DEWA Invites Public to Participate in Activities of WETEX 2017

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DEWA Invites Public to Participate in Activities of WETEX 2017

HE Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, MD & Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has invited the general public, UAE nationals, and site visitors to participate in the 19th version of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), the largest exhibition of its kind in the region. The occasion will be held under the umbrella of the 4th session of Green Week, under the instructions 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 23 to 25 October 2017. Covering a location of over 70,000 square metres, the event will certainly play host to 2,000 exhibitors from 50 various countries. This year's theme is At the forefront of sustainability, and coincides with the 2nd Dubai Solar Program and the Fourth World Green Economy Summit. At this year's World Green Economy Summit, a minimum of 60 speakers from all over the world will certainly focus on key subjects like Smart Cities, Green Economic Climate, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX said: "In accordance with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to support the comprehensive and lasting advancement of Dubai and the UAE, we at DEWA are eager to involve the general public in promoting a culture of sustainability, maintaining the atmosphere, shielding natural deposits, take on green innovations and raise dependence on clean power. 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. This occasion is a detailed, integrated and been experts global exhibit in the locations of power production and rationalisation, renewable energy, desalination, sustainability, technology and green growth. Because its launch, the event has established itself as the biggest of its kind on the planet. This year, we are anticipating a bigger audience yield, especially after our success last year, with great participation from the general public, sponsors, exhibitors and individuals from all over the world."

Al Tayer added: "Through this important event, we are seeking to educate and involve the general public in our initiatives to apply the long-term nationwide campaign released by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to build a green economic climate in the UAE under the theme 'Green economy for lasting development,' and the Dubai Clean Power Technique 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 areas of power, renewable energy, water, environment, oil and gas to present their modern technologies, projects, green products and options. It also functions as a forum for choice manufacturers, financiers, buyers, and enthusiasts from throughout the world to acquire understanding right into the leading jobs in renewable and tidy power in the region and the world".

Al Tayer clarified that the 4th session of the Green Week also includes occasions designed to raise community awareness and inspire individuals to be much more responsible towards the atmosphere - highlighting the immediate have to change illogical consumption practices; adhere to a sustainable lifestyle and to promote recognition amongst new generations like school and college student and encourage them to invent brand-new remedies in the direction of a green economic situation. Occasions consist of a selection of lectures concerning sustainability, promoting effective consumption, and many various other ecological issues, plus interactive workshops with the public. Green Week likewise consists of a Green Corner for school and college student to be trendsetters, innovators and makers and show their green and sustainable projects.

"The Second edition of the Dubai Solar Show, will additionally take place during WETEX in a specialist area of 14,000 square metres, as a platform for both the general public and private sectors to make offers, develop collaborations, evaluate the current solar energy modern technologies, and present and future tasks in the region. It will also make it possible for participants to discover market requirements and the offered opportunities in the solar energy projects and programmes," included Al Tayer.

"With its Green platforms, we promote sustainability in all ecological, economic and social facets, and rise dependence on clean energy sources, with Shams Dubai to sustain the Dubai Smart Campaign, to earn Dubai the smartest and happiest city worldwide. Shams Dubai motivates structure owners to install solar panels on their rooftops to create electricity, connected to our grid adding to higher dependence on tidy power, and including the public in lowering the carbon impact in Dubai. So far, DEWA has had the ability to successfully link 453 networks on the roofs of buildings in Dubai, including business and domestic structures, with a total capability of as much as about 18.7 MW. We are functioning to increase the number in the future reaching all Dubai structures by 2030," added Al Tayer.

"Students and visitors will certainly be oriented on solar energy jobs led by Dubai and the UAE, significantly the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is carried out by DEWA and is just one of the world's largest solar energy projects, based on the independent power producer (IPP). The solar park has an overall planned capability of 1,000 MW by 2020, and 5,000 MW by 2030 with a complete financial investment of AED 50 billion".

"The event is arranged in conjunction with both the Dubai Solar Show and the World Green Energy Summit, which provides exhibitors and participants with the possibility to satisfy authorities and choice manufacturers from the world. We encourage all individuals to maximize the events agenda, including workshops, workshops, specialised tasks and lectures by expert and experts from around the world," concluded up Al Tayer.