POST SHOW REPORT 2020

FIRST EVER CARBON NEUTRAL 3D VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONIN THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA

Opening Ceremonyhttps://youtu.be/Wm-IPWvpkEM

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https://youtu.be/Wm-IPWvpkEM

DEWA organises the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show 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 under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of DEWA. This underlines DEWA’s commitment to support the sustainable development of the UAE and establish Dubai as a leading global hub for clean energy and green economy.

The success of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2020 on a 3D virtual platform shows Dubai’s leadership in organising major events and its ability to turn challenges into promising opportunities,

in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership. The innovative carbon neutral exhibition, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, attracted 1,076 companies from 52 countries and attracted 63,058 visitors from around the world. This is the largest number in the exhibition’s history of 22 years. DEWA provided exhibitors and visitors from all around the world an exceptional experience to review the latest technologies and developments in water, energy, sustainability, and innovation.

I thank the sponsors, partners, and exhibitors whose efforts and partnerships with DEWA in establishing the exhibition’s position as one of the key specialised exhibitions in the world. I look forward to seeing you at WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2021.

MESSAGE BY MD & CEO OF DEWA

HE Saeed Mohammed Al TayerMD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX and Dubai Solar Show

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ABOUT DEWA THE ORGANISERWETEX & Dubai Solar Show is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), which is a member of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, to support Dubai’s vision to build a sustainable future.

DEWA was formed on 1 January, 1992, by a decree issued by the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum to merge Dubai Electricity Company and Dubai Water Department, which had been operating independently for several years until then. Both organisations were established in 1959 through the foresight and initiative of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai, as government supported bodies with the objective of making an adequate and reliable supply of electricity and water available to the people of Dubai.

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ABOUT VIRTUAL WETEX & DUBAI SOLAR SHOW 2020Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the 22nd Water, Technology, Energy, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX & Dubai Solar Show) virtually from 26 to 28 October 2020. The 3D exhibition was the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. It provided a new experience to exhibitors and visitors from around the world.

Using a virtual platform to host WETEX & Dubai Solar Show 2020 was a natural progression that unequivocally advocated all forms of sustainable practices. The virtual exhibition had the opportunities of a physical exhibition and much more. It eliminated geographical limitations for the attendees and exhibitors and adhered to social distancing rules that have been applied across the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 3D virtual environment of WETEX & Dubai Solar Show was completely equipped with a massive exhibition arena with exhibitor stands and booths. There was a live chat facility integrated to the virtual platform that enabled the attendees to interact directly with exhibitors and get more information about their product or service. There were 5 different session rooms that hosted speakers from different sectors about carbon-neutral innovations, showing global progress towards sustainability. The virtual landscape housed a networking zone, much like physical events. Attendees and exhibitors were able to network with each other, interact through the live chat facility, and organised one-on-one meetings on the platform itself and much more.

WETEX & Dubai Solar Show 2020, took place on a fully immersive 3D environment and was the first step towards embracing digital transformation and reducing barriers to innovation. W

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VIRTUAL GREEN WEEK

OPENING CEREMONY

MAIN HALL (SPONSORS)

WATER HALL

ENERGY HALL

SUSTAINABILITY HALL

INNOVATION HALL

VIRTUAL GALA NIGHT

CLOSING CEREMONY

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ENERGY

SUSTAINABILITY

INNOVATION

WATER

SRM - INNOVATION

MAIN SPONSORS HALL

ENERGY HALL

SUSTAINABILITY HALL

INNOVATION HALL

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS PANEL DISCUSSION

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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS - VIRTUAL WETEX & DUBAI SOLAR SHOW 2020• Presented UAE and Dubai as the role model and leaders adopting smart cities and digital technologies while

addressing the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic for the benefits of nations

• Virtual Meetings with Industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers and government officials

• Virtual Business to Business (B2B) for (Exhibitor to Exhibitor) / (Visitor to Exhibitor)

• Virtual Business to Governments (B2G) meetings

• Significant participation at Main Sponsors, Sustainability, Energy, Innovation and SRM virtual seminars

• Enabled Global Access for network with key decision makers from associations, key exhibitors and expert speakers while creating new business opportunities

• Provided access to information and announcements on DEWA new initiatives and upcoming projects

• Enabled and exchange of information, expertise, knowledge and technologies

• Created a platform for exhibitors to benchmark, market promote products, services, technologies and latest developments

• Opportunity for identification of partnerships, collaboration and businesses for bodies, associates and business leaders from the water, energy, environment, technology, innovation and renewable energy sectors

• An outstanding Experience for a world class event to be attended safely while at home or Office7

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WETEX & DUBAI SOLAR SHOW STATISTICS 2020

1,076BRANDS PARTICIPATION

2,489B2B & B2G MEETINGS

63,058VISITORS

104SEMINARS

47SPONSORS

VISITORS FROM

126COUNTRIES

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63,058

35,088

31,954

24,795

18,325

22,602

15,847

12,048

9,145

7,658

5,256

7,316

4,970

3,800

3,000

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VISITORS

NUMBER OF VISITORS 63,058

VISITORS PROFILEInternational, Middle East and North Africa, including UAE trade visitors have attended the show, with majority of key decision makers from Water, Energy, Environment, Smart Cities, Green Buildings, Smart Technologies, Innovation & Renewables

NUMBER OF COUNTRIES 126

17,576 Student visited and attended the various sessions, coming from over 137 Universities and academic firms in collaboration with UAE Ministry of Education

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PARTICIPANTS

45.3% were local exhibitors and 54.7% International Participation

1,076BRANDS

PARTICIPATION

338STANDS

OVER 39 PRODUCT SECTORS

• Water Management Solutions

• Tunnelling & foundation works

• Civil construction

• Pumping stations solutions

• Chemical materials

• SCADA, Automation & Instrumentation

• Energy, Power Generation Solutions

• Power Transmission & Distribution

• Infrastructure & Energy

• Green Hydrogen

• Smart metering

• Street Lighting

• Manufacturers of Energy

• Engineering & Procurement

• Power Distribution

• Electrical & Solar products

• Electrical Engineering

• Electrical T&D Protection Control

• Switchgears and Cabinets

• Electricity Meters

• MV & HV substations

• Cabling Solutions

• Underground Cable Pulling Equipment

• District Cooling

• Information Technology Solutions

• Roads & Bridges Projects

• Safety Solutions

• Telecom & Networking

• Tiles, Granites and Steel

• Public transport facilities

• Paint manufacturers

• Innovation Technologies

• Fiber Optic Backbone & Cabling

• Data Centre Design Engineering

• Cloud, Contact Centre

• CCTV System

• Smart Solutions

• Agricultural consultancies

• Smart Infrastructure

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EXHIBITOR PROFILES FOR WETEX & DUBAI SOLAR SHOWKEY PILLARS

Energy and Renewable Innovations: Share the latest developments on numerous existing innovative projects relating to Energy, Power, Renewable and Clean energy

Transportation: Promote innovation in transportation services and technology, as well as using technologies in unmanned vehicles such as drones, cars, trains, eco-friendly air and sea transportation

Technology: Promoting and sharing the latest innovation initiatives in technology tools, systems, artificial intelligence, drones and robotics to ensure a better quality of life for everyone. In addition to demonstrating the enhancement of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry implemented for quality of service, manufacturers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, nanotechnology and 3D printing, in addition to future innovation technology trends around the world

Education: Share and promote innovative projects in the education sector, highlight the empowerment of Emirati youth to innovate in all fields of science

Health & Safety: Showcase health systems that enhance the quality of life and promote innovation in the delivery of using advanced technologies in Health and safety

Water: Promoting the sustainable innovative solutions for water shortage, purification, desalination, storage, and share the knowledge and technologies that address challenges linked to clean water production, climate change and water resource management

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BUSINESS CONNECT (B2B AND B2G)Virtual WETEX & The Dubai Solar Show enabled exhibitors and visitors to connect with the right people through pre-arranged , targeted Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to Government (B2G)meetings. The virtual platform have created an ideal opportunity for business to maximise the impact of their participation , make high-quality business connections, and find new customers and potential for new partnerships.

1,750Video Conferencing

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6.8KVideo Minutes

2,489Total B2B & B2G

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SESSIONS

Energy Transition in the Middle East

Mr. Dietmar Siersdorfer

Panel:Utilities after the New Normal

Panelists:Mr. Miguel Gaspar Silva

Mr. Jon BlackburnModerator:

Mr. Sridhar Rajakumar

Digital DEWAEng. Marwan Bin Haidar

Dubai Energy Management Strategic Vision

and PlanMr. Faisal Rashid

ENOC - Growth through Digital Transformation

Mr. Oliver Steen

EY Digital Intelligent & Transformation Solutions

Mr. Sakhib RehmanMr. Sarath SamratMs. Kavita Srinivas

Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and

ConservationMs. Abla Dasser

Renewable EnergyDr. Andrea Lovato

PV Solar + BESS: Hybridization Industry Outlook MENA region Mr. Sergio Casanova

Overview of Spoolable Thermoplastic Composite

Pipe (TCP)Mr. Hassan Darwich

Building Retrofit & ESCO Model

Mr. Pradeep Singh

Cast Resin TransformersMr. Suleyman Demirkaya

Clean Energy Development in the

US - Masdar’s PortfolioMr. Basel Dahleh

Smart Energy for a Sustainable FutureMr. Franco Atassi

Dell Technologies & VMware Utilities Transformation -

Modernization and Innovation Mr. Karim HaddaraMr. Ezzeldin Hussein

Digitalizing the

Power GridMr. Bryan Friehauf

Mr. Phil Gruber

Accelerating the Digital Utility for a

Carbon-free FutureMr. Dylan Behrmann

Panel:

COVID-19 Impact on Innovation, Sustainability

and the Shift to Smart Digital World

Panelists:

H.E. Younus Al NasserSmart Dubai

Eng. Marwan Bin HaidarDEWA

Dr. Mohamed Kafafy WGECO

Mr. Bashar Kilani IBM

Mr. Zakaria Haltout Managing Director in SAP

Ms. Leila Serhan Microsoft UAE

Moderator:

Mr. Eltayeb A. BashirCNBC

AI Boost - Optimal Electricity Cost &

Active SafetyMr. Rizwan Razaq

Asset Lifecycle Management Solutions

for OEM/non-OEMMr. Andy Ward

Dr. Saravanan SwaminathanMr. Jamie Morris

How to Secure your Fiber Optic Infrastructure

Mr. Paul van der VormMr. Olivier Plomteux

Smart Metering and Beyond, Building the Infrastructure for Smarter Water Management

Mr. Corrado Casorzo

Increasing Efficiency and Quality via Smart Digital

Integrated Solutions for Utilities

Mr. Orkun Arikan

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ENERGY SEMINAR

Youth Sessions/Universities

Mr. Reuben D’Costa,

Peter George

Mr. Peter George

Humidifier Analysis

Dr. Ali Mohd Al Jassim CEO- Etihad Esco

Sustainable Dubai by Etihad ESCO

Mr. Brian G. Williams Solution Owner,

Asset Strategy & Performance Management

What makes intelligent asset management intelligent?

Youth Sessions/Universities

Mr. Ayman Ramadan Senior Lecturer - Engineering

Technology

Electric Cars in The United Arab Emirates: History, Benefits and

Challenges

Mr. Martin Piesker Director of Digitalization,

Middle East & North Africa, Siemens Energy

From prediction to optimization. Leveraging

data with Siemens Energy Asset Performance

Management

Youth Sessions/Universities

Eng. Mohamed BaloolaDeputy Director of

Ajman University Innovation Center

Innovation and Technology During the Pandemic

Eng. Somayyah Abdullah AlYammahiHead of Research and

Policy Section

UAE Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Ms. Israa Samahan Business Development

Regional Manager

ELSEWEDY Power... Design to Build

Mr. Ahmed FaragElectrical &

Projects Manager

Introduction to Elsewedy Cables

Mr. Ahmad El DandachiIndustry Lead, Energy

& Manufacturing, Middle East & Africa

Empowering Energy Industry

Mr. Matthias HeineckeDigital Transformation Officer for Switching

Products,Siemens Energy

Digitalizing transmission Products to be Prepared for

the Internet of Energy

Mr. Mahmoud MouazManaging Director - Iskraemeco Middle

East FZE

Iskraemeco Assisting Regional Utilities to Overcome their Daily Challenges to Migrate

to their Future vision of Smart City

Panel Discussion, Topic: Renewable Energy Future Towards 2021

Sukriti KakkarProduct Manager B2B

Sharp Displays Innovation

Mr. Simone Maina Product Manager & Technical

consultant

Corrosive sulphur treatment in Transformer oil

Mr. Ivano IannelliCCEO Dubai Carbon Centre Of Excellence Mr. Yasser El Saadany

Commercial Manager

Protecting the Past …Building the Future

Mr. Ahmed ElSerryVP, Head of Sales - Power Generation, Middle East

& North Africa

Decarbonization in the Middle East

Dr. Mohamed G. Kafafy, PhD; DBA President, World Green Economy Council (WGECO) and Global University of Science & Technology (GUST)

Mr. Mohammad Bin SulaimanChief Executive Officer Moro Hub

Mr. Karim Mousa Business Development

Manager for Future Grids and Renewables, MENA, SIEMENS

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure as part of

Future Cities

Youth Sessions/UniversitiesDr. Hikmat Beaini

Director of communications and marketing

Leadership at WorkDr. Michael WeinholdCTO Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Mr. François Dao Vice President EDF Renewables

Mr. Eslam EdrisGroup Marketing

Communications Director

Elsewedy Electric’s Integrated Energy Solutions

Eng. Khaled AtabaniTechnology Innovation,

Partnerships and Commercialization

Introduction to Elsewedy Technology

Youth Sessions/UniversitiesDr. Jia Mao

Assistant Professor

Turning Biomass into High-value

Functional Materials

Youth Sessions/Universities Ms. Shamma Sultan Alattar Emirates Science

Club Member

Autonomous Pedestrian Signal

Mr. Alexandr KiyanitsaCEO - VOLTS Battery Ltd.,

Resident Company of Skolkovo Foundation

Transition of the Global Energy System to a Non-Linear

Architecture: Big problems or big opportunities

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INNOVATION SEMINAR

Mr. Tarek Saeed Chief Technology Officer

for AI & Data

The Journey to AI

Mr. Hardik Pandya Technical Leader, EM

EA, Desalination & Industrial Utility Water

New DuPont Water Solutions Product Portfolio Dry Seawater, SWFR and

Invest to Save

Mr. Nicola Garelli Chief Executive Officer,

Beema Insurance

BEEMA

Youth Sessions/Universities Dr. Peiman Kianmehr Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Feasibility Study of Green Buildings in Dubai

Mr. Rui de Sousa Industry Advisor - Energy

& Natural Resources

Intelligent Utilities in a Connected World of

Innovation

Mr. Rajan Saini Business Development

Manager Digital Solutions, MENA Region

Smart Buildings and Open Blue

Mr. Bharat Bhushan Gupta Dy. General Manager B2B

Sharp Displays Innovation

Mr. Ian Rodgers Solution Architect

Pipeline Integrity: Understanding Today

& Predicting The Future

Mr. George Abdelshahid Product Manager - Oil

Distribution Transformers

Introduction to Elsewedy Transformers

Eng. Pradeep Kumar Singh Acting Director, Business

Development and Technical

Energy Management though Innovative Approach

Mr. Walter Philip Area Manager, Asia

Water Distribution Networks: Savings on Costs and Scarce

Water Resources

Ms. Sukriti Kakkar Product Manager B2B

Sharp Displays Innovation

Mr. Joe So CTO of Huawei EBG

Industry Solution

Huawei’s Smart Grid Solution

Mr. Afzal Shabaz Mohammed Head of MindSphere and

Command & Control team, Expo 2020, Siemens

IoT for Smart Cities

Mr. Frederic Béen PhD - Scientific Researcher

Sewage Surveillance and COVID19: How peeking

into wastewater can help monitor the circulation of the

coronavirus

Mr. Brad Williams VP Industry Strategy

Oracle Utilities

Customer-Centric Digital Grids and Water Distribution

Networks to drive Sustainable Energy and

Water Growth

Mr. Saeed M. Ali CEO Link Sales

& Marketing

ENOC Link

Youth Sessions/Universities

Dr. Yassir Makkawi Professor of Chemical

Engineering

Converting Waste to Biofuel

Mr. Farzad Fahim Marketing & Sales Manager

Generator Circuit-Breaker Solutions for Emerging Renewable Energy to

Support Grid Reliability

Topic: Sustainability & Smart Cities in The World of Covid19

Date & Time: 27th October 2020 @ 2:15 to 3:25 T

Moderator: Mr. Danny Sebright President - US UAE Business Council

Speakers Invited:Mr. Matar Al MehairiChief Information Officer & Chief Innovation Officer - Confirmed

Mr. Andrea Di GregorioExecutive Director - Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office - Ras Al Khaimah Municipality - Confirmed

Mr. Tarek SaeedChief Technology Officer - Data & AIIBM Middle East Confirmed

Mr. Oliver KraftExecutive Director Expo 2020 for Siemens LLC

Mr. Khaled El ShabrawyIndustry Solutions Lead - Public Sector Microsoft UAE

Mr. Ahmad El Dandachi Industry Lead, Energy &

Manufacturing, Middle East & Africa

Empowering Energy Industry

Youth Sessions/Universities Ms. Mizna Mohammed Almansoori

Emirates Science Club Member

Athlete Sodium Tracker

Mr. Simone Callioni Global Lead Project

Development Mr. Nilesh Tantak -

Wastewater Expert

Waste Water Treatment & Recycle using BioMod

Technology

Mr. Michael Spisak Distinguished Engineer,

Master Inventor CTO for Security with IBM Garage

Mr. Anthony YouhanaIBM Garage Practice Leader,

IBM Cloud & Cognitive

The Security Journey with IBM Garage

Mr. David Cole Technical Director

Toggleblok

Mr. Mohammad Chmouri VP Technical- Riyadh Cables Co

Extra High Volatage Cable Technology

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Breaking Post-Covid InertiaHow to Accelerate Solar Deployment Across the

Mena Region

Eng. Ahmad Alazemi

Mr. Stephan Gobert Ms. Belen Gallego Mr. Omar Al Yazeedi

Ms. Deepthy K B

Mr. Bernard DagherMr. Javier de la Cruz Aguillo

Dr. Roelof Bruintjes

Mr. Rani Al Achkar

Mr. Rizwan RazaqMr. Vikas Bansal

Dr. Deon Terblanche

Dr. Raed BkayratMr. Karl Brownson Mr. Antonio Cuccarese

Dr. Latifa A. Yousef

Dr. Mustapha Taoumi Mr. Nick Carter

Data Led Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for Renewable Assets

Mr. Daniel Ramirez WatsonMr. Fares Al Mazrooei

Decarbonizing Industry and Transport with Green

Gasses Including Hydrogen

Mr. Christophe ComteThe Role of Youth and Women in the Sector of Utilities in UAE,

Towards Achieving Sustainability

Ms. Fatima Aljokar

Financing Renewable Energy to Combat Climate Change

Globally

H.E. Dr. Nasser Saidi

Ms. Belen Gallego

Mr. Sam Alawiye

Mr. Roland HequetMr. Rahul Sankhe

Latest Updates on Electric Vehicles Infrastructure

and Market Development

Mr. Karim El-Jisr

Ms. Aysha Alremaithi Mr. Daniel Morris

Mr. Carlos Marquez

Mr. Roland Kaeppner

Mr. Carlos MarquezMr. Stephen Severance

Ms. Zainab Al Ajmi

Ms. Nadia Taobane

Sustainability as the New Normal – Green Hospitality

in the UAE

Mr. Jason John

Mr. Alan O’Mahony

Mr. Sergio Lopez Perez

Mr. Sohail Hasnie Mr. Carlos Marquez

Contracting, Changing Legal Landscape

and Dealing with Health Risks

Mr. Ahmed Meziou

Mr. Jonathan Walters

Hybridization and Energy and Electricity Storage for Grid Resilience

and Reliable Generation

Ms. Madina Mukhanova

PV Technologies Evolution, Challenges and DEWA’s

Strategic Initiatives in Dubai

Dr. Aaesha Abdulla AlNuaimiMr. Frank Wouters

Ms. Mhairi Main Garcia

CEO Roundtable: Pushing Forward with Renewable Energy

in Uncertain Times

Mr. Paddy Padmanathan

Mr. Luke Witmer

Ms. Aysha Mohammad AlRemeithi End-of-life Cycle

Management: Recycling PV Panels

Ms. Stephanie Weckend

Mr. Habbie Alex Roy

Mr. Iwan Walters Mr. Chandrasekar Govindarajalu

Technical and Project Update of Decentralized Solar Electricity and Heat for Commercial & Industrial

(C&I) Applications

Mr. Daniel Zywietz

Ms. Belén Gallego

Mr. Turki Alshehri Mr. Alexander Silin

Mr. Bertrand Lempkowicz

Mr. Bikesh Ogra Mr. Nick Carter

Mr. Irapua Ribeiro

Mr. Aasif SamadhThe Utilities of the Future - Innovation, Customer -

Centrism and Data

Mr. Paul van Son

How to Design and Build Increasingly Competitive Solar

Projects

Mr. Andrea Lovato

Innovation in the Field of Rain Enhancement (Rain Making)

Mrs. Alya Al MazrouiMr. Rory McCarthy

Mr. Carlos Marquez

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DUBAI SOLAR SHOW SEMINARBreaking post-covid inertia – How to accelerate solar deployment across the MENA RegionSpeakers: Eng. Ahmad M. Alazemi, Private Sector Projects, Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait | Rani Al Achkar, Director – Engineering and Planning, Lebanese Centre for Energy ConservationModerator: Dr. Mustapha Taoumi, Key Expert, EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network

The Role of Youth and Women in the Sector of Utilities in UAE, towards achieving Sustainability (Arabic)Speakers: Fatima Aljokar, Legal Advisor - Head of Women Committee, DEWA | Ms. Aysha Alremaithi, Senior Engineer & Head of Youth Council, DEWAModerator: Ms. Zainab AlAjmi, Tv Reporter, Dubai Media Incorporated

Contracting, changing legal landscape and dealing with health risks – the legal perspective to covid response for the renewable industrySpeakers: Mhairi Main Garcia, Partner, Dentons | Iwan Walters, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland | Ahmed Meziou, Partner, Meziou & Elleuch Law FirmModerator: Belén Gallego, Founder & CEO, ATA Insights

The utilities of the future – innovation, customer-centrism and dataSpeakers: Karl Brownson, Operations Advisor, Department of Energy | Paul Van Son, President & CEO, Dii Desert Energy | Stephan Gobert, Head of Strategy, Engie | Bernard Dagher, Executive Sales Director, GE Grid Solutions MENAT | Rizwan Razaq, MEA CTO, HuaweiModerator: Nick Carter, Senior Advisor PwC Middle East, EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network Convener “Electricity Interconnections and Market Integration”

Financing renewable energy to combat climate change globallySpeakers: Sohail Hasnie, Principal Energy Specialist, Central and West Asia Department, Asian Development Bank | H.E. Dr Nasser Saidi, Chairman, Clean Energy Business Council | Daniel Morris, Energy Programs Coordinator, Climate Investment Funds | Nadia Taobane, Senior Energy Specialist, World BankModerator: Jonathan Walters, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

CEO Roundtable: Pushing Forward with Renewable Energy in Uncertain TimesSpeakers: Paddy Padmanathan, CEO, ACWA Power | Bikesh Ogra, Director and Global CEO, Sterling & Wilson Solar | Turki Alshehri, CEO, Engie KSAModerator: Belén Gallego, Founder & CEO ATA Insights

How to design and build increasingly competitive solar projectsSpeakers: Andrea Lovato, Vice President & Head of Renewable Development & Green Hydrogen, ACWA Power | Javier de la Cruz Aguillo, Middle East Managing Director, Gransolar | Antonio Cuccarese, Head of Renewable Energy Department, Metito | Vikas Bansal, Head - International Business Development and Country Head Europe, Sterling & Wilson SolarModerator: Belén Gallego, Founder & CEO, ATA Insights

Data-led Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for renewable assetsSpeakers: Fatima Aljokar, Legal Advisor - Head of Women Committee, DEWA | Ms. Aysha Alremaithi, Senior Engineer & Head of Youth Council, DEWAModerator: Ms. Zainab AlAjmi, Tv Reporter, Dubai Media Incorporated

Contracting, changing legal landscape and dealing with health risks - the legal perspective to covid response for the renewable industrySpeakers: Daniel Ramirez Watson, Bussiness Development, Isotrol | Rahul Sankhe, Co-founder & President, SenseHawkModerator: Carlos Marquez, Director of Markets Intelligence, ATA Insights

Sustainability as the New Normal – Green Hospitality in the UAESpeakers: Jason John, Technical Engineer, Emirates Green Building CouncilModerator: Carlos Marquez, Director of Markets Intelligence, ATA Insights

Hybridization promoting grid resilience and reliable generationSpeakers: Madina Mukhanova, Market Manager, Fluence | Alexander Silin, Sales Director for Eastern Europe and Middle East, Highview Power | Luke Witmer, General Manager - Data Science, Wärtsila | Chandrasekar Govindarajalu, Global Battery Storage Program Lead, World BankModerator: Nick Carter, Senior Advisor PwC Middle East, EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network Convener “Electricity Interconnections and Market Integration”

Innovation in the field of Rain EnhancementSpeakers: Omar Al Yazeedi, Director of Research, Development & Training, NCM | Alya Al Mazroui, Director of UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, UAEREP | Dr. Deon Terblanche, Expert Consultant on Weather and Climate & Former Director of Research, World Bank & MO | Dr. Roelof Bruintjes, Co-Pi of UAEREP’s 2nd Cycle Awardee, Dr Paul Lawson, SPEC Incorporated, USAModerator: Dr. Latifa A. Yousef, Program Officer, UAEREP

Latest updates on Electric Vehicles Infrastructure and market developmentSpeakers: Karim El-Jisr, Chief Sustainability Officer, Diamond Developers | Sam Alawiye, CEO, GreenParking | Stephen Severance, Head Program Management and Marketing, Masdar | Fares Al Mazrooei, Founder and CEO, Volt.aeModerator: Alan O’Mahony, International Market Adviser – Transport and Industrial, Enterprise Ireland

PV Technologies Evolution, Challenges and DEWA’s Strategic Initiatives in DubaiSpeakers: Dr. Aaesha Abdulla AlNuaimi, Director, Solar Innovation Center | Aysha Mohammad AlRemeithi, Sr. Engineer, Innovation Ecosystem, Solar Innovation Center; | Habbie Alex Roy, Asst Engineer - Projects, Solar Innovation CenterModerator: Carlos Marquez, Director of Markets Intelligence, ATA Insights

Technical and project update of decentralized solar electricity and heat for Commercial & Industrial applicationsSpeakers: Daniel Zywietz, Founder & CEO, Enerwhere | Deepthy K B, Regional Director - Market Development, GBCI Middle East | Irapua Ribeiro, Business Development, Industrial Solar | Rory McCarthy, Chief Commercial Officer, Yellow Door EnergyModerator: Dr Raed Bkayrat, Senior Energy Adviser, Clean Energy Business Council

Decarbonizing industry and transport with green gases including hydrogenSpeakers: Sergio López Perez, Energy Policy Advisor, Department of Energy | Christophe Comte, Unlocking Green Hydrogen solutions in Middle East, Engie | Roland Hequet, President H2, John Cockerill | Roland Kaeppner, Executive Director, Hydrogen, NeomModerator: Frank Wouters, Director, EUGCC Clean Energy Network

End-of-life cycle management: Recycling PV panelsSpeakers: Stephanie Weckend, Programme Officer, Knowledge, KPFC, IRENA | Bertrand Lempkowicz, Communication, Marketing & PR Manager, PV Cycle | Aasif Samadh, Technical Manager ME & A, Trina SolarModerator: Carlos Marquez, Director of Markets Intelligence, ATA Insights

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SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

1ST DAY

Full day workshop for SME members in coordination with

SME Management:

1. Delivering an awareness session focusing on enhancing the relationship and mutual benefits.

2. Open discussion with SME suppliers focusing on innovation and sustainability concept.

3. Encourage more suppliers of SME members to be a part of DEWA activities and business categories.

4. Overview on the ISR attributes (Information Security Regulations)

2ND DAY

Joint meeting with Suppliers and concerned departments:1. Discussion and presenting new technologies on the light of energy saving and innovative applications.

2. Open discussion with SRM coordinators within Dewa and the suppliers.

3. Dubai Universal Code (POD Requirements)

4. DEWA Criteria for Suppliers to support POD.

3RD DAY

Full day workshops for suppliers:1. Discussing and explaining the supplier life cycle as a part of supply chain within DEWA.

2. Presenting and discussion about the environmentally friendly products and proper standards and adopted KPI’s.

3. Smart Applications Overview.

4. Overview on DEWA ethics – supplier code of conduct.

5. Overview on the ISR attributes (Information Security Regulations)

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DIGITAL51,174,908IMPRESSIONS

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LinkedIn Direct mails

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Display

$ 12,390,000 AEV

$ 29,848,404 EMV

MORE THAN 50 MEDIA OUTLETS ATTENDED THE 3 DAYS EVENT

12 SPONSOR QUOTES GATHERED AND PUBLISHED

4 NEWSLETTERS HAVE BEEN DISSEMINATED

• ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE• CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS WEEK• MEED• KHALEEJ TIMESTOTAL OF 5 PRINT ADS

DUBAI TV INTERVIEW

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WETEX & DUBAI SOLAR SHOW 2020LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONALWETEX and DSS is a globally leading platform where 52 countries from around the globe showcasetheir latest technologies in energy, water and environment. Various marketing and communicationefforts resulted in generating value for the exhibition as shown below:

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3,616,527IMPRESSIONS

52,476CLICKS

1.45%CTR

Search

63,866IMPRESSIONS

244CLICKS

0.38%CTR

LinkedIn Direct mails

7,969,371IMPRESSIONS

77,241CLICKS

0.97%CTR

Video

IMPRESSIONS8,635,64CLICKS

2.23%CTR

Display

$ 12,390,000 AEV

$ 29,848,404 EMV

MORE THAN 50 MEDIA OUTLETS ATTENDED THE 3 DAYS EVENT

12 SPONSOR QUOTES GATHERED AND PUBLISHED

4 NEWSLETTERS HAVE BEEN DISSEMINATED

• ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE• CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS WEEK• MEED• KHALEEJ TIMESTOTAL OF 5 PRINT ADS

DUBAI TV INTERVIEW

COVERAGE FOR 3 DAYS

Print PR Coverage

TV

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As a strategic partner of the 21st edition of Water Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2019, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will highlight its energy and green economy achievements in at the Dubai World Trade Centre (21-23 October 2019).

“RTA’s participation in this important global event (WETEX) offers an ideal platform to showcase our initiatives and strategic plans for a green and sustainable environment. To complement this drive, RTA always seeks to enhance the efficiency of water and electricity consumption at its premises, transit means and service delivery points,” said Nasir Hamad Bu Shehab, CEO of RTA’s Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, Head of Energy and Green Economy Committee.

“Through its stand at WETEX, RTA will roll out a host of creative initiatives such as the smart technical testing, smart safety bus, nol solar powered top-up machine, electric bus, and the field inspection unit. It will also display its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certificate –

Gold Category.

“Last year, RTA accomplished 74 energy and green economy projects/initiatives and was the first government entity in the MENA region to obtain ISO 50001 Energy Management certificate in 2013. It also became the first entity in the region to run an award for green economy initiatives/projects in 2014. It was also the first in the region to develop and implement an integrated structure for green economy in 2016 as well as the first to develop a sustainability model in 2019.

“Initiatives run by RTA in 2018 were diverse in nature and spread across a variety of operational sectors and agencies. They had been focused on

Commenting on ACWA Power’s role as Titanium Sponsor of this year’s edition, Mohammad Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power, said: “We are pleased to play an active role in this landmark event which is set to take place amid the increasing economic implications incited by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these implications, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the government of Dubai continues to progress towards the achievement of its vision to increase its renewable energy share to 75% by the year 2050. These advancements have been made possible through the comprehensive objectives and robust efforts set forth by the emirate of Dubai that aim to contribute towards its ambitious strategy of achieving a zero-carbon footprint and transforming the emirate into a global clean energy and green economy hub.”

increasing the efficient use of energy, fuel, water and renewable energy in addition to other aspects such as waste management and low carbon footprint in the Emirate. These initiatives contributed to saving more than 100 million litres of water, 33 million kilowatts of electricity, and 19 million litres of fuel besides cutting 70 thousand tons of Co2 equivalent,” explained Bu Shehab.

“Initiatives had ranged from green transport via electric and hybrid taxis to hydrogen vehicles, electric and hybrid abras powered by solar energy. Dubai Taxi had 89 electric taxis in operation in 2018 and the number is set to reach as much as 200 taxis by the end of this year. The number of hybrid taxis reached 1461 by the end of 2018 and will constitute 50% of the taxi fleet by 2021. Moreover, RTA’s public buses are fitted with Euro 5 low-emission engines, and new buses fitted with Euro 6 engines will gradually be deployed in service,” concluded the CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector.

Abunayyan affirmed that the Government of Dubai’s commitment to continuously advance its progressive visions concerning the clean energy sector have undoubtedly strengthened the investor community’s confidence in the emirate’s wise leadership. The various policies and procedures established by the Dubai Government, aimed at mitigating and addressing the adverse implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, have also induced optimism and confidence in the emirate’s investment attractiveness as a global economy.

Abunayyan also highlighted that this year’s WETEX is of particular importance in regards to Dubai’s water desalination sector as the Emirate has taken a strategic focus on enhancing the sector’s efficiency by increasing its reliance on reverse osmosis technology, expanding its deployment and leveraging modern solutions that use energy sources to produce desalinated water.

Abunayyan also expressed his pride in ACWA Power’s active participation in the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) Private Sector Platform, which allows the private sector to play a pivotal and constructive role in achieving the WGEO’s ambitions to deploy sustainable green economy solutions across the globe. These efforts have been made possible by the robust partnership model that anchors both the public and private sector and aims to maximise investment and innovation opportunities in the regional and global green economy sector.

ROADS AND TRANSPORTAUTHORITY IN DUBAI (RTA)

ACWA POWER

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EMPOWER

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said,: “The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) is a leading platform that has, over the past 22 years, brought together industry experts and leading players to showcase cutting edge technologies and innovation in the power and utilities sector. Over the years, WETEX has garnered insights, while shedding light on issues related to water conservation, and sustainable environment. We’ve continued to have a strong presence at WETEX and are excited to take part in this year’s exhibition. This year has proven to be particularly challenging for many organisations due to the recent circumstances around the COVID-19 outbreak. But we are excited to be part of the virtual exhibition and are keen to participate and contribute to yet another successful edition of WETEX. This year, we hope to shed light on some of the initiatives that we’ve deployed across our operations to enhance energy efficiency and resource management.”

“Siemens Energy is proud to be a key sponsor for DEWA’s important and influential WETEX,” said Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director of Siemens Energy in the Middle East and UAE. This event will be the first 3D virtual event in its 21-year history and this innovative approach is symbolic of the ambitious and pioneering values of WETEX, DEWA and the UAE. Siemens Energy is honoured to support the country’s sustainable development of an agile and versatile energy and power management infrastructure and is proud to be presenting solutions that further support energy transition, sustainability and decarbonisation in the UAE and across the world.”

With the captivating sponsorship of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the first ever carbon-neutral 3D virtual exhibition, ‘WETEX’ is launched. Through this advocacy, the world’s largest district cooling services provider underlines its commitment to continue supporting the implementation of environmental sustainability standards in the UAE and the region.

“Out of our institutional commitments, we once again sponsor this esteemed environmental event in the region,” said Empower CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar. “We are extremely proud to participate in WETEX as this underscores our eagerness to keep pace with the merits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to go on with our support of the transition to green economy and the application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence,” he added.

WETEX is held annually in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. The event has become a prominent global platform that attracts institutions, companies, scientists, experts and specialists in the water, energy and environment sectors.

“Empower is committed to invest in district cooling operations research and development, we spare no effort or time to employ current advances in supporting the national innovation strategy and in providing residents, developers, and building owners with high-quality district cooling services”, Shafar said.

Shafar pointed out that the efforts exerted by the work teams have been appreciated locally and globally and have won international awards for Empower’s adoption of artificial intelligence based

ENOC

SIEMENS

advanced technologies in its operations. WETEX is, thus, regarded as one of the most important platforms that the company would use to cast light on its latest ground-breaking solutions in district cooling, highlight the advantages of energy efficient and eco-friendly district cooling services and stress green buildings concepts. The event will also allow participants to exchange valuable knowledge and experiences. Being the important decision-makers, global influencers and specialists in these vital sectors, WETEX participants definitely play pivotal role in the success of such events.

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