Dubai Electricity & Water Authority | 70 local & international companies sponsor 20th Water, Energy, Technology & Environment Exhibition (WETEX)

The 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), under 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, has attracted more than 70 sponsors this year.

The exhibition will be held under the umbrella of the 5th Green Week at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), from 23 -25 October 2018, to showcase the latest developments and innovative solutions in the renewable and traditional energy sectors around the world. The exhibition will also provide trade opportunities and will encourage potential partnerships that promote the business sector.

WETEX 2018 has attracted 3 Diamond Sponsors (Siemens, The Sustainable City in Dubai, ACWA Power); 4 Titanium Sponsors (Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi, Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA), Emirates Global Aluminium, and ABB Industries); 16 Strategic Sponsors, 9 Platinum Sponsors and 31 Gold Sponsors.

CNBC Arabia and Dubai Media Incorporated are the Strategic Media Partners. The Arabian Radio Network, Water Briefing Global magazine, and Oil and Gas World magazine are the Media Partners of WETEX 2018.

Since its inception two decades ago, WETEX has been a pioneering platform to showcase the latest smart solutions and technologies in the traditional and renewable energy sectors, water, sustainability and conservation, bringing together the world's leading companies and institutions to compete for the latest smart solutions and innovative services in the energy, environment and water sectors. It is also a strategic forum for leading international experts, specialists, solution providers, investors and decision makers to review and discuss the latest developments in solutions that support sustainable environment, the shift towards a green economy and reducing the negative effects of carbon emissions on health, environment and development, and to share best practices and ideas in water, energy and environment sectors.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, expressed his gratitude to all partners and sponsors of the exhibition for their great support for the best edition of the WETEX exhibition. "Our partners and sponsors have been the cornerstone of the exhibition's success over the past years, and we reiterate our appreciation for their outstanding efforts and contribution to the objectives of the exhibition and to highlight its role as an ideal platform that brings together institutions, entrepreneurs, investors and exhibitors in one place to showcase the latest technology solutions and innovative products in the energy, environment and water sectors. This supports the UAE-led sustainability efforts and our wise leadership’s guidance in making the UAE a global model for environmental sustainability and green economy.”

Al Tayer pointed out that WETEX is contributing annually to promoting the exchange of the latest smart solutions and technologies on all aspects of the energy infrastructure sector from around the world. The exhibition has established its leading position as one of the largest events in the region and the world. He emphasised DEWA’s commitment to expanding the number of the exhibitors each year to realise the objectives of the ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative, which was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform the country into a global hub for exporting, and re-exporting green products and technologies. WETEX also supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to transform Dubai into a global hub for clean energy and green economy, by providing 7% of Dubai’s total power output from clean energy by 2020. This target will increase to 25% by 2030, and 75% by 2050.

Strategic Partners

The Strategic Sponsors include the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Emirates Central Cooling Systems (Empower), Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, GE, Gulf Eternit, Emirates Electrical Engineering Company, Ducab Cable Company, Al Fanar Group, Jeddah Cables Company, Scan Electromechanical/ Euro Gulf Transformers, Larsen & Toubro: L&T India, Al Suwaidi Electric Company, Honeywell International Middle East and Ghantoot Gulf Contracting.

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors of WETEX 2018 are Riyadh Cables & Metals, Energoprojekt Entel Co. Ltd, Maetel, Al Mostajed Technology, Amplex Dubai, KEC International Limited, Green Oasis General Contracting, Al Nasr Contracting and Tesar.

Gold Sponsors

The Gold Sponsors include Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Bahra Advanced Cable Manufacture Co. Ltd., Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), Emirates Transformers & Switchgear Limited, Lucy Switchgear, Balikesir Electrical & Mechanical Industries, Top Link Contracting & General Transport, Site Technology, SEL Middle East, Al Melehy Technical Services, Al Ghanem Trading and Contracting, NPCC, Danway Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Gama Security Systems, United Computers and Management Consultancy, Afaq Al Khaleej Engineering Resources LLC, Koncar, FME, Torishima Services Solutions, Sunten Electrical Equipment, Centaur Electro-Mechanical Contracting, National Contracting Co. Ltd, Specon Cobra, NJS Consultants, Ernst & Young Middle East, National Cables Industry, Getra Power, Kalpataru Power, and Bin Omairah Contracting, TUV Rheinland, and Value Addition.

Supporters of WETEX 2018 include Gineers Now Magazine, Cleantech Holland, Japan Trade Corporation, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Enviro, Italian Trade Commission, Czech Trade, Taiwan Drinking Water Association, KOAMI, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Commerce, CCPIT JIANGSU, International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, World Voyage Exhibition, Sincerity International Exhibition, HK Huizhan, IMAG, Society of Engineers - UAE, Carrefour, Union Co-op, ASWAQ, Emirates Co-op, and Arab Water World.