Al Tayer discusses ways to boost ties with US energy sector

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The two teams discussed ways to strengthen cooperation with american energy businesses and also reviewed a number of energy sector projects.

saeed mohammed al tayer md and ceo of dubai electricity and water authority (dewa) said that the authority has launched a number of successful initiatives to strengthen its energy and water infrastructure in line with international standards to contribute to hosting the best expo the world has witnessed in 2020 and to meet the developmental needs of the emirate saying “our goal is to promote the green economy for sustainable development initiative for the sustainable future of the uae.”

he made these comments while receiving charles h. rivkin us assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs who led a high-ranking delegation which included robert wooler us consul-general in dubai omar parbhoo and tarek fahmy of the bureau of economic and business affairs office and kaveh vessali vice consul and economic affairs officer at the us consulate-general in dubai.

al tayer welcomed the delegation saying that the visit is a good opportunity to exchange views for enhancing cooperation between us companies and dewa in the energy sector.

the two teams discussed ways to strengthen cooperation with american energy businesses and also reviewed a number of energy sector projects.

al tayer said “dewa is committed to promoting the sustainable development of dubai in line with the directives of his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai. we also work to achieve the goals of the dubai integrated energy strategy 2030 outlined by the dubai supreme council of energy to diversify energy sources by 2030.”

al tayer discussed his perspectives on the energy sector and the importance of partnerships to strengthen the sector. he also underlined the need for diversifying energy sources with a particular focus on renewables especially solar energy to meet future needs and for sustainable development.

charles h. rivkin thanked al tayer for the reception and hospitality.