Consulate General of India

Dubai

PRESS RELEASE

1. Consul General of India in Dubai, Mr. Vipul will inaugurate the India pavilion at the WETEX 2018 (Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition) on 23rd October at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The India Pavilion has been set up by the Indian Chamber of Commerce with support of the Consulate General of India, Dubai and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. More than 40 Indian exhibitors having expertise in the field of water, solar and renewable energy, electrical, oil and gas, wire and cables etc. are participating in the exhibition. Many of the Indian companies also work with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and other establishments in UAE. ICC and DEWA jointly have arranged specialized B2B meetings during the exhibition.
   
   
2. INDIA sees WETEX as a perfect platform for Indian entrepreneurs to exhibit their core competence in their specialized fields and also B2B interaction with their counterparts in the MENA region. It provides an ideal opportunity for participants to display their technologies to the exhibitors and visitors from several countries in the WETEX.
   
   
3. India’s participation in WETEX 2018 is also in line with the vision and commitment of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to have sustainable and inclusive growth for all with access to clean water, electricity and housing. India is also playing a pioneering role in renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar power. India has made substantial progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) adopted by the United Nations. India, along with France has also taken the lead in the setting up the International Solar Alliance, which is conceived as a coalition of 121 solar resource rich countries to address their special energy needs and to collaborate in this important field.
   
   
4. Every year, WETEX has made continuous developments to become internationally-recognised as one of the most prominent achievements of Dubai’s economy, and the global exhibition sector. DEWA’s relentless efforts to protect the environment clearly shows in its focus on green technology, renewable energy projects and implementing the best global practices in this field, to boost Dubai’s green economy and sustainability.
   
   
5. WETEX attracts more than 31000 visitors and 2000 exhibitors with participation of 50 countries.

21-10-2018.