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reviews for 2017 show the renewable ener-
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increase from the 2016 job review. As the
transformation of the current energy sys-
tem into renewables is gaining pace, falling
costs and rapid innovation have spurred in-
vestments, transforming renewable energy
from niche to an economically and techni-
cally preferred solution,” stated Amin.

Transport transformation
WFES also saw a keen focus on electric
vehicles as a tool to lessen the depen-
dence on fuel and create environmental-
ly friendly smart communities. Experts
from various automobile companies
gathered during the event to evaluate var- “IRENA’s annual renewable energy job reviews for 2017 show
ious stages in the production and sale of
electric vehicles. One of the highlights the renewable energy sector supported 9.8 million jobs globally.”
was a nine-day trip of electric cars that
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Trip (EVRT), the trip was completed with- uct Marketing Manager for SUV, Cross- toward green and clean energy promises
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ganizers said that the trip was part of their ´(OHFWULÀFDWLRQ LV QRW RQO\ WKH IXWXUH LW apart from other advantages, such as a sub-
mission to accelerate the adoption of elec- is the present. As the world’s leading EV stantial reduction in carbon emissions and
tric vehicles for the creation of smart and manufacturer, we have sold more than the creation of thousands of jobs for the
sustainable societies. Eighteen charging 1LVVDQ /($)V JOREDOO\ PDNLQJ youth in the region.
stations were installed for the trip in the it the world’s best-selling electric vehicle. Thus, efforts to achieve the expansion
UAE and Oman. LEAF customers have driven more than of the renewables sector will gear up to
Giving due importance to the role of ELOOLRQ ]HUR HPLVVLRQ NLORPHWHUV FRP- compete for the most attractive prospects
transport in a sustainable future, the Mobil- bined. As global leaders in electric vehi- in the region in the coming months. The
ity Conference was also organized along- cles, we are committed to contributing to local players who have been early adopters
side the 11th edition of WFES. Experts the success of electric vehicles in the UAE, of renewable energy will drive this move-
discussed the challenges and opportunities and believe the ambitious plans set out by ment and help the region chase its dream of
for mass low emission vehicle adoption in the government will be met.” a sustainable future.

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