Abu Dhabi Department of Energy Advances Global Efforts To Strengthen Water Resilience During World Water Week 2026
Umer Jamshaid | Published August 28, 2026 | 11:30 PM (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026)
STOCKHOLM, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28th Aug, 2026) The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and a leader in advancing water resilience and integrated water and energy governance.
Led by Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy, the delegation brought together senior energy-sector leaders from the UAE. Throughout the week, they met with:
- Governments
- Regulators
- International organizations
- Academic institutions
- Industry leaders
to explore practical partnerships that strengthen water and energy systems’ resilience and support sustainable economic development.
World Water Week is one of the world’s leading forums for water policy and international cooperation, gathering decision-makers from across the globe to address critical water security challenges.
Through its participation, DoE showcased Abu Dhabi’s integrated approach to governance, regulation, and long-term planning, highlighting how these efforts are strengthening water resilience, safeguarding essential services, and supporting sustainable growth.
Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan participated in a high-level ministerial panel titled "Shaping the Future Through Water," where he shared Abu Dhabi’s experience of more than 50 years in building a resilient water system based on:
- Source diversification
- Efficient resource use
- Governance
- Innovation
He emphasized, "It is important not to equate water abundance with water security. The difference lies in water resilience. Resilience means building a system with the capabilities to make effective use of available resources and diversify them, making the system safe, sustainable, and affordable."
Additionally, he participated in a session titled "Water Resilience by Design: Protecting People and Enabling Progress," which explored the importance of embedding resilience across water and energy systems through integrated planning, governance, investment, and innovation. This strengthens system readiness and the ability to maintain essential services under various conditions.
The department also presented the Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Resilience Framework. This framework integrates policy, regulation, infrastructure planning, and innovation, providing a practical model for strengthening the long-term resilience of Abu Dhabi’s water and energy sectors.
