H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Opens Inaugural RAK Energy Summit

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, opened the inauguration of the RAK Energy Summit, held under his patronage and attended by a range of experts, speakers and scholars specialising in sustainability and renewable energy.

The two-day summit was hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality on October 4-5, 2022, at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah

Held under the theme of “Creating and contributing to the energy efficiency and renewable energy goals of the future”, the summit supports the RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040.

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Sheikh Saud attended the first day of the summit, which featured the recorded speech of Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

During the ceremony Sheikh Saud said: “Our vision is to support the local and global efforts to find innovative and practical solutions based on energy technologies, to address the major challenges facing the sector.

"The hosting of the summit aligns with the emirate’s future approach and efforts to support the country’s vision. We believe in our capacity for progress in local and international climate action efforts, and we can play a role in creating a pioneering model of energy and water management.”

For his part, Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, in a speech delivered on behalf of Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “The UAE is one of the leading countries in developing the clean energy sector.

"Climate action in the UAE is based on three main axes: finance, technology and the environment. Hosting COP 28 represents an important and defining moment in the UAE’s climate diplomacy."

A highlight of the first day was the presentation of the UAE Energy Management Leadership Awards for 2022 by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

Ras Al Khaimah Municipality was awarded first place, while ADNOC Onshore and ADNOC Offshore were awarded second and third places respectively.

The award is based on an assessment conducted by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and recognises implementation of best practices in energy management.

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