His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from May 27 to 29, 2025.
During his visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled toured various stands of national entities and companies, including the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, TAQA, Enercap – a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, and Elsewedy Electric, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled reviewed the latest innovations in the water, electricity, and utilities management sectors, along with the ongoing efforts of national stakeholders to advance sustainability practices across the industry.
Focus on digital transformation and AI
The three-day event brought together global decision-makers and experts and featured high-level discussions, pioneering technological solutions, and strategic initiatives propelling progress in the power and water utilities sectors.
This year’s edition welcomed over 18,000 attendees, 1,400 delegates, and more than 500 thought leaders from around the globe, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing sustainable, environmentally friendly practices in the utilities sector amid the growing global demand for energy and water.
The 4th World Utilities Congress concentrated on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, resilient smart-grid systems, and sustainable funding for projects powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to drive practical, future-ready solutions for the challenges facing the utilities sector.
During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Saif Saeed Ghobash, secretary-general of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Jasim Husain Thabet, group CEO and managing director of TAQA, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, managing director and group CEO of ADNEC.
