Under the esteemed patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), a prominent global platform backed by the UAE and hosted by the nation’s clean energy leader, Masdar, has revealed its key partners for its newest edition, currently taking place from January 12 to 18 in Abu Dhabi.
The distinguished partners for ADSW 2025 include the Department of Energy (DoE) as the principal partner, ADNOC as a strategic partner, World Wide Technology (WWT) also as a strategic partner, along with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and EMSTEEL Group as associate partners. Additionally, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) served as the opening ceremony associate partner. These collaborations are set to enhance cross-sector teamwork at ADSW 2025, playing a vital role in advancing the transformation of sustainable systems.
Theme and objectives of ADSW 2025
With the overarching theme ‘The Nexus of Next. Supercharging Sustainable Progress,’ ADSW 2025 aims to harness collective intelligence through dialogues and dedicated platforms. This initiative will further unite government officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, youth, and various stakeholders to accelerate sustainable development and drive economic, social, and environmental progress. The event will also highlight the UAE’s visionary role, utilizing its unique capacity to catalyze positive change through connection, ultimately bringing together the global community to forge a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for everyone.
Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, stated: “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a manifestation of Abu Dhabi’s commitment to address global sustainability challenges and create opportunities. The Department of Energy is driving sustainable growth by transforming the energy sector and setting global benchmarks through enabling policies and regulations. Our collective commitment will determine the pace and success of our journey. Energy transformation must become a shared responsibility, a movement that shapes a prosperous, sustainable future.”
Role of partnerships
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), commended the strategic partnership between DEWA and Masdar in the renewable energy sector, emphasizing the pivotal role of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in fostering innovation across various dimensions of sustainability.
“We are pleased to once again partner with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which has become a vital platform supporting sustainability efforts and bringing together prominent experts and specialists to exchange experiences, knowledge, and best practices. It also showcases the latest green solutions and technologies while fostering partnerships in the renewable energy sector. Our collaboration with ADSW reflects DEWA’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s leadership in accelerating global net zero efforts. Together, we aim to develop innovative energy solutions that contribute to building a sustainable future for us and for generations to come,” further added Al Tayer.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar chief executive officer, remarked: “ADSW has firmly positioned itself at the nexus of bold thinking and action, driving the global sustainability conversation and fostering cross-sector collaboration for over 15 years. ADSW 2025 seeks to unlock an economic transformation worth over $10 trillion by harnessing a dynamic, interconnected economy that integrates people, energy, data, finance, and the environment. The commitment of the esteemed group of ADSW 2025 partners reflects the UAE’s ambition and dedication to supercharge sustainable progress. By working together, we can unlock the full potential of technological advances to address the world’s most pressing challenges, foster socio-economic development, and create a sustainable future for all.”
Commitment to sustainability at ADSW 2025
Also, Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, ADNOC executive director of the Executive Office and Sustainability Directorate, expressed: “ADSW has been a leading platform for catalyzing global sustainable development for over 15 years, driving the agenda forward and highlighting the UAE’s unwavering commitment to sustainability across all sectors. At ADNOC, we remain focused on delivering energy responsibly while investing in lower-carbon solutions and the new energies that will define the future. As ADSW 2025 gathers the global community, we look forward to advancing innovative, practical solutions to achieve net zero, empower lives, and create a sustainable energy future.”
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Aluminium’s role in sustainability
Additionally, Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, chief executive officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, noted: “Aluminium is an essential material for the development of a more sustainable society. It also matters how sustainably aluminium is made. The aluminium industry is considered one of the ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors. Decarbonizing these sectors is key to achieving the UAE’s net zero goals. No industry can decarbonize alone; we must work together to solve the decarbonization challenge. That is why global platforms like ADSW play an important role in bringing key stakeholders from all backgrounds to share knowledge and innovate solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.”
Platform for meaningful dialogue
Moreover, Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, group chief executive officer of EMSTEEL, asserted: “To bring about true change, and for the UAE to continue to make tangible strides towards a sustainable future, it is imperative that we collaborate with our partners and peers – and that is exactly what ADSW does. By convening leaders from across the ecosystem, it offers the ideal platform for fruitful conversations, meaningful partnerships, and actionable solutions. EMSTEEL continues to prioritize sustainable solutions in both the steel and building materials industries, and we are looking forward to an engaging and productive ADSW participation.”
Technology as catalyst for sustainability
Furthermore, Warrick Cramer, managing director, GSP International, World Wide Technology, stated: “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week serves as a catalyst for leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to tackle global environmental challenges. This event creates a unique convergence of innovation and action, fostering collaboration among industries, governments, and thought leaders. As we advance, AI and cutting-edge technologies will be instrumental in driving sustainable solutions. ADSW brings these technologies to the forefront, accelerating the transition to a sustainable world and shaping a smarter, more resilient future for generations to come.”
Additional partners for ADSW 2025
Additional confirmed partners of ADSW 2025 include Mubadala, Huawei, GE Vernova, HSBC, Agility, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), TotalEnergies, Fertiglobe, 1PointFive, bp, BEEAH, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), and Dii Desert Energy.
