WETEX 2024 hosts 21 international pavilions
The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature 21 international pavilions from various countries around the globe. Among these are pavilions from nations that regularly participate in WETEX, including China, India, Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, and Bulgaria. Canada, Switzerland, and Belarus will have their own international pavilions for the first time. The pavilions can be found at Sheikh Rashid hall; Sheikh Saeed halls 1, 2, 3; Sheikh Maktoum hall; Arena halls 1 and 2; and halls 1 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The exhibition will see the participation of more than 2,800 companies from 65 countries, in addition to 68 sponsors and 37 partners and supporting associations.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organises WETEX annually under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The 26th WETEX will take place from 1 to 3 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“We welcome the increased international pavilion participation at WETEX to showcase more specialised companies and innovative solutions in sustainability, clean and renewable energy, and green mobility, as well as sustainable water and smart grids solutions from around the world. We are proud of the global increasing position of WETEX. It has become an annual must-attend event for private and public organisations worldwide, to reach a wider network of investors and new markets, build trade relations, sign deals, promote their business and exchange the latest technologies and innovation. They join us to be at the forefront of sustainability,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX.
India
“WAPTAG –WETEX association is getting Stronger year on year basis just as the relations between UAE-INDIA. The participation of WAPTAG Members has been increased by almost 50% compared to last year and hoping much bigger participation in coming years. Companies joining the WAPTAG India Pavilion at WETEX are among the best manufacturers in India & will be highlighting cutting-edge technologies and solutions for all drinking, effluent and sewage water treatment solutions. The Innovations and Solutions provided by our members will surely help all the visitors from Entire world to get sustainable solutions, which going to Help them to preserve the environment and protect our Eco system,” said Rishabh Sanghvi, Vice-President, Water Purification And Treatment Association of Gujarat (WAPTAG).
Belgium
“We are thrilled to host 6 brilliant companies from the Walloon region under our Belgium pavilion. With such a large scope of competencies, such as water treatment, processors, IT and green hydrogen, we can assure that our expertise will contribute to efforts taken to combat climate change and its impacts,” said Edith Mayeux, Economic Counselor for the AWEX, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency.
Italy
“I am proud to announce the renewed participation of Italy to WETEX 2024. The Italian Pavilion at WETEX 2024, organised by the Italian Trade Agency with the presence of such a strong number of Italian companies, embodies Italy’s dedication to driving sustainable innovation and fostering a greener economy,” said Valerio Soldani, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE and Director of ITA Dubai Office.
Belarus
“We are grateful to DEWA for providing the National Centre for Marketing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, as the leading national institution for foreign trade promotion, the opportunity to organise the Belarus pavilion at WETEX. It is a great opportunity for our companies to showcase their latest technologies and efficient solutions, demonstrating the immense potential of our country to foster co-operation. We are confident that this first experience of participation will mark the starting point for large-scale projects in the future,” said Mikalai Barysevich, Director General of the National Centre for Marketing in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.