His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, chaired the strategic retreat organized by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) in Dubai, aimed at formulating the Ministry’s sixth strategic plan for the period 2027–2029. The retreat also sought to outline future directions in the fields of energy, petroleum, and mining, water and dams, roads and transport, government buildings and facilities, and housing, in a way that enhances national integration among these vital sectors and aligns with the aspirations of the wise leadership and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision for comprehensive and sustainable development that places people at the heart of national priorities.
His Excellency Al Mazrouei emphasized that the strategic retreat represents a pivotal milestone for unifying visions and reinforcing a culture of integrated institutional work. He noted that the coming phase requires a more flexible and innovative approach to strategic planning—one that enhances the Ministry’s future-readiness and solidifies its position as a leading federal entity.
His Excellency explained that the formulation of the new plan comes at a time when the UAE is witnessing rapid growth and comprehensive development across various sectors. This calls for the adoption of innovative projects that enhance institutional performance efficiency, promote sound governance, and support the sustainable advancement of the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors. These efforts align with the nation’s aspirations for global leadership in sustainable development, the green economy, and smart infrastructure.
His Excellency said: “The new strategy will focus on transforming ideas into practical action plans and executable projects that enhance the UAE’s competitiveness and reinforce its regional and global leadership. The Ministry will continue its efforts to develop the energy system through an integrated approach that promotes diversification of energy sources and supports the national drive toward climate neutrality. Additionally, the Ministry will work on developing resilient and smart infrastructure capable of accommodating population and economic growth, further solidifying the UAE’s position as a global model in resource efficiency and sustainable development, enhancing the security and sustainability of energy and water, and developing an integrated, smart, and sustainable infrastructure that meets housing needs and ensures financial sustainability.”
The retreat featured a series of sessions and specialized presentations that offered unique insights supporting the Ministry’s future directions. Among the highlights was a presentation delivered by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Qasem, Dean of Dubai Future Academy, addressing the role of artificial intelligence in developing the government work system and future foresight. He highlighted the opportunities for leveraging modern technologies to improve service quality and enhance institutional performance efficiency.
Meanwhile, His Excellency Haitham Al Rais, Deputy Head of Strategy at the Prime Minister’s Office, also reviewed the new directions for strategic planning in the federal government and the mechanism for transitioning from strategic planning to strategic intelligence, in light of the rapid global changes that require government entities to keep pace with them.
Laila Al Balushi, Director of Strategy and Future Department at MoEI, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Ministry’s achievements in the current strategic plan and the objectives of the new strategic plan for 2027–2029. In her presentation, she outlined the main pillars of the plan, as well as the mechanisms for aligning it with the targets of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.
The retreat also featured extensive discussions focusing on the key strategic pillars that will form the overall framework for the Ministry’s work in the coming years. The discussions centered on accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital twins in planning and implementation processes. Participants explored mechanisms to develop institutional performance, improve resource efficiency, and elevate levels of transparency and accountability, in line with the UAE government’s aspirations to build agile and effective institutions capable of responding swiftly to challenges and anticipating future changes.
During the retreat, His Excellency Al Mazrouei honored His Excellency Eng Hassan Al Mansouri with the Ministry’s Medal of Honor, in recognition of his sincere efforts during his tenure as Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at MoEI, and his outstanding contributions to the development of this vital sector and the enhancement of government performance.
His Excellency also honored the teams behind the first, second, and third transformational projects, in appreciation of their efforts in implementing innovative initiatives that supported the Ministry’s future direction.
The retreat concluded with the development of a comprehensive vision for a set of future transformational projects that will serve as the key pillars for implementing the Ministry’s Strategic Plan 2027–2029. The discussions led to the formulation of specialized programs aimed at embedding a culture of innovation and institutional creativity within the work environment.
The new strategic plan highlights MoEI’s vital role in supporting national development through its legislative and regulatory functions, which strengthen effective partnerships between the public and private sectors.
The Ministry also focuses on enhancing cooperation with the private sector through high-impact projects in clean energy, smart infrastructure, sustainable transportation, and innovative housing — all contributing to attracting investments and supporting the objectives of 'We the UAE 2031' vision.
The retreat included an exhibition in which the Ministry showcased the transformational projects from the first, second, and third batches, which marked significant milestones in the Ministry's institutional development journey. These projects contributed to enhancing government performance efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and improving service quality. The exhibition also featured the new transformational projects for 2026, which embody the Ministry’s vision for the future.