Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Opens with Focus on Energy, Food and Water Systems
14 January 2026, New Delhi: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), highlighting the UAE’s continued focus on global sustainability and integrated development solutions.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual international platform that brings together leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts to advance practical pathways for sustainable development in the UAE and worldwide.
The opening ceremony held on Tuesday was attended by senior UAE leadership, including Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs.
Also present were Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; along with Sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, heads of state and government representatives, and sustainability specialists from around the world.
During the ceremony, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed participants to Abu Dhabi and said that Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reflects the UAE’s role as a global platform for dialogue and action, bringing together governments, businesses, and investors to translate shared ambitions into practical outcomes.
He referred to the rapid growth of advanced technologies and the digital economy, emphasising the role of innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, in improving efficiency, strengthening resilience, and supporting inclusive economic growth.
The ceremony opened with the UAE national anthem and featured a film focused on the importance of integration across systems and sectors to build a sustainable future.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar. He welcomed dignitaries and international guests and highlighted the UAE’s results-oriented approach to growth, noting that international cooperation across energy, industry, and advanced technology remains central to the country’s long-term vision.
Held under the theme ‘The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go’, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 brings together stakeholders from the energy, finance, food, water, and environmental sectors to advance integrated solutions that strengthen resilience and accelerate impact across interconnected systems. The programme places emphasis on AI-enabled energy systems, climate finance, and innovations supporting food and water security.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week runs until 15 January and includes the IRENA Assembly (11–12 January), the ADSW Summit (13–14 January), and a series of fora and exhibitions throughout the week, including the World Future Energy Summit, ADSW Dialogues, Youth for Sustainability (Y4S) Forum, WiSER Forum, Global South Utilities Forum, Green Hydrogen Summit, Zayed Sustainability Prize Investor Connect, the Blue Forum, and the Global Climate Finance Centre Annual Meeting.
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