Dubai, UAE, 23 April 2015

The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2015) concludes on a high note, with a strong response from relevant sectors, organisations and visitors.

Meanwhile, Green Week will continue until the 27th April at Mirdif City Centre, Deira City Centre, and Mall of the Emirates.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), remarked that the exhibition has established itself on the map of prestigious specialised shows in the world.

"Over three days, WETEX succeeded in supporting the sustainability in line with the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai's initiative 'Green Economy for Sustainable Development' and the 'UAE Vision 2021' which focuses on sustainability. Diversification of energy resources is part of the UAE's priorities to become a leading hub for renewable energy and green development," said HE Al Tayer.

Titanium, Strategic, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors expressed satisfaction over this year's WETEX, which was visited by government officials, delegations, and specialists in energy, environment, water, electricity, and sustainable development plus others.

"WETEX is a leading and unique platform that attracts key players from trade and economic sectors working in the water, energy, and environment domains. The exhibition targets business and society, who are also the targeted audience of DEWA's campaigns, aiming to raise awareness of conserving natural resources and support sustainability to reduce demand on energy in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030."

Mr. Mounib Hatab - Director of Sales-GCC, Gulf Eternit/Future Pipe, the strategic sponsor of the show, said:  "Our company's objective is to share best practices with the world's leading players in the water, energy, and environment technology industries. WETEX is one of the largest exhibitions in the region, showcasing the latest technologies and equipment and building awareness about products and services."

"Future Pipe Industries (FPI) offers the largest and most versatile large diameter fiberglass pipe product range in the market today. With diameters ranging from 12mm up to 4000mm, Using the latest technology in the Fiberglass industry, FPI's fiberglass-composite non corrosive pipe systems can transport Water, Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals including H2S."

"With escalating world energy demand, the oil and gas industries have become a rapidly growing market for FPI. The vast increase in exploration and production, both onshore and offshore, has ensured a substantial need for pipe systems which can efficiently transport resources directly to consumers. WETEX help to realise a sustainable future for the UAE and the world by drawing insights and inspirations from the many experts and organisations at WETEX 2015," said Hatab.

Gulf Eternit/Future Pipe was one of the speakers during the Wetex conference, through the presentation titled "Reliability & Efficiency Of Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipe for Infrastructure and Water Applications". In addition, live presentations were made at the stand (Strategic Sponsor 1) during the exhibition.

The USA Pavilion at WETEX put on display innovative solutions from companies including Silver Spring Networks, Mueller Co. E3 Water, Smith & Loveless, Electronic Technologies, LG NanoH2O, Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition (WEFTEC), Membrane Solutions, and Eaton plus others.

WETEX this year saw support from American organisations such as American Water Works Association and the renowned American magazine 'Pumps and Systems'.

The French Pavilion at WETEX made its debut this year, and included participation from energy, water, and environmental sustainability plus others specialised exhibitors who offer solutions in rationalisation of resources. HE Al Tayer applauded the participation of French companies which are specialised in sustainable development and use of renewable energy. Nicolas Hulot, The Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for the Protection of the Planet visited the pavilion.

French exhibitors showcased their latest innovations in water, renewable energy, and other environment technique solutions.

Siemens participated as the Titanium sponsor of WETEX . Seimens experts were present at booth P.SP-3 and answered questions about the company's innovative energy products, systems, solutions and services.

Siemens power and gas expert, Mr Kais Sfar, Product Line Marketing Combined Cycle Plant Solutions, presented in a seminar on Meeting the Middle East Energy Demand with Trusted Operational Excellence. ​

A special collaboration between Siemens and local electrical partner Scientechnic highlighted the offerings of the two companies and how this can work to benefit both companies' customers and their energy management needs. Visitors had the opportunity to speak with both a Siemens and Scientechnic expert at the same time, on either the Siemens or the Scientechnic booths.

Ducab, as a Platinum Sponsor, showcased its sustainability initiatives alongside its latest lines of industry-specific cabling, designed to meet the particular needs of the region's most prominent industries. The cable manufacturer's participation is in line with the vision of its parent companies SENAAT and Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), to contribute to a more sustainable vision for the future of the UAE.

Visitors to WETEX saw at first-hand the way in which Ducab supports sustainable economic development through the manufacture of high efficiency specialised cabling products. Recent projects Ducab has been involved with in the energy sector include working with DEWA for the Canal Project to deliver on a technical and education front, the latter through a seminar with international consultants and testing labs. 

Ericsson, a platinuim sponsor, exhibited the future communications technology by showcasing how smart solutions can transform utilities such as energy, water and sewage. Ericsson's state-of-the-art booth allowed visitors to experience how Smart Grid Network Management and Grid Monitoring will improve the reliability of electricity networks by transporting real-time data from substations, field devices and smart meters so that it can be turned into useful information for field staff, engineers and households.

The Strategic sponsors included Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) which highlighted its sustainable development initiatives as well as latest technologies to provide smarter solutions for consumers, Some of these solutions include the Vehicle Identification Pass (ViP), a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) / and vehicle identification (VID)-based fuel retailing system.

Al-Futtaim Motors, one of the strategic sponsors, showcased various kinds of Toyota's green technologies that is part of every Toyota hybrid  to make a positive  impact on emissions and change the face of transport in the Emirate while contributing to the UAE's green agenda.

Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, showcased the model of Empower's third district cooling plant in Business Bay on its booth. Empower's plans and efforts is in line with sustainability policies and objectives through rationalising energy and sustaining it as well as protecting the environment and supporting the efforts of green economy.

Dubai Investments, a Gold Sponsor for WETEX, displayed a variety of products from its sub-firms like Lightech Industry which displays different electrical energy-saving lamps; Emirates Glass, which displays several types of glass products; and Emirates District Cooling (EMICOOL) that displays projects that have a significant impact in reducing energy consumption.

Mitsubishi, a Gold Sponsor for WETEX, introduced a range of projects undertaken in the electricity sector, as well as Command and Control Systems branded with the company name.

Gulf Jyoti, a company specialising in building rail electricity towers and a Gold Sponsor for WETEX 2015, introduced models of those electric iron towers. The company is carrying out several projects for DEWA.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a Strategic Sponsor for WETEX, displayed recent projects it is implementing in the aluminum industry, including smelting 'DX technology'.

ABB, a Strategic sponsor, showcased electric car charging stations as well as its smart grid solutions, energy efficient technologies and renewable innovations that can help  consumers be energy smart.

Among the prominent Sponsors of WETEX was ACWA Power which is involved in the Phase II of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

From Italy, exhibitors included world-class names like Bricoman Italia, specialised in various types of cables including electric cables and other telecommunication cables.

Abengoa, a Gold Sponsor for WETEX have several projects in about 40 countries in energy, water and environment. The company applies innovative and sustainable technologies dedicated to generating electricity from renewable resources, technologies of conversion of biomass solids into biofuels, as well as solutions for drinking water production. The company also has a dedicated unit for the construction engineering called 'Abeinsa'.

Another Gold Sponsor for WETEX was Lucy Electric, which offers range of medium and low voltage secondary switchgear. The company provides best-in-class ring main units, cabinets, cutouts, and automation solutions.

Some other companies also introduced high-pressure and display of cables, LED lights, high efficient electricity production engines, smart meters, in addition to so many other water solutions.

Jeddah Cables Company, also a Gold Sponsor, displayed high, medium and low voltage cables as well as control systems.

Gold Sponsors of WETEX also included Eagle Electromechanical which is implementing 3 projects for DEWA. The company also presented business models for three real estate projects in Dubai.

Value Addition, another Gold Sponsor, offers solar panels that can be used at homes and factories, as well as LED indoor and outdoor lighting products, water heaters, huge water heaters for factories.

A total of 30 Seminars were held with participants from different sectors. The Seminars saw an impressive turnout, especially since they included significant topics and research papers. These seminars sought to promote Dubai as a hub for conferences and a leading center of the knowledge-based economy.

The exhibition proved to be a global destination that put on display technology solutions. It has gained importance in the field of exchanging experiences and knowledge among participants, experts, officials, decision-makers in the energy, electricity, water, environment, sustainable development sectors and other related domains.

UAE Water Aid Foundation participated in WETEX 2015 at Entrance of Zabel Hall

UAE Water Aid Foundation participated at WETEX 2015 where the stand generated high interest from visitors of the three day show.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched UAE Water Aid in June 2014 to provide drinking water to over 5 million people in the world.

UAE Water Aid Foundation aims to conduct research and studies to support the production of clean water using solar energy so that it provides new, cheap and innovative solutions for millions around the world who suffer from scarcity of water and polluted drinking water.

The foundation during WETEX displayed a sample of its mobile station PVRO that desalinate water by applying the reverse osmosis (RO) technology.  The Foundation's stand showcased visual presentations and video clips that featured green practices aiming to sustain water and environment.

WETEX Media Centre

DEWA at WETEX has equipped a two storey media centre that was full of green elements to demonstrate the sustainability angle as well as it contained green plants across its corners. This centre had high internet connection, computers, office equipments to support the work of media people to outreach the messages of the show to everyone through media channels.

The centre was also an ideal venue for media people to meet with officials and participants . Located in a prominent location in the 9-hall show and accessible to parking lots, the media centre was very helpful and convenient to media people as well as their equipments such as cameras.

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© Press Release 2015