RAK Energy Summit 2024 drives sustainable energy dialogue

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Energy Summit 2024 kicked off on Wednesday at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah, with high-profile attendees from the UAE and around the world.

The Summit and exhibition, hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, opened with a keynote speech by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who said, “Energy is central to our lives and our economy and, without it, we can neither survive nor thrive. It is, therefore, imperative that we build a future in which energy is readily available, reliable, affordable, and, crucially, sustainable.

“In Ras Al Khaimah, we are making our emirate sustainable in every sense of the word. We recognise that energy is the essential enabler of this transformation, and we aspire to be at the forefront of global developments in the future of a sustainable energy sector.”

Munther Mohammed Bin Shekar, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the host of the Summit, stated, “We extend our gratitude to our leadership, sponsors, partners, and guests for making the first day of RAK Energy Summit a success. 

This summit is an important initiative to drive the energy transition dialogue in the region, with a mission to inspire collaboration among international thought leaders and decision-makers. Together, we aim to position Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE, and the wider region at the forefront of global sustainable energy developments.”

The first day featured a keynote address by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on the UAE Energy Strategy, followed by a keynote presentation by the COP28 Presidency on the role of finance to enable a just, equitable and orderly energy transition.