We have been investing in education since 1974, and we continue to prioritize education in our efforts to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We deploy a number of initiatives spanning elementary and high schools through to university and beyond. The ADNOC Schools provide a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum across elementary, middle and high school levels. In 2023, 5,936 UAE national and expatriate students have been enrolled across the four different schools in Abu Dhabi and the Al Dhafra region. The ADNOC Scholarship Program supports outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines essential in advancing the UAEs economic development. Students study at more than 80 global institutions in The Times Top 100 Higher Education World University Rankings. In 2023, 38 scholars enrolled in the program. More than 6,000 students have graduated from the ADNOC Scholarship Program since it was established in 1974. In 2023, ADNOC partnered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi-Abu Dhabi, to offer 11 scholarships for Masters degree courses in Energy Transition and Sustainability. The ADNOC Internship Program offers selected university students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through learning placements at ADNOC. The ADNOC Legal Development Institute (ALDI) develops the next generation of UAE national legal talent, offering world-class legal qualifications and work experience with top law firms and educational institutions. The ADNOC STEM programs ADNOC- Bloomberg Education Initiative and Knowledge Bridge help promote skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) amongst university students. In 2023, the programs engaged more than 1,800 students from five universities. ADNOC also offers a free, online, bilingual platform for anyone passionate about STEM called STEM for Life, which has reached approximately 23,000 students, including 5,568 students in 2023. The ADNOC Technical Academy trains and develops young UAE nationals as operators and technicians through classroom and on-the-job training at ADNOC facilities. Its phased, 30-month programs are recognized by national and international awarding bodies. The Academy has trained more than 6,500 UAE nationals. 310 students graduated in 2023. Fostering a knowledge-based economy 70