Dubai, UAE, 1 October 2024: The Emirates Energy Award 2025 will showcase its categories and prizes through its participation in the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy pavilion at the 26^th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2024) and the 10^th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES).

Held from October 1 to 3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, WETEX serves as a global platform to present the latest innovations in water, energy, and environmental sectors. The World Green Economy Summit, taking place on October 2 and 3, will discuss key strategic issues related to the transition towards a green economy. Through its participation in these landmark events, the Emirates Energy Award 2025 aims to drive innovation and inspire both companies and individuals to pioneer sustainable energy solutions, ultimately advancing efforts towards carbon neutrality and emission reduction.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the Emirates Energy Award, said: “The Emirates Energy Award contributes to supporting the UAE’s efforts to achieve Net Zero and expand the use of clean energy in line with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and Dubai Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 aiming for 100% clean energy production capacity by 2050. The award’s goals align with the sustainable solutions presented at WETEX and WGES, driving towards a more resilient and sustainable green economy.”

Al Tayer added: “The Emirates Energy Award supports both local and international efforts to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030, particularly regarding affordable and clean energy. By recognizing outstanding projects and awards, we actively promote innovation and support the development of sustainable solutions that drive down carbon emissions. The award’s goals reflect the UAE’s ambitious vision to combat climate change by boosting investments in renewable energy and developing innovative technologies that reduce energy consumption and enhance efficiency. The award also adopts a comprehensive strategy that encourages collaboration between the public and private sectors, aligning with the objectives of WETEX and WGES. The Emirates Energy Award highlights the continued commitment to advancing the transition to renewable and clean energy. In collaboration with WETEX and WGES, the award is part of a unified vision for a sustainable future, fostering collective efforts to strengthen the green economy both in the UAE and on a global scale. The award is driving progress towards global sustainability goals. Collaboration between all entities accelerates the transition to a low-carbon economy and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to be a global leader in renewable energy innovation.”

On his part, HE Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Emirates Energy Award emphasized that the award seeks to empower both local and international talents by promoting best practices in renewable energy usage. This aligns with the goals of WETEX and WGES to raise awareness and encourage investment in clean energy. The Emirates Energy Award focuses on enhancing innovation by supporting individuals and organizations that develop solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The award seeks to motivate startups and major corporations to invest in clean energy technologies, aligning seamlessly with WETEX’s mission of convening industry leaders to showcase their innovations in the field.”

Under the UAE’s visionary leadership, the Emirates Energy Award has emerged as a key platform showcasing the nation’s pivotal role in advancing the green economy and driving investment in clean energy. Through active participation in major events such as WETEX and WGES, the UAE reaffirms its steadfast commitment to supporting global efforts in tackling climate change and securing a sustainable future for generations to come.

The award serves as a global platform for institutions and individuals to showcase their initiatives and achievements in energy management and conservation.

Dubai, UAE, 20 July 2024: The Emirates Energy Award, through its various categories, supports global efforts to provide clean and renewable energy solutions, especially to developing communities, as one of the essential pillars of sustainability. This comes at a time when international endeavours are being intensified to foster innovation and efficient solutions in this field to mitigate the impact of climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the Emirates Energy Award said: “The Emirates Energy Award aims to encourage education and scientific research in energy efficiency and its projects, and to honour efforts made by both the public and private sectors in this field. Its goals align with strategies that aim to transform Dubai into a global capital for clean energy and the green economy. The award supports Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to generate 100 per cent of its energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050. The award highlights outstanding projects, ideas, and innovations in this field, leveraging on them and turning them into tangible reality to benefit all communities and business sectors alike. The award also aligns with the objectives of ‘Paris Agreement’ to encourage countries to prepare and adopt long-term strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. We hope that the award, through the winning entries, will spotlight this aspect and find sustainable solutions for communities to achieve a sustainable future for us and generations to come.”

For his part, His Excellency Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Emirates Energy Award (EEA), said: “The Emirates Energy Award, which launched its fifth edition 2023-2025 late last year under the theme ‘Empowering Carbon Neutrality’, ensures that its various categories keep pace with the rapid developments in the field of renewable energy and the use of modern technologies to achieve sustainable development goals, in line with the international and national initiatives and efforts led by our wise leadership in this vital field.”

HE Al Muhairbi added, “Many human activities contribute to the increasing global temperatures, which affect poorer communities more than others. The Emirates Energy Award comes from our belief in the need to find radical solutions to address climate change and global warming by preserving our natural resources.”

The Emirates Energy Award, launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, serves as a global platform for public and private institutions and individuals to showcase their initiatives and achievements in energy management and conservation. It also highlights their effective contributions in supporting the use of clean and renewable energy sources and environmental sustainability solutions, supporting development and innovation in the energy sector, and raising awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation.