Our diversity performance in 2025 14 % of employees were less than 30 years old Women represented approximately 14 % of our total workforce 25 % of our new UAE National hires were women Over 85 employees were classified as PoD 74 % of employees between 30 and 50 years old Women represented 54 % of the student talent pool Employees represented 125 nationalities 100 % of ADNOC Group company boards included women members 12 % of employees were over 50 years old 26 % of middle and senior- management positions were held by women 870 women worked across our operational sites ADNOC plays an active role in the Challenger Program, an industry-wide initiative launched in 2023 under the patronage of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and delivered in collaboration with the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment. The program brings together leading organizations from the UAE’s heavy industries to advance gender inclusion in sectors where women remain underrepresented. A founding member of the program, ADNOC is part of the steering committee, which provides strategic direction, commissions research and guides the development of sector - wide solutions. The program is organized around three workstreams, each addressing a key barrier to women’s participation and progression in heavy industry: 1. Mentorship: a structured cross - company mentoring approach to support women’s career development, expand access to role models and leadership pathways, and strengthen progression within male - dominated roles 2. Cultural toolkit: a shared set of practical behaviors and manager led actions to strengthen inclusive culture and psychological safety and to help translate policies into more consistent day to day practices across organizations 3. Gender assessment: a shared framework to establish a sector wide baseline of gender practices, enabling participating organizations to identify shared gaps and prioritize collective solutions and capability building efforts A 2025 research study examined barriers to and enablers of women’s participation in heavy industry, drawing on interviews, focus groups and surveys with industry participants and prospective talent. The findings will inform priorities and initiatives under the Challenger Program. Throughout the year, multiple engagements and site visits were conducted across member companies to deepen understanding, strengthen alignment and support program implementation. The Challenger Program: advancing gender inclusion in heavy industry DELIVERY IN ACTION 90