The policy aims carbon emissions reduction through increased consumption of biodiesel by 20 percent by 2050. “It will lower the carbon footprint of diesel cars by 75 percent in case of consuming biodiesel by 100 percent,” said Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy.
UAE, NeoNautica collaborate to develop Blue Pass platform
DUBAI, UAE – The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a collaboration agreement with NeoNautica, a company specialized in technology and digital services for the maritime sector. This collaboration aims to develop and operate the UAE Blue Pass platform, which is dedicated to creating quality packages of privileges and...
Mining sector to contribute 5% to UAE non-oil GDP by 2030: minister
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The mining sector’s contribution to the non-oil GDP of the United Arab Emirates is set to increase to 5% by 2030, Khaled Al Hosani, Director of the Geological and Mineral Resources Department at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Monday. The ministry has launched...UAE Ministry of Energy joins National ICV Program
DUBAI, UAE - The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has joined UAE's National In-Country Value (ICV) program following a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced...
Regulating energy providers crucial for sustainability
“The new policy will contribute to the UAE’s GDP and help achieve financial returns that amount to AED21.5 billion (US$5.85bn) by 2050, resulting from retrofitting federal buildings as part of the National Water and Energy Demand Management Program 2050, helping establish a local market of energy services and products," he...
UAE energy ministry announces Global EV Market transformational project
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global EV Market, a transformational project as per the performance agreements signed by federal authorities in 2022. The project was signed in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...
UAE discusses clean energy partnerships with Germany, Netherlands
ABU DHABI, UAE - A senior UAE official of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) visited Germany and the Netherlands to reinforce existing partnerships and discuss common goals, energy transition, technology deployment and potential projects. Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs MoEI visited Germany and the...
DEWA, UAE energy ministry discuss cooperation for clean energy goals
DUBAI, UAE - MD & CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer discussed consolidating cooperation and integration with UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). This is part of a series of mutual visits to enhance cooperation between government organisations in the UAE. The...UAE launched clean energy projects worth $43 bn in 2022: Minister
UAE Minister of Energy Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei highlighted the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the first unified energy strategy by the UAE, which aims to integrate the renewable and clean energy mix to achieve a balance between economic needs and climate goals, in addition to reducing dependency on other...Regional maritime sector event to be held in the UAE
DUBAI, UAE - Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East (SMLME) is set to take place from May 16 to 18 2023, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in association with Seatrade Maritime Club. During the event, the region’s maritime sector will come together for valuable business...UAE approves law to link up renewable energy units with electrical grid
Abu Dhabi, UAE— The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the approval of the federal law regulating the linkage of distributed renewable energy production units to the electrical grid. The new law aims to enable the production of electricity from renewable sources and achieve the UAE's objectives in...UAE, Chile ink pact to exchange knowledge on energy sector
UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its counterpart in Chile to exchange knowledge and expertise in energy and advance this vital sector locally and globally.
UAE to announce 3,000 housing loan beneficiaries during 2022
UAE will announce 3,000 beneficiaries of housing loans during 2022, taking 500 housing decisions per month that will announce the names of the beneficiaries of the first installment of the new housing policy. The new policy includes 500 decisions worth AED400 million, according to Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister...
UAE adopting membrane technology to desalinate water
In 2021, the UAE launched a strategic initiative to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
