Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said that it will be the host sponsor of the 24th World Energy Congress (WEC), which will be held from September 9 to 12 in Abu Dhabi, UAE under the theme ‘Energy for Prosperity’.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, will attend the conference and deliver a speech on the energy sector, reported Emirates news agency Wam.

"We are delighted to take part in the 24th WEC which is the largest, longest-running and most influential energy event in the world. We are confident that the event will be a great success, thanks to the UAE's premier position on the global energy map. It will be a great opportunity to strengthen global partnerships, explore investment opportunities and technical requirements to meet future global energy demands using both traditional and sustainable resources," said Al Tayer.