{"id":118378,"date":"2025-11-02T22:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T22:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/118378\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T22:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T22:57:12","slug":"adnoc-signs-microsoft-deal-to-co-develop-ai-agents-across-its-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/118378\/","title":{"rendered":"Adnoc signs Microsoft deal to co-develop AI agents across its operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-0-G4Q6EVPYTRG65KN2OYRRUZMY6Y\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/2025\/10\/08\/adnocs-abu-dhabi-listed-units-to-pay-43-billion-in-dividends-by-2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/2025\/10\/08\/adnocs-abu-dhabi-listed-units-to-pay-43-billion-in-dividends-by-2030\/\">Abu Dhabi National Oil Company<\/a> and Microsoft signed deals to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across the oil major&#8217;s value chain and to power the tech company&#8217;s global AI and data centre growth. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-1-DRZQQJNZQVFNRGHKZ24EI44FAA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2025\/11\/02\/adnoc-signs-three-deals-with-gecko-to-use-ai-and-robotics-to-improve-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2025\/11\/02\/adnoc-signs-three-deals-with-gecko-to-use-ai-and-robotics-to-improve-efficiency\/\">Adnoc <\/a>and Microsoft&#8217;s expanded agreement will include Masdar and XRG, who will develop sustainable energy projects and infrastructure to drive the expansion of Microsoft\u2019s AI and data centres, Adnoc said on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-3-7PSZUSONHZBS5DV74I5JZJX4G4\">Adnoc and Microsoft will co-develop and embed AI agents to drive autonomous operations and boost efficiency, adding to Adnoc&#8217;s use of AI solutions across its operations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-5-TVX5P2K6S5DWXJL4IEJHT2JTUE\">Microsoft will also provide advanced AI tools and upskilling programmes, while both companies will explore \u201ctransformative\u201d solutions for the energy sector.<\/p>\n<p> Adnoc, Masdar and XRG are not only embedding AI into every layer of our operations &#8211; we are also advancing the energy systems that will power AI itself <\/p>\n<p>Dr Sultan Al Jaber,<br \/> UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Adnoc&#8217;s managing director and group chief executive, executive chairman of XRG and chairman of Masdar<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-7-V7KNV7TAYBETBA2V6EOT3RV5VY\">\u201cAs AI continues to reshape how value is created and enhanced across industries, Adnoc, Masdar and XRG are not only embedding AI into every layer of our operations \u2013 we are also advancing the energy systems that will power AI itself,\u201d said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Adnoc&#8217;s managing director and group chief executive, executive chairman of XRG and chairman of Masdar. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-9-3LKAVVC36JBGDIMLAQGRZTMPOA\">\u201cThrough our partnership with Microsoft, we are unlocking new opportunities to fuel the future of AI, drive greater performance, and future-proof our business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-10-CAQEEQX3XREHPH7GV5APODJVWI\">One in five energy companies is now using agentic AI to automate complex decision-making, with cases of the technology being used in the sector increasing, a recent report has found.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-11-PEK3G3TZXRHCVD5C65WZTKJCWA\">About 88 per cent of executives believe AI has a very positive effect on energy and their relationship is now \u201csymbiotic\u201d, said the Powering Possible report from Adnoc and Microsoft released last week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-12-OHGIG5CCR5BVTFFE32LBRZ47CY\">The study gathered insights from more than 850 global experts across energy, technology, AI, academia and finance, including those from ChatGPT maker OpenAI, France&#8217;s TotalEnergies and the International Energy Agency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-13-SJ576UUXMBCDDP2O2ZGKRIGZ4E\">Adnoc was the first energy company to roll out generative AI enterprise-wide in November 2023 with Microsoft Copilot. Since then, more than 40,000 employees have completed AI training, with utilisation rates above 90 per cent and over 70,000 hours a month in productivity gained to date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-14-XF5H5L2STZFIDISKZJ2FDJTKNE\">\u201cNo single company or industry can meet this moment alone,\u201d said Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-15-N7S77UHUBNEKBBMPBT3PTCNEFY\">\u201cAccelerating the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy future requires deep collaboration between governments, energy providers, technology companies, and innovators everywhere.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-16-BYDYK2RSJJAVVHEYSOQHKMKC7Q\">The agreements were announced at the Enact Majlis in Abu Dhabi, before Adipec that starts on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-17-JT2K6UOGZNFLZPZBLCIIL7G4KM\">At the same majlis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2025\/11\/02\/adnoc-signs-three-deals-with-gecko-to-use-ai-and-robotics-to-improve-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2025\/11\/02\/adnoc-signs-three-deals-with-gecko-to-use-ai-and-robotics-to-improve-efficiency\/\">Adnoc and US start-up Gecko Robotics<\/a> on Sunday signed three deals to explore using robotics and artificial intelligence across the oil major&#8217;s operations to boost efficiency and train Emiratis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-18-VXXINB45XZCMLMQYOH5WMDXWS4\">At the Enact Majlis on Sunday, Adnoc, Masdar and XRG gathered more than 100 global leaders from the energy, technology, investment and government sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Dunki<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Rajkumar%20Hirani%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Shah%20Rukh%20Khan%2C%20Taapsee%20Pannu%2C%20Vikram%20Kochhar%20and%20Anil%20Grover%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>The Pope&#8217;s itinerary<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, February 3, 2019 &#8211; Rome to Abu Dhabi<br \/>1pm: departure by plane from Rome \/ Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi<br \/>10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport<\/p>\n<p>Monday, February 4<br \/>12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace<br \/>12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace<br \/>5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque<br \/>6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder&#8217;s Memorial<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, February 5 &#8211; Abu Dhabi to Rome<br \/>9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral<br \/>10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City \u2013 with a homily by Pope Francis<br \/>12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport<br \/>1pm: departure by plane to Rome<br \/>5pm: arrival at the Rome \/ Ciampino International Airport<\/p>\n<p>EA Sports FC 26<\/p>\n<p>Publisher: EA Sports<\/p>\n<p>Consoles: PC, PlayStation 4\/5, Xbox Series X\/S<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n<p>Persuasion<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ECarrie%20Cracknell%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EDakota%20Johnson%2C%20Cosmo%20Jarvis%2C%20Richard%20E%20Grant%2C%20Henry%20Golding%20and%20Nikki%20Amuka-Bird%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%201.5%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>THE SIXTH SENSE<\/p>\n<p>Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Hayley Joel Osment<\/p>\n<p>Director: M. Night Shyamalan<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 5\/5<\/p>\n<p>Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?<br \/>\nGeorge Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as \u2018Millionaires\u2019 Row\u2019.<br \/>\nThen came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.<br \/>\nTurkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for \u00a350m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost \u00a380m.<br \/>\nOther residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney\u2019s former wife Heather Mills.\u00a0<br \/>\nHunting park to luxury living<br \/>\nLand was originally the Bishop of London&#8217;s hunting park, hence the name<br \/>\nThe road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland<br \/>\nIts earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>COMPANY PROFILE<\/p>\n<p>Name: Xpanceo<\/p>\n<p>Started: 2018<\/p>\n<p>Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov<\/p>\n<p>Based: Dubai, UAE<\/p>\n<p>Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented\/virtual reality<\/p>\n<p>Funding: $40 million<\/p>\n<p>Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)<\/p>\n<p>More from Neighbourhood WatchStats at a glance:<\/p>\n<p>Cost: 1.05 billion pounds (Dh 4.8 billion)<\/p>\n<p>Number in service: 6<\/p>\n<p>Complement 191 (space for up to 285)<\/p>\n<p>Top speed: over 32 knots<\/p>\n<p>Range: Over 7,000 nautical miles<\/p>\n<p>Length 152.4\u00a0m<\/p>\n<p>Displacement: 8,700 tonnes<\/p>\n<p>Beam:\u00a0\u00a0 21.2 m<\/p>\n<p>Draught: 7.4 m<\/p>\n<p>COMPANY%20PROFILE<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EName%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESmartCrowd%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarted%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2018%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFounder%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESiddiq%20Farid%20and%20Musfique%20Ahmed%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EDubai%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFinTech%20%2F%20PropTech%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInitial%20investment%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E%24650%2C000%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ECurrent%20number%20of%20staff%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2035%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestment%20stage%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESeries%20A%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EVarious%20institutional%20investors%20and%20notable%20angel%20investors%20(500%20MENA%2C%20Shurooq%2C%20Mada%2C%20Seedstar%2C%20Tricap)%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>More from Rashmee Roshan LallUAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsANATOMY%20OF%20A%20FALL<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EJustine%20Triet%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESandra%20Huller%2C%20Swann%20Arlaud%2C%20Milo%20Machado-Graner%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%205%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>Essentials<\/p>\n<p>The flights<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emirates.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emirates<\/a>\u00a0flies direct from Dubai to Seattle from Dh6,755 return in economy and Dh24,775 in business class.<br \/>The cruise<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncruise.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UnCruise\u00a0Adventures<\/a> offers a variety of small-ship cruises in Alaska and around the world. A 14-day Alaska\u2019s Inside Passage and San Juans Cruise from Seattle to Juneau or reverse costs from $4,695 (Dh17,246), including accommodation, food and most activities. Trips in 2019 start in April and run until September.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Abu Dhabi GP Saturday schedule<\/p>\n<p>12.30pm GP3 race (18 laps)<\/p>\n<p>2pm Formula One\u00a0final practice\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5pm Formula One qualifying<\/p>\n<p>6.40pm Formula 2 race (31 laps)<\/p>\n<p>Other key dates<\/p>\n<p>Finals draw: December 2<\/p>\n<p>Finals (including semi-finals and third-placed game): June 5\u20139, 2019<\/p>\n<p>Euro 2020 play-off draw: November 22, 2019<\/p>\n<p>Euro 2020 play-offs: March 26\u201331, 2020<\/p>\n<p>About Takalam<\/p>\n<p>Date started: early 2020<\/p>\n<p>Founders: Khawla Hammad\u00a0and\u00a0Inas Abu Shashieh<\/p>\n<p>Based: Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n<p>Sector: HealthTech and wellness<\/p>\n<p>Number of staff: 4<\/p>\n<p>Funding to date: Bootstrapped<\/p>\n<p>How to apply for a drone permit<br \/>\nIndividuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass<br \/>\nAdd all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number<br \/>\nUpload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA<br \/>\nSubmit their request<br \/>\nWhat are the regulations?<br \/>\nFly it within visual line of sight<br \/>\nNever over populated areas<br \/>\nEnsure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed<br \/>\nUsers must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app<br \/>\nOnly fly the drone during the day, and never at night<br \/>\nShould have a live feed of the drone flight<br \/>\nDrones must weigh 5 kg or less<br \/>\nTHE SPECS<\/p>\n<p>Engine: 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: seven-speed dual clutch automatic<\/p>\n<p>Power: 169bhp<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 250Nm<\/p>\n<p>Price: Dh54,500<\/p>\n<p>On sale: now<\/p>\n<p>Moon Music<\/p>\n<p>Artist: Coldplay<\/p>\n<p>Label: Parlophone\/Atlantic<\/p>\n<p>Number of tracks: 10<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n<p>The years Ramadan fell in May<\/p>\n<p>Profile of Foodics<\/p>\n<p>Founders: Ahmad AlZaini and Mosab AlOthmani<\/p>\n<p>Based: Riyadh<\/p>\n<p>Sector: Software<\/p>\n<p>Employees: 150<\/p>\n<p>Amount raised: $8m through\u00a0seed and Series A &#8211; Series B raise ongoing<\/p>\n<p>Funders: Raed Advanced Investment Co, Al-Riyadh Al Walid Investment Co, 500 Falcons, SWM Investment, AlShoaibah SPV, Faith Capital, Technology Investments Co, Savour Holding, Future Resources, Derayah Custody Co.<\/p>\n<p>Baftas 2020 winners<\/p>\n<p>BEST FILM<\/p>\n<p>\t1917 &#8211; Pippa Harris, Callum McDougall, Sam Mendes, Jayne-Ann Tenggren<br \/>\n\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Martin Scorsese, Emma Tillinger Koskoff<br \/>\n\tJOKER &#8211; Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Emma Tillinger Koskoff<br \/>\n\tONCE UPON A TIME\u2026 IN HOLLYWOOD &#8211; David Heyman, Shannon McIntosh, Quentin Tarantino<br \/>\n\tPARASITE &#8211; Bong Joon-ho, Kwak Sin-ae<\/p>\n<p>DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<p>\t1917 &#8211; Sam Mendes<br \/>\n\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Martin Scorsese<br \/>\n\tJOKER &#8211; Todd Phillips<br \/>\n\tONCE UPON A TIME\u2026 IN HOLLYWOOD &#8211; Quentin Tarantino<br \/>\n\tPARASITE &#8211; Bong Joon-ho<\/p>\n<p>OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM<\/p>\n<p>\t1917 &#8211; Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Callum McDougall, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Krysty Wilson-Cairns<br \/>\n\tBAIT &#8211; Mark Jenkin, Kate Byers, Linn Waite<br \/>\n\tFOR SAMA &#8211; Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts<br \/>\n\tROCKETMAN &#8211; Dexter Fletcher, Adam Bohling, David Furnish, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn, Lee Hall<br \/>\n\tSORRY WE MISSED YOU \u00a0&#8211; Ken Loach, Rebecca O\u2019Brien, Paul Laverty<br \/>\n\tTHE TWO POPES &#8211; Fernando Meirelles, Jonathan Eirich, Dan Lin, Tracey Seaward, Anthony McCarten<\/p>\n<p>FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE<\/p>\n<p>\tTHE FAREWELL &#8211; Lulu Wang, Daniele Melia<br \/>\n\tFOR SAMA &#8211; Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts<br \/>\n\tPAIN AND GLORY &#8211; Pedro Almod\u00f3var, Agust\u00edn Almod\u00f3var<br \/>\n\tPARASITE &#8211; Bong Joon-ho<br \/>\n\tPORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE &#8211; C\u00e9line Sciamma, B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte Couvreur<\/p>\n<p>LEADING ACTRESS<\/p>\n<p>\tJESSIE BUCKLEY &#8211; Wild Rose<br \/>\n\tSCARLETT JOHANSSON &#8211; Marriage Story<br \/>\n\tSAOIRSE RONAN &#8211; Little Women<br \/>\n\tCHARLIZE THERON &#8211; Bombshell<br \/>\n\tREN\u00c9E ZELLWEGER &#8211; Judy<\/p>\n<p>LEADING ACTOR<\/p>\n<p>\tLEONARDO DICAPRIO &#8211; Once Upon a Time\u2026 In Hollywood<br \/>\n\tADAM DRIVER &#8211; Marriage Story<br \/>\n\tTARON EGERTON &#8211; Rocketman<br \/>\n\tJOAQUIN PHOENIX &#8211; Joker<br \/>\n\tJONATHAN PRYCE &#8211; The Two Popes<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTING ACTOR<\/p>\n<p>\tTOM HANKS &#8211; A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<br \/>\n\tANTHONY HOPKINS &#8211; The Two Popes<br \/>\n\tAL PACINO &#8211; The Irishman<br \/>\n\tJOE PESCI &#8211; The Irishman<br \/>\n\tBRAD PITT &#8211; Once Upon a Time\u2026 in Hollywood<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTING ACTRESS<\/p>\n<p>\tLAURA DERN &#8211; Marriage Story<br \/>\n\tSCARLETT JOHANSSON &#8211; Jojo Rabbit<br \/>\n\tFLORENCE PUGH &#8211; Little Women<br \/>\n\tMARGOT ROBBIE &#8211; Bombshell<br \/>\n\tMARGOT ROBBIE &#8211; Once Upon a Time\u2026 in Hollywood<\/p>\n<p>ADAPTED SCREENPLAY<\/p>\n<p>\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Steven Zaillian<br \/>\n\tJOJO RABBIT &#8211; Taika Waititi<br \/>\n\tJOKER &#8211; Todd Phillips, Scott Silver<br \/>\n\tLITTLE WOMEN &#8211; Greta Gerwig<br \/>\n\tTHE TWO POPES &#8211; Anthony McCarten<\/p>\n<p>ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY<\/p>\n<p>\tBOOKSMART &#8211; Susanna Fogel, Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Katie Silberman<br \/>\n\tKNIVES OUT &#8211; Rian Johnson<br \/>\n\tMARRIAGE STORY &#8211; Noah Baumbach<br \/>\n\tONCE UPON A TIME\u2026 IN HOLLYWOOD &#8211; Quentin Tarantino<br \/>\n\tPARASITE &#8211; Han Jin Won, Bong Joon ho<\/p>\n<p>DOCUMENTARY<\/p>\n<p>\tAMERICAN FACTORY &#8211; Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert<br \/>\n\tAPOLLO 11 &#8211; Todd Douglas Miller<br \/>\n\tDIEGO MARADONA &#8211; Asif Kapadia<br \/>\n\tFOR SAMA &#8211; Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts<br \/>\n\tTHE GREAT HACK &#8211; Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaime<\/p>\n<p>OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER<\/p>\n<p>\tBAIT &#8211; Mark Jenkin (Writer\/Director), Kate Byers, Linn Waite (Producers)<br \/>\n\tFOR SAMA &#8211; Waad al-Kateab (Director\/Producer), Edward Watts (Director)<br \/>\n\tMAIDEN &#8211; Alex Holmes (Director)<br \/>\n\tONLY YOU &#8211; Harry Wootliff (Writer\/Director)<br \/>\n\tRETABLO &#8211; \u00c1lvaro Delgado-Aparicio (Writer\/Director)<\/p>\n<p>ANIMATED FILM<\/p>\n<p>\tFROZEN 2 &#8211; Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, Peter Del Vecho<br \/>\n\tKLAUS &#8211; Sergio Pablos, Jinko Gotoh<br \/>\n\tA SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON &#8211; Will Becher, Richard Phelan, Paul Kewley<br \/>\n\tTOY STORY 4 &#8211; Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen<\/p>\n<p>CASTING<\/p>\n<p>\tJOKER &#8211; Shayna Markowitz<br \/>\n\tMARRIAGE STORY &#8211; Douglas Aibel, Francine Maisler<br \/>\n\tONCE UPON A TIME\u2026 IN HOLLYWOOD &#8211; Victoria Thomas<br \/>\n\tTHE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD &#8211; Sarah Crowe<br \/>\n\tTHE TWO POPES &#8211; Nina Gold<\/p>\n<p>EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)<\/p>\n<p>\tAWKWAFINA<br \/>\n\tJACK LOWDEN<br \/>\n\tKAITLYN DEVER<br \/>\n\tKELVIN HARRISON JR.<br \/>\n\tMICHEAL WARD<\/p>\n<p>CINEMATOGRAPHY<\/p>\n<p>\t1917 &#8211; Roger Deakins<br \/>\n\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Rodrigo Prieto<br \/>\n\tJOKER &#8211; Lawrence Sher<br \/>\n\tLE MANS \u201966 &#8211; Phedon Papamichael<br \/>\n\tTHE LIGHTHOUSE &#8211; Jarin Blaschke<\/p>\n<p>EDITING<\/p>\n<p>\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Thelma Schoonmaker<br \/>\n\tJOJO RABBIT &#8211; Tom Eagles<br \/>\n\tJOKER &#8211; Jeff Groth<br \/>\n\tLE MANS \u201966 &#8211; Andrew Buckland, Michael McCusker<br \/>\n\tONCE UPON A TIME\u2026 IN HOLLYWOOD &#8211; Fred Raskin<\/p>\n<p>COSTUME DESIGN<\/p>\n<p>\tTHE IRISHMAN &#8211; Christopher Peterson, Sandy Powell<br \/>\n\tJOJO RABBIT &#8211; Mayes C. 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