Middle East Energy Day 3: People, conversations powering region's energy future

Middle East Energy Day 3: People, Conversations Powering Region's Energy Future

Sumaira FH

Published September 04, 2026 | 05:00 PM

DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 04th Sep, 2026)

Day 3 of middle East Energy centered on the human story behind the transition, bringing together industry leaders, young innovators, and policymakers for candid conversations on what's next for global energy.

Key Highlights:

  • "Powered by Her": An inD Energy initiative, backed by the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, dedicated to building a global women-in-energy community.

  • Networking Session: A packed room of professionals from across the industry.

  • Panel Discussion: Featuring representatives from UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Rwanda Energy Group, CIGRE Egypt, Dentons, and African Export-Import Bank.

  • Young Engineers Forum: "Generation Grid: The Engineers Who Will Decide Whether the Energy Transition Succeeds or Fails," chaired by Eng. Aaesha Alnaqbi.

  • Global Innovation Hub: Showcasing real innovators and breakthrough technologies in smart grids, storage, hydrogen, and digital energy solutions.

  • Innovation Challenge: Four finalists pitched their ideas, with Monic Nnaedozie from Solaristique winning for her company's eco-friendly solar and cooling solutions.

  • Tangible Deals:

    • Union Iron & Steel (UIS) and Yellow Door Energy: Signed a 1.9 MWp rooftop solar lease for UIS's manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi.
    • The project is expected to generate 3 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity and avoid 930,000 kg of carbon emissions annually.
  • Show Floor Exhibitors:

    • Trina Storage: Launched its 'Elementa + Electra' solution, an integrated DC + AC utility-scale energy storage system.