Contents ISSUE 2. Chairman s message. Feature. Partners & Sponsors. Agenda. For Media & Marketing Enquiries Tel

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1 ISSUE 2 Contents Chairman s message Feature Partners & Sponsors Agenda For General Sales Enquiries Tel: sales_general@wetex.ae For Media & Marketing Enquiries Tel media@wetex.ae For More Information please visit

2 CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE The role of our partners and sponsors in achieving sustainable development and a green economy Opinion Editorial by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO of DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) welcomes you to the 19th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which is being held 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 October This year's theme for WETEX is 'At the forefront of sustainability,' which looks to highlight the event's leading reputation in sharing key concepts of sustainability across the sectors of energy, water, environment, green economy, development and smart cities as well as other related sectors, in line with DEWA s endeavours to maintain its status as a leading sustainable world-class utility. This is the biggest edition of WETEX to date as the event's location spans across a surface area of over 70,000 square metres with over 2,000 exhibitors from 50 different countries. Like in the previous four years, WETEX is once again being organised under the umbrella of Green Week and will also coincide with the 2nd Dubai Solar Show and the 4th World Green Economy Summit (WGES). Today, WETEX has become a leading international platform sponsored by 75 national and international organisations. DEWA ensures that the sponsors are sustainability partners who actively support social, environmental and economic development in Dubai by promoting proper resources management, rationalisation and raising awareness about sustainability and environmental preservation. They are our key partners in supporting the sustainable development process and strengthening the position of this leading economic and environmental event on the global specialised exhibitions map. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to this year's sponsors. All of our sponsors have played an instrumental role in transforming WETEX to becoming the biggest specialised exhibition of its kind in the region and a key international event. In addition, the support provided by our media sponsors has significantly contributed 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. The commitment of the sponsors and exhibitors to the sustainability of environmental resources and innovation in the technological fields is clearly manifested through the activities of the participating organisations. We invite you to explore and be part of the exciting three-day exhibition by taking part in these activities. 1

3 FEATURES Silver Spring Networks to Showcase the Connected Future for Dubai at WETEX Silver Spring Networks (NYSE: SSNI) is participating in WETEX as a Strategic Partner. Mr. Jorge Duarte, Business Development and Sales Director Continental Europe and GCC Region for Silver Spring Networks, will present during WETEX on Monday, October 23 from 12:40 1:10 pm local time. In his presentation, Thinking Big Picture to Achieve Major Smart Grid, Smart Water & IoT Programmes, Mr. Duarte will highlight the opportunities for Dubai and other economic hubs across the Middle East to leverage open and secure IoT platforms to accelerate innovation, help ensure interoperability, speed deployment times, and reduce the cost and risk of their critical infrastructure programs. Silver Spring Networks will also demo smart electric, smart gas, smart water, distribution automation, advanced analytics, and smart city applications such as dynamic street lighting at its WETEX booth (# SSP1). 2

4 FEATURES Attracting key industry players in water desalination, treatment, and conservation technologies The innovative solutions and cuttingedge technologies in water treatment are one of the key subjects of the 19th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2017) from 23 to 25 October 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's WETEX provides large spaces that bring together key industry players from around the world under one roof. This covers all aspects, from water treatment, desalination plants, pipes of all kinds, to coolers and heaters, as well as other products and solutions. WETEX will also have tools, equipment and accessories for digging technologies, pumps, valves, the latest advances in irrigation systems, agriculture and horticultural equipment and water extraction equipment. With a focus on water conservation, WETEX will include products for detecting and treating water leaks, reservoir lining, and various materials used in the water sector and for water transportation. During the exhibition, DEWA will also highlight its strategic plan to promote the efficiency of its water network to meet increasing demand and support the sustainable development of Dubai. DEWA will also highlight the efforts of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), operating under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to combat poverty and diseases by finding long-term sustainable solutions for the scarcity of drinking water by using solar power and other sustainable solutions. WETEX 2017 serves as an important meeting point for manufacturers, service providers, decision-makers and investors from around the world to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. Since its launch, the exhibition has seen the signing of numerous deals and partnerships that contributed to shifting the energy sector regionally and globally. The exhibition focuses on innovation as one of the key pillars to drive sustainable development, improve quality of life and transform Dubai into the preferred place to live, work, and visit. DEWA is organising WETEX under the umbrella of the 4th Green Week, which coincides with the 2nd Dubai Solar Show and the 4th World Green Economy Summit (WGES). A large number of experts and specialists from around the world will take part in WGES to speak on various aspects of green economy, smart cities and innovation. 3

5 PARTNERS & SPONSORS 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 October 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 HE Saif Hameed Al Falasy, CEO, ENOC Group 4

6 PARTNERS & SPONSORS 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. 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. Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER) WETEX is a highly significant event for Empower. Over the years, our participation in this mega event has helped us to achieve remarkable success in our goal of saving energy and preserving the environment. This year, we aim to feature our latest projects, technologies and solutions related to energy efficiency and district cooling, as well as our contributions to greenbuilding through advanced cooling solutions. We will use our participation to discuss latest advancements in the district cooling with other international companies participating in the show. Silver Springs Networks We share our gratitude with HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA, Dubai Government and the organisers of WETEX, specifically DEWA. We are thrilled to showcase how our IoT network canopy will provide benefits to the citizens of Dubai through smart electric and smart water, as well as additional smart services in the future. Silver Spring Networks commitment to WETEX also reinforces our shared commitment to promoting efficient, reliable, sustainable and secure infrastructure in Dubai, to help position the Emirate and its initiatives on the global stage as the gateway to the Middle East. Kemira We re so thrilled to participate in the biggest water exhibition in the Middle East, which provides Kemira the opportunity to engage with local water authorities and users, in order to provide them with solutions and innovations to their water use challenges. Casemiro da Silva, Sales Director for Industries and Water, Kemira CleanMax Solar CleanMax Solar grabbed the opportunity to enter the overseas market starting with UAE. As the world s renewable energy industry continues to rapidly Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) Ahmed bin Shafar, CEO, EMPOWER Burak Aydin, GM for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Silver Spring Networks 5

7 PARTNERS & SPONSORS grow, we are delighted to participate in the Dubai Solar Show which is a key platform for players like us to make deals, build partnerships, review the latest solar-energy technologies, learn about current and future projects in the region and market needs, and explore opportunities to take part in solarenergy projects and programs. We look forward to a continuing association and to contributing to the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which we re sure will make Dubai a global centres for clean energy and green economy. ACWA Power "we are proud to participate in this global event with our partners at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), which provides a successful and unprecedented model for the public-private partnership in developing and implementing of ambitious projects and programs that contribute to the development of an integrated industrial system along with an economic sustainable value. I hope that this model will be an inspiration for the efforts of countries in the region to diversify the energy mix by taking advantage of the renewable energy sources that have become a strategic choice to meet the challenges of the energy industry now and in the future. " General Electric WETEX is a key industry event in the region, bringing together stakeholders from across the power sector. Participation at WETEX provides insights on the requirements of our customers and offers a strong platform for us to showcase GE Power s industry-leading technologies, which can help our partners to achieve transformational growth. This year, we will exhibit GE s advanced solutions from across the electricity value network and various fuel sources. A few highlights include GE s 9EMax gas turbine upgrade solution, which can help cut annual fuel costs by as much as $5 million, while creating the potential for up to $6 million in additional revenue; a portfolio of service solutions that can support more than 90 original equipment manufacturers (OEM) brands; GE s H-class technology, the world s largest and most efficient heavy duty gas turbine; our ultra-supercritical steam technology, which powers the world s most efficient coal-fueled power plant; GE s recently launched 4.8 megawatts (MW) onshore wind turbines; our smart grid solutions; GE s advanced digital solutions for the power sector; and much more. Our solutions are aligned with the needs of the GCC, especially as regional governments and power sector operators focus on efficiency, energy diversification and optimizing asset utilization to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable power. We are proud to have supported the development of the GCC s power sector for more than 80 years. Today, GEbuilt technologies generate more than 50 percent of the region s electricity and this is a legacy that we are committed to building upon further. Mohammad Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power Joseph Anis, President and CEO of GE s Power Services business in the Middle East & Africa Sushant Arora, Co-Founder & CEO, MENA, CleanMax Solar 6

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