Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (Adbic), a leading industrial development and investment company in the region, has appointed Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri as the company’s new chief executive officer effective from October 1.

Al Dhaheri, 39, brings with him extensive management experience, most recently holding the post of senior vice president of Metals at Adbic, said a company statement.

Commenting on the new appointment, Adbic chairman and vice-chairman of General Holding Corporation (GHC),  Hussain Al Nowais said, “In his new role, Jamal Al Dhaheri will help to drive some of the most valuable industrial investments in the region, including Abu Dhabi Polymers Park, Adbic’s metal industrial projects and Midal’s new aluminum plant.'

'We wish Jamal Al Dhaheri great success in his new role and are confident that he will have a positive impact on ADBIC’s contribution to the global industrial arena,' he added.

Al Nowais said, “Jamal Al Dhaheri’s appointment as CEO of Adbic reinforces our active support of the government’s emiratisation initiatives. With the number of UAE employees climbing at Adbic, we remain committed to developing the technical and management skills of our UAE nationals, helping to support our goal of strengthening the industrial backbone of the economy.”