H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, presided over the 87th meeting of the Council, held virtually with the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council.
The meeting was also attended by key members including Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Council, and board members such as Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director-General of Dubai Municipality; Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Saif Humaid Al Falasi, CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Juan-Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Petroleum; and Muna Alosaimi, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
The focus of the meeting was on advancing Dubai’s sustainability goals and reinforcing the Emirate’s global leadership in energy innovation, in line with its proactive approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
One of the main agenda items was a review of the latest updates to Dubai’s Green Building regulations, which are central to the Emirate’s sustainability strategy. These regulations aim to enhance energy and water efficiency in new buildings, with the long-term goal of transforming them into zero-energy buildings, contributing to significant reductions in carbon emissions.
Another key topic discussed was the regulatory framework for the trade of petroleum products. The Council recognized the success of Executive Council Resolution No. 16 of 2019, which led to the establishment of the Committee for Regulating the Trading of Petroleum Products in Dubai. This initiative has greatly improved safety protocols, risk management, and compliance across petroleum product distributors.
Al Tayer emphasized Dubai’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we promote Dubai’s transformation into a net-zero economy. The Committee for Regulating the Trading of Petroleum Products and the updated Green Building regulations reflect our proactive approach to sustainable governance, ensuring that Dubai remains at the forefront of global green innovation.”
He further added, “We aim to solidify Dubai’s leadership in global energy transformation by accelerating the implementation of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of the Emirate’s energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.”
Al Muhairbi also highlighted the efforts being made to reinforce Dubai’s energy governance, saying, “Through targeted action plans, specialised inspection teams and strong regulatory frameworks, we consolidate Dubai’s position as a national and regional model for energy governance. Our efforts are centred on enhancing safety, sustainability and ensuring long-term economic resilience.”
