(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, inaugurated the 40th edition of Middle East Electricity (MEE) which takes place until March 4, alongside partner event Solar Middle East, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The increasing global appeal of the three-day event is underlined by Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany, Turkey and China all posting year on year floor space growth. Furthermore, three new national pavilions from Egypt, Morocco, and the Czech Republic have also been added to this year's roster taking the total count of the national۬ pavilions to 24.
The US Pavilion has welcomed a number of new exhibitors this year looking to showcase their products, technologies and innovations to the Middle East market, one that is of growing interest according to Peter McKenna, VP strategic planning at Kallman Worldwide - organisers of the US Pavilion.
Meanwhile the third edition of Solar Middle East is showing no signs of slowing down. Solar Middle East has witnessed exponential growth as the exhibitor numbers have grown from 59 to 86 this year, a 45 per cent year on year increase.
Anita Mathews, director of Informa Energy Group, organisers of Middle East Electricity, said: "Mena power demand is booming with billions of dollars' worth of investments being pumped into the region's power sector. The substantial growth across the board in our country pavilions isan indication of the lucrative opportunities the region holdsfor the global energy industry."
Day one of MEE has already witnessed a number of significant announcements. Caterpillar has launched its largest range of electric power products ever - the Cat Compact International product line - for customers in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Powered by market-leading Cat diesel engines, Cat Compact International diesel generator sets offer a selection of weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures.
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