Enhances Dubai's position as a global center for exhibitions and conferences

WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy to kick off next September 27

  • WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy are one of the world's leading specialized exhibitions.

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  • Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer: "The exhibition and conference sector is an essential component of the booming tourism sector in Dubai."

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organizing the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition “WETEX” and Dubai Solar Energy 2022 from 27 to 29 September at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and President of the UAE Ministers and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

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Since its launch in 1999, WETEX has witnessed significant growth and has become one of the most prominent international exhibitions specialized in the fields of water, energy, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green buildings, electric vehicles, and other vital sectors, which makes it a major supporter of the vision of the Dubai government. In building a sustainable future for the Emirate.

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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and founder and president of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show, said: "The exhibition and conference sector is an essential component of the booming tourism sector in Dubai, and contributes to strengthening the emirate's economy, which has achieved a growth of 6.2% during the past year. In 2021, 5.9% was achieved in the first quarter of 2022.

He stressed that WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy, the largest of its kind in the region, and one of the most prominent specialized international exhibitions, contributes to strengthening Dubai's position as a global center for exhibitions and conferences, in addition to introducing the world to the achievements of the UAE and Dubai in the renewable and clean energy sector. .

The exhibition also provides an important opportunity for companies and government and private institutions to reach thousands of exhibitors, participants, officials, and decision-makers in the sectors of energy, water, renewable energy, environment and sustainability, to conclude deals and build partnerships, as well as identify market needs, especially in light of the significant expansion in reliance on energy technologies. renewable energy in the UAE and the region in general.

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For his part, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, Maher Julfar, said that WETEX, through its support for green and renewable technologies and initiatives, plays a critical role in promoting the Dubai government's vision of building a sustainable future.

He added, "Dubai World Trade Center, as the leading destination for conferences and exhibitions, is proud to support WETEX in its endeavors to showcase to the international community the progress made by Dubai and the UAE in the field of sustainability."

 1200 companies from 55 countries participate in “WETEX 2021”

WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy 2021 witnessed the participation of 1,200 companies from 55 countries and 61 sponsoring institutions, in addition to 10 country pavilions.

The exhibition also attracted 45,506 visitors from all over the world.

During the exhibition, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority organized 56 seminars and specialized discussion sessions with the participation of a group of experts and specialists from around the world, on the topics of sustainability, renewable and clean energy, green hydrogen, desalination using clean energy, decarbonization, circular economy, production and storage of renewable energy, Waste-to-energy technologies, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in service institutions, smart meters and grids, and innovation in the post-Covid-19 stage. 

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