The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has signed an agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to build 3D maps of the nation’s natural resources. The deal represents a remarkable step towards supporting sustainable development and the discovery of mineral resources and renewable energy sources like geothermal.
TII is a global research center and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). The objective is to enable the UAE government to explore and utilize untapped renewable and mineral resources in line with the country’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
Scope and duration of the program
The program will last up to 5 years and involve multiple projects to uncover UAE’s natural resources. TII’s Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC), dedicated to advancing directed energy technologies, will play a key role. Leveraging its expertise, TII will provide valuable support to MoEI, marking progress towards sustainable energy solutions.
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Areas of cooperation
Both entities will also cooperate to develop research and technical capabilities in areas like geology, mineral resources, and salt body distribution analysis.
Saif Ghubash, assistant under-secretary for Petroleum, Gas, and Mineral Resources at MoEI said that TII’s advanced research skills and MoEI’s geological expertise will transform mineral and renewable energy exploration in the country.
Shahab Issa Abu Shahab, director-general of ATRC, added that this partnership demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting resource discovery for sustainable development.
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, stated that the collaboration will significantly advance the UAE’s mapping, exploration, and discovery of minerals and renewable energy, bringing the country closer to its net-zero goals.
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