The
sixth edition of World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2019 will discuss innovation
as well as the key achievements realized by the UAE to push forward the journey
in transforming to a green economy. The summit will be held under the patronage
of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme ‘Innovative Technologies for a
Sustainable Economy’ on October 20th and 21st at Dubai International Convention
and Exhibition Centre in sync with the 21st edition of Water, Energy,
Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the fourth edition of Dubai
Solar Show and the sixth edition of the Green Week.
The
Summit will include sessions and meetings in the fields of environment,
innovation, green technologies from all over the world representing public and
private sectors to move forward sustainable development and the transformation
to a green economy.
HE Saeed
Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy,
Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and
Chairman of WGES said, “We are working on implementing the vision and direction
of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by emphasizing on nurturing and supporting
innovators and boosting their capabilities, creativity and innovation to match
the futuristic vision in all walks of development in the country. Our wise
government makes sure to reinforce innovation, culture and way of living
through an integrated system via its comprehensive strategy of innovation that
aims to make the UAE one of the most innovative countries in the world by
2021.”
HE Saeed
Mohammed Al Tayer added, “Innovation is one of the key pillars that we count in
our journey towards sustainability, where the current vision is not limited to
have cost savings and risk management as the key consideration, but the concept
of sustainability expands to include the adoption of environmental friendly,
technological innovation that will contribute in achieving green goals. The UAE
has been at the forefront of countries that adopts innovative solutions and
best practices where cooperation and collaboration between the public and
private sectors is essential to achieve the best use of green technologies that
will drive the journey of sustainable development.”
As far
as Dubai’s endeavours in innovation are considered, the Innovation Centre
project, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, is an important
element of the relentless efforts to showcase and adapt latest technologies
related to clean and solar energy. The Innovation Centre houses an exhibition
on solar power and renewable energy to attract individuals, tourists,
university students, schools, and businesses. It will also host a permanent
conference centre for events, conferences, business meetings, training courses,
and meetings about solar and renewable energy and other green and sustainable
initiatives.
