Dubai: Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday inaugurated the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
The event is considered global platform for open dialogue between government and industry leaders, international policy makers, investors and experts.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon were among other world leaders who attended the summit, which runs until January 20 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).
Shaikh Mohammad remarked: "The UAE is proud of its tradition of tackling challenges and working closely with the international community. Today, the world is faced with serious challenges, including finding scalable sources of clean energy, providing a fresh water supply and battling climate change."
"Addressing these challenges requires that the international community find synergies and common ground to work together in finding real, meaningful solutions," he added.
In his welcome message, Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar, said: “The Masdar initiative is a testament of our wise and visionary leadership’s determination to advancing renewable energy technologies, mitigating climate change, diversifying our economy, and preparing our nation for a clean energy future. Through Masdar, Abu Dhabi provides an open global platform for cooperation and partnerships.
“We are delighted to welcome you to this Summit that encourages an open dialogue and promotes new ideas, innovation and investment, in the renewable energy and clean technology sector.”
More than 25,000 delegates are participating in the event that is expected to discuss renewable and future energy solutions, innovations, investments, policy and vision.
The event will also cover a wide range of themes including energy policy, investment and funding, green buildings, clean transport, solar, wind and biofuels.
