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Abu Dhabi-UAE: May 23, 2016 – Smart Home Show, a unique event dedicated to promoting energy conservation in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, brought the curtains down on a highly successful second edition at Al Ain Convention Centre that drew thousands of visitors across a four-day run.
Organized by Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC), the event received high interest from various segments of society and convened the participation of 30 prominent government departments and specialized companies - including the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Emirates Driving Company, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority and Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
Highlighting the importance of energy efficiency for residents of the Garden City, the show comprised various activities and events including workshops conducted by Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC) that served as a key attraction of the event. The sessions focused on five main themes such as renewable energy, robotics, electricity and e-learning, three-dimensional graphics and an interactive session.
His Excellency Dr Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy, said: “Our participation in the second edition of the Smart Home Show articulates the Ministry of Energy's continued efforts to promote rational energy use and prevent the wastage of resources. The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with the education sector and other stakeholders, supports national initiatives and programs to promote efficient energy use - including the nation-wide project to ensure energy efficiency in government buildings, schools and hospitals, the GCC-wide rationalization campaign, as well as the field visits carried out by the ministry to schools to engage with the new generation.”
He added: “In a bid to educate students on conserving energy through simple lifestyle changes, we have recently launched a mobile application called Eco Runner. This application can be downloaded and used via smart phones and laptops.”
Al Neyadi hailed Smart Home Show as an innovative platform to showcase the latest energy-efficient home appliances and noted that the show supports the Ministry's strategic objectives of promoting conservation in energy consumption towards achieving sustainable development.
Abdullah Ali Al Sheryani, Acting Managing Director of Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC), said: 'We are proud of the great success achieved by the second Smart Home Show which attracted thousands of visitors to the Al Ain Convention Centre. Smart Home Show has now established itself as the definitive industry platform to showcase the latest eco-friendly household technology and energy-saving solutions.”
He added: “The success of the second edition of Smart Home Show can be attributed to the collective efforts of all our stakeholders - from both the public and private sectors - as well as the diverse line-up of events hosted by the show to spread the important message of rationalization and environmental protection. The event also gave visitors a sneak peek into a wide range of eco-friendly and energy efficient technologies that will help them make significant savings in their energy expenses.”
Al Ain Distribution Company participates in major industry events that support its strategic objectives, such as the International Water Summit 2016 under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) - as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016. The company leverages key industry events to highlight best practices in integrated water management and explore cutting-edge technologies that enhance water sustainability in the region.
Incorporated in 1999, Al Ain Distribution Company, an Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA) subsidiary, is a public joint stock company with a mandate to undertake maintenance, operation and development of water and electricity services to consumers in the Eastern Region of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The company seeks to distribute water and electricity in a reliable, secure, safe, environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner in line with its vision to position itself among the top performers worldwide in water and electricity utility by 2020.
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