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H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27th to 29th May 2025.
During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled toured several stands of national entities and companies, including Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, TAQA, Enercap – a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, and Elsewedy Electric.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed the latest innovations in the water, electricity, and utilities management sectors, and the ongoing efforts of national stakeholders to advance sustainability practices across the industry.
The three-day event convened global decision-makers and experts and featured high-level discussions, pioneering technological solutions and strategic initiatives driving progress across the power and water utilities sectors.
This year’s edition welcomed more than 18,000 attendees, 1,400 delegates, and in excess of 500 thought leaders from around the world, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the utilities sector, amid growing global demand for energy and water.
The 4th World Utilities Congress focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, resilient smart-grid systems, and sustainable funding for projects powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to drive practical, future-ready solutions for the challenges facing the utilities sector.
During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC.