Abu Dhabi Department of Energy concluded an official visit to the People's Republic of China, reaffirming its commitment to expanding international partnerships with leading global institutions and companies. The visit supported the development of more resilient and future-ready systems across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors, while accelerating technology adoption and transforming innovation into practical projects that deliver long-term economic and developmental value.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said: "Resilience is no longer an operational choice; it has become a competitive advantage for nations. The future of water and energy will not be measured solely by our ability to produce resources, but by our ability to continue operating, adapt and respond to all circumstances."
He added: "Today, Abu Dhabi operates one of the world's most advanced and reliable water and energy systems. Through these partnerships, we aim to accelerate the adoption of future technologies, attract high-quality investment, and develop new solutions that support long-term economic growth while strengthening the emirate's readiness for future generations."
Global solutions through local innovation
He noted that Abu Dhabi is not only adopting international best practice but is also developing new models that can be deployed locally and scaled internationally. These efforts are supported by the emirate's advanced regulatory environment, reliable infrastructure and proven ability to transform ideas and technologies into scalable projects with real-world impact.
He said: "We believe that global challenges require global solutions, and that effective partnerships remain the fastest route to developing more advanced technologies capable of serving communities and economies. Through our cooperation with partners in China, we are seeking to develop solutions that begin in Abu Dhabi and can contribute to supporting cities and markets around the world."
His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan added: "Abu Dhabi offers a unique combination of long-term vision, effective governance, advanced infrastructure and the ability to deliver projects at scale. This makes the emirate an ideal environment for developing, testing and scaling future solutions across the water, energy and technology sectors."
Concluding his remarks, His Excellency said: "We are not only looking for solutions to today's challenges. We are working with partners around the world to design the systems of the future. Abu Dhabi brings vision, ambition and an enabling environment, and our partners contribute expertise and advanced technologies. Together, we can develop new models of resilience, growth and prosperity that benefit communities far beyond our own borders."
During the visit, the Department's delegation held a series of strategic meetings with government entities, leading Chinese companies and specialist research institutions operating in areas including water technologies, energy storage, advanced industrial technologies, robotics and automation.
