Event Details

Last November, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to make Dubai a global centre of clean energy and green economy. One of the programmes goals is to provide 75 per cent of the emirate’s energy through clean energy sources by 2050, reflecting a commitment to the establishment of a sustainable model in energy conservation which can be exported to the whole world and support economic growth without damaging the environment or natural resources.

“Our goal is to become the city with the least carbon footprint in the world by 2050," Sheikh Mohammed said.

This statement was followed with DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) announcing renewable energy projects worth almost $10bn on January 1st of this year.

This event will provide an overview of this programme and highlight:

* upcoming large scale projects in Dubai in line with Dubai Expo 2020 and Vision 2021;

* details of current and upcoming tenders in different sectors of DEWA;

* business opportunities available from DEWA in Dubai over the coming years.


About the Speaker

Dr. Yousef Ebrahim Al Akraf Al Suwaidi holds both an MBA and a PhD in Educational and Training Techniques from OhioState University. He is a Certified Master Lead Assessor from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) and a member of the American Society for Training and Development.

As Executive Vice President – Business Support & HR in DEWA, he is responsible for leading and directing all business support and human resources functions in line with the organisation’s strategic and operational targets and activities.

In addition to his role with DEWA, Dr. Yousef is also Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, member of the Institute of Applied Technology’s Board of Trustees, board member of the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), board member of “Mai Dubai”, member of the Executive Council’s Health and Safety Committee, Vice Chairman of the WETEX organizing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Global Energy Forum, Chairman of the World Green Economy Summit (event & logistics), member of the British University in Dubai’s Council, and member of the Program Advisory Board of the MBA program offered by the College of Business Studies at Al Ghurair University.


Confirm your attendance by 12 noon on Sunday, 18th September. This is a Pre Pay Event, your place will not be confirmed until payment is received. Cancellations accepted before 12 noon on Sunday, 18th September, ‘’No show fees’’ applicable after that date.

The BBG Dubai and Northern Emirates is the region’s foremost business-to-business membership networking group which enables like-minded professionals to further their business interests in the UAE and the wider region.


Focus Energy Dinner
Chaired by: Terry Willis
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Fee includes three course dinner with beverages
Free valet parking
Dress: Business