DSCE promotes Emirates Energy Award 2017 in Oman

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DSCE, recently held a press conference in Oman to promote the 3rd Emirates Energy Award, EEA 2017, that will be held under the patronage of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the theme ‘Innovative Solutions for Clean Energy’.

The press conference, held at Grand Hyatt in Muscat, was attended by representatives from the Omani energy sector specialising in energy, environment and water technology. These organisations were updated on the award’s importance, categories and eligibility criteria.

"It is our honour to hold the EEA 2017 under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. EEA is one of the most important and prominent platforms for shaping the future of energy and water sectors in Middle East and North Africa region. It focuses on parameters to facilitate best practices in energy management and efficiency. This is aligned with the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021, and the long-term national initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to build a green economy in the UAE. The award aims to nurture innovative practices in conserving energy and encouraging clean energy in public and private sectors alike. It also serves as a unique platform to exchange ideas, insights and solutions that contribute to reaching new solutions and methods to achieve sustainable development in clean energy, environment and water to ensure a sustainable and safe future for us and for generations to come," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DSCE, and President of the Emirates Energy Award.

The conference was attended by Omar Al Qurashi, Vice Chairman of EEA Marketing and Events and Naser Al Shaiba, Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Climate Change, DSCE, as well as representatives from universities, institutes and research centres and officials in charge of environment-related and power generation projects in Oman.

In their opening speech, representatives of the council underlined the role of Emirates Energy Award, EEA, in supporting and rewarding best energy-saving practices that are applicable, innovative and cost effective at the same time.

The conference aimed at attracting private, public institutions and research centres in line with the projects currently being implemented in Oman to achieve a green economy. It is also in line with Oman’s Vision 2020, which aims to meet 10 percent of electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2020.