Emirates Energy Award attracts industry interest at WETEX 2008

Organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) between the 11th and 13th of March 2008, the participants displayed the latest solutions and technologies that address global water and energy crises, discussed ways to maximize the use of the environment friendly energy and presented the global fears of the lack of water and energy resources and the challenges to access and sustain these resources. The participants discussed ways to address various environment challenges and agreed on a number of recommendations and suggestions.

Emirates Energy Award has been among the most prominent participants at the WETEX 2008.

speaking of this participation, Dr. Abdallah Al Amiri, president of the Emirates Energy Award, said: "The world should be aware of the importance of the surrounding resources, and this awareness should be translated into action to avoid the various crises associated with lack of energy resources and the violation of environment laws. Emirates Energy Award recognizes and honors the outstanding efforts that support the approach to save energy resource."

"This is apparent in the UAE's approaches and policies. The country has issued a number of decrees and hosted the events related to environment protection to achieve the sought after balance, settle the disputes and call for peaceful coexistence among human beings and sharing the existing resources. Our participation stems from the commitment to offer various types of support, technology and solution to the mentioned concerns. The most recent of EEA's initiatives was the host of a seminar on preserving environment and promoting a zero carbon emissions environment by Prof. Phillip Jones Chair of Architectural Science Research, Welsh School of Architecture-Cardiff University, who presented his virtual views on implementing environmental standards to speed up the country development programs," Al Amiri added.

Water Energy Technology Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has grown by 500% over the previous 4 years since it was first launched in Dubai in 2004. This year edition has recorded another 100% growth due to the escalating global concern in environmental issues.