Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy launched the sixth cycle of the UAE Energy Award for 2026-2028. This announcement was made during the 12th World Green Economy Summit, held under the theme “Innovating for Sustainable and Resilient Energy.”
Commitment to Sustainable Energy Innovation
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and President of the UAE Energy Award, expressed his delight at the launch of this new cycle, stating, “We are pleased to announce the sixth cycle of the UAE Energy Award, which is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, under the slogan ‘Innovating for Sustainable and Resilient Energy.’ This new theme aligns with the visionary leadership goals of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasizing the UAE’s position as a global centre for innovation in sustainable energy.”
Al Tayer elaborated that the award reflects the UAE’s strategic goals aimed at achieving climate neutrality. “We believe that innovation is a cornerstone for building a more efficient, flexible energy sector capable of adapting to future changes,” he said. He further noted that Dubai serves as a global model in the transition towards clean and sustainable energy, reinforcing innovation and resilience in the energy sector.
Overview of the Award Categories and Prizes
The total value of the awards for the 2026-2028 cycle is set at one million dollars, distributed across ten categories that encompass a wide range of priorities. These categories include enhancing energy efficiency across public and private sectors, supporting energy projects of various scales, promoting circular economy principles, and expanding distributed solar energy solutions. Furthermore, these categories highlight the importance of education, capacity building, research, innovation, and empowering young talents to contribute to developing future energy solutions.
Shaping the Future of Energy
Ahamd Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the award, described the sixth cycle as “a new phase in the award’s journey.” He stated, “It focuses on translating innovation into tangible impacts within the energy sector and encourages solutions that can enhance efficiency, improve resource management, and bolster the resilience of systems and infrastructures under varying conditions.”
During a press conference held yesterday, Taher Diab, Secretary-General of the UAE Energy Award, provided a detailed explanation of the award’s objectives and categories. He emphasised the award’s role as a platform for innovation in the energy field, contributing to the enhancement of the clean energy sector and showcasing best practices and leading efforts in energy efficiency.
Acknowledging Excellence in Energy
The UAE Energy Award will recognise achievements across ten categories, including the Energy Efficiency Award for the public sector, the Energy Efficiency Award for the private sector, Large Energy Projects Award, Small Energy Projects Award, Circular Economy Award, Large Solar Energy Projects Award (distributed generation of 500 kW or more), Small Solar Energy Projects Award (distributed generation less than 500 kW), Education and Capacity Building Award, Research and Development Award, and the Energy Award for Young Talents.