In line with its leading role in developing the energy sector and working on policies and regulations that support sustainable development in the United Arab Emirate, the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi has signed a MoU with Khalifa University of Science and Technology.

The agreements purpose is to strengthen partnerships with the government and academic sectors to exchange knowledge and experiences in developing advanced policies for renewable energy and sustainable and smart technologies.

The MoU comes within the framework of the existing strategic cooperation between the Department of Energy and the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, which extends to many fields related to energy, water, and enhancing energy efficiency. The latest initiative under the cooperation is the conducting of a test for recycled water in Abu Dhabi confirming that it is free of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the coronavirus that causes Covid 19.

The signing of the MoU came during a meeting held on 13th October 2021 in the presence of Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, Undersecretary of the Department of Energy, and Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive VP of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and a number of dignitaries from both partners.

Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi said: "The Department of Energy is strengthening its strategic partnerships in order to support efforts to develop the energy sector and provide all means to upgrade its capabilities in energy and water production, as well as to deploy modern technology, enhance energy efficiency and manage natural resources in Abu Dhabi.

We are enchanted to partner with Khalifa University of Science and Technology – an esteemed educational establishment that possesses vast knowledge and expertise in modern technologies. The renowned institution has the capacity to support our efforts in developing advanced renewable energy and sustainable energy generation and the means to integrate them into a smart grid, thereby enhancing energy efficiency in cooperation with various industrial, academic, and governmental sectors.

Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi added: "The coming period will witness full cooperation between the department and the university’s teams in order to exchange relevant experiences and to work closely to reach a clear and comprehensive approach that includes sustainable energy and ways to integrate renewable energy, deploy smart grid technologies, as well as energy efficiency and other efforts. In turn, the Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi will work to expand the circle of our local and international partnerships to enhance our efforts to contribute to achieving Abu Dhabi Vision 2030."