A UAE delegation concluded a strategic three-day visit to France aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation on clean energy, sustainable aviation, and innovative decarbonisation strategies.
Led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, the delegation engaged with top French officials and industry leaders to explore joint initiatives in hydrogen development, nuclear innovation, and energy transition technologies. The visit was part of the UAE’s broader push to build international partnerships that support its sustainability and energy security goals.
The delegation included representatives from key UAE entities such as the Ministry of Investment, Masdar, Emirates Nuclear Energy Company, and Bee’ah. Meetings kicked off in Paris with a closed-door session at MEDEF International, where both sides discussed expanding ongoing projects and shared insights into their national hydrogen strategies.
French companies including Engie, EDF Renouvelables, and Dassault Systèmes presented cutting-edge solutions in hydrogen and nuclear energy. UAE officials also received briefings on small modular reactors and the French nuclear value chain from industry leaders such as ORANO, Nuward, and CEA.
Day two featured site visits to Schneider Electric’s Innovation Hub and Air Liquide’s R&D facilities, highlighting France’s advanced energy management and AI-powered optimisation technologies. Discussions also touched on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with both countries presenting regulatory frameworks and strategies to decarbonise air travel.
The final day in Toulouse focused on aerospace collaboration, with the delegation touring Airbus facilities and meeting UAE interns training on site.
“The UAE and France share a commitment to innovation and sustainability,”
said Al Olama.
“This visit reinforces our shared vision and sets the stage for future collaboration on clean energy.”
The UAE and France have deepened ties in recent years, with energy and sustainability emerging as key pillars of their partnership.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
