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Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Khaled reviews latest innovations at utilities congress
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27th to 29th May 2025. During the visit, Sheikh Khaled toured several stands of national entities and companies, including Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, TAQA, Enercap — a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, and Elsewedy Electric. Sheikh Khaled reviewed the latest innovations in the water, electricity, and utilities management sectors, and the ongoing efforts of national stakeholders to advance sustainability practices across the industry. The three-day event convened global decision-makers and experts and featured high-level discussions, pioneering technological solutions and strategic initiatives driving progress across the power and water utilities sectors. This year's edition welcomed more than 18,000 attendees, 1,400 delegates, and in excess of 500 thought leaders from around the world, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the utilities sector, amid growing global demand for energy and water. The 4th World Utilities Congress focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, resilient smart-grid systems, and sustainable funding for projects powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to drive practical, future-ready solutions for the challenges facing the utilities sector. During the visit, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC. Tabreed's network: National Central Cooling Company, Tabreed, operates a district cooling network comprising 92 plants across six countries, delivering over 1.3 million refrigeration tonnes to its customers, all centrally managed through its control centre in Abu Dhabi. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Utilities Congress held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, Khalid Al Marzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of Tabreed, said artificial intelligence will play a pivotal role in the next phase of enhancing energy efficiency in district cooling operations and reducing further carbon emissions. He highlighted that Tabreed is the first district cooling company in the region to collect vast volumes of real operational data over more than 27 years, which has enabled it to accelerate digital transformation and implement AI in its operations. This is demonstrated through its control and monitoring centre located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, which remotely oversees and manages all of Tabreed's plants across the six countries. Al Marzooqi added that reaching this level means full automation of plant operations and activation of 24/7 monitoring and control systems, laying the groundwork for the next step-leveraging AI capabilities to proactively optimise plant performance and align production with cooling demand. This, he explained, boosts energy efficiency, reduces pressure on power grids, and ultimately enhances the role of district cooling in cutting carbon emissions and supporting global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Strategic platform: Elsewedy Electric Transmission and Distribution (Elsewedy Electric T&D) has affirmed that its participation in the World Utilities Congress 2025 serves as a strategic platform for engaging with key clients, partners and suppliers. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Hani Shehata, Chief Executive Officer of Elsewedy Electric T&D, said the current edition saw the announcement of new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects signed with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). He noted that being present at a global event of this scale offers an ideal opportunity to showcase the latest technologies adopted by the company. Among the innovations unveiled is an advanced artificial intelligence-powered solution for project control, which allows remote monitoring of work sites and tracking actual progress against project timelines, thus enhancing performance efficiency and ensuring timely delivery, bringing real added value to clients. Shehata stressed that network security remains a top priority across all company projects, especially with the growing integration of artificial intelligence tools. He underscored the company's commitment to balancing the deployment of advanced technologies with maintaining the safety and stability of power grids, which is key to successful and sustainable project delivery. WAM
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Science
- Gulf Today
Khaled attends MBZUAI's commencement ceremony
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 2025 commencement ceremony of Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The graduating class comprised 104 students, making it MBZUAI's largest and most diverse cohort to date. The cohort included 13 PhD and 91 master's degree graduates across the university's three specialisations: Computer Vision (CV), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Sheikh Khaled congratulated the graduates on their achievement and honoured several PhD and master's recipients, wishing them continued success in their academic and professional journeys, encouraging them to apply their knowledge and expertise in advancing the nation's development and helping to build an innovation-led, technology-driven economy. He emphasised the UAE leadership's firm belief that shaping the future begins with knowledge, science, and technological advancement, noting that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for artificial intelligence research and development by building an integrated ecosystem that places AI in the service of people and society, while reinforcing national leadership in key strategic sectors. The ceremony was attended by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Chairman of MBZUAI's Board of Trustees, Dr Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, Sara Awadh Musallam, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement, Major General Ahmed Saif Bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Professor Eric Xing, MBZUAI President and University Professor, Timothy Baldwin, MBZUAI Provost, members of the university faculty, and graduates' families. This year's cohort has 20 Emirati graduates, the highest number since the university's inception, including one PhD graduate in Computer Vision (CV) and nine local female graduates in different AI specialities, underscoring the university's commitment to cultivating homegrown talent to lead artificial intelligence-related sectors. Graduates from the 2025 class represent 24 countries, including Pakistan, India, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Italy, as well as first-time graduates from Armenia, Bangladesh, Comoros, Dominica, Eritrea, Norway, Serbia, and Uruguay, underscoring the university's growing international reach and its commitment to attracting top global talent. MBZUAI now boasts an expanding alumni network of 316 AI specialists, driving transformation across industries worldwide. Nearly 80 per cent of alumni started working in Abu Dhabi within one year of graduation. As the university expands to offer 13 graduate programmes and launches its first undergraduate programme – a Bachelor of Science in AI with Business and Engineering tracks – it continues its mission to shape the future of AI locally, regionally and internationally. Recently, Sheikh Khaled attended the graduation ceremony of the 36th cohort of cadet officers, 38th cohort of university graduates, 21st cohort of female university graduates, and the third batch of international cadets at the Police College. Sheikh Khaled congratulated the graduates, wishing them success in their careers as they serve their nation and its leadership, underscoring the importance of upholding excellence in policing by adopting the latest methodologies and best practices in law enforcement and security, as a rapidly evolving sector. He also extended his congratulations to the international graduates, encouraging them to apply the skills and knowledge gained during their training to serve their respective countries. WAM
Gulf Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Industrial sector a priority for the UAE, stresses Khaled
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the 4th Make it in the Emirates Forum, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, on Monday. The event is organised by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADNOC Group. Sheikh Khaled toured the exhibition, and visited the pavilions of several international, national and local participating companies and entities showcasing advanced technology solutions tailored to accelerate growth in key industrial sectors and reinforce the UAE's position as a regional and global hub for future-ready industries. Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed underscored the UAE's commitment to developing industrial sectors as a cornerstone of sustainable development and a central pillar of economic diversification. He emphasised the importance of increasing the industrial sector's contribution to GDP in line with the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology - Operation 300bn, and the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, aiming to further enhance the competitiveness of vital industries and build an innovative, knowledge based and transformative economy. The 4th Make it in the Emirates Forum continues to position the UAE as a leading hub for industrial excellence and innovation by showcasing the investment opportunities within the UAE's competitive industrial ecosystem and the incentives offered by the national economy to foster strategic partnerships across priority sectors. During the visit, he was accompanied by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court; Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Crown Prince's Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC; and Syed Basar Shueb, CEO and Managing Director of International Holding Company (IHC). Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, affirmed that the UAE has made significant strides in diversifying its national economy and strengthening its global and regional competitiveness, under the guidance of its wise leadership. As a result, non-oil sectors now account for 74.6 per cent of the country's real GDP. He highlighted that the industrial sector is one of the key drivers of economic growth and diversification and that it plays a pivotal role in achieving the national goal to double the country's GDP to Dhs 3 trillion by the next decade in line with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. In this context, he said: 'The transformative industries sector contributed 11.3 per cent to the UAE's real GDP during the first nine months of 2024, reaching Dhs 149.4 billion, marking an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. Its contribution to the country's non-oil GDP exceeded 15 per cent during this period.' He continued: 'The sector is expected to contribute Dhs 193 billion to the national economy in 2024. By the end of 2022, it had attracted approximately Dhs 40 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), accounting for seven per cent of the UAE's total FDI.' He affirmed that the 'Make it in the Emirates' platform reinforces the industry's role as a key pillar of national economic diversification and global competitiveness. He further highlighted the significance of continued collaboration between public and private sector entities to accelerate digital transformation across industries, supporting the development of a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy while also driving sustainable economic development. The Minister of Economy noted that the Forum is a local and regional platform with growing influence in advancing global industrial growth. WAM
Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
US President visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
US President Donald Trump has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The visit started with a solemn stop at the mausoleum of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, where the US President and his accompanying delegation paid tribute to the UAE's Founding Father and reflected on his enduring legacy that laid the foundations for promoting tolerance, coexistence and peace around the world. During the tour, the US President and his accompanying delegation explored the mosque's halls and outer courtyards, receiving insights into the mosque's role in fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse cultures and faiths. They were also briefed on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre's efforts to promote the values of Islam, and strengthen cross-cultural and civilisational exchange worldwide. The US President and his delegation were additionally guided through the history of the mosque and its distinctive architectural and artistic features, which reflect the rich heritage of Islamic architecture across the centuries, embodied through intricate designs and engineering elements that showcase the beauty of traditional Arab and Islamic culture. WAM
Gulf Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Leading UAE delegation, Khaled Bin Mohamed arrives in Riyadh for Gulf-US Summit
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Riyadh leading the UAE delegation at the Gulf-US Summit on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Highness was received upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, and several Saudi senior officials. Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a delegation including Sheikh Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States of America; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The Gulf-US Summit will be held in Riyadh on Wednesday and will be attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump. WAM
