By CCME Content Team

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, 21 March 2024:  Ras Al Khaimah Municipality announced the second edition of the RAK Energy Summit, and said that the event will be held on November 27 and 28, at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler, Ras Al Khaimah. Making the announcement through a Press release, the Municipality said, the Summit, under the theme, “Create and Contribute to the Sustainable Energy Goals of the Future”, is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and partnerships among thought leaders, trailblazers, and decision-makers from government and private sectors. 

The Municipality said the second edition also features Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) as the lead partner, underscoring the utility company’s support for the largest sustainable energy event in the Northern Emirates.

H.E. Munther Mohammed bin Shekar, Director General, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, said: “Building on the success of the inaugural edition, we are excited to announce the second edition of RAK Energy Summit. Sustainable energy is more important than ever for its contributions to climate change mitigation, individual wellbeing, and business competitiveness. At the summit, we aim to facilitate productive conversations with international and local industry players to bring progress in the energy transition of Ras Al Khaimah and the broader region.” 

Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, CEO,  Etihad Water and Electricity, said, “We are proud to be the Lead Sponsor of Ras Al Khaimah Energy Summit, reflecting our deep commitment to enhancing the future of clean and sustainable energy in the UAE, in line with the insightful vision of our wise leadership in this sector.” 

The Municipality said that Al Ali discussed the strategic partnership between EtihadWE and RAK Municipality, and affirmed that it supports the achievement of sustainable development goals and economic wellbeing, and drives development in Ras Al Khaimah. Al Ali said: “This partnership lays the foundation for cooperation to realise the comprehensive national vision, including the strategic initiatives for climate neutrality. Even on the administrative and regulatory level, such as the concerted efforts to streamline joint procedures between the two parties as part of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ initiative.”

The Municipality said the Summit features a well-rounded programme that dives into critical topics such as the concrete actions taken by major global economies to advance the energy transition and meet net-zero targets, focusing on the role of the private sector. The Municipality added that through extensive individual presentations and panel discussions, the Summit will include examples of leadership and discussions on crucial contributors to national and regional decarbonisation pathways: smart technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), fuels and energy grids of the future, energy and carbon markets, and others. Furthermore, the Municipality said, the Summit will hold structured networking sessions and live demonstrations aimed at showcasing the next big opportunities in sustainable energy. 

To learn more about the Summit, managed by INOEX Events, visit www.rakenergysummit.com.