‘Made in Russia’ initiative features 30 companies advancing energy transition and food security at WETEX 2025

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 organise 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.  Russia’s pavilion, under the ‘Made in Russia’ national brand, will feature 30 companies specialising in clean and renewable energy, water treatment and purification, recycling, artificial intelligence (AI) applications for human resource management and advanced technologies for sustainable agriculture.

“We are pleased to welcome the broad participation of Russian companies under the national brand, ‘Made in Russia’, at WETEX, reflecting the strong partnership between the UAE and Russia and the shared commitment of both nations to forging new avenues of co-operation in the emerging economy and vital sectors. Our aim is to accelerate the adoption of clean and renewable energy, bolster food security and strengthen collaboration to address urgent challenges. Through these efforts, we seek to enhance climate change adaptation, promote sustainable growth and achieve our mutual economic, environmental and investment objectives,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX.

Najibullo Jabbori, Chief Representative of the Russian Export Center (REC) in the UAE, said: “Russian companies are bringing their best innovations in energy, ecology and water management to Dubai. The ‘Made in Russia’ exposition reflects our contribution to the global transition towards a sustainable future and opens new opportunities for international co-operation. We are confident that our solutions in sustainable development and green technologies will find strong demand here.”

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Russia grew by an annual 4.9% to USD 11.5 billion in 2024, and by 76.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025.

The ‘Made in Russia’ exposition includes a range of technologies, innovations and solutions in the following areas:

•Advanced energy systems and renewable technology: wind energy solutions, diverse types of renewable energy systems, intelligent power minimisation technologies, smart switchgears, control panels, automation solutions for industrial processes, electrical cables and accessories, precision instruments for testing and calibrating energy meters and instrument transformers, digital substation and smart grid measurement equipment, gas piston and diesel generator technologies, and engineering services for energy infrastructure

•Water treatment and purification: water supply and sanitation systems, membrane-based reverse-osmosis solutions and advanced filtration technologies for water purification

•Smart recycling and waste management: AI-powered reverse vending machines and integrated systems for efficient recycling and waste management

•Sustainable infrastructure and smart industry solutions: controlled environment agriculture technologies, GPS/Glonass-based transport monitoring systems, external wall insulation systems adaptable to various building types, fuel supply solutions for maritime and heavy industries, and AI-powered applications for human resource management

REC, part of the VEB.RF Group, is a state-backed institution that supports non-commodity and non-energy exports. It provides companies from various industries with both financial and non-financial assistance throughout their journey into international markets. As part of its efforts to elevate Russian products globally, REC runs a programme to promote the ‘Made in Russia’ national brand, which highlights the unique qualities of Russian products – including their sustainability, reliability and technological innovation – thus strengthening global recognition of Russian quality standards.