100 Key National And International Organisations Support And Sponsor The 19th Water, Energy, Technology And Environment Exhibition (Wetex)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 19th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 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, from 23-25 October 2017. Held under the theme ‘At the forefront of sustainability,’ the exhibition is a global event for Dubai to share the concepts of sustainability across the sectors of Energy, Water, Environment, Green Economy, Development and Smart Cities with the world, in line with DEWA’s endeavours to maintain its status as a leading sustainable world class utility.

WETEX is a leading international platform sponsored by 100 national and international organisations and companies. DEWA regards its sponsors as sustainability partners who actively support social, environmental and economic development in Dubai by promoting proper resource management, rationalisation and raising awareness about sustainability and environmental preservation.

100 sponsors

The three titanium sponsors of WETEX are Siemens AG (Germany), ACWA Power (KSA), the Sustainable City (Dubai), while the government partners are Dubai Municipality, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA). The event is also sponsored by 17 strategic sponsors, 11 platinum sponsors, 35 golden sponsors and 24 supporting organisations.

WETEX 2017’s strategic media sponsors are Dubai Media Incorporated, CNBC Arabia, Al Khaleej Newspaper, Dubai Eye 103.8, Oil and Gas Directory Middle East. The official airlines for the event is Emirates Airlines.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and President and Founder of WETEX, praised the sponsors of WETEX, which has become a leading platform that gathers the largest organisations display their latest technological solutions in the fields of water, energy, environment and sustainability. DEWA values their great support to transform WETEX into the largest specialised exhibition of its kind in the region. He praised the role of the media, as a prominent partner and a key driver of its success, especially in highlighting the exhibition’s pivotal role as a leading platform that brings together key experts, decision makers, investors and leading players in energy, water and environment. "DEWA sees WETEX sponsors as key partners in supporting the sustainable development process and strengthening the position of this leading economic and environmental event on the global specialized exhibitions map. They play a key role in accelerating the transformation to a green economy not only in the UAE, but for the region as a whole,” Al Tayer noted.

Emirates National Oil Company, UAE (ENOC)

“WETEX 2017 offers a strategic platform to engage with key stakeholders, as it showcases the latest technologies in the water, energy, and environment sectors. With our focus on promoting energy efficiency we plan to showcase a host of advanced solutions that enhance ERM best practices, which can ultimately help secure a cleaner world for future generations. With the UAE’s ambitious plans and USD$150 billion investment into renewable power between now and 2050, we are at the forefront of supporting the nation in achieving its plans to utilise clean energy. This is evident through our introduction of cleaner fuel alternatives such as Biodiesel5, and further expanding our CNG network; reducing the dependency on subsidised natural gas power. ENOC will always remain committed to promoting sustainability through our green and efficient energy and resource initiatives.”

HE Saif Hameed Al Falasy, CEO, ENOC Group

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)

“Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has been a strategic partner of WETEX for a number of years. Once again, we are looking forward to having a significant presence at the event’s exhibition and to taking part in the World Green Economy Summit. At this year’s WETEX, we’ll be showcasing our activities in renewable energy deployment, water sustainability and clean-tech innovation, as well as the continued development of Masdar City Free Zone. UAE platforms such as WETEX and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week play a critical role in driving the commercialisation of renewable energy, clean technologies and water sustainability solutions across the Middle East and North Africa.”

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