UAE's Almheiri on Reaching Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

The video discusses the UAE's commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, highlighting its historical efforts in renewable energy and current initiatives. It covers the clean energy mix, including solar and nuclear, and the economic opportunities arising from these efforts. The UAE plans significant investments in clean energy and nature-based solutions like mangroves. Despite being a major oil exporter, the UAE aims to supply low-carbon hydrocarbons during the global energy transition.

What has been a significant milestone in the UAE's renewable energy journey?

• Operating the largest wind farm in the region

• Building the first coal power plant in the region

• Ratifying the Paris Agreement

• Investing $20 billion in renewable energy

What is the UAE's target for clean energy by 2050?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 90%

Which company in the UAE has committed to using only nuclear and solar energy for its grid power?

• Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

• Masdar

• ADNOC

How much clean energy capacity does the UAE aim to achieve by 2030?

• 25 gigawatts

• 10 gigawatts

• 14 gigawatts

• 20 gigawatts

What is a key focus of the UAE's clean energy strategy?

• Attracting new skills and investments

• Increasing coal production

• Reducing oil exports

• Decreasing solar energy usage

How does the UAE plan to balance its oil exports with sustainability goals?

• By supplying low-carbon-intensive hydrocarbons

• By increasing the carbon intensity of hydrocarbons

• By focusing solely on renewable energy

• By stopping oil exports completely

What advantage does the UAE have in supplying hydrocarbons?

• Exporting only to neighboring countries

• Using only traditional oil extraction methods

• Being the largest oil producer in the world

• Having the lowest carbon-intensive hydrocarbons