2020/2021 Winners & Shortlists

Write a short summary of what happens in the film

A documentary that showed how ADNOC worked hand-in-hand with the UAE leadership to mitigate the outbreak of Covid-19, prioritising employees’ health and safety, while minimising disruption to operations that are vital to the nation. ”Energy for the Nation”, is a cautiously optimistic account of how people from all walks of life came together in the face of real adversity. It's an illustration of teamwork in its finest form; from doctors and nurses working around the clock to save lives; to employees spending months away from families offshore to maintain safety and productivity; ADNOC station forecourt attendants working tirelessly to keep the country moving; to the professionals that formed the crisis team to combat the world's first pandemic in 100 years; the film follows the people who keep us all going regardless of personal circumstance. From compassion to resilience, dedication to perseverance, this is a story of humanity at its finest.

Cultural / Context information for the jury

As the company responsible for the vast majority of the UAE's energy and income, ADNOC had a greater responsibility than most to get the COVID-19 response right. So when the virus struck, ADNOC, together with the UAE government, took fast steps to keep the protect all of the country's people, while keeping the economy moving. Their actions helped to ensure that even during the worst of the crisis, UAE residents were still able to feel both physically and economically safe.