WETEX 2024 Focuses on Latest Health and Safety Trends in Home & Work Environment
The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature a hub specialised for the latest health and safety technologies and practices.
The goal is to raise the awareness of institutions and individuals of all ages on the most important international standards on health and safety in the home and work environment.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising WETEX under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from October 1 to 3, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The hub includes four sections: interactive workshops’ section; seminars and panel discussions’ section; children’s safety section; and the competitions, puzzles, games and raffles section to test relevant knowledge and experiences and foster innovation in implementing safety procedures.
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of WETEX said: “WETEX is the largest exhibition of its kind in the region and the most prominent international exhibition specialising in water, energy, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green buildings, electric vehicles, smart grid, and other vital sectors.
"As such WETEX is committed to expanding its areas of focus and covering all main sectors that ensure a healthier and brighter future for all. Our focus on health and safety this year is in line with our efforts to make the UAE a global leader in the field of quality of life, and to advance well-being, health and quality of life.
"This supports the Dubai Social Agenda 33, the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.
"The goal is to enhance resilience in facing the effects of climate change on occupational health and safety at school, home and the workplace. In addition, the health and safety hub will showcase success stories, strategies, and innovative initiatives that reinforce companies’ commitment to promoting a culture of health and safety and ensuring a healthy, safe, and supportive work environment, enhancing their reputation as socially responsible institutions supportive of achieving a sustainable future."
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium said: "At EGA, safety is our first priority always, and that is why we are pleased to support the focus at this year’s WETEX on safety.
"We have worked for decades to continuously improve all aspects of safety – technical solutions like inherently safe equipment, our safety management system, our safety culture, and authentic leadership.
"Our bold aspiration is not just zero harm, but to eliminate the risk of harm in our operations and processes. We are looking forward to sharing what we have learned at WETEX, and to learning from others."
Khurram Majeed, Bureau Veritas Executive Vice President Middle East, Africa and Caspian said: “Bureau Veritas is proud to participate as a partner in the Health & Safety Hub, which will be hosted for the first time in parallel with WETEX this year.
"For nearly 200 years, Bureau Veritas has been helping its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure, and processes meet standards and regulations regarding quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
"Bureau Veritas offers a extensive suite of health and safety services to help organisations across diverse industries maintain robust Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) in compliance with international standards such as ISO 45001."
