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The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) discussed investment opportunities in energy projects and cooperation with Swiss companies operating in the UAE.
This came at a meeting which was attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and attracted 100 Swiss companies under the theme ‘Business Innovation’ at the Sustainable Building in Al Quoz.
The event also promoted the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition, WETEX 2016, to be held under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA.
The conference was attended by Christian Watts, Consul General of Switzerland in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Peter Herradine, President of the Swiss Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates, and senior officials of Swiss companies specialising in energy, water, and environment. Speaking on the occasion, Al Tayer said, “Innovation is at the core of DEWA’s business and strategic operations. This event supports our vision to become a sustainable innovative world–class utility.