emirates7 - Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), hosted a delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by Prof. Won-Soo Kim, Rector of the Global Academy for Future Civilisation at Kyung Hee University, and Prof. Yeo Hwasoo from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST).

The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in future energy strategies, emerging technologies, and the hydrogen economy, aligning with Dubai’s commitment to global sustainability. Key discussions revolved around Dubai's innovative initiatives in clean energy and technology, such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to achieve 100% clean energy for the emirate’s total power capacity by 2050.

The collaboration with Kyung Hee University and KAIST is set to strengthen the exchange of knowledge in areas like AI, smart grids, and policy frameworks, further establishing Dubai as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The meeting was attended by representatives from Korean universities and research centers, as well as DEWA officials, including Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence; Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources; and Marwan bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future.