Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Future
H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei
Cabinet Minister and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
The ABLF Talks | The ABLF City | October 6, 2020
Speaker Introduction
His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei is the UAE Cabinet Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. With a distinguished career that spans leadership in energy policy, infrastructure development, and OPEC+ diplomacy, he is recognised globally for strengthening the UAE’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. His tenure has been defined by a strategic integration of energy, infrastructure, housing, and transport into one unified national vision an approach designed to accelerate sustainable growth and innovation. He has been instrumental in advancing the country’s clean energy transition, launching landmark projects, and positioning the UAE as a hub for forward-looking infrastructure and environmental leadership.
Moderator: Eithne Treanor, Founder and CEO, E Treanor Media
Date: October 6, 2020
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
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Executive Summary
At the ABLF Talks held during Expo 2020 Dubai, H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei outlined the UAE’s crisis response, structural reforms, and long-term development priorities. His address revealed how decisive governance, rapid adaptation, and strong public-private collaboration enabled the country to navigate the pandemic while accelerating its transformation agenda. From pioneering nuclear and solar energy projects to embedding sustainability into housing and urban planning, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has adopted a multi-sectoral approach to future-proof the UAE’s economy. Today, the Ministry’s strategy is centred on digital transformation, green innovation, and infrastructure optimisation, ensuring that growth is not only rapid but also equitable and environmentally responsible.
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