WETEX ’17 to focus on ‘sustainability’

DUBAI / Emirates Business

WETEX 2017 plays a vital role in supporting the efforts of the leadership of Dubai and the UAE on the global green economy and sustainable development map, said HE Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
The 19th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), the largest exhibition of its kind in the region will be held under the theme ‘At the forefront of sustainability,’ this year. The event, which coincides with the 2nd Dubai Solar Show and the 4th World Green Economy Summit, will be held under the umbrella of the 4th session of Green Week, 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.
WETEX 2017 will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 23 to 25. Covering an area of over 70,000 square metres, the event will play host to 2,000 exhibitors from 50 different countries.
At this year’s World Green Economy Summit, at least 60 speakers from all over the world will focus on key topics like Smart Cities, Green Economy, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX said: “In line with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to support the comprehensive and sustainable development of Dubai and the UAE, we at DEWA are eager to engage the public in promoting a culture of sustainability, preserving the environment, protecting natural resources, adopt green technologies and increase reliance on clean energy. This event is a comprehensive, integrated and specialised global exhibition in the areas of energy production and rationalisation, renewable energy, desalination, sustainability, technology and green development. Since its launch, the exhibition has established itself as the largest of its kind in the world. This year, we are expecting a larger audience turnout, especially after our success last year, with great participation from the public, sponsors, exhibitors and participants from all over the world.”
Al Tayer added: “Through this important event, we are seeking to educate and involve the public in our efforts to implement the long term national initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to build a green economy in the UAE under the theme ‘Green economy for sustainable development,’ and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to make Dubai a world centre for clean energy and green economy, by providing 7% of Dubai’s energy from clean energy sources by 2020. This target will increase to 25% by 2030; and 75% by 2050, in addition to the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, that aims to cut energy consumption by 30% by 2030. The show is an ideal platform for organisations operating in the fields of energy, renewable energy, water, environment, oil and gas to display their technologies, projects, green products and solutions. It also serves as a forum for decision makers, investors, buyers, and enthusiasts from all around the world to gain insight into the leading projects in renewable and clean energy in the region and the world”.

DP World, Jafza to showcase projects
DUBAI / WAM

Global trade enabler DP World and
its flagship subsidiary Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) are to participate in the Water, Energy and Environment Technology Fair (WETEX) being held from October 23-25 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, DP World has been installing 88,000 solar panels in Jebel Ali and Port Rashid on the rooftops of buildings, car parks and warehouses.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, stressed the importance of WETEX as a global platform that brings together companies to showcase their sustainability efforts.
He said, “Jafza encourages its customers to reduce energy consumption, conserve natural resources and reduce carbon emissions so that we can secure the rights of future generations to a safe and clean environment.”
Jafza has recently completed the biggest retrofit project in the region, with Etihad Energy, of 157 accommodation buildings housing 55,000 people working for companies in the free zone with the replacement of 5,200 old window air-conditioning units with modern energy efficient split a/c units. The AED85 million project, self-financed through energy savings, is set to meet the target of the UAE 2030 plan to cut energy consumption by 30 percent ahead of time.
Meanwhile, over 85,000 conventional light fixtures and lamps have been replaced with energy-saving LED lamps. Other planned retrofits for 28 office buildings have also started with a target to save 25 percent of energy consumption once completed in 2018.

Ducab invests in clean energy future
DUBAI / WAM

Through recent investments in both products and projects, Ducab is working to power the UAE’s renewable energy agenda with a particular emphasis on solar, nuclear and wind energy during this year’s Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2017. Ducab is the Middle East’s leading manufacturer of high quality cables and cabling products owned equally by Abu Dhabi’s Senaat General Holding Corporation, Senaat, and by Investment Corporation Dubai (ICD).
Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Ducab, said, “The UAE continues to take significant steps to diversify its economy, and today that transformation is clearly seen within the nation’s power and energy sector when it comes to the adoption of clean energy sources.