The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced a specialised hall dedicated for innovation during the 18th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2016), which will be organised 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 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 4th to 6th October.
“Allocating a hall for innovation during Wetex is part of our continuous efforts to boost innovation in the UAE, and to support the National Innovation Strategy, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the Dubai Innovation Strategy, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to make Dubai the most innovative city in the world.
“The innovation hall aims to attract creative minds and innovative companies to showcase their inventions ad innovations side by side with leading global companies in the fields of innovation. This step will support the youth as well as boost energy, water, environment, and green development,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, Founder and Chairman of Wetex.
Wetex 2016 will be held under the umbrella of Green Week, the pioneering initiative led by Dewa to boost the implementation of green practices. It also coincides with the first Dubai Solar Show, a key platform for solar energy solutions including building, operation, distribution, storage, and solar energy management technologies.
Source: WAM
