Held under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the inaugural RAK Energy Summit brings together government leaders, decision-makers and experts at Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Center in Ras Al Khaimah on October 4 and 5.

The two-day Summit, organized by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, will feature a host of top-level speakers from the energy sector in the UAE for discussions on the challenges and opportunities the world faces as it moves to cut carbon emissions. 

The RAK Energy Summit will address how energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption are important drivers of regional economic competitiveness, in line with the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative and the RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040.

The summit is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Masdar, and over 10 local government entities in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

The event will feature a host of speakers delivering presentations, taking part in panel discussions, or participating in fire-side chats with audience question-and-answer sessions over the course of the two days.  

Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – an intergovernmental organization comprising more than 160 member nations – will deliver a video message on the state of global energy sustainability on day one, while day two sees Marco Matteini of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization deliver a keynote presentation on the role of energy management in key industries.