His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, said that the World Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi brings together the best international minds and experiences to discuss the developments of this vital sector, discuss challenges, develop innovative solutions, and explore opportunities and partnerships.

The 24th World Energy Conference, held under the theme 'Energy for Prosperity', was launched at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center for the first time in a Middle Eastern city.

Energy Conference

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, yesterday, opened the World Energy Conference 24 held under the slogan «Energy for Prosperity» at the Abu Dhabi Center For the first time in a Middle Eastern city, the National Exhibition Center underscores Abu Dhabi's leading position in the global energy sector and its role in finding solutions to the challenges of sustainable energy supply and diversification.

The opening ceremony was attended by HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince's Court, HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Committee, and HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy. Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, and Minister of Energy and Industry Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei.

Global expertise

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said that the hosting of the conference reflects the attention paid by the UAE in general, and Abu Dhabi in particular energy and the future of this vital sector, and its direct impact on sustainable development.

His Highness added that the World Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi brings together the best minds and global experiences to discuss the developments of this vital sector, discuss challenges and develop innovative solutions, and explore opportunities and partnerships, which reflects positively on communities in their quest for sustainable development, and enlightened visions of the future of energy.

Exhibition tour

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, and Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Al Ghadhban toured the exhibition on the sidelines of the conference. Viewer. His Highness was briefed on the latest developments in the global energy market and the latest innovations in it.

His Highness was briefed on DP World's Hyperloop, Global Startups and Youth Forum and was briefed on the latest technologies and innovations in energy and other energy-related sectors.

UAE commitment

For his part, Minister of Energy and Industry, Chairman of the 24th World Energy Conference, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Al-Mazrouei, said that the conference under the slogan «Energy for Prosperity» in the UAE, confirms its firm commitment to continue its role in finding radical solutions based on dialogue and discussion. With all nations, on energy challenges.

He stressed that the UAE has established many strategic partnerships in the energy sector with its partners around the world and is currently following the same approach, and shares with everyone in regards to renewable energy locally and globally, to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable future for the global energy sector.

Al-Mazrouei pointed out that the choice of the slogan “Energy for Prosperity” is evidence of focusing on man and meeting his aspirations for a better tomorrow. Man is the basis for every civilized project and is the real investment to put science, technology and innovation in the service and progress of humanity.

He added: “During the conference, we will learn about the experiences of different countries in the projects of linking renewable energy and other energy sources. We will also transfer the UAE's experiences and experiences in this field, especially with our energy strategy 2050, which gives priority to the use of environmentally friendly energy and reduce dependence on other fuel sources. In the coming decades, leveraging big data technologies and artificial intelligence in the oil and gas sector will reduce its cost, improve efficiency and increase revenue. ”

Rely on innovation

The World Energy Council president, David Kim, said that world energy leaders are well aware of the urgent need for change to ensure that the development of the energy sector takes place in a sustainable way in terms of supply and demand for the benefit of all.

“At the World Energy Congress, we recognized the urgent need to combine the use of existing and innovative technologies with innovative thinking in policy-making and building on business innovation,” he said. Emerging energy, to help facilitate transformations in the energy sector and fight climate change.