Middle East Electricity, one of the world´s leading power exhibitions, has announced its theme for the 2017 edition. Alongside Dubai Municipality and the Environmental Council for Arab Towns, who are strategic partners for the event, the organisers will be creating a series of new features, conferences and activations all focusing on the future of smart cities, and the innovations which are set to lead the way both locally and internationally in the coming decade.

Middle East Electricity, one of the world’s leading power exhibitions, has announced its theme for the 2017 edition. Alongside Dubai Municipality and the Environmental Council for Arab Towns, who are Strategic Partners for the event, the organisers will be creating a series of new features, conferences and activations all focusing on the future of Smart Cities, and the innovations which are set to lead the way both locally and internationally in the coming decade.

Low oil prices have failed to dent the global power industrys confidence in the region, and the record-breaking 2016 edition of MEE validates the opportunities in the regions power markets despite the low oil price environment.

A leading power exhibition in the Middle East, which is celebrating its 40th edition this year, is set to witness a 15 per cent increase in floor space to accommodate the first ever area dedicated to the lighting industry.

The Middle East energy sector is witnessing a surge of fresh investment in 2012, with 97 new power and water projects worth $32.7 billion in 12 countries having started construction since the beginning of this year or due to begin before the year’s end.

The Middle East energy sector is witnessing a surge of fresh investment in 2012, with 97 new power and water projects worth $32.7 billion in 12 countries having started construction since the beginning of this year or due to begin before the year’s end.