The UAE is adjusting its energy infrastructure protection model following recent regional escalations, with ADNOC at the center of the shift.
The approach focuses on operational continuity, tighter control of industrial systems, and expansion of partnerships across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense.
This note explores UAE’s new protection strategy in 2026, including:
- ADNOC’s operational security model
- Cybersecurity and AI partnerships
- Defense and surveillance upgrades
- Key firms and officials involved
