Dubai, UAE, 24 September 2014

Representatives from the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy have commenced a roadshow to promote awareness about the Emirates Energy Award in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a press conference in Rabat, Morocco.

Taher Diab, the Award’s Secretary General, Naser Al Shaiba, Director of Environment, Health and Safety at the Supreme Council of Energy, and Ali Al Suwaidi, Manager of Corporate Communications and Member of the Award’s Marketing and Events Committee, held the press conference. It was attended by a large number of representatives from Moroccan media, universities, scientific research centres, and energy companies and organisations.

The Council’s officials gave a presentation about the Emirates Energy Award, its objectives, categories, and nomination mechanism, to encourage government and private organisations as well as individuals to participate in the Award, the first of its kind in the region.

“We have launched the second Emirates Energy Award under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in line with the Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative launched by His Highness, the National Agenda, and the UAE Vision 2021 which aims to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world. Through this Award, we want to raise awareness among individuals and organisations about the importance of preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. We also aim to highlight the best environmentally-friendly practices which can support the sustainable development of countries in the region,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, President of the Emirates Energy Award.

“The second Emirates Energy Award builds on the success of the first one in 2013, which witnessed strong participation from the UAE, and the Middle East and North Africa. We received more than 100 applications and nominations from individuals, industrial and commercial companies, government organisations, and educational institutions. This wide participation reflects the level of awareness and commitment to finding sustainable solutions for energy challenges in the region,” said HE Ahmed Butti Al Muhairabi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

“Those Participations demonstrated our rich experiences in the region, especially in the areas of clean-energy projects, research and development, and alternative energy. We look forward to establishing the Emirates Energy Award as a global platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, and learning about the best practices and latest developments in the energy sector,” added Al Muhairabi.

Al Muhairabi noted that deadline for submitting applications for the Emirates Energy Award is 30 January 2015.