Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the council's 93rd meeting, held virtually with the presence of key officials including Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council. The virtual meeting brought together influential figures such as Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the council, and council members like Marwan bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on reviewing Dubai's strategy to expand retail fuel outlets, alongside various strategic initiatives aimed at improving fuel services and ensuring smooth traffic flow at filling stations. The council also explored the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in its operations. Initiatives such as the AI-powered gas turbine intelligent controller at the Jebel Ali Power Generation and Water Desalination Complex, and the upcoming launch of DEWA's Virtual Engineer in June 2026, were highlighted for their potential to enhance efficiency and performance.
Al Tayer emphasized the alignment of these initiatives with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and noted the implementation of AI solutions in major projects like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This integration has reportedly led to reduced expenses and heightened productivity and efficiency at the solar park, which currently contributes 21.5 percent to Dubai's energy mix with a production capacity of 3,860 megawatts. Plans are underway to increase clean energy capacity to over 36 percent by 2030, supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
Al Muhairbi highlighted the commitment of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and ENOC to implement measures that ensure the safety of fuelling operations and improve vehicle movement at all fuel stations.