Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week will be launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), with the inaugural week to be held from May 19-22, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.
Ahead of the 2026
United Nations Water Conference and building on the success of the World
Utilities Congress, Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week comes as part of Abu
Dhabi’s efforts to strengthen its status as a global hub for innovation in the
water and power sectors, enhancing water security and supporting the
development of resilient, sustainable power networks.
The event aims to
unify efforts across public and private sector entities, enhance collaboration
and partnerships, and attract experts and decision-makers to explore the future
of these vital sectors, aligning with the UAE’s 2050 strategies for water and
energy.
Abu Dhabi Water &
Power Week will drive tangible progress in grid stability, inclusive growth,
water innovation and technological advancement through supportive policies and
strategic investments. Discussions will also explore how digital systems, artificial
intelligence (AI) and smart infrastructure can enhance resilience and deliver
future-proof solutions.
Dr Abdulla Al Jarwan,
Chairman of DoE, said: “Guided by the directives of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the DoE, in collaboration with strategic partners,
is convening Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week to foster an environment where
the broader water and energy ecosystem can advance its journey toward a
sustainable and resilient future.”
He added: “The week
highlights Abu Dhabi’s leadership in innovation and collaboration, contributing
to the development of the frameworks and solutions needed to strengthen
resource security, accelerate investment, and inspire future generations.”
The platform will
reinforce Abu Dhabi as the capital of power and water innovation, further
establishing the emirate as a leading hub for the energy-water-technology
nexus.
It is underpinned by strategic partnerships
across the energy and water sectors, bringing together leading institutions
such as The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, TAQA, and ADQ, among others.
As part of Abu Dhabi
Water & Power Week, The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative will convene its
inaugural water innovation-focused summit, a dedicated platform bringing
together global leaders, innovators, funders and policymakers to unlock
next-generation technologies, financing mechanisms and partnerships that
advance innovative approaches to addressing water scarcity.
With a strong focus on
technology, financing and investment, and stakeholder collaboration, the summit
will empower the voices of the youth and those innovating at the front line of
water scarcity, highlighting the UAE’s contribution to fostering international
cooperation and coordinated action to address water scarcity.
Through discussions
between governments and regulators, Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week will lay
the foundations for progress on water security, building up to the 2026 United
Nations Water Conference in December 2026.
The Abu Dhabi Water
& Power Week programme will focus on translating strategies into
implementation through a series of high-level sessions and convenings organised
across five forums:
• The World Utilities
Congress, in partnership with TAQA, centred on topics including Power Systems,
Water Security, Cooling and Urban Demand
• DoE-led summit and
roundtables advancing regulations and policies for growth
• A water innovation
summit hosted by The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative to bring together the
global water community and advance innovative approaches to addressing water
scarcity
• A fintech and
investment summit, connecting investors with emerging opportunities across
sectors
• An AI and future
tech summit , showcasing industry-led advancements and their real-world
applications
Global power demand is
set to double and water demand to increase by 40% by 2050, driven by rapid
global population growth, urbanisation, social and economic developments, and
the expansion of AI and technology.
Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week’s
interconnected themes reflect the convergence of energy, water and technology,
spanning resilient power systems, secure water networks, digital transformation
and strategic investment.
Reinforced by local initiatives and aligned with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and national water security goals, Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week supports the 2050 Energy and Water Framework, helping to future-proof both sectors in the UAE and beyond. -TradeArabia News Service
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