Leading international exhibitors and real estate developers that support sustainable cities and communities will be in Dubai this month to attend the 25th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS).

 

Both the events will kick off on November 15 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and run until November 17, said the organiser Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).

 

The list of companies taking part include thousands of local and international exhibitors specialising in energy, water, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green buildings, electric vehicles, sustainable cities, and other vital sectors.

 

The latest to join this list is leading UAE project developer Damac Properties, it added.

 

At the upcoming events, Damac Properties will showcase its latest technologies, innovations and solutions for smart buildings. It will also highlight the group's efforts to incorporate best sustainable practices in its current and future projects. 

 

These include installing Green Charger stations across its projects in collaboration with Dewa.

 

Damac uses recycling systems, sustainable irrigation systems, energy recovery ventilation and PV solar systems. 

 

A key highlight at the event will be Damac Lagoons community, for which the developer is currently applying for a LEED gold certification, making it the first master community in the UAE to receive the rating under the LEED Cities and Communities Rating System. 

 

The project has adopted green and sustainable features throughout its development phases, from design to construction and operation. Damac will also present its mega project Safa One de Grisogono.

 

Wetex and DSS are the largest expos in the region for the energy, water, green development, sustainability, and related sectors and one of the largest specialised exhibitions worldwide, that support green and renewable technologies, initiatives, and projects, said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, Founder and Chairman of Wetex and DSS.

 

"This contributes to achieving the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, that maps out a comprehensive future map for sustainable urban development in the city. The people-centric Plan is focused on enhancing people’s happiness and quality of life and reinforcing Dubai’s competitiveness," he noted.

 

"We are pleased to have local and international real estate developers chose Wetex and DSS as an ideal platform to support the prosperity of their business. The exhibition provides them with a significant opportunity to reach thousands of companies, exhibitors, participants, officials, and decision-makers from around the world to make deals and build partnerships, as well as identify market needs," stated Al Tayer.

 

"This paves the way for more sustainable cities and residential communities in the region and the world. This year’s edition of Wetex and DSS holds special significance as it is being held a few days before the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), to be hosted by the UAE at Expo City Dubai. During this time, the UAE will be at the centre of the world’s attention, aiming to achieve great strides towards a brighter and more sustainable future for humanity," he added.

 

Al Tayer pointed out that this year marked a significant milestone in Wetex's journey in driving the UAE’s sustainability goals and supporting the future vision of the UAE’s leadership. 

 

"Over time, the exhibition has developed into a platform that gathers decision-makers in advocating environmentally adaptive practices to position Dubai and the UAE as a global hub for a green economy," he noted. 

 

On its debut show, Damac Founder and Chairman Hussain Sajwani said: "We understand corporate governance responsibility and the need to adopt sustainability and sustainable building practices in our core business." 

 

"Our participation at Wetex will showcase our energy-efficient practices and integrated sustainable designs and principles in our building and construction ecosystem, which will reflect our commitment to sustainability and to a greener, more resilient future," he added.-TradeArabia News Service