Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has projected that AI-driven data centers could lead to a fourfold increase in global electricity demand by 2040. This anticipated surge is attributed to the rapid adoption of AI technologies, urbanization, and the expansion of the aviation sector. Al Jaber highlighted the necessity for substantial investments in energy infrastructure, estimating a requirement of $4 trillion annually to meet the growing demand. He stressed the importance of implementing data-driven strategies to maintain long-term energy security amid these transformative changes.