Day: January 29, 2022

DUBAI, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the 12th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport as the strategic sponsor. The award is organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA highlighted DEWA’s support for all efforts to enhance sustainable transport in the UAE and abroad. This consolidates Dubai’s position as a global capital for a green economy and achieves sustainable development to ensure a brighter future for generations to come.

“As a member of the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative Committee, DEWA works closely with government entities and stakeholders from the private sector to adopt electric vehicles in Dubai. This supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to turn Dubai into the smartest and happiest city in the world. It also aligns with the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative 2030 to encourage sustainable transport in line with the Emirate’s strategic objectives in terms of sustainability, air quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Al Tayer.

“As a global logistics hub for transportation, Dubai aims to effectively manage emissions from the transport sector by creating effective solutions for green mobility in the UAE. To support these efforts, in 2015, DEWA established the first public infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in the region. This is part of DEWA’s Green Charger initiative to encourage sustainable transportation, such as hybrid and electric cars. DEWA currently has more than 320 stations with more than 530 charging points across the Emirate,” he added.

DEWA provides the Green Charger services for all EV users in Dubai, including local and international visitors. Unregistered users can use the ‘Guest Mode’ without the need to create an account with DEWA.

DEWA works closely with RTA to enhance the registration process for Dubai residents, by creating an EV account instantly once the customer registers their vehicle with RTA. Customers can accurately locate charging stations through DEWA’s website and smart app as well as a variety of digital map platforms.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the German pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

During the visit, His Highness highlighted the importance of Germany’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, given its extensive knowledge and experience in the field of innovation and in providing solutions that serve humanity.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed also emphasised the opportunities that the mega event offers to share ideas and innovations that contribute to building a better future for humanity. The UAE is keen to support innovative ideas that seek to enhance people’s happiness and quality of life, he noted.

His Highness toured the pavilion accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; and H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

During the tour, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the various features of the German pavilion, located at the Sustainability District. Under the theme ‘Campus Germany’, the pavilion features sustainability-themed examples of innovation and ingenuity.

His Highness was also briefed on the pavilion’s individual exhibition spaces which have been designed to create an immersive experience for visitors. The pavilion features an ‘Energy Lab’, ‘Future City Lab’ and a ‘Biodiversity Lab’, which showcase various German innovations that promote sustainability.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, The Principality of Andorra’s Head of Government joined his country’s Expo 2020 National Day celebrations on Friday, praising the event for its unprecedented vision of the future.

Xavier Espot Zamora, Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra and Maria Ubach Font, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Andorra, were welcomed by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade.

Zamora commended Expo 2020 Dubai as an outstanding accomplishment, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 192 participating countries learning from each other and working together to ensure a brighter future for all.

“This is the first time that a World Expo is being held in the Middle East and it is being done with a most praiseworthy ambition and an unprecedented vision of the future,” he said.

“Sustainability and innovation must go hand in hand if we are to lay the foundations of a better future for all humanity Indeed, climate change and sustainable development are global challenges that can only be met by making a global response based on sustainable and shared progress and development,” he added.

Zamora described Andorra’s participation as “a magnificent opportunity”, with the Andorra Pavilion highlighting the country as a living lab of open innovation and presenting its sustainability strategies through a range of sensory and immersive experiences.

Meanwhile, Minister Al Zeyoudi said, “Through its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai, Andorra takes visitors on an immersive journey of its uniquely diverse and multilingual principality, positioning itself as one of the safest and most stable countries in the world for visitors and investors, one that offers a multitude of opportunities for partnerships and investments, and a wide range of offerings across various sectors.

“We strongly believe that Andorra’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai will further facilitate the expansion of its partnerships, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, as well as deepen the engagement between both our countries, as we explore new horizons of cooperation.”

During the National Day celebrations, 20 dancers from five Andorran ensembles presented an adaptation of the ‘Terra’ show – a production commemorating the 600th anniversary of the Council of the Land, the predecessor of today’s Andorran Parliament.

The European principality, situated among the southern peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains, also hosted a business briefing, ‘Andorra, a country of opportunities’, outlining the country’s investment opportunities.

National and Honour Days at Expo 2020 Dubai are moments to celebrate each of Expo’s 200-plus International Participants, shining a light on their culture and achievements and showcasing their pavilions and programming.

Running until 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 invites visitors from across the planet to join the making of a new world in a six-month celebration of human creativity, innovation, progress and culture.

Source: Emirates News Agency