing supply chain efficiency and building frameworks that support sustainable development, Indonesia and the UAE might model an approach to economic cooperation suited to the challenges of the contemporary moment. ADIPEC, in this reading, functions not as a concluding event but as a beginning, an occasion where aspirations crystallise into concrete commitments and relationships deepen into meaningful strategic alignment.

Reporting from the Emirates News Agency, 4 November 2026