During the meeting, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation relations and leading regional and global strategic partnerships in sectors artificial intelligence And advanced technology, energy and climate, with the aim of supporting efforts aimed at finding effective solutions to emerging climate challenges, according to a statement from the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
He also stressed the need to intensify global efforts among various concerned parties to explore effective ways to benefit from the diverse economic and social opportunities provided by the close interconnection between the artificial intelligence, energy and climate sectors.
He added that real progress in these sectors can be translated into reality on the ground, by supporting the exchange of experiences and knowledge between the global partners concerned in these vital areas.
He also expressed the keenness of the UAE and the Emirate Abu Dhabi To adopt and consolidate the foundations and principles of sustainable practices and solutions in all fields, and to employ the latest artificial intelligence, advanced technology and digital solutions in the vital energy sector, in addition to supporting innovative initiatives and projects in the field of clean energy and low-emission energy, to advance the global development efforts being made, in order to harness The potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of the energy sector and continuing to support efforts to transition towards clean energy options in the future.
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of this meeting, which brings together an elite group of senior technology, energy and climate leaders, noting that it represents a global platform to enhance the exchange of knowledge, expertise and experiences in various vital relevant fields, in addition to its pivotal role in supporting sustainable development efforts. And the global transformation efforts towards clean energy sources, through unifying joint efforts and visions on employing artificial intelligence solutions and technologies in these fields, to achieve a tangible positive impact at all local, regional and global levels.
The council was held at the invitation of Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC and its group of companies, under the title “Artificial Intelligence and Energy Together to Enable a Sustainable Future.”
The ENACT Council was held in accordance with the Chatham House rules, and the event provided global leadership participants with a forum to discuss desired solutions in various relevant fields, based on ancient Emirati traditions.
The Council is held after the publication of a joint report between ADNOC, Masdar and Microsoft entitled “Enhancing Potential: Artificial Intelligence and Energy for a Sustainable Future.” It also comes on the eve of the launch of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2024), one of the largest events. The global and most influential event in the energy sector, whose activities will be held from November 4 to 7 at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi.
The list of participants in the council included: Princess Beatrice, founder of BY-EQ; Brad Smith, Vice Chairman and President of Microsoft Corporation; Jonathan Ross, CEO and founder of Krwaq; Strive Masiyiwa, Chairman and Founder, eConnect; Professor Brain Anima Anandkumar, Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the California Institute of Technology; Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and CEO, Global Infrastructure Partners; Mark Carney, Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Chairman of Brookfield Asset Management; Luc Raymont, Chairman and CEO of EDF Group; Wael Sawan, CEO of Shell; Murray Auchincloss, CEO of BP; Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni; Dong Sub Kim, President and CEO of Korea National Petroleum Corporation; Takayuki Ueda, Representative Director, President and CEO of INPEX; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total Energy; Tengku Mohamed Tawfiq, President and CEO of Petronas Group.
