Royal brothers show support for World Future Energy Summit

The World Future Energy Summit 2008 will be held under the patronage of HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and will be hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-billion dollar, multi-faceted response to the need for a global focus on alternative energy and sustainability.

Prince Charles will then hand over to his brother, His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, who will be speaking live at the summit and will take part in the day's proceedings. As the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, The Duke of York devotes his time to building business links with the UK around the World, and has close links with Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

'The summit provides a fantastic opportunity for business and science to come together to provide long-lasting solutions to future energy challenges -- and I'm delighted to be involved in it' says HRH Prince Andrew. 'I am clear that industry worldwide, and UK industry in particular, will play a vital part in meeting global goals to reduce emissions and achieve sustainability of energy in the long term.'

The UK government is heavily supporting this new summit with a dedicated UK pavilion within the large international exhibition. 5,000 visitors from across the globe are expected to visit the exhibition and more than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the conference to discuss key issues surrounding sustainable and alternative energy solutions and technologies.

Lynne Evans, Event Director commented 'There is no doubt that this summit will be the 'Davos' of the energy world and we are proud to have the world's leading environmental champions and influencers demonstrating that participation is key.'

'We are working hard to create a highly interactive summit where real debate can take place in order to develop solutions and targets for the future; driving change in government policy and business strategies forward, in an environment where influencers, investors and inventors can find solutions together.'