Middle East Energy 2001 brings the USA to Dubai

The three day water, power and gas conference and exhibition - the first event in the region to combine all elements of the energy cycle - will be attended by celebrated speakers and participants from all over the world, including the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

PennWell's Mr Junior Isles, Managing Editor and Associate Publisher, Power Engineering International said 'Despite the tragic events in New York, the message we are getting from the USA is 'it's business as usual', we're going to attend Middle East Energy'

'Never before has the United Arab Emirates seen such a gathering of energy sector illumni. As the regional base for international companies operating in the Gulf and the Middle East, Dubai is an ideal venue for Middle East Energy 2001. The need for MEE 2001 as a forum to debate the future of energy and water expertise in the Middle East region is reflected by this unprecedented line-up world-leading speakers and exhibitors' he continued.

MEE 2001 will be inaugurated by H.E. Humaid Bin Naser Al Owais, Minister of Electricity & Water, United Arab Emirates. Dr Hisham Khatib, Honorary Vice Chairman, World Energy Congress, Jordan, will give the keynote address, followed by a panel discussion with Mr Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, General Manager, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority; Mr Ghassan Ejjeh, President, International Desalination Association; Mr Ghanim Al Azdi, Project Manager of Dolphin, UAE Offsets Group, USA; and Eng. Hisham Omari, General Director, Jerusalem District Electricity Company.

The three day conference boasts contributions from more than 60 internationally- acknowledged industry leaders. On the exhibition floor, Ansaldo Energia, Abu Dhabi Electricity & Water Authority, Enelpower SA, Honeywell IAC and GE Power Systems are just five of 50 major international companies scheduled to unveil latest products and services to MEE 2001 visitors.