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whopping business deals More than 600 exhibitors from 80 countries participated in the show. NFORMA, THE ORGANISERS of Middle East Energy confirmed that the event facilitated business deals worth more than US$705mn during the threeday energy showcase, which took place from 7 – 9 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Welcoming attendees back to the live, in person format for the first time since 2020, 20,331 trade and buyer visits took place, with more than 600 exhibitors from 80 countries providing an insight into the latest energy innovations while 113 expert speakers outlined how to develop a diverse, digitised and sustainable future. The event, formerly known as Middle East Electricity, focused on five key sectors, including Transmission & Distribution, Smart Solutions; Renewable & Clean Energies; Backup Generators & Critical Power; and Energy Consumption & Management, each providing the necessary tools to understand more about energy alternatives and solutions, including digitalisation, solar, wind and hydro energy solutions, among others. Azzan Mohammed, exhibition director, Global Energy & Utilities Forum and Middle East Energy, said, “This year’s event has been a resounding success which has seen key energy industry players come together to network and do business while also providing a platform to discuss how we adapt and adopt new strategies to make the energy transition a reality.
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The event took place from 7 – 9 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“There has been clear pentup demand within the industry to get back to meeting in person, which is reflected in the 40% increase in visits and the volume and value of deals signed. This also serves as a timely reminder of the drive from the sector to achieve sustainable growth while reducing emissions,” he added. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh
“There has been clear pent-up demand within the industry to get back to meeting in person, which is reflected in the 40% increase in visits and the volume and value of deals signed.” Azzan Mohammed, exhibition director, Global Energy & Utilities Forum and Middle East Energy. Technical Review Middle East - Issue Three 2022
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Middle East Energy was hosted by the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure. The event played a fundamental role in providing a series of thought leadership sessions and discussions around solutions for meeting the energy shift. Through the Global Utilities and Energy Forum, 3,500 delegates had the opportunity to participate in highlevel strategic panels, technical sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops. The focus centred on developing a roadmap to decarbonisation and provided insight into the energy systems of the future, the green hydrogen opportunities in the MENA region, funding of the energy transition, the rise of sustainable finance, powering the African continent with renewable energy, grids of the future, energy efficiency focus and decarbonising industries. www.technicalreview.me
