PHOTO
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Steering Committee of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), chaired by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and Chairman of WGES, held its third coordination meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the role of the specialised committees and outline their capacities, to ensure robust preparation for the upcoming WGES, an important platform to support the growth of the green economy in the UAE and around the world.
The meeting was held in DEWA headquarters and attended by HE Ahmad Bin Butti Saeed Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy; Eng. Waleed Salman, Vice Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO); Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources, DEWA; Frode Mauring, UNDP Resident Representative to the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Rahim Sultan, Director of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO); and other members of the committees concerned with the organisation of the Summit.
The 5th edition of WGES is set to take place from October 24th to 25th under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The summit is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) in collaboration with international partners under the theme ‘Driving Innovation, Leading Change’, which will focus on green capital, digital transformation and leadership and social engagement.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: “The summit is in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that aims to promote sustainable development in the UAE, which is a vital aspect of the UAE Centennial 2071, for the UAE to be the best country in the world by that date. Additionally, the Summit aligns well with the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021 as well as our continuous pursuit to achieve the goals of Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which intends that 7 percent of Dubai's total power output will come from clean energy by 2020, 25 percent by 2030 and 75 percent by 2050 such that Dubai becomes a global hub for green economy.
During the meeting, the agenda, summary of the work in progress undertaken by the committees and the achievements attained to date were reviewed. The meeting also outlined the strategies to host VIPs, decision-makers and thought leaders from the public and private sectors and professionals in the fields of green economy and sustainable development.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stressed the need for continuous coordination between the financial, logistic, organisational and media committees to ensure the success of the event. He also emphasised the need to enhance communication and coordination regionally and internationally to reinforce WGES’ message of achieving growth, enhancing the transformation into a green economy and establishing a culture of sustainable development.
-Ends-
© Press Release 2018Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
