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Abu Dhabi DoE, INSEAD Partner on Energy Efficiency
Home » Smart Sectors » Energy » Abu Dhabi DoE, INSEAD Partner on Energy Efficiency The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and INSEAD have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and behavioural change. The partnership aims to support sustainable development and enhance Abu Dhabi's global reputation as an energy hub. The MoU was co-signed by Eng. Mohamed Saleh Al-Hadrami, Acting Energy and Water Efficiency Performance Director at the DoE, and Zeina Sleiman, Global Director of Alumni Engagement and Learning at INSEAD. Directors from both entities attended the signing ceremony. Eng. Ahmed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Sector, stated that the collaboration would help implement scalable and impactful initiatives. These efforts align with the Abu Dhabi DSM and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030. Zeina Sleiman commented that the MoU marks a proud moment for INSEAD. She highlighted the importance of combining scientific research with real-world energy efficiency applications. The MoU outlines several key objectives: Knowledge sharing and institutional capacity building in energy efficiency Studying electricity and water usage patterns to promote resource-conscious behaviour Launching joint pilot programmes to improve resource use and public awareness The agreement also covers benchmarking research on energy consumption and the development of data-driven sustainability strategies. Strategic alliances will be formed to expand the impact of successful pilot projects. According to the DoE, the partnership will focus on exchanging information, conducting research, and evaluating pilot programme outcomes. The collaboration is expected to ensure high standards of institutional cooperation.
Al Etihad
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- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, INSEAD to enhance energy, water efficiency
21 July 2025 13:43 ABU DHABI (WAM) Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and INSEAD, the international business school, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and behavioural partnership is set to support sustainable development and reinforce Abu Dhabi's standing as a global energy MoU was co-signed by Eng. Mohamed Saleh Al-Hadrami, Energy and Water Efficiency Performance Director/Acting, and Zeina Sleiman, Global Director of Alumni Engagement and Learning for INSEAD, in the presence of directors from both Efficiency Sector Executive Director, Eng. Ahmed Al Falasi, commented, "This collaboration will allow us to pilot and execute scalable, qualitative initiatives that help foster a culture of resource-conscious behaviour and meet the objectives of the Abu Dhabi DSM and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030."Sleiman, in turn, stated, "It is with immense pride that we sign this memorandum with the DoE. It represents a vital beginning for a partnership built on the exchange of scientific knowledge and real-world application within the areas of energy efficiency and sustainability."The purpose of the MoU is to share knowledge and expertise, build up institutional capacity in the energy efficiency domain, study the electricity and water consumption behaviours of consumers, and roll out collaborative pilot programmes that aid in improving resource use and increasing societal collaboration also extends to implementing benchmarking research on energy consumption and developing data-driven strategies to support sustainable policies and practices. There will be a specific emphasis on establishing strategic alliances following the implementation of pilot projects to broaden their influential the MoU's focus will be on the exchange of information, the execution of research, and the evaluation of pilot programme results, ensuring the utmost standards of institutional cooperation between the two parties.
