Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed preparations for the launch of the 18th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2016, which will be held under the directives of His Highness 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, during the period from 4 to 6 October 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, covering 63,700 square metres.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX, and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, announced this at a press conference at the Armani hotel in Dubai. The conference was attended by HE Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), Waleed Salman, Member of the WETEX Higher Organising Committee, Marwan Bin Haider, Chairman of the Information Technology Committee, Khawla Al Mehairi, Chairwoman of the Marketing and Media Committee, Dr. Yousef Al Akraf, Chairman of the Sales & Logistical Support Committee, Jassim Rajab, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and representatives of WETEX sponsors. The attendees expressed their satisfaction with the growth of the show, which is organised under the umbrella of Green Week, in conjunction with the third World Green Economy Summit (WGES) and the inaugural Dubai Solar Show.
“I am pleased to announce to you on behalf of the Higher Organising Committee of WETEX that we have completed all the preparations for holding the show. WETEX takes place under the directives of His Highness 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. This is part of our continuing efforts to promote innovation in the UAE and is in line with the National Innovation Strategy that was launched by HH S heikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We also count on the event to build productive relationships based on cooperation and to exchange expertise and establish strategic partnerships. This stems from the position of Dubai as a global platform and a role model in providing the best and latest water, energy, and environment technologies in the world,” said HE Saeed Al Tayer.
“I would like to assure our valued sponsors that the exhibition is the largest of its kind ever thanks to their cooperation with us. WETEX 2016 brings together the elite pioneers in energy, water and environment sectors with decision-makers and major investors in sustainable energy solutions, which will lead to many successful partnerships and agreements locally and regionally,” said HE Saeed Al Tayer.
“I would also like to assure our valued sponsors that the exhibition is the largest of its kind ever thanks to their cooperation with us. WETEX 2016 brings together the elite pioneers in energy, water and environment with decision-makers and major investors in sustainable energy solutions, which will lead to many successful partnerships and agreements locally and regionally.”
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