Kurdistan PM Barzani, UAE Minister Discuss Renewable Energy Cooperation in Dubai
"We also discussed the KRG’s plans to deliver 24/7 electricity in the next two years and ways to leverage UAE’s experience to accelerate the program,” PM Barzani wrote on his personal X account.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, in Dubai on Thursday to discuss cooperation in the renewable energy sector.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025, where both sides explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in energy development and economic infrastructure.
Prime Minister Barzani outlined the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) ongoing reforms in the energy sector, highlighting efforts to modernize electricity infrastructure and improve public services. He reiterated the KRG’s commitment to providing 24-hour electricity to the Kurdistan Region by the end of 2026.
“On the margins of #WGS25, I met H.E. Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei to discuss investment opportunities in the energy sector. We also discussed the KRG’s plans to deliver 24/7 electricity in the next two years and ways to leverage UAE’s experience to accelerate the program,” PM Barzani wrote on his personal X account.
On the margins of #WGS25, I met H.E. @HESuhail to discuss investment opportunities in the energy sector.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 13, 2025
We also discussed the KRG’s plans to deliver 24/7 electricity in the next two years, and ways to leverage UAE’s experience to accelerate the program. pic.twitter.com/iC7cWpUDt4
For his part, Minister Al Mazrouei expressed the UAE’s readiness to share its expertise and assist the Kurdistan Region in advancing energy and electricity projects, particularly in the field of renewable energy.
A Strategic Partnership for Energy Transformation
The Kurdistan Region’s push for energy independence comes at a critical time, as the region continues to face power shortages and an overreliance on traditional energy sources. The UAE, a global leader in renewable energy investments, offers a valuable model for sustainable energy development.
By strengthening ties with the UAE, the Kurdistan Region aims to accelerate its transition toward a more resilient and diversified energy sector. The UAE’s experience in large-scale solar and wind energy projects could play a pivotal role in helping the Kurdistan Region reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and integrate cleaner energy solutions.
Beyond electricity, enhanced cooperation between Erbil and Abu Dhabi in economic infrastructure could open doors for increased Emirati investment in the Kurdistan Region, fostering growth in multiple sectors. As both sides continue discussions, the prospect of a long-term energy partnership signals a step forward in the Kurdistan Region’s economic and technological modernization.