Belgian pavilion at WETEX to focus on renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon tech and climate solutions

Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will convene the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Belgium’s international pavilion at WETEX will this year host six companies specialising in energy, climate technologies and environmental solutions.

“The participation of major Belgian companies at WETEX reflects the strength and depth of economic relations between the UAE and Belgium, and our aspirations to expand trade exchanges between the two countries and explore prospects for consolidating partnerships and investments in areas of mutual interest, especially in the innovation, energy, renewables and net-zero sectors. This contributes to regional and global development, and boosts prosperity, fostering a more sustainable future for all,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX.

HE Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of Belgium to the UAE, said: “Belgium is honoured to be represented by six forward-thinking companies at WETEX, showcasing our shared commitment with the United Arab Emirates to advancing sustainability, innovation and smart city solutions. This presence reflects the strength of Belgian expertise in diverse key sectors such as green hydrogen, water management and medical waste treatment, and underscores our desire to foster closer co-operation in building a more sustainable future together.”

Edith Mayeux, Trade Commissioner at the Belgium-based Wallonia Export & Investment Agency, said: “This is a proud moment for Belgium. We are honoured to see Belgian innovation recognised on a global stage, such as Sotrad Water receiving the prestigious the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award which Suqia UAE supervises. Our participation in WETEX 2025 reflects not only our commitment to sustainability but also the diversity of solutions our companies bring – from solar-powered mobility and medical waste management to advanced water and energy technologies. Belgium continues to deliver practical, forward-thinking answers to today’s most urgent environmental challenges.”

Companies exhibiting at the Belgian pavilion will showcase technologies and products in the following fields:

• Renewable energy: hydropower, nuclear, thermal and wind energy services, as well as heat recovery steam generators and boilers

• Water and maritime services: advanced water treatment technologies, rainwater harvesting and solar-powered pumps, inland waterway infrastructure, port operations and naval services

• Climate solutions: bridging the investment and operational gap in climate technology and transforming cutting-edge R&D into scalable tech ventures

• Carbon technologies: activated carbon regeneration, carbonisation and calcination of industrial minerals

• Hydrogen innovation: hydrogen refueling stations and electrolyser services

• Cooling systems: wet cooling technologies, cooling towers and air-cooled condensers

• Waste management: thermal treatment of solids and hazardous waste, and medical waste treatment and recycling solutions

• Energy infrastructure: power generation, converters and invertors for utilities, transport, data centres and telecom networks