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1/29/24, 5:15 PM UAE plays leading role in global eco-friendly energy scene: Ministers, officials
For his part, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure,
said, "The UAE has invested heavily in clean energy projects, especially nuclear and

solar, to ensure reaching net zero by 2050. As we celebrate the International Day of Clean

Energy, we reaffirm our commitment to innovative solutions and collective efforts to
accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future."

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said, "The injection of

global investments in clean energy and its technologies will change the shape of the world
as we know it. On the trade front, this will enable us to create fully sustainable supply

chains, which is essential to overcome the challenges of climate change and provide new
opportunities for economies around the developing world."

For her part, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and

the Environment, said, "The world's celebration of the first International Day of Clean
Energy just after COP28 is a testament to the global commitment to the clean energy

transition. The Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment will continue to play a
proactive role in national efforts to reduce emissions, achieve the goals of the Paris

Agreement, mitigate the effects of climate change, and protect the future of the planet."

In turn, Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA, said, "The
adoption of the International Day of Clean Energy by the United Nations testifies to the

growing global interest in renewable and clean energy as the best solution to achieve a

just, inclusive and practical energy transition."

She highlighted the UAE's unwavering commitment to working with the global community

to triple the global renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030 to put

the world on the right track and keep 1.5°C within reach.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Future Energy

Company (Masdar), said, "The International Day of Clean Energy is an opportunity to
celebrate the significant role of renewable energy in making a positive impact on our world

and paving the way towards building a sustainable future based on climate neutrality. As

one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the world, Masdar is proud to
play a leading role in accelerating the pace of deployment of clean energy solutions

around the world."

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