Yesterday marked the launch of the 18th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). WETEX is organised by DEWA, in adherence with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA, under the theme ‘At the forefront of sustainability.’
WETEX 2016 is sponsored by more than 60 local and international companies. These include the titanium sponsors who are Siemens (Germany) ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia) and Sustainable City (Dubai), in addition to 12 strategic sponsors, and 11 platinum sponsors. As a Titanium sponsor, ACWA Power is displaying its most important major projects including the Shuaa Energy project, which is now under construction, and is part of the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is operated by DEWA. The project will produce 200 megawatts (MW) of solar energy by April 2017. ACWA Power will also highlight the launch of the first phase of the Hassyan clean coal power plant, which will generate 2,400MW.
“WETEX is one of the most important electricity and water exhibitions in the region. As an internationally specialised company, we provide smart solutions and energy equipment, and support innovation in the field of renewable energy, which is a main focus of the exhibition,” said Ziad Al Sati, Services Director from Siemens, a Titanium sponsor to the exhibition.
“WETEX has become an international platform, as well as a remarkable event that reflects the UAE’s leadership, and its commitment towards enhancing international cooperation, to provide the latest technological solutions in the energy sector, while supporting international trends in sustainability and conservation, and the conservation of resources, to ensure a better future for generations to come. Empower’s participation in the exhibition comes as part of its leading role as one of the largest companies seeking to develop and spread the latest techniques regionally and internationally. It also participates in developing international strategies, to face environmental issues, and to help other countries adopt more sustainable and effective solutions to improve the energy sector,” said Ahmad Bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer of Empower.
“Our company is a role model in the energy and technology sectors. We strive to develop smart solutions to save energy across a number of levels. We work to keep pace with the latest updates, and provide new and innovative solutions to test buildings, read pump meters, and install lighting systems,” said Ali Faqir, Senior Sales Engineer of Schneider, a sponsor of WETEX.
“Participating in WETEX is a great opportunity to showcase our products in the UAE market,” said Hussein El Asfar, Business Development Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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