Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a meeting between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group with the aim of exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration in the clean energy sector.
The session gave an overview of the goals and activities of the Business Groups operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
The session also highlighted their key role in driving economic growth and enhancing public-private sector partnerships.
Participants included Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA; Maha Al Gergawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers; Lukesh Verma, Chairman of the Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group.
Those in attendance learned more about the Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group’s contribution to bolstering sustainability efforts among private sector businesses and accelerating the clean energy transition by promoting the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Dubai.
Further, the meeting highlighted various initiatives, including the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 and details of DEWA’s most prominent projects to accelerate the adoption of clean and renewable energies were also shared.
His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, commented: “Today’s meeting comes as part of our ongoing efforts to foster connections between government entities and key industry stakeholders to advance the sustainability agenda.”
Adding: “We remain committed to building on the success of the COP28 climate summit to strengthen the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for the green economy. The Dubai Renewable Energy Business Group creates a valuable platform for cooperation and knowledge sharing that enables the private sector to leverage opportunities to accelerate the energy transition and build a more sustainable future.”