Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Ras Al Khaimah Municipality announced the participation of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure as a Government Partner, EDF as the Gold Sponsor, and Ledvance as the Silver Sponsor in RAK Energy Summit.
RAK Energy Summit, hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, will be held on November 27 & 28, 2024 at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center.
The event, in its second edition, is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration among thought leaders, trailblazers, and decision-makers from both government and private sectors under the theme “Create and Contribute to the Sustainable Energy Goals of the Future.”
When consulted on this partnership, His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure said: “The UAE is a pioneer in developing and adopting the latest sustainability practices and solutions that support its transition to clean energy. RAK Energy Summit supports the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, that calls for increasing the share of clean energy capacity in the total energy mix and tripling the share of renewable energy by 2030. The Summit is an ideal opportunity for stakeholders to network, form partnerships, and develop sustainable energy solutions that can further cement the UAE’s position as a global driver of energy security and climate action.”
Luc Koechlin, Managing Director and CEO, EDF Middle East said “We are excited to participate in the upcoming RAK Energy Summit, where EDF will showcase our innovative solutions in renewable energies and storage. This summit is a crucial opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and stakeholders, driving forward the transition to a sustainable energy landscape.”
Michelangelo Annovazzi, MEA Regional Head, Ledvance said “Embracing our role as a silver sponsor of the RAK Energy Summit reflects our commitment as a lighting company to illuminate the path towards a sustainable future, where every light we shine carries the promise of cleaner, brighter future. Our goal is to implement practical sustainability initiatives that benefit our customers and the environment, ensuring our products and operations have a significant positive impact while maintaining strict compliance standards.”
The summit’s agenda includes critical topics for the energy transition, such as the role of cities and urban administration in the energy transition, future grids, future fuels, and the role of innovation in meeting net-zero targets, with a focus on the private sector. Attendees can look forward to individual presentations, panel discussions, structured networking sessions, and live demonstrations showcasing the next opportunities in sustainable energy. Several private roundtable discussions on emerging topics are also planned.
For more information about the Summit, managed by INOEX Events, please visit www.rakenergysummit.com.
About Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Reem
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality was established in 1959 by an Emiri decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, and since then works on providing a comfortable environment in which people can live and work. Reem, the Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, coordinates the implementation of the RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040, established under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The Strategy targets 30% energy savings, 20% water savings, and 20% generation from renewable energy sources by 2040.
For further information on RAK Energy Summit, contact:
Arif KP
Email: arif@inoexglobal.com
Tel: +971 55 661 0934
For Arabic Enquiries:
Anood Shalabi
Email: anood.a@mun.rak.ae
