DEWA, RTA to enhance transition towards green economy

DEWA, RTA to enhance transition towards green economy

DUBAI, 25th April, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA).

According to the agreement, RTA will be the Platinum Sponsor of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), which is organised by the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), DEWA, and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, for three sessions from 2023 to 2025.

The move supports the shared vision of DEWA and RTA to support the transition to a green economy and consolidate Dubai’s position as a global platform for sustainability.

The agreement was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Chairman of the WGEO; and Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.

MD & CEO of DEWA and Chairman of the WGEO, said, “The World Green Economy Summit plays a fundamental role in supporting the UAE’s outstanding efforts in climate action, as well as supporting its firm commitment to sustainability, unwavering support for energy and climate change issues, and the development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.”

He added, “We are pleased with RTA’s sponsorship of the World Government Summit. This supports our shared