5 October 2024
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In recognition of their contributions to promoting sustainability and driving the transition to a green economy, as well as to mark the achievements of the 26th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the 10th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Founder and Chairman of WETEX and Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization, honoured the sponsors and partners of the WETEX 2024, organised by DEWA from 1 to 3 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
In his speech at the ceremony, Al Tayer extended his deepest gratitude to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for his generous patronage of the World Green Economy Summit. He also thanked HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, for his unwavering support in inaugurating WGES and his patronage of WETEX.
“Here in Dubai, we are united by a common goal: to safeguard the future of our planet by integrating water, energy, technology and environmental sustainability into every facet of development. These efforts are not only essential to our present but crucial to ensuring a brighter future for us and generations to come,” said Al Tayer.
“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each of you – our valued sponsors, partners, exhibitors, speakers and members of the media. Your hard work, dedication, and support have been instrumental in making WETEX and the World Green Economy Summit a resounding success. Together, we will continue to strengthen our strategic partnerships, further global sustainability efforts and contribute to comprehensive development for a brighter tomorrow,” said Al Tayer addressing the attendees.
WETEX Sponsors
During the ceremony, several sponsor categories were honoured. Companies recognised in the Principal Sponsor category were Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), ACWA Power, Siemens, Siemens Energy, Jeddah Cables Company, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy and Riyadh Cables Group.
In the Titanium Sponsor category were DAMAC Properties, Etihad Water and Electricity, Taqa Water Solutions and Green Oasis General Contracting Company.
In the Platinum Sponsor category, companies recognised were Hitachi Energy, UNEC and AG Power.
In the Strategic Partner category were Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), Tesar SRL, Gulf Eternit Industries Company, Centaur Group of Companies, Voltamp Energy SAOG, Larsen & Toubro, HD Hyundai Electric, Tristar Engineering & Construction LLC, Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation, SAP, National Cable Company, Emirates Water & Electricity Company, Ducab and DANWAY Electrical & Mechanical Engineering.
The Gold Sponsor category had Emirates Global Aluminium, Dragon Oil, Huawei, Afaq Al Khaleej Engineering Resources, Emirates Transformers & Switchgear Limited, AASA Middle East Contracting CO, Hayat Communications, SocialEyez, Federal Transformers Company, Itron, the Danube Group, Energoprojekt Entel Co, Power Plus Cable Co, TAMCO Switchgear, Arar Utility Company, Avanceon, Civil & Electrical Projects Contracting Company, Lucy Middle East, Termomeccanica Pumps Services, IYYM EPS FZE, Torishima Service Solutions, PowerChina International Group, Bin Ladin Contracting Group, Balikesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri AS / BEST Transformer, Ray International Electrical Contracting, SEE Holding, Maetel Instalaciones y Servicios Industriales, SEL Middle East, Arabian Company, BIDGELY, Gama Security Systems, ABC-Advanced Business Concept, and Ingram Micro
Media Partners were Dubai Media, Arabian Radio Network (ARN), CNBC Arabia, Solar Quarter and Forbes Middle East.
For their part, WETEX sponsors and partners emphasised their keenness to support global sustainability and climate action. They thanked DEWA, which is a leading organisation that plays a global role model in sustainability and supports the transition to a green economy.