As part of the UAE initiatives within the framework of alternative and sustainable energy, the UAE witnessed the holding of the Green Hydrogen Summit titled “Building a Hydrogen Economy: From Dialogue to Reality,” which was hosted by Masdar, on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit, with the participation of high-level figures and experts included ministers from the UAE, Azerbaijan, Japan and the Netherlands, in addition to an elite group of policymakers, sector leaders and investors seeking to diversify their investments in alternative energy and the knowledge economy.
The summit witnessed praise from the former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, for the pioneering role of the Emirates, being one of the most critical global centers supporting technological innovation. He also praised the role of Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of the COP28 Conference, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Masdar,” in leading and making cop 28 a success.
The Hydrogen Summit highlighted Abu Dhabi’s low-carbon hydrogen policy and its ability to attract innovators, technology developers, and major companies in the green hydrogen sector. It concluded by adopting a road map for the future and its economy based on alternative and renewable energy. During the summit, the tool “Directing Neutrality Efforts” was reviewed. “Climate” technology, which works with artificial intelligence technology, helps accelerate the pace towards climate neutrality.
It is worth mentioning that green hydrogen management “Masdar” aims to make it a leading producer by 2030, within the framework of the UAE’s policy and strategy for low-carbon hydrogen that was announced at the COP28 climate change summit in Abu Dhabi, in addition to concluding a strategic cooperation agreement between the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and “Masdar” to enhance the UAE’s global position in hydrogen.
Thus, the UAE will lead the world towards the future of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy, limiting the repercussions of climate change.