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Mohammad Almutawa, Group CEO, Ducab.
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Mohammad Almutawa, Group CEO of Ducab, the UAE-based industrial pioneer for the energy sector, comments on the company’s role as a global player.
S DUCAB EMBRACES a ‘solutions provider’ approach, it is poised for increasing growth and partnering within the energy sector. “Ducab is committed to continued success as a global player in the energy industry,” said its chief executive, Mohammad Almutawa. He spoke to Technical Review Middle East during the Middle East Energy show in Dubai. In October 2021, Ducab launched the new corporate strategy and vision for providing ‘Energy for Change’ that sets a clear direction focusing on sustainable energy, to drive further growth and international expansion and is designed to generate positive economic, social and environmental impact. “The push for sustainability and the environment is a huge concern for Ducab,” confirmed Almutawa. He highlighted a number of initiatives that the company has in place, for reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing green energy, including the launch of a new solar
A “Ducab is committed to continued success as a global player in the energy industry.”
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park that contributes around 25% of the head office’s power requirement. The company has updated a lot of its machinery to optimise power consumption and reduce the overall power requirement as well as introduced a lot of automation. “We have succeeded in increasing the share of renewable energy internally, to nearly 15% of the total requirement through measures such as the installation of rooftop solar panels,” said Almutawa. “We also partner with suppliers who prioritise the conservation of the environment and help advance clean energy goals,” he added. Ducab aims for continuous improvement, for new technology and investment and systemisation, drawing on elements of Industry 4.0. Ducab’s strategic realignment ties in with the global emphasis on mitigating climate change through dearbonisation and increasing focus on renewable energy. The UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the contribution of clean energy www.technicalreview.me
