Dubai, UAE,October 2026: The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy launched the 6
th Emirates Energy Award
(EEA) 2026–2028 held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme ‘Innovating for Sustainable
and Resilient Energy’. This announcement was made by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of Emirates Energy Award, during the activities of the 12th
edition of the World Green Economy Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, said: “I am pleased to announce the launch of the sixth cycle of
Emirates Energy Award 2026–2028, organised by Dubai Supreme Council of Energy under the
theme ‘Innovating for Sustainable and Resilient Energy’. This new theme aligns with the vision
of the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of
the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position the United Arab Emirates as a
global hub for innovation in sustainable and resilient energy sector. The theme also reflects the
Award’s direction to enhance the sustainability and resilience of energy systems, while
strengthening their capacity to address climate change, thereby supporting sustainable
development and strengthening global energy security.”
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer added: “Emirates Energy Award is aligned with the objectives
of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and
the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. It also reflects our belief that innovation
is a fundamental pillar in building an energy sector that is more efficient, resilient and better
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equipped to adapt to future changes. Through the forward-looking vision and sound directives
of the wise leadership, Dubai is a leading global model in the transition towards clean and
sustainable energy, and in consolidating innovation and resilience in the energy sector.The sixth
cycle of the Award will continue to serve as a leading platform for recognising outstanding
initiatives, projects and practices that deliver practical and innovative solutions, contribute to
the advancement of the energy sector, enhance its sustainability and resilience, and support
efforts to build a secure and sustainable energy system capable of keeping pace with global
transformations.”
HE Al Tayer added: “Emirates Energy Award 2026-2028 carries a total award value of USD 1
million across ten categories, reflecting the breadth of the Award’s priorities, from advancing
energy efficiency across the public and private sectors and supporting energy projects of
different scales, to promoting the circular economy and the wider adoption of distributed solar
energy solutions. The categories also highlight the importance of education and capacity
building, research and development, innovation, and empowering young talent to contribute to
the energy solutions of the future.”
HE Al Tayer added further: “We take this opportunity to invite institutions, organisations and
individuals involved in the energy sector to participate in the sixth cycle of Emirates Energy
Award and to present their experiences, solutions and outstanding projects that embody the
spirit of innovation and respond to the requirements of the next phase. Moreover, we aspire for
this cycle to serve as a catalyst for the development of more efficient, capable and resilient
practices, while accelerating the adoption of solutions that enhance the reliability of the energy
sector, strengthen its readiness for the future, and open new horizons for sustainable
development. In conclusion, we hope that the sixth cycle of the Award will contribute to
advancing the transition towards a clean and sustainable energy system, while safeguarding our
planet’s resources and preserving them for generations to come.”
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Emirates Energy Award has consolidated its position as an international platform that
showcases best solutions and innovations made across the region and globally in the fields of
renewable energy, energy efficiency, education, and research and development. Over its five
previous cycles, the Award has recognised a diverse range of winners from government, private-
sector and academic institutions, among others. These achievements reflect the cumulative
efforts that have helped advance innovation and deliver more modernised solutions that address
the needs of vital sectors, both regionally and globally.
Over its five previous cycles, Emirates Energy Award has honoured a total of 151 winners. The
first four cycles recognised 118 winners, while the fifth cycle honoured 33 winners, reflecting
the Award’s expanding reach and its continued role in highlighting outstanding initiatives and
projects across the various fields of energy and sustainability.
HE Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Vice
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Emirates Energy Award said: “The sixth cycle of
the Emirates Energy Award marks a new phase in the Award’s journey, guided by a vision focused
on translating innovation into tangible impact across the energy sector. It seeks to encourage
solutions that enhance efficiency, improve resource management, and strengthen the ability of
systems and infrastructure to operate efficiently under varying conditions. The theme of this
cycle, ‘Innovating for Sustainable and Resilient Energy’, reflects the need to move beyond
conventional solutions towards more advanced models that are better equipped to respond to
the rapid changes shaping the global energy sector.”
HE Al Muhairbi added, “We view the Award as an important platform for accelerating promising
ideas and highlighting projects that deliver key value and demonstrate the potential for
scalability and implementation, whether in energy generation, management, storage or
efficiency. The Award also helps showcase experiences that harness technology, circular
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economy approaches and smart solutions to improve performance, reduce waste and enhance
operational efficiency, thereby supporting the competitiveness of the energy sector and
encouraging institutions and companies to adopt more advanced and future-ready solutions.”
Over the course of its five previous cycles, Emirates Energy Award has consolidated its role as
an incubator for pioneering ideas. Innovative contributions in the field of clean energy
demonstrate the Award’s ability to inspire creative minds to address global energy challenges.
This direction also aligns with the UAE’s role in fostering an enabling environment for innovation
across clean energy through initiatives and strategies that help create favourable conditions for
transforming emerging projects into scalable and implementable models.
HE Al Muhairbi noted: “We expect strong participation from youth and entrepreneurs in the
Award, which represents a key element in endorsing diversity and innovation through the
development of practical and resilient solutions that keep pace with global transformations and
support the UAE’s vision of achieving carbon neutrality. The ideas we have seen from these
emerging projects in previous cycles open new opportunities for building a sustainable economy
and a society that is more aware of clean energy.”
During the press conference, Taher Diab, Secretary-General of Emirates Energy Award, provided
a detailed overview of the Award’s objectives and categories, which have reinforced its position
as a platform for innovation in the energy sector by contributing to the advancement of clean
energy and highlighting best practices and pioneering achievements in energy efficiency.
The Emirates Energy Award is granted across the Award’s 10 categories, including: Energy
Efficiency – Public Sector; Energy Efficiency – Private Sector; Large Energy Project; Small Energy
Project; Circular Economy; Large Solar Energy Project (Distributed Generation ≥ 500 kW); Small
Solar Energy Project (Distributed Generation < 500 kW); Education and Capacity Building;
Research and Development; and Young Energy Professional.
