His Excellency Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, underscored that the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2025) is the largest and most significant EV event in the MENA region. Now in its fourth edition, EVIS is gaining popularity, as evidenced by the increasing number of participating companies, which are seizing this opportunity to unveil ground-breaking advancements, connect with decision-makers, and be at the forefront of sustainable mobility.
Delivering the opening remarks at EVIS 2025, His Excellency Eng Al Olama said: “The UAE has firmly placed sustainability at the heart of its national agenda. Guided by the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, and the National Demand-Side Management Program, we are committed to transforming the way we consume energy — and transport plays a pivotal role in this transformation.”
He added: “To encourage people to make the switch to EVs, we are growing the charging stations network, ensuring that range anxiety becomes a thing of the past for electric vehicle owners. To support this goal, we launched UAEV, a joint venture between the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Etihad Water and Electricity. UAEV is a bold step to deploy a nationwide charging network that supports our EV ambitions. As we accelerate EV adoption, we’re also thinking ahead. In partnership with Bee’ah, we are establishing the region’s first electric and hybrid battery recycling facility — transforming waste into opportunity and closing the loop through circular economy practices.
“We are proud to say that the UAE ranked 1st in the Middle East in 2024 for the highest share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales out of total car sales, reaching almost 26%. As the trend continues to grow, we project a reduction of over 400 kilotons of carbon emissions from the transport sector alone by 2050.”
His Excellency Al Olama noted that achieving green mobility targets requires strong public-private collaboration, further investments in the infrastructure, effective collaboration across the supply chain, and innovative technologies.