WETEX 2024 to spotlight health and safety innovations

The 26th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will be held from 1 to 3 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

This year, the event will introduce a dedicated hub focused on health and safety, showcasing the latest innovations in technology and best practices aimed at raising awareness of key international standards for both institutions and individuals.

A safety hub

The health and safety hub will be divided into four sections: interactive workshops, seminars and panel discussions, children's safety, and competitions, puzzles, games, and raffles designed to test participants' knowledge and encourage innovative approaches to safety procedures.

At WETEX, both local and international experts will provide insights on guidelines and best practices related to occupational safety, mental and physical health, and the latest developments in health and safety technologies. The discussions will cover key areas such as accident prevention, emergency preparedness, stress management, and fatigue control, with a focus on how climate change impacts workplace health and safety in schools, homes, and workplaces.

Additionally, the hub will showcase successful case studies and initiatives that highlight the commitment of companies to promoting a safe and healthy work environment, reinforcing their image as socially responsible organisations. 

"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 2030, including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, founder and chairman of WETEX.