Lee Jaeyong Visits UAE Power Plant Site... Discusses New Middle East Businesses

Safety and construction progress review at the Al Dhafra power plant
Meeting with executives from Samsung C&T and SAMSUNG E&A

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he personally inspected a major power infrastructure construction site and encouraged employees working in the Middle East.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jaeyong looks around key sections of the construction site of the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant in the United Arab Emirates on the 21st (local time). Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics said Chairman Lee visited the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on the 21st (local time) to review the construction schedule and safety management. The Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant is a power infrastructure project under construction by a consortium formed by Samsung C&T and local construction company Trojan General Contracting. The project is expected to help meet rising power demand driven by the UAE's industrial development and supply essential electricity for advanced industries, including AI data centers.

At the site, Chairman Lee discussed changes in the Middle East market and strategies for securing future growth engines with senior executives from Samsung C&T and SAMSUNG E&A. Building on the trust earned through a range of plant projects, including the Barakah nuclear power plant and projects in refining, gas and petrochemicals, Samsung plans to seek opportunities to participate in future new businesses such as AI data centers and energy infrastructure.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jaeyong (second row, third from left) poses for a commemorative photo with employees at the construction site of the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant in the UAE on the 21st (local time). Samsung Electronics

After completing his inspection, Chairman Lee had lunch with employees at the site cafeteria and talked with them about working conditions and life in the region. He then met with employees from Samsung C&T and SAMSUNG E&A to hear about the difficulties they encounter while carrying out overseas projects and discuss local business issues.

In particular, given the instability in the Middle East amid recent wars and geopolitical conflicts, he repeatedly urged employees at the site to prioritize their safety. Before this visit, Chairman Lee had sent gift certificates and letters of appreciation to 730 employees of Samsung affiliates posted in nine Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran, as well as to their families in Korea and abroad. Employees posted overseas received gift certificates worth KRW 3 million to KRW 5 million for use locally, while family members living in Korea received KRW 2 million to KRW 3 million in Onnuri gift certificates, which can be used at traditional markets and local small businesses.

In his letter, Chairman Lee wrote, "I deeply appreciate the sense of responsibility and hard work you show in your respective roles," adding, "The company always puts your safety and health first."

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