In the United Arab Emirates, representatives of the energy sector stress that World Energy Day, celebrated annually on 22 October, is a call for joint action and global cooperation, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the country’s achievements in this field.

The aim of World Energy Day is to ensure safe and sustainable energy for all, and to develop national policies in light of global energy challenges. It aims to shape policies to introduce and develop mechanisms and frameworks for sharing experiences at the international level. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.

In addition, the event helps to raise awareness of natural resource conservation and environmental protection by emphasising the sustainability of energy and water resources, reducing carbon footprints, promoting renewable energy and supporting the transition to a green economy.

Diversifying energy sources, increasing the share of clean and renewable energy and encouraging investment in related sectors are top priorities for the UAE. The country is implementing several energy strategies, including the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to exaggerate the contribution of renewable energy.

According to Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE is on track to meet its clean energy targets, building on the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The minister also noted that the UAE has become a global leader in adopting advanced clean energy technologies by significantly increasing investments in solar and nuclear energy.

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