Abu Dhabi DoE to Spotlight Integrated Power and Water Governance at World Governments Summit 2026

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) is set to showcase the Emirate’s integrated power and water governance framework at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 February in Dubai under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.”

As a leading participant at the global forum, the DoE will highlight Abu Dhabi’s integrated regulatory approach across energy, water, petroleum products, and district cooling sectors, demonstrating how coordinated system planning, regulatory oversight, and policy-driven governance enhance sector resilience, sustainability, and consumer protection.

The Department will underscore how integrated planning, regulatory certainty, and indicator-based decision-making are strengthening system reliability, ensuring security of supply, and enhancing competitiveness across Abu Dhabi’s utility services. The approach supports economic growth while reinforcing the Emirate’s position as a model for future-ready and resilient utility governance.

The DoE will also contribute to high-level policy discussions on legislative and regulatory challenges shaping the global energy and water sectors, reaffirming its long-term commitment to sustainable sector transformation. In parallel, bilateral engagements are expected to focus on advancing international cooperation, policy alignment, and innovation in system-wide governance.

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, will participate in three senior-level engagements at the Summit. These include the Sustainability Impact Forum, focusing on “Partnerships for Sustainable Water,” where he will highlight Abu Dhabi’s collaborative initiatives to strengthen water security. He will also take part in the XDGs 2045 Ministerial Roundtable, sharing perspectives on inclusive development, cross-system coordination, and post-2030 global development priorities, as well as a panel discussion on global water governance and resilience.

Meanwhile, His Excellency Abdulaziz Alobaidli Alhammadi, Director General of Regulatory Affairs at the DoE, will participate in a closed strategic dialogue on reducing energy intensity in the age of AI infrastructure, offering insights into regulatory frameworks that support infrastructure efficiency and cross-sector collaboration.

Through its participation at WGS 2026, the DoE aims to advance policy-led, system-driven pathways for integrated power and water systems, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global reference point for sustainable utility governance, aligned with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero 2050 goals.