Nawal Al Hosany Breaks New Ground As First Middle Eastern Recipient Of Energy Institute’s President’s Award

Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has been honored with the Energy Institute’s President’s Award. This recognition comes as a testament to her significant contributions towards advancing the energy transition, promoting renewable energy, and advocating for gender inclusivity within the energy sector on multiple fronts. The award ceremony took place last night in London, marking a high point of the International Energy Week.

By receiving this award, Dr. Al Hosany has set a precedent as the inaugural recipient from the Middle East to be acknowledged with the Energy Institute’s most distinguished accolade. In addition to the President’s Award, she was also granted an Honorary Fellowship to the Energy Institute, further solidifying her standing in the energy community.

Upon accepting the award, Dr. Al Hosany expressed her gratitude and dedicated her achievement to pioneering women in the Middle East's energy sector. "I am delighted and humbled to be recognised by the Energy Institute’s membership. This one is for all the trailblazing women in energy sector in the Middle East, who are doing remarkable work to drive the energy transition and create a greener, more sustainable future for all," she stated.

Juliet Davenport, OBE HonFEI, President of the Energy Institute, lauded Dr. Al Hosany for her leadership and impactful work in promoting renewable energies and addressing challenges to their adoption both in her home country and internationally. "Dr. Nawal has been at the forefront of transformative work in the field of energy, advocating for renewable energies and tackling the barriers to their deployment, to accelerate the energy transition," Davenport remarked.

The President’s Award from the Energy Institute has a storied legacy spanning over 90 years and is conferred upon individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership within the energy industry. It aligns with the Institute's goal of fostering a better energy future through a just global transition to net-zero emissions.

Dr. Al Hosany's recognition by such a prestigious institution underscores her influential role in shaping a sustainable energy landscape and breaking down gender barriers within this critical sector. Her efforts contribute significantly towards achieving global environmental goals and empowering women in science and technology fields across the Middle East and beyond.

With inputs from WAM