Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) Group has appointed Hussain Sultan Lootah as the Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Lootah succeeds Saif Humaid Al Falasi, who is stepping down from the role after over a decade of service to the global energy group.

Announcing the leadership transition, the company stated, “ENOC Group has appointed Mr. Hussain Sultan Lootah as Acting CEO, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of energy and supporting Dubai’s goals for economic diversification and sustainable development,"

Lootah brings over 30 years of oil and gas industry leadership experience to his new role. Before this appointment, he served as CEO of Soghan Energy and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at Sultan Ahmed Lootah Enterprises. In his previous roles, he worked with ADCO, Borouge, and ADMA-OPCO in various leadership positions.

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“Mr. Lootah brings deep expertise in finance, commercial strategy, project management, and talent development. His career spans key leadership roles in the field, where he led operations and drove significant progress in Emiratisation and human capital development,” the company said, welcoming him to the leadership board.

Lootah added, “ENOC Group is at the forefront of building a more sustainable energy landscape for the UAE and the wider region. I am honoured to step into this new role and be part of the ENOC Group success journey. I look forward to working closely with ENOC’s talent and leaders to build on its legacy of innovation and excellence.”