The region's first carbon neutral 3D virtual exhibit

"WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy" kicks off today in an extraordinary session

The activities of the Water, Energy and Environment Technology Exhibition, “WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy 2020”, will start today, in a virtual extraordinary session that will continue until October 28.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) stated in a statement yesterday that “WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy 2020” is the first carbon-neutral 3D virtual exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region, pointing out that the use of a virtual platform to host the exhibition comes as part of the authority’s efforts to follow practices. Sustainable, as the virtual version provides all the advantages and opportunities provided by the traditional exhibition.

According to the statement, 55 local and international institutions and companies have announced their sponsorship of the exhibition «WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy 2020», in various categories.

Authority partners

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, said that the exhibition has become a platform that brings together major international companies and institutions to display the latest developments and technical solutions in the sectors of water, energy, sustainability and innovation.

Al Tayer added, "We consider the sponsors and supporters of the (WETEX and Dubai Solar Energy) exhibition as a partner of the authority, and contribute to consolidating the position of this important economic and environmental event on the map of specialized exhibitions in the world, and participate in accelerating the transition towards a green economy.

Diamond Sponsor

In turn, the Executive Director of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, Nasser Bushehab, said that the Authority's participation in the exhibition is a good opportunity to showcase its initiatives, achievements, and plans to achieve a sustainable green environment in all its operational and service work.

He pointed out that the Roads and Transport Authority achieved tangible results and savings during the year 2019 at all levels and types of energy, as it was able to achieve electricity savings of 39.6 gigawatts / hour, water 45.2 million gallons, gasoline 15.5 million liters, and diesel 700 thousand liters. .

Investor confidence

For his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi "ACWA Power" Company, Mohammed Abu Nayyan, affirmed that the commitment of the Dubai government towards continuing its pioneering plans and programs in the clean energy sector undoubtedly strengthens the confidence of the investor community in the wise leadership of the Emirate of Dubai, due to the policies and measures it has taken to address The repercussions of the "Corona" crisis would spread optimism and confidence in restoring the investment attractiveness of the global economic system in Dubai.

Dubai Media

In the same context, the Executive Director of the Radio and Television Sector at Dubai Media Corporation, Ahmed Saeed Al Mansoori, said that the strategic media partnership of "WETEX 2020" in its special session, comes in fulfillment of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister. Ruler of Dubai, in support and encouragement of creativity and creative initiatives, and a permanent contribution to various community and service activities.

He stressed that Dubai TV, and within the framework of the plans, programs, strategies and goals it seeks to serve the community in all its categories and segments, will accompany, through a specialized media and technical team, the activities of "WETEX 2020", stressing the role of media professionals in spreading awareness and providing correct information, in light of what these provide The special edition of the exhibition provides an important opportunity to see the latest smart technologies.

Supreme Council of Energy

The Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Ahmed Butti Al-Muhairbi, said: “We are looking forward to an active participation in the first three-dimensional virtual participation in the Water, Energy and Environment Technology Exhibition (WETEX), and we seek through this event to see the latest technology in the field of reducing Carbon dioxide emissions, and innovative solutions in sustainability ».

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