The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), host sponsor of the upcoming 24th World Energy Congress, uncovered its arrangement for the event, taking place in the UAE capital on September 9-12, 2019, under the theme Energy for Prosperity.

The 2019 release of the Congress, which was launched 95 years back, marks the first time the event is held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As one of this years host sponsors, the Department of Energy aspires to proceed along its mission of cementing the Emirate of Abu Dhabis status as a world energy capital and one of the most influential global hubs for the energy sector.

DoE Chairman His Excellency AwaidhaMurshed Al Marar will partake in the opening session of the Congress, entitled New Visions of Energy: Succeeding in a Context of Disruption, which unites conspicuous pioneers from the energy sector around the globe to explore the possibilities of international partnership and joint efforts to drive the sectors transition. In the mean time, the Departments Undersecretary H.E. Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, is set to take an interestin the discussion panel themed Market Design: Enabling the Energy Transition, exploring various renewable energy technologies, as well as approaches to market design that would facilitate the sectors smooth transition.

Bearing the number A10 at hall 5 and covering an area of 360 square metres, the DoEs pavilion at the occasion showcases the Departments achievements in various fields, from the massive water, electricity, and renewable energy infrastructure projects all across the emirate to the new laws and legislation the DoE recently adopted to upgrade the sectors performance.

Besides, the pavilion introduces the audience to some of the Departments projects, such as the Demand-Side Management programme. It introduces the additional scenarios that were received as a major aspect of the Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model, which the Department launched in January 2019. The new additions allow the Model to cover every aspect of energy production, distribution, and consumption, which, in turn, serves to ensure harmony and integration among all partners in the sector, clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.

Set to invite more than 66ministers, 300 exhibitors, and more than 15,000 visitors from around the world, the World Energy Congress showcase a unique platform for exploring the state of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi, and showcasing the investment opportunities it presents. With that in mind, the Department of Energy has set up a dedicated pavilion Capital Suite 1 as a space to conduct meeting, panel discussions, and media interviews with official DoE spokespersons.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy is committed to keeping its partners, local community, and anyone with a personal stake in its activities, constantly updated with regards to its agenda at the World Energy Congress. The DoE keeps up consistent communication, interacting with followers observations and enquiries by means of its social networking accounts on Twitter and Instagram (@AbuDhabiDoE), or YouTube and LinkedIn (Department of Energy Abu Dhabi).