Price Controls 180: UAE Price Controls - On Demand Course Material
Examine the UAE’s electricity and water price control system and how it aligns regulation with investment, efficiency, and policy goals.
Location
Online
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Background - UAE Regulatory Context
3. Chronology of Price Controls (PC1-RC2)
4. Regulatory Objectives in the UAE
5. Maximum Allowed Revenue (MAR) Formula
6. WACC and Asset Valuation Practices
7. Capex Treatment: Ex-Ante and Ex-Post Review
8. Recycled Water as a Separate Regulatory Control
9. Performance-Based Incentives in RC2
10. Ring-Fencing by Business Stream
11. Government Support & Funding Mechanisms
12. Summary
13. References and Useful Links
14. Quiz Questions to Test Your Knowledge
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About this event
*Please note that this course is only available on demand and there is no meeting being held.**
Welcome to Price Controls 180! This case-based course examines how the UAE — specifically Abu Dhabi — has structured its regulatory framework for electricity and water services. With a focus on WACC, MAR, recycled water, and DSM-linked incentives, the course offers a detailed look at how price control design supports both service delivery and national policy priorities.
Once registered, you'll get access to a lecture video, presentation slides, a quiz, and a transcript — ready to deepen your understanding of price control applications in the UAE context.
This course offers you:🏛 An insider view of how Abu Dhabi’s RC1 and RC2 frameworks evolved🔍 Clarity on how WACC, MAR, and ring-fencing are applied across utility streams🌱 Insight into recycled water regulation and DSM-aligned incentives
Don’t miss this chance to:⚙ Understand how regulatory tools support public investment and affordability📘 See how cost transparency and performance benchmarks are enforced📊 Explore the financial and policy logic behind UAE’s price control strategy
This course is for:
- Regulatory professionals working in or with Gulf markets
- Utilities and government stakeholders engaged in pricing and investment planning
- Infrastructure advisors, economists, and engineers
- Researchers and students focused on emerging market regulation
Register now to explore a real-world model of price controls tailored to policy, infrastructure, and investment needs.