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The Green Mobility Hall at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) hosts leading local and international companies specialising in mobility, transport and green mobility logistics.
The Green Mobility Hall highlights the most prominent innovative solutions and practices that use the latest technologies in the individual and public sustainable transport sector. These solutions aim to reduce the operational and infrastructure costs of electric vehicles (EVs), improve energy and resource efficiency in transport and promote the use of hydrogen and low-emission or carbon-free fuels.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organises the 26th WETEX annually under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. WETEX will take place from 1st to 3rd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, said, “WETEX supports the National Electric Vehicles Policy, Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy. It also promotes the UAE’s leading position in the region in the adoption of EVs, as the UAE has one of the highest ratios of charging stations to EVs in the world.
WETEX is a global platform to highlight the latest technologies in energy, water and the environment, as well as all the other sectors that contribute towards achieving net zero and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 23% of net global GHG emissions came annually from the transport sector, which generates (8.7 GtCO2-eq). WETEX contributes to achieving national and global climate aspirations to lower the carbon footprint in the transport sector and accelerate climate action.”
He added, “WETEX enhances DEWA's role in encouraging the use of green and sustainable mobility, while strengthening the UAE and Dubai's leadership in sustainable transport across the region. DEWA's EV Green Charger initiative, launched in 2014, led to the creation of the region’s first public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The advanced green charging stations infrastructure in Dubai consists of more than 700 in collaboration with stakeholders, including around 400 Green Charging Stations operated by DEWA. This number will increase in the coming years. This includes around 400 Green Charging Stations operated by DEWA.”
“Moreover, DEWA has collaborated with ENOC Group on its Service Station of the Future (SSoF) at Expo City, Dubai. SSoF is now the only station in the region to provide green hydrogen, hydrocarbon fuels (petrol and diesel), as well as electric charging stations. DEWA produces the green hydrogen at its pilot plant at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, to be used as fuel. Hydrogen is a compelling alternative to traditional energy sources and is significant as Dubai – and the wider UAE – continues to lay the foundation for a green economy,” he noted.
Lt Gen Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, said, "We are committed to adopting the latest sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies as part of our strategy to achieve sustainability and support the UAE's vision for a transition to a green economy, in alignment with Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033. The WETEX exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to share experiences and best practices that will empower us to create a more sustainable future.
Adding electric patrols to the Dubai Police fleet enhances our efforts to reduce emissions and utilise clean energy in our daily operations, promoting sustainability and preserving resources for future generations. Through these initiatives, we aim to become a role model for government entities in sustainable and eco-friendly practices while fostering innovation in all our operations to ensure community safety and environmental protection."
The UAE was ranked first among Arab countries and across the region, and in the top ten worldwide on the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX). The UAE overcame major western markets such as Japan and Australia, and powerful emerging markets such as India and Brazil. Arthur D. Little (ADL) has set up a methodology to evaluate the “readiness” of markets for electric mobility. The global Toluna group revealed a growing preference for electric vehicles among UAE residents, with 73% expressing a desire to purchase electric cars and 61% indicating an interest in hybrid models in the future.
Muna Al Osaimi, Acting CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said, “RTA’s ongoing strategic partnership with DEWA reaffirms the continuous efforts to highlight Dubai’s endeavours in sustainability, green mobility and renewable and clean energy, aimed at enhancing its position as the best city in the world for living and working. RTA's participation in the 26th WETEX, organised by DEWA, highlights our commitment to staying informed about the latest trends and innovations in sustainability and renewable energy.
This event allows us to learn about the latest smart technologies and innovative solutions in roads, transport and mobility, which support the implementation of RTA's Strategic Plan 2030. This plan aligns with the Emirate's respective strategies and positions Dubai as a global model of resilience and innovation."