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Dubai 20-10-2019
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the WETEX Exhibition will kick off tomorrow. Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in conjunction with the fourth edition of the Dubai Solar Energy Exhibition – the largest exhibition dedicated to solar energy technologies in the region.
The two exhibitions will be held under the umbrella of the Green Week from 21 to 23 October 2019 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DEWA, Chairman and Founder of WETEX, said: “WETEX has become an important event on the map of international exhibitions in the fields of technology, energy and water. It supports the strategies and investments of the UAE to diversify energy sources, especially in the field of solar energy within the framework of the UAE Centennial 2071 and the UAE Vision 2021 to ensure a happy future and a better life for future generations.
His Excellency stressed that the exhibition is expanding and flourishing year after year, which enhances the status and competitiveness of Dubai and supports its leading position as a global center for green economy and Dubai Plan 2021 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, to provide 75% of Dubai’s energy from clean energy sources by 2050.
“The exhibition has become an ideal opportunity to promote local and global efforts to balance development and the environment and to consolidate sustainability in its economic, social and environmental dimensions. “To produce clean energy and water to support Dubai’s transformation into a global center for clean energy and green economy.”
Since its opening 20 years ago, the number of exhibitors at WETEX has risen from 4 to 2350 in 2019, and the number of participating countries from two countries has risen to 55 this year. The two exhibitions, which spread over 78,413 square meters, attracted 2100 exhibitors from 53 countries and more than 35,000 visitors from around the world. The two sessions are expected to attract more visitors. They cover an area of 85,000 square meters Wei Tmlan on 18 international pavilions and the show participation of Russia, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Chile, Ireland and Poland for the first time.
In conjunction with WETEX 2019, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is hosting the biennial International Desalination Society (IDA) World Congress, which returns to Dubai 10 years after its successful 2009 session. Sustainability ”will play a pivotal role in raising awareness about the need to adopt leading-edge water technology innovations in modern cities such as Dubai, one of the largest water markets that demonstrate a strong commitment and active participation in fostering collaboration and fostering a culture of innovation within the water sector.
The third edition of the Gothic Oil and Gas Technology Exhibition and Conference, organized by Dragon Oil, the investment arm of ENOC’s oil and gas sector, is a vital platform for reviewing the latest applications and trends in the oil and gas sector with a focus on Dissemination of technology and innovation with wide participation of government institutions, companies, professional associations and others. The Society of Petroleum Engineers will run two parallel technical sessions during the conference and will also be launched during this year’s conference “Center of Excellence”, which targets universities and academic institutions It will accept more than 150 students.
This year, DEWA is organizing the fourth edition of the Dubai Solar Exhibition, which brings together the world’s leading clean solar companies to showcase their latest products, services and innovative technologies, led by lower energy costs, smart lighting and more.
The exhibition highlights the latest innovations in the solar energy sector, especially desalination and water treatment using solar energy. The exhibition also highlights the largest projects in this sector in the region by providing a unique and distinct platform to build partnerships with all government and private sectors in order to develop innovative solutions. Exclusive to participants such as free registration of companies and products at the Authority and obtaining letters of recommendation on products participating in the exhibition, and exclusive field visits to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
WETEX 2019 showcases the latest technologies and equipment in the energy sectors in dozens of areas including turbines, compressors, engines, generators, gauges, calibration, cathodic protection system, gas insulated circuit breakers, safety equipment, personal protection equipment, lighting kits, innovative lighting solutions, solar lighting, industrial technologies for production automation, and oil and gas sector software, among others.
