Dubai’s green economy initiatives in focus

Dubai’s green economy initiatives in focus

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews plans to position emirate as global hub for eco-friendly drive as well as plans to promote electric, hybrid and environmentally-friendly cars
Dubai economy

Dubai economy

Dubai: The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy on Tuesday reviewed plans to position Dubai as the global green economy hub at the Supreme Council’s 34th meeting chaired by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

The council reviewed the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 and other initiatives and innovations and green projects, stated Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the council.

It also reviewed the Shams Dubai project to connect solar panels with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s grid and reviewed plans to promote electric, hybrid and environmentally-friendly cars in Dubai.

“Members of the Supreme Council reviewed the UAE Water Aid initiative… They reviewed details of a study to build a centre to build the skills of UAE Nationals in sustainable energy and research and development, in cooperation with Dewa under the umbrella of the Supreme Council and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido),” Al Tayer said.

The meeting was also attended by Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, secretary-general of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy; Abdullah Kalban, managing director & chief executive of Emirates Global Aluminium; Saif Al Falasi, CEO of Enoc, and Abdullah Abdul Kareem, director-general of the Department of Oil Affairs, among others.

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