Hazza bin Zayed inaugurates the 24th World Energy Conference

Abu Dhabi 09-09-2019
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 Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today inaugurated the 24th World Energy Conference under the theme “Energy for Prosperity”. For the first time in the Middle East, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center underscores Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the global energy sector and its role in finding solutions to the challenges of sustainability of energy supply and diversification.
The inauguration was attended by HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Executive Committee, and HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy. HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry and a number of sheikhs.
The conference, organized by the World Energy Congress Organizing Committee, was attended by David Kim, Chairman of the World Energy Council, a number of ministers, officials and ambassadors accredited to the country, chief executives and representatives of companies and economists from around the world.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Al Ghadban and a number of officials and ministers toured the accompanying exhibition on the sidelines of the conference. More than 300 exhibitors participate. His Highness was briefed on the latest developments in the global energy market and the latest innovations in it.
His Highness visited the DP World Hyperloop, the Global Startups Division and the Youth Forum and was briefed on the latest technologies and innovations in energy and other sectors related to the energy sector.
His Highness stressed that hosting the conference reflects the attention paid by the UAE in general and Abu Dhabi in particular to the energy and 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 international minds and experiences to discuss the developments of this vital sector, discuss challenges, 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.
HE Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Fares Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the 24th World Energy Conference, said that the conference under the slogan “Energy for Prosperity” on the UAE’s land confirms its firm commitment to complete its role in finding radical solutions based on dialogue and discussion with all countries. He pointed out 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 sharing with everyone regarding renewable energy locally and globally to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable future for the energy sector. For global energy.
His Excellency pointed out that the choice of the slogan “Energy for Prosperity” is evidence of the focus on man and to meet his aspirations for a better tomorrow.
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 expertise and experience 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 contracts. And utilize big data technologies and artificial intelligence in the oil and gas sector to reduce its cost, improve efficiency and increase revenue. ”
The 24th edition of the conference starts with the urgent need to enhance cooperation between government and private entities working in the energy field. It also encourages the need to link energy innovations with tangible and measurable results. It is essential and effective at the conference, and to present its ideas on the results of its work interactively.
David Kim, President of the World Energy Council, said: “We, the world’s leaders in the energy sector, 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 everyone.” “At the World Energy Conference, we recognized the urgent need to combine the use of existing and innovative technologies with creative thinking in policy-making and building on business innovation.”
Through the Startup Program, he added, the conference provides support to entrepreneurs and technicians in emerging energy projects to help facilitate transformations in the energy sector and combat climate change.
HE Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of the National Media Council, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its Group of Companies. “The UAE is ready to launch strategic business partnerships with governments, industry leaders and innovators across the energy sector in order to realize the changing energy sector,” he said. Interest for all P Parties. “