WETEX next year’s show 60 per cent booked
Latest water and electricity issues discussed at two-day seminar on WETEX sidelines
The 11th Water Technology, Energy and Environment Exhibition 2009 – WETEX 2009 -- attracted large number of visitors who were keen to explore new technologies and solutions during the three-day exhibition which also hosted a series of 25 workshops and a seminar.
H.E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said: "WETEX has become an important event on Dubai’s annual calendar of events. The new solutions displayed were welcomed by visitors in light with the rapid growth of electricity, water and related industries in the Middle East”.
Al Tayer expressed satisfaction at the participation which exceeded all expectations, a proof of the dramatic growth of the event. He said that bookings for next year’s show which will be held from 9th to 11th March 2010 had already reached 60 per cent of the total display area.
WETEX, the first of its kind show in the region, tackled critical issues in Energy Conservation, Water & Electricity, including environmental protection and preservation.
DEWA’s stand as well as the green building stand which aimed at enhancing awareness in protecting the natural resources of Dubai attracted hordes of visitors.
Al Tayer added: “We would like to thank the sponsors, co-sponsors and participants from the public and private sectors for being part of this exhibition which plays a major role in enhancing the socio-economic development of the UAE”.
The show displayed products related to transmission and distribution of Water and Energy Products like Steam/Gas Turbines, Diesel/Power Generators, Boilers, Pollution Control, Overhead Transmission line equipments, Substations, Transformers, Switchgears, Cables, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Air Conditioning, Lighting fixtures, Firefighting systems, Lifts, Fans and Exhaust systems, Batteries, Chemicals, Lab and testing equipments, Metering systems, Irrigation systems, Pumps, Valves, Pipes, Water Network Systems, House pipe fittings and Connections, Sanitary/Drainage wares and accessories, Fibre Glass products, SCADA Systems, Leakage detection through Software and Hardware Technologies, Desalination Plants, Home appliances, Energy conservation as well as products related directly or indirectly to Environment, Recycling products, Solar and Wind energy products and Filters.
Al Tayer added: “The response to WETEX reflects the prominent position of the UAE in general and Dubai in particular as a business hub”.
Ms. Habiba Al-Marashi, chairman of the Emirates Environmental Group, Board Member of the World Charter of the United Nations, who presented a paper at one of the workshops said: “We take pride in having such an exhibition in Dubai. We have been part of this show since its inception 11 years ago. The seminar raised important topic which is water resources which plays a crucial part in developing a good way of living to the next generations.”
Al-Marashi said: “Water scarcity will be faced in the world if we don’t take this issue seriously. The responsibility must be shared by the private as well as public sectors and individuals”.
The WETEX Conference, newly introduced at WETEX 2009, was an overwhelming success with important topics being discussed during the 2-day conference, leading to better awareness and understanding for the utilities business, energy, water, and environment sustainability.
The seminar revealed that the world’s power consumption would double by 2050 and will therefore add more strain on the utilities worldwide, particularly in the Middle East region.
Al Tayer added: “Saving precious energy and water resources and protecting the environment should not be mere wishful thinking. It should be the duty of everyone, policy-makers, service providers as well as end-users.”
Al Tayer added: “The utilities sector in the Middle East is a very dynamic market as the region continues on a considerable growth track. A booming infrastructure market necessitates new solutions for the ever growing demand for energy and water across the region.”
“WETEX Conference brought together industry experts, solution providers, governments and regulatory bodies to network, discuss, and analyze how the region can best continue on this growth path in light of the challenges,” added Al Tayer.
In the area of energy consumption, the recent volatility in oil and gas prices have prompted many power producers to think up new methods of meeting energy demand over the next 5 to 20 years. Prior to the economic downturn, global energy growth rates were averaging 4 per cent, according to discussions at the seminar.
DEWA held a gala dinner on the second day of WETEX at the Bustan Rotana, attended by Mr. Al Tayer. Al Tayer and Mr. Abdullah Al Hajri, acting VP for customer servicing, felicitated sponsors and cosponsors of the show. Also, Mr Al Tayer honoured government organizations that participated in the show.
