H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the Patron of Hamdan Medical Award, inaugurated the 40th edition of the Middle East Electricity (MEE) Exhibition. The 3-days exhibition is running parallel to the Solar Middle East at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. 

 

Anita Mathews, Director of Informa Energy Group, organizers of Middle East Electricity, said: “MENA power demand is booming with billions of dollars’ worth of investments being pumped into the region’s power sector. The growth across the board in these countries’ pavilions is an indication of the lucrative opportunities the region holds for the global energy industry.”

 

During the exhibition, the Green Energy Conference is organized to shed light on urgent need to find sustainable energy solutions, by focusing on combining the sources of the traditional energy with the green energy to reduce their risks.

Also, a Solar Middle East Conference will provide a holistic view of the regional solar industry with a country focus on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan. Regarding the commercial lighting conference, it will be held to discuss major issues such as transitioning to and supporting the LED market in the Middle East, as well as the new sustainability guidelines.