03/07/2026
Kanoo Energy Wins Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award - SKEA
The Kanoo Group's energy division is honored at the 22nd cycle of the UAE's most prestigious business award, recognizing its role in strengthening the region's energy security and industrial competitiveness
Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group, and Raman Marwaha, General Manager of Kanoo Energy UAE & Oman, accepted the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEAUAE) on behalf of Kanoo Energy at the award's 22nd cycle ceremony.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, honored 7 winners this year for their role in strengthening business competitiveness and driving private sector excellence.
Kanoo Energy was recognized for its contribution to the energy and industrial sectors, delivering integrated engineering solutions and advanced services across energy & industrial sectors, and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the region's energy systems.
The is one of the 's most closely watched measures of private sector impact, and this year's cycle drew record interest. Applications rose more than 80 percent over the previous cycle, with entries spanning corporates, family businesses, SMEs, startups, and individual contributors across Abu Dhabi. Winning it is not a symbolic honor. It is a signal, to regulators, investors, and partners alike, that a company's work is measurably strengthening the emirate's economy.
That signal carries weight in the energy sector. As the UAE accelerates its Falcon Economy agenda and positions Abu Dhabi as a global hub for energy transition and industrial innovation, the companies delivering the engineering backbone of that ambition, quietly, at scale, across oil, gas, and electricity, rarely receive public recognition. This award changes that. It affirms that operational excellence in energy services is not incidental to the region's growth story; it is central to it.
For Kanoo Energy, the win also builds on back-to-back national recognition, underscoring a sustained pattern of performance rather than a single strong year. In a region where energy security, sustainability, and industrial reliability are increasingly tied to national competitiveness, that consistency matters as much as the achievement itself.
"This award means a great deal to us, not just as a recognition of Kanoo Energy, but as a validation of something we have believed in for a very long time that doing business with integrity, purpose, and genuine commitment to the communities around you is the only sustainable way to grow", says Chairman Mishal Kanoo.
"This award is a proud reflection of the discipline, expertise, and dedication our team brings to every project. This award belongs to every individual across Kanoo Energy who continues to raise the bar for what excellence looks like in this industry", says Raman Marwaha.
More than an award, this is a milestone that celebrates 's journey, its team, and its commitment to excellence across the UAE. extends its thanks to the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry for this recognition.
