Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 87th meeting of the Council, which was held virtually in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council. The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Council, and board members 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, Chief Executive Officer of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on promoting Dubai's sustainability strategic objectives and consolidating its global lead in energy innovation, reflecting the Emirate's proactive approach to achieving net zero by 2050. The Council reviewed the latest updates to Dubai's Green Building regulations, which are the cornerstone of the Emirate's sustainability strategy. These regulations aim to reduce carbon emissions by increasing energy and water efficiency in new buildings, ultimately transforming them into zero-energy buildings in the long term.
One of the main topics of the meeting was the regulatory framework for the trade of petroleum products. The Council highlighted the success of Executive Council Resolution No. 16 of 2019, which established the Committee for Regulating the Trading of Petroleum Products in Dubai. This has contributed to significant enhancements in safety protocols, risk management, and compliance among distributors.
Al Tayer emphasised Dubai's firm commitment to sustainability, stating that the updated Green Building regulations and the Committee for Regulating the Trading of Petroleum Products reflect their proactive approach to sustainable governance. These initiatives ensure that Dubai remains at the forefront of global green innovation.
He further stated that the aim is 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. The goal is to provide 100% of the Emirate's energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.
Al Muhairbi added that through targeted action plans, specialised inspection teams, and strong regulatory frameworks, Dubai's position as a national and regional model for energy governance is consolidated. The efforts are centred on enhancing safety, sustainability, and ensuring long-term economic resilience.