Dubai has carved out a significant position as a global destination for international exhibitions and events, particularly in the fields of sustainability and energy.

This status is bolstered by the confidence in the city as an ideal host, enhancing its pivotal role in promoting sustainable development and the adoption of clean and renewable energy technologies.

Under the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the city's events serve as a global platform, gathering thousands of investors, decision-makers, experts, and companies from around the world.

These exhibitions provide a comprehensive forum to explore the development of clean technologies, offering flexible and innovative financing solutions that encourage public-private partnerships globally.

They also facilitate the launch of quality projects that aim to diversify the energy mix and achieve carbon neutrality, contributing to the economic growth of the UAE by empowering local companies and enhancing the competitiveness of Emirati exports and products in vital sectors.

The energy sector is considered a crucial enabler of development and economic growth in the UAE, accounting for approximately one-third of the nation’s GDP. Events, conferences, and exhibitions offer the country an opportunity to spotlight national and local companies specializing in the green energy sector while expanding their presence in global markets.

Multiple factors contribute to the UAE's diversification of energy exports, including an abundant supply of renewable energy sources such as solar power, world-class infrastructure, a favorable regulatory environment in Dubai, and a growing knowledge-based economy.

The nation’s investment in educational programs and courses, alongside events and exhibitions, plays a significant role in promoting the export of low-cost renewable energy, technologies, and clean services.

This diversification ensures the UAE maintains its position as one of the leading energy exporters globally, aligning with rising demand and reinforcing its leadership in the emerging global energy landscape characterized by increasing interest in green energy.

According to the "Renewable Energy Capacity Statistics 2025" report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), renewable energy sources accounted for more than 90% of the total expansion in global energy capacity in 2024, adding 585 gigawatts of capacity.

Dubai's success in hosting major global conferences and exhibitions, including the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) and Expo 2020 Dubai, underscores its credentials as a global city and an ideal location for living, working, and investing.

It further emphasizes the UAE's growing role in leading the global dialogue on energy security, sustainability, and building a more sustainable future for upcoming generations.

Annually, Dubai also hosts the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, under the guidance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai.

This exhibition reflects the UAE's steadfast commitment to mobilizing efforts to achieve national and global climate ambitions and expanding the use of green energy.

As the largest exhibition in the region for energy, water, green development, sustainability, smart cities, and sustainable mobility, WETEX provides a vital opportunity for government and private companies to connect with thousands of exhibitors, participants, officials, and decision-makers to forge deals and build partnerships.

It serves as a platform to identify market needs, especially amid significant expansion in the reliance on renewable energy technologies in the UAE and the region.

After more than 25 years since its inception, and with the support of visionary leadership, WETEX has become a leading global event supporting the green economy, a key item on the sustainability agenda, and a major enabler of the UAE’s Climate Neutrality 2050 Strategy, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, contributing significantly to keeping the UAE as an inspiring model for countries striving to develop their sustainability and renewable energy sectors.