| Led by H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Al Rumaithi, a delegation from the DoE traveled to the French Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. They intend to hold meetings with several high-ranking government officials and stakeholders in the energy sector of both countries. |
| H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Al Rumaithi emphasized that the visit is a continuation of the Energy Department’s persistent efforts to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability while transitioning towards energy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It also aims to expand collaboration and exchange expertise with major global organizations. |
| H.E. also added: The visit represented a significant opportunity to learn about the efforts of leading international institutions in addressing challenges in the field of energy transformation, as well as the primary solutions adopted to overcome them. The journey also involved identifying the best policies and regulations related to the sector.
This includes mechanisms for energy market reform, institution design, economic indicators and pricing, governance, energy efficiency, demand-side management, and sustainable hydrogen. |
| H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al Rumaithi, the DoE Undersecretary, met with H.E. Hend Mana’ Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of France. During the meeting, they discussed the Department’s efforts, strategies, and regulatory policies in developing the energy sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and reviewed the Department’s significant achievements in support of the country’s efforts to fulfill the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Additionally, the two sides discussed the UAE preparations to host the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) at the end of this year in Expo City Dubai. |
The delegation also visited the headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), where H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al Rumaithi met with Mary Bowers Warrick, Deputy Executive Director of IEA, in the presence of Eng. Ahmed Al Falasi, Energy Efficiency Sector Executive Director – Acting, Eng. Hamad Khalifa Al Marar, Regulatory Affairs Executive Director – Acting, and Carlos Gasco, Energy Policy Sector Executive Director- Acting. During the meeting, H.E Al Rumaithi presented the role of the DoE in leading the energy transition in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and highlighted the crucial policies and regulations that contribute to supporting Abu Dhabi’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, the presentation covered the progress of the strategic partnership signed in 2019 between the DoE and IEA, with the goal of exchanging knowledge and enhancing the DoE’s capabilities in assisting Abu Dhabi’s energy sector in overcoming future challenges by utilizing the most advanced and efficient technologies in accordance with global best practices. |
