The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week which will serve as a global platform for decision makers industry leaders experts and innovators. A statement from the authority indicated the event running December 8 to 10 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi will focus on the water sector while showcasing solutions technologies and policies to support water sustainability and enhance security. The week aligns with the UAE’s hosting of the 2026 UN Water Conference and aims to position Abu Dhabi as a hub for sustainable water solutions according to the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi.
As part of the programme the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative will host a high-level international summit bringing together experts innovators and financing institutions to discuss pathways for innovative water solutions. Discussions will centre on financing mechanisms public-private partnerships and technologies such as renewable energy-powered desalination water reuse and monitoring systems the authority reported. The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi noted that this inaugural edition will lay the foundation for an annual series of specialised events in the water and energy sectors.
His Excellency Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan Chairman of the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi said “Guided by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan the DoE in collaboration with strategic partners is convening Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week to foster an environment where the broader water and energy ecosystem can advance its journey toward a sustainable and resilient future.” The announcement builds on the success of prior gatherings including the World Utilities Congress that addressed power systems water security cooling and urban demand. Strategic partners include the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative ADQ TAQA and other national and international entities the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi stated.
The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 according to the official government platform seeks to reduce total demand for water resources by 21 percent increase the water productivity index to $110 per cubic metre and boost reuse of treated water to 95 percent. Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi data from 2025 placed groundwater extraction in the emirate at 1.83 billion cubic metres in 2024 meeting approximately 71 percent of total water needs while highlighting overexploitation risks. These challenges underscore the importance of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week in driving actionable outcomes the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi assessment found.
The event will also feature DoE-led summits and roundtables to advance regulations and policies for sector growth in addition to the water innovation summit. A report from the GCC Statistical Center on water statistics in member states has emphasised the need for integrated management across the region where desalination and reuse play expanding roles. The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi expects the week to reinforce partnerships that accelerate deployment of technologies addressing global water scarcity affecting more than two billion people as noted in recent international assessments.
