The UAE’s economic transformation is coming to fruition through collaborative action and innovative solutions, with the country’s energy sector at the heart of it.
The sector continues to drive progress, helping to ensure that the Emirates is home to a sustainable landscape.
The country has showcased its rapid transformation to the region and the wider world by being at the forefront of endorsing the Paris Agreement to tackle climate change issues and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
The prominent role played by the UAE in climate change initiatives at the Conference of the Parties (Cop26) proved that the country is ready to be an active player in the global progress. With Cop27 around the corner, and Cop28 to be held in the UAE in 2023, the UAE is committed to sustainability to advance economic prosperity.
The pledge is supported by Abu Dhabi Environment Vision 2030, a long-term plan that plays a key role in the emirate’s continuing transformation and favourable outlook. This has been developed in close co-ordination with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council and Department of Economic Development.
The vision highlights integration between the three pillars of sustainability — environmental, economic and social. It also inspires natural heritage preservation and enhancement.
Resources are being utilised more efficiently than ever before, minimising climate change impact, driving a reduction in air and noise pollution, conserving water resources and contributing to a better quality of life for all.
In support of the UAE’s sustainability goals, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) is increasing its investments in top-notch, low carbon innovations. These are focused on solar power and reverse osmosis water desalination technologies, which will ultimately lead to a reduction in carbon emissions from our fleet of 50 per cent by 2025.
Ewec’s investments are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives to produce more than 50 per cent of Abu Dhabi’s energy needs from renewable and clean energy sources by 2030.
We are working on diversifying and growing our portfolio of renewable and clean energy projects, including three leading solar power plants. Noor Abu Dhabi, which produces approximately 1.2 gigawatts of power and began commercial operations in 2019; Al Dhafra Solar PV, which is currently under construction and will be the new world’s largest single-site solar power plant, producing 2 gigawatts of power; and Al Ajban Solar PV, which is under development and will be similar in size to Al Dhafra Solar PV.
This will make Abu Dhabi home to three of the largest single-site solar power plants in the world.
Ewec is also significantly increasing investment in low-carbon intensive reverse osmosis (RO) technology as part of our strategic plan to decouple water and power production. Our projects based on this technology will support Abu Dhabi and the UAE in achieving its sustainability and carbon neutrality goals.
In addition, we have partnered with Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) on a new Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant, to support the UAE’s circular economy.
One of the region’s largest WtE facilities, the plant has an expected processing capacity of 900,000 tonnes of waste, annually generating electricity to power up to 52,500 households. The plant will divert 75 per cent of waste away from landfill, reducing carbon emissions by 1.1 million tonnes.
WtE projects support sustainability efforts at the national level. Converting waste to energy drastically reduces landfill waste which, in turn, can help combat climate change by curbing greenhouse gas emissions. While excess waste is recycled, valuable resources are also recovered to be reused.
With these outcomes in mind, our WtE plant represents a win-win solution for the environment, the population, and the UAE overall — consolidating Abu Dhabi’s sustainability leadership at the regional and international level.
Abu Dhabi is moving ever closer to its transition objectives, preparing the nation for future generations as envisaged by the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
For Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, the environmental landscape has never been more vibrant for innovative green solutions. Looking ahead, Ewec will continue to develop world-leading utility projects that support Abu Dhabi’s and the nations goals.
Othman Al Ali is chief executive of Emirates Water and Electricity Company
Jetour T1 specs
Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
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The biog
Favourite books: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life' by Jane D. Mathews and ‘The Moment of Lift’ by Melinda Gates
Favourite travel destination: Greece, a blend of ancient history and captivating nature. It always has given me a sense of joy, endless possibilities, positive energy and wonderful people that make you feel at home.
Favourite pastime: travelling and experiencing different cultures across the globe.
Favourite quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.
Favourite Movie: Mona Lisa Smile
Favourite Author: Kahlil Gibran
Favourite Artist: Meryl Streep
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Russia's Muslim Heartlands
Dominic Rubin, Oxford
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
Teams
Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi
Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag
Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC
Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC
Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan
Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes
Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals
UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
THE BIO
Born: Mukalla, Yemen, 1979
Education: UAE University, Al Ain
Family: Married with two daughters: Asayel, 7, and Sara, 6
Favourite piece of music: Horse Dance by Naseer Shamma
Favourite book: Science and geology
Favourite place to travel to: Washington DC
Best advice you’ve ever been given: If you have a dream, you have to believe it, then you will see it.
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