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The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) and the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) discussed ways to jointly promote innovation and sustainable development in the emirate.
This step aims to strengthen their strategic plans to preserve the environment, enhance Sharjah’s competitiveness and focus on the implementation of relevant research studies to apply the vision and guidance of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Dr Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of SEWA, received a delegation from SNOC, led by Hatem Mohammed Diab Al Mousa, CEO of the foundation.
During the meeting, they discussed joint efforts to realise Sharjah’s strategy and vision to achieve sustainable development and adopt alternative and renewable sources of energy.
Dr Al Leem stated that they discussed several ideas and initiatives that aim to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection, and economic support and gain a balance between different sectors of the economy which will guarantee sustainability for future generations.
He said SEWA has a clear strategy for next phase and is currently implementing innovative solutions and creative ideas to overcome various challenges and contribute to an integrated strategy, and developing energy efficiency and productivity to ensure a qualitative leap in Sharjah’s economy, enhancing its competitiveness and sustainable growth and improving its performance in compliance with international standards.