Samsung chairman visits UAE, encourages employees

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Wednesday (local time) to review progress and encourage employees. He checked construction schedules and safety measures, then discussed regional market trends, growth strategies and business opportunities with Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A executives. The plant, being built by Samsung C&T and Trojan General Contracting, is designed to meet rising electricity demand and support energy-intensive industries, including AI data centers. Lee also heard employees’ concerns about overseas working and living conditions.

The Al Dhafra plant is being built by Samsung C&T in a consortium with local construction firm Trojan General Contracting.

Samsung C&T previously worked on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, while Samsung E&A uses the country as a hub for its Middle East and Africa operations.

On Oct. 16, Lee sent gifts and letters to 730 employees stationed in nine Middle Eastern countries and to their families.

Overseas employees received gift certificates worth 3 million won to 5 million won, while family members in Korea received Onnuri gift certificates worth 2 million won to 3 million won.

In March, Lee sent similar gifts and letters to about 500 employees stationed in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and their families.

Published Oct 22, 2026 2:01 pm KST

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, second from left, inspects the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Wednesday (local time). Courtesy of Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday (local time) to inspect construction progress and encourage employees working in the Middle East.

Lee toured key facilities, checking construction schedules and safety measures, before meeting with executives from Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A to discuss regional market trends, growth strategies and new business opportunities.

The Al Dhafra power plant is being built by Samsung C&T in a consortium with local construction firm Trojan General Contracting. It is designed to meet rising electricity demand amid the UAE's industrial growth and is expected to support energy-intensive industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

Samsung C&T previously demonstrated its construction capabilities through the Barakah nuclear power plant project in the UAE, while Samsung E&A uses the country as a key hub for its Middle East and Africa operations, undertaking projects in refining, gas and petrochemicals.

Korea and the UAE maintain a special strategic partnership, cooperating in nuclear power, energy and infrastructure. Samsung aims to expand its existing nuclear and gas-fired power businesses while exploring opportunities in AI data centers and energy infrastructure.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, second row third from left, poses with employees and executives of Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A during a visit to the Al Dhafra gas-fired power plant construction site in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Wednesday (local time). Courtesy of Samsung Electronics

After touring the site, Lee had lunch with employees at the facility's cafeteria, listening to their concerns about local living and working conditions. He thanked them for working in extreme heat and heard their suggestions.

Lee also met with employees from Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A to discuss challenges in overseas operations and local business issues.

Ahead of his UAE visit, Lee sent gifts and letters of appreciation on Oct. 16 to 730 employees stationed in nine Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran and the UAE, and their families in Korea and abroad.

Employees stationed overseas received gift certificates worth 3 million won to 5 million won ($2,200 to $3,700), while their family members in Korea received Onnuri gift certificates worth 2 million won to 3 million won, redeemable at traditional markets and small local businesses.

In his letter, Lee thanked employees for their dedication despite difficult working conditions.

"I deeply appreciate the sense of responsibility and effort you demonstrate in your respective positions," he wrote. "The company always puts your safety and health first."

In March, Lee sent similar gifts and letters to about 500 employees stationed in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as their families.

三星电子会长李在镕于周三（当地时间）视察了位于阿联酋阿布扎比的达夫拉燃气发电厂建设工地，了解工程进展并鼓励员工。他检查了施工进度和安全措施，随后与三星物产和三星能源与应用公司的管理人员探讨了区域市场趋势、增长战略和商机。该电厂由三星物产和特洛伊总承包公司联合承建，旨在满足日益增长的电力需求，并为包括人工智能数据中心在内的高耗能产业提供支持。李在镕还听取了员工对海外工作和生活条件的担忧。

阿尔达夫拉工厂由三星物产与当地建筑公司 Trojan General Contracting 组成的联合体承建。

三星物产此前曾参与阿联酋巴拉卡核电站的建设，而三星工程与应用公司则将阿联酋作为其中东和非洲业务的枢纽。

10 月 16 日，李向驻扎在中东九个国家的 730 名员工及其家人寄送了礼物和信件。

海外员工获得了价值 300 万韩元至 500 万韩元的礼券，而韩国的家属则获得了价值 200 万韩元至 300 万韩元的 Onnuri 礼券。

今年3月，李向驻扎在阿联酋、卡塔尔和沙特阿拉伯的约500名员工及其家人寄送了类似的礼物和信件。

发布于2026年10月22日下午2:01（韩国标准时间）

三星电子董事长李在镕（左二）于周三（当地时间）视察了位于阿联酋阿布扎比的达夫拉燃气发电厂建设工地。图片由三星电子提供。

三星电子董事长李在镕于周三（当地时间）视察了位于阿拉伯联合酋长国阿布扎比的达夫拉燃气发电厂建设工地，以检查建设进度并鼓励在中东工作的员工。

李在与三星物产和三星电子的高管会面之前，视察了主要设施，检查了施工进度和安全措施，并讨论了区域市场趋势、增长战略和新的商机。

位于阿联酋阿布扎比的阿布扎比​​阿达夫拉发电厂由三星物产与当地建筑公司特洛伊总承包公司组成的联合体承建。该发电厂旨在满足阿联酋工业发展带来的日益增长的电力需求，预计将为包括人工智能数据中心在内的高耗能产业提供支持。

三星物产此前通过阿联酋的巴拉卡核电站项目证明了其建设能力，而三星能源与应用公司则将该国作为其在中东和非洲业务的关键枢纽，开展炼油、天然气和石化项目。

韩国与阿联酋保持着特殊的战略伙伴关系，在核电、能源和基础设施领域开展合作。三星计划拓展其现有的核电和燃气发电业务，同时探索人工智能数据中心和能源基础设施领域的机遇。

三星电子会长李在镕（左二）周三（当地时间）在阿联酋阿布扎比视察达夫拉燃气发电厂建设工地时，与三星物产和三星工程及资产公司的员工和高管合影。图片由三星电子提供。

参观完厂区后，李在厂区餐厅与员工共进午餐，听取了他们对当地生活和工作条件的担忧。他感谢员工们在酷暑中辛勤工作，并认真听取了他们的建议。

李还与三星物产和三星电子的员工会面，讨论了海外运营面临的挑战和本地业务问题。

在访问阿联酋之前，李于 10 月 16 日向驻扎在包括沙特阿拉伯、伊朗和阿联酋在内的九个中东国家的 730 名员工及其在韩国和海外的家人送去了礼物和感谢信。

驻外员工获得了价值 300 万韩元至 500 万韩元（2200 美元至 3700 美元）的礼券，而他们在韩国的家人则获得了价值 200 万韩元至 300 万韩元的 Onnuri 礼券，可在传统市场和当地小商户兑换。

李在信中感谢员工们在艰苦的工作条件下依然保持敬业精神。

他写道：“我非常赞赏各位在各自岗位上展现出的责任感和努力。公司始终将各位的安全和健康放在首位。”

今年3月，李向驻扎在阿联酋、卡塔尔和沙特阿拉伯的约500名员工及其家人寄送了类似的礼物和信件。