Dubai Energy Council Advances Net Zero Carbon Goals

Dubai, September 24, 2025 – HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), chaired the council’s 90th meeting virtually, focusing on the emirate’s strategic plans to reduce carbon emissions and advance clean energy initiatives.

The meeting, attended by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council, HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General, and key board members, approved the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory 2024 and announced the winners of the 2025 Emirates Energy Award, recognizing excellence in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects.

Board members present included HE Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality; HE Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); HE Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Juan-Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Petroleum and Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP); and Muna Alosaimi, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

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“In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to consolidate Dubai's global leadership in clean energy, we continue to implement pioneering projects that enhance Dubai's position as a hub for innovation and investment in energy,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. “Our goal is to achieve 100% clean energy production capacity by 2050 under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy and Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy.”

HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi highlighted the approval of two key regulatory frameworks for petroleum trading in Dubai: the Safety Policy in Petroleum Products Trade, ensuring high health, safety, and environmental standards, and the Regulatory Framework for Petroleum Products Trade, enhancing governance, transparency, and compliance in the sector.

The council continues to drive initiatives aligned with UAE national strategies, emphasizing advanced technologies and sustainable resource management to support Dubai’s long-term development goals.

The DSCE will continue monitoring progress on the emirate’s clean energy targets and announce future initiatives to support Dubai’s net-zero ambitions.