Global firms commit to UAE sustainability goals as DEWA applauds key partners

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), honoured the sponsors and partners of the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on Saturday, 24 October. The ceremony recognised the corporate and institutional contributors behind the two major sustainability events held in Dubai. Strategic partnerships driving green economy Addressing the partners, Al Tayer, who serves as Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation, credited the events' success to cross-sector collaboration. He noted that over its 28-year history, WETEX has evolved into a global platform for water and energy technologies, while WGES facilitates international policy dialogue on climate resilience. The events are held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The recognition comes as Dubai continues to expand its green economy infrastructure, requiring integrated roles between government entities, private sector investors, and research centres to meet long-term sustainability targets. Major corporate sponsors recognised The ceremony identified several global and local entities as Gold Sponsors for WETEX 2026. These included Schneider Electric, Huawei, Dell Technologies, PwC Middle East, and Rosatom. Engineering and industrial firms such as AASA Group, Lucy Electric, and Schweitzer Engineering…