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<strong>His</strong> <strong>Excellency</strong> <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong> <strong>Opens</strong> Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> - Zawyahttp://www.zawya.com/story/<strong>His</strong>_<strong>Excellency</strong>_<strong>Abdulla</strong>_<strong>Saif</strong>_<strong>Al</strong>_<strong>Nuaimi</strong>_<strong>Opens</strong>_Pow...Page 1 of 310/10/2012Connecting intelligence with intelligenceOct 08 2012more articles from<strong>His</strong> <strong>Excellency</strong> <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong> <strong>Opens</strong>Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong>H.E. <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong>, Director General ofAbu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority(ADWEA), officially inaugurated Power + Water<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> today.Exhibition and forum in partnership with Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority putsspotlight on growing regional power, water, energy sectorAbu Dhabi, 8 October, 2012: <strong>His</strong> <strong>Excellency</strong> <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong>, Director General of AbuDhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), has officially inaugurated the Power + Water<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> exhibition and Leaders' Forum today.Held in partnership with ADWEA, and taking place until 10 October at Abu Dhabi NationalExhibition Centre (ADNEC), the three-day event opens as the UAE takes a leading role in thegrowth of the regional power, water and energy sector.According to research specialists Ventures <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong>, ten power and water projects worthUS$5.9 billion have begun construction in the country so far in 2012, including the US$4.5billion Phase II of the Emal Power Plant - a six sq km site in Khalifa Industrial Zone AbuDhabi (KIZAD) in <strong>Al</strong> Taweelah, half way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
<strong>His</strong> <strong>Excellency</strong> <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong> <strong>Opens</strong> Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> - Zawyahttp://www.zawya.com/story/<strong>His</strong>_<strong>Excellency</strong>_<strong>Abdulla</strong>_<strong>Saif</strong>_<strong>Al</strong>_<strong>Nuaimi</strong>_<strong>Opens</strong>_Pow...Page 2 of 310/10/2012Elsewhere in the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong>, 97 new power and water projects worth US$32.7 billion haveeither begun construction in 2012 or are about to commence before year's end,highlighting the massive opportunities in the region for developers, manufacturers, buyersand service providers in the power and water related industries.This will be firmly entrenched in the minds of the more than 100 exhibitors from 25countries taking part in Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong>, which is expected to attract more than4,000 visitors over the next three days.Anita Mathews, Exhibition Director for Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong>, said: "Population growth,rapid industrialisation and urbanisation continue to drive demand for power and water inthe <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> region, which is expected to triple over the next 25 years.""This in turn creates the need for increased demand of suppliers, contractors,manufacturers and expertise. Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> 2012 is the region's premier eventfor showcasing power and water related products and services, providing a platform forprofessionals from these industries to interact with a number of the world's leadingcompanies and organisations."<strong>Al</strong>ong with a dedicated exhibition, Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> will feature the Power + WaterLeaders' Forum, taking place today (8 October). The one-day forum will highlightsustainable best practices and innovative business solutions across the regional water andenergy sectors, attracting an expert line-up of speakers at the forefront of the energysector.The forum will be chaired by Scott Minos, Senior Policy and Communications Specialist ofthe US Department of Energy, with the keynote address to be delivered by Eng. MohammedBin Jarsh, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC).Other headline speakers include Soudki Atassi, Manager of Acquisitions & Finance, ACWAPower, Nick Carter, Director General of the Regulation and Supervision Bureau and Vahid
<strong>His</strong> <strong>Excellency</strong> <strong>Abdulla</strong> <strong>Saif</strong> <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Nuaimi</strong> <strong>Opens</strong> Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> - Zawyahttp://www.zawya.com/story/<strong>His</strong>_<strong>Excellency</strong>_<strong>Abdulla</strong>_<strong>Saif</strong>_<strong>Al</strong>_<strong>Nuaimi</strong>_<strong>Opens</strong>_Pow...Page 3 of 310/10/2012Fotuhi, President of the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA), who will debate themerits of solar power's role in Abu Dhabi's sustainable energy future.A new addition this year at Abu Dhabi's showcase event for the energy sector is the SmartGrid Master Class, delivered by UAE based technical and business advisory The PowerfulSolutions (TPS).Taking place tomorrow (9 October), the master class will present a thread bare analysis ofsmart grid information, what it will change and what will be the resistance points asorganisations seek to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the productionand distribution of electricity to regional end users.Now in its fifth year and organised by Informa Exhibitions, Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> is colocatedwith INTERMAT <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> and is held with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerceand Industry (ADCCI) as a strategic partner.Power + Water <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>East</strong> is the region's showcase for power and water related productsand services. Opening times are from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily, located in halls three andfour at ADNEC. For more information and to register online, visitwww.powerandwaterme.com.-Ends-For further press information please contact:Lindsay Johnston / Gareth Wright / Sharrah KapadiaTotal CommunicationsTel: +971 4 336 9909 Mob: +971 (0) 50 273 3832Email: lindsay@totalcompr.ae / gareth@totalcompr.ae / sharrah@totalcompr.ae© Press Release 2012
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