Middle East Electricity

About the event

Event update

The 2022 edition of Middle East electricity or MEE will take place between 7.03.2022 and 09.03.202. The event will be face-to-face. Organizers have assured that a strict COVID-19 prevention plan has been put in place at the venue. The safety measures will be available both on the fair's official website and at the venue. Attendees ought to comply with the guidelines. 

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Middle East Energy (MEE) is the leading event for the global energy industry. It is a fair founded in 1975 that caters to the complete product spectrum of the sector. The event attracts a diverse and large group of attendees. Visitors come to the international platform to achieve different goals. MEE is among Dubai's leading MICE events. The fair takes place every year at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.  

Business profile of the event

MEE is a fair that attracts a diverse and large group of attendees. Such include distributors, architects/interior designers, and developers. Many educational institutions, construction, and engineering consultants and IT professionals attend as well. So do facilities management professionals, sub-contractors, surveyors and automation technology end-users. Utility companies likewise visit the event. Suppliers and distributors form the largest group of attendees. This includes ones that supply and distribute:

• Automation & Control Systems
• Cable Installation
• Switch Cables & Cable Management Systems 
• Communication Equipment
• Energy Management Systems
• Energy Storage Devices
• Electrical Distribution Equipment
• Insulating Materials
• Lighting — Lamps, Luminaires, LED
• New & Renewable Energy
• Nuclear Energy
• Power Distribution Systems
• Electronics
• Electric / Power Generators
• Power Transmission
• Transformers 
• Utilities & Service Providers
• Green Energy
• Geo-Thermal Energy
• Batteries & Chargers
• Co-Generation Equipment

MEE is furthermore visited by project managers and data centre operation specialists. Independent power producers and law/legal service providers attend as well. Telecommunications professionals, engineers, and oil & gas experts likewise visit. Because of its importance, MEE receives many government & public entities. 

The event is the meeting platform for companies such as Alfanar Gas and Ducab. 

What is new for Middle East Electricity 2022?

The event will include the second edition of the Green Hydrogen Zone. It also likewise feature the second edition of the Energy Storage & Batteries.

The Green Hydrogen Zone will once again focus on the latest developments. This includes the newest projects and updates about the global progress. The Zone provides an opportunity for networking and learning about the trends. This is due to the area gathering specialists from many industries, such as:

• Municipal Authorities & Ministries
• Public Utilities
• Engineering Consultants
• Main Contractors
• Community Developers
• Sub-contractors
• Architecture
• Engineering Operations
• Oil & Gas
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance

The Energy Storage & Batteries' second edition will focus on the following:

• Energy storage technologies
• Battery production technologies/ machine and plant construction
• Grid infrastructure and solutions for renewable energy integration 
• Energy storage systems, including components 

Did you know? 

MEE can help professionals in completing several goals. Such include learning about the latest trends and expanding specialist knowledge. Additionally, at the fair, they can network with other professionals, including potential buyers. They can also make important purchases or find new suppliers. 

The fair unites the sector and its related industries through a detailed programme. The programme includes a combined exhibition showcasing 5 dedicated sectors. These include Energy Consumption & Management, Critical & Back-up Power, and Transmission & Distribution. The other 2 exhibited sectors are Renewable Energy and Smart Solutions. 

Each of the sectors showcases different technologies. Smart Solutions will show solutions for transforming business models and operations via digitalization. Renewable Energy will showcase solutions for implementing solar, hydro and wind energy. 

Critical & Back-up Power will exhibit progressive energy solutions for the critical infrastructure. The technologies will be shown by both leading companies and innovative start-ups. 

The Transmission & Distribution will present the whole value chain of available products. Energy Consumption & Management will focus on automation, energy, and data efficiency. The sector will showcase smart houses, transformative lighting systems and other such products. The fair also includes notable forums such as the Global Energy & Utilities Forum.

Many professionals should opt to attend MEE. Such include energy sector specialists, such as the ones working in Oil & Gas. Petrochemical and hydro or solar power professionals should likewise visit. Particularly, agents, distributors, suppliers, and engineers.  Architects, project managers and QA inspectors should additionally consider visiting. So should professionals working with electrical power systems or in public utilities. Media representatives should not overlook attending as a way to learn valuable information.

Start-ups can look forward to the exhibition, particularly the Critical & Back-up Power sector. 

Your Hotel Room in Dubai

Invest in your business trip with hotel accommodation selected for your specific needs. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd works with you to send you hotels in Dubai with an ideal location and price tag. This allows you to select the hotel offers that work best for you.  Such as placing you near Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. We have long worked with large groups, so you can query for parties of twenty people and more. The entire registration process takes up to a day, and you leave all details to us. Also, Travel 2 Fairs ltd assists with logistics as well. You can request a rent-a-car or an airport transfer in both directions, whether it is private or shared.

Logistics 

MEE is an annual 3-day event organized by Informa Exhibitions Middle East. It takes place at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The opening hours of the event are between 10 am and 6 pm. the exhibition centre has a convenient location within Dubai. It is 30 minutes by tram from Dubai Airport. It can also be reached in 35 minutes from the city centre via bus 29.

Dubai is an international metropolis that is easy to navigate and travel in. The city has a public transport system consisting of trains, buses, and taxis. Commuting times can vary depending on the departure and arrival locations. For example, when travelling to the city from Abu Dhabi, the journey can take 3 hours and 50 minutes. Yet, if travelling to the Dubai airport from the city centre, the commute would take 30 minutes. Dubai is a metropolis with ample options for accommodation and dining. For instance, there are apartments and 2 to 5-star hotels in all areas of the city. Likewise, there are plentiful restaurants, bars, clubs, and other dining options. When staying in Dubai, consider reserving in Bur Dubai, or Dubai Marina. Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Fahidi and Dubai Creek are also suitable districts. 

Audience and Statistics

MEE is a high-profile event that draws around 22000 attendees. For instance, the 2021 edition included 1500 exhibitors and over 20,000 visitors. Trade delegates represent many countries including the UAE, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Other represented states include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the USA, and Russia. Japan, China, India, South Africa also sent delegates. Exhibitors and visitors represent many industries. Such include the energy sector including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Hydropower generation, and others. Many service industries attend the fair, including education, real estate and utilities. So do industries like Research & Development, IT, and others. Many manufacturing industries such as cable and pipeline manufacturing visit as well. Trade delegates often include important decision-makers such as managers, Vice Presidents, or CEOs. They also include assistants, directors, senior managers, executive board members or lead engineers.