The UAE Organising Committee for the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Energy Congress has announced that the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has joined as a Host Sponsor of the 2019 Congress, to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 9 to 12 September.

ENEC’s will Host the Congress representing the upcoming clean energy sector, underscoring how clean, safe and efficient nuclear energy is supporting the diversification of the UAE’s economy as part of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. ENEC’s participation during the 2019 Congress will also serve the interests of regional and international countries who are looking towards peaceful nuclear energy as a technology to power economic growth with safe, reliable and emission-free generated electricity.

Over the last three years, the Issues Monitor of the World Energy Council has highlighted the increasing certainty that energy leaders have towards peaceful nuclear energy as a reliable and viable technology to power the growth of nations around the world.

Dr. Matar Al Neyadi, Undersecretary at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the UAE Organising Committee for the 24th World Energy Congress, said: “Nuclear energy is a strategic component of the UAE’s transformation to a low-carbon economy and society. ENEC is the pioneering nuclear player in the region through the delivery of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, having received international recognition for setting a global standard for nuclear new build. Once the reactors of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and security, the plant will power the future growth and prosperity of the UAE through the generation of safe, clean, and efficient electricity. Next year, the most prominent energy leaders and institutions across the world will visit Abu Dhabi for the Congress, providing a unique opportunity to showcase how the UAE is leading the way in diversified energy strategies.”

Eng. Mohamed Al Hammadi, CEO of ENEC, highlighted: “The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation stands behind the work that the Government is leading to deliver the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi by 2019. We are proud to support this important event, that will bring together the major energy stakeholders and platforms from around the world and position the UAE and its capital Abu Dhabi as the global epicentre for the future of the energy sector. As a strategic technology to provide safe and abundant emissions-free electricity, peaceful nuclear energy has a fundamental role in sustaining energy transitions for nations around the world. The 2019 Abu Dhabi Congress will be a unique opportunity to showcase the present and bright future of the nuclear energy sector and we are looking forward to September 2019.”

The World Energy Congress is the World Energy Council’s flagship event. Held every three years in select international cities, the World Energy Congress is the world’s largest, longest-running and most influential energy gathering. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 24th edition will take place from 9 to 12 September 2019 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This will mark the first time the Congress has been hosted in a Middle Eastern city in the event’s 90-year history.

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