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| Middle East Electricity 2008 had an attendance figure of over 41,100. 41% of visitors came specifically to meet companies from the water sector. |
The scarcity of water in the Middle East is now threatening economic growth according to water specialists. The World Bank predicts that the amount of water available per person in the region is likely to halve by 2050.
The Middle East and North Africa is the most water scarce region in the world with water availability per person standing at just 1,200m3 compared to a global adverage of 7,000m3. According to studies by Emirates International Bank, the UAE has the highest level of water consumption in the world.
Key Facts:
- Gulf states are expected to invest US$120 billion over the next decade on power and water projects
- Saudi Arabia is to allocate US$60 billion to the water sector over the next 20 years
- Bahrain plans to privatise its water sector in a project worth over US$1 billion
- Desalination capacity across the Middle East will have to double by 2015 to meet demand
- Private sector companies are now able to construct power generation and water desalination facilities in the UAE
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Exhibitor Testimonials
I have been very pleased with the quality of the visitors to our stand, which ranked amongst the best I have ever seen in water industry exhibitions.
Christian Wee, Global Business Development Director, Aqualyng
MEE has been quite exciting for us this year in terms of visits of potential buyers to our stall and enquiries received for our entire Water & Waste Water Treatment product range. We are happy to see that Dubai is focusing more on recycling of waste water in which we can contribute much as Technology & Equipment supplier for recycling systems.
Suneeth Nair, Country Manager (UAE), Ion Exchange Ltd.
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