Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) is set to sign a number of  contracts for major projects in different fields at the upcoming Water Technologies, Energy and Environment Exhibition 2009 (Wetex 2009).

The 11th edition of Wetex takes place from March 29 to 31 at the Zabeel Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai.

Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa, said Wetex has proved to be a distinguished terminal in the series of major exhibitions hosted by Dubai, as this exhibition is considered a new edition to the commercial and economic activities, organized and adopted by the emirate.

He said the exhibition will focus on its commitment to adhere to the highest principles of preserving the environment. A number of seminars and lectures will be held for three days alongside the exhibition.

'The environmental impact of buildings has become a major priority in the Middle East, and it was necessary to seek sustainable and friendly solutions to its impact on the environment, such as green buildings,' he explained.

Dewa will also host the Wetex Conference, to help top management executives in the water, energy and environment sectors, to meet experts of renewable industries and discuss the main issues, including green buildings and the technologies that are eco and energy-friendly.

Al Tayer pointed out that the huge ressponse to Wetex in the midst of the present international financial crisis, is an evidence that 'Dubai was, is and continues to be the best destination for economic and commercial activities, representing a distinguished business hub in the region.'

He said Dewa will unveil its new logo, which expresses the new strategy and identity adopted by Dewa since the beginning of this year.

Also Dewa will clarify its vision and directive plans which it intends to implement during 2009, after focusing on the results of its previous campaigns which achieved excellent results throughout Dubai, Al Tayer added.

'After 50 glorious years, Dewa is still full of youth, aspiring to continuously renovate and develop its strategies, and continue excelling and shine in its endeavors. Our new logo represents a new era, representing high determination, confidence and belief,' he observed.

Dewa is offering a free entry to the exhibition, aiming to attract and enhance public awareness to the significance and theme of the exhibition.

It will offer concepts and technologies which will prove beneficial to the establishments and companies, and also assist the public to achieve positive conclusions in the field of rationalisation of electricity and water and preservation of the environmental resources of the emirate.-TradeArabia News Service