DUBAI, UAE – The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) saw a large turnout of visitors in its 24th edition.
A total of 1,750 companies from 55 countries worldwide participated in the exhibition, which was held under the theme ‘At the Forefront of Sustainability’.
For over three days, WETEX & DSS 2022 highlighted the latest global solutions, technologies and innovations in energy, water, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green mobility solutions, sustainable development, green buildings, electric vehicles and water desalination technologies.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show, expressed his happiness at the significant success of the exhibition this year and the large turnout of visitors and specialists from the region and the world.
Al Tayer commended quality technologies and innovative solutions from specialized organizations worldwide.
“For over 24 years, WETEX and Dubai Solar Show has established its position as the largest exhibition in the region in the energy, water, green development, sustainability and related sectors and has become one of the largest specialized exhibitions worldwide,” he said.
“It provides a leading platform for international organizations and companies to present their latest solutions and products, as well as learn about innovative technologies from all over the world,” he added.
“It helps in exchanging expertise and learning from best practices, identifying market needs and future projects, exploring opportunities to take part in renewable energy projects and programs in the UAE and the region ,” Al Tayer said.
Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, and Chairperson of the Sales, Logistics and Sponsorships Committee for WETEX & DSS, said that this year the exhibition hosted 20 international pavilions and attracted 64 sponsors of local and international organizations.
He emphasized that WETEX and Dubai Solar Show is an important platform for business meetings to help participants conclude deals and build partnerships and explore local and regional markets.
Over the three days of the exhibition many meetings were held between companies, government, private institutions and investors through the Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) platforms.
DEWA organized 110 seminars and panel discussions by prominent experts and specialists from around the world on sustainability; clean and renewable energy; green hydrogen; water desalination using clean energy; decarbonization; circular economy; renewable energy generation and storage; technologies for turning waste into energy; artificial intelligence; emerging technologies in utilities; smart meters and grids among other vital topics.
DEWA showcased its key projects and services that use the latest technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
DEWA presented the global achievements that have made it one of the most distinguished utilities worldwide.