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Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Second day of Middle East Energy spotlights transformative impact of AI and advanced battery pack technology
Artificial intelligence plays a critical role in utility operations, customer engagement, and grid management – and can save lives, says VP of Industry Strategy and Innovation at Oracle Dubai, UAE – Energy leaders discussed the transformative impact artificial intelligence, long-term planning, and advanced battery pack technology is having on the national, regional, and international energy sectors during a busy second day of Middle East Energy, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Running from April 7-9 at Dubai World Trade Centre, this year's event marks the 49th edition of the region's leading energy summit. With more than 150 energy leaders and experts exploring transformative sector innovations and global energy market dynamics, the second day featured a keynote speech from Engineer Faisal Rashid, Senior Director – Demand Side Management at Dubai's Supreme Council of Energy. Speaking during the two-day Middle East Energy Leadership Summit, Eng Rashid outlined the Emirate's pathway to achieving net zero by 2050, detailing key insights into sectors such as manufacturing, transport, waste, power, and water generation. He explained Dubai now has 54,000 buildings compliant with the 2014 Green Building Code, more than 15,000 buildings and villas retrofitted with energy efficient measures, and the number of electric vehicles has grown from just 500 in 2015 to 72,000 presently. 'We know the whole world is moving towards sustainability and we don't want to wake up in 10-20 years and not have started any strategy or activations,' said Eng Rashid, who added the UAE is aiming for a 30 per cent reduction in electricity, water, and fuel consumption by 2030 and a 50 per cent reduction by 2050. 'It's a matter of urgency. It's also why we update our strategy every five years. Earlier in the day on the same stage, Mike Ballard, Vice-President of Industry Strategy and Innovation, Oracle Energy & Water, discussed the increasing integration of AI in utility operations, emphasising its role in customer engagement and grid management. Citing its application in construction safety using image analysis, as well as field work with drone technology and predictive network constraints to prevent service interruptions, Ballard said AI's ability to forecast and respond quickly to unexpected issues – such as incursion of trees – makes it both essential and potentially lifesaving. 'One of the great tools of AI is its ability to predict when accidents are going to happen and to be able to prevent them,' he said. 'When you have a tree hitting a line – which is a huge cause of wildfires around the world – the AI allows for responses in a second or two before the spark that leads to the fire even happens. This is an example of using AI to analyse, predict, engage customers, automate the orchestration of the energy grid, and then continuously improve. 'It's something Oracle has been doing in the consumer engagement space for years through our own power program. We ask why our customers are using their washing machine or fish feeder or cooling their house at that particular time of day. Because we know if we can personalise those insights, we can drive behaviour that allows them to reduce their energy costs and in turn shift their energy demands.' At the colocated Battery Show, conference attendees heard from Kenneth Hoffman, CFA, CIM, Founder and CEO at Traubenbach Associates, who highlighted a significant shift in the battery industry, moving from revolutionary concepts to practical evolutions. Hoffman stressed the importance of addressing consumer demands such as rapid recharge capabilities, showcasing advancements such as BYD Company's ultra-fast charging and the commercialisation of solid-state batteries. 'The future of battery packs lies in changing the pack technology, not just the cell chemistry,' he said. 'We're seeing a fundamental shift where innovative designs, such as CATL's CTP technology, allow for significant reductions in size and cost. This is crucial because it directly translates to more energy packed into the same space, benefiting both stationary storage and electric vehicles. Instead of constantly chasing new, expensive chemistries, optimising how we arrange and cool existing cells offers a more immediate, scalable path to improving performance and affordability,' Hoffman also discussed the strategic importance of regional material processing and cell manufacturing in the Middle East and Africa – advocating for investing in new extraction and processing technologies to lower lithium costs and enhance regional production capabilities. Yet he also cautioned against focusing solely on battery recycling due to current overcapacity, instead encouraging investment in new technology and cost-effective manufacturing. Mark Ring, Group Director, Energy Events at Informa Markets, which organises Middle East Energy, said this year's event is shaping up to change the sector. 'As we enter the halfway mark, we are already seeing some industry partnerships and discussions happening across private and public partnerships that have the potential to shape what the energy landscape will look like in the near future, especially when it comes to integration of technology and artificial intelligence. 'Tomorrow we welcome the Africa Business Leaders Forum, which is taking place under the theme of 'Embracing Transformation in the Power Sector'. Visitors can expect to see some high-level discussions around mobilising capital, empowering local communities, and developing innovative financial mechanisms set to drive the continent's energy landscape forward.' To find out more about Middle East Energy, visit: and to find out more about The Battery Show, visit: And For more information on an invite-only Hosted Buyer Programme, visit: About: Middle East Energy (MEE), set to be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, enjoys a 49-year legacy as a leading global energy industry event. By catering to the entire product spectrum of the power industry, from critical and backup power to energy storage and management, year after year, the event attracts a more diverse audience of professionals seeking to source products from multiple sectors, drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and move projects forward. MEE has been an essential part of the Middle East's economic expansion, connecting business and introducing new products to the region to build infrastructure, real estate, and commerce. MEE is now helping governments, organisations and SMEs diversify the generation and supply of energy and build a sustainable future. You can read more at
Khaleej Times
06-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Middle East Energy 2025 opens on Monday in Dubai at DWTC
Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opens on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, this year's show will run until April 9 and feature the debut of The Battery Show Middle East. More than 40,000 global energy professionals, including more than 500 key buyers, will descend on DWTC to explore the innovations of 1,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries. Sixteen halls, including 17 international pavilions, will be packed with solutions spanning the full energy value chain from power generation and storage to clean mobility and smart grid technologies. Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer, Vice Chairman Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will open the show, which runs for three days, and will lead the high-level plenary of the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit. 'We've built this edition of Middle East Energy to reflect the dynamism, ambition, and transformative potential of the region's energy ecosystem,' said Mark Ring, Group Director, Energy Events at Informa Markets, which organises Middle East Energy. 'With a powerful combination of market-leading innovation, unrivalled networking opportunities, and the debut of The Battery Show Middle East, Middle East Energy 2025 will redefine how we shape the future of energy.' Among Middle East Energy's most anticipated additions for 2025 is the debut of The Battery Show Middle East – the regional edition of one of the world's leading platforms for battery technology and electric mobility. Spanning an entire exhibition hall, the show will host more than 200 exhibitors and feature the inaugural Battery Show Conference. The conference will explore critical issues such as energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, supply chain challenges, and smart grid integration for the Middle East and Africa battery market, which is forecast to reach US $9.98 billion by 2029, driven by robust policy shifts, renewable energy integration, and increasing reginal demand for electrification. Complementing the Battery Show Conference, the wider Middle East Energy programme brings together more than 150 thought leaders across a further five conferences: the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit, Technical Seminar powered by IEEE, Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference, Global Innovation Forum, and the Africa Business Leaders Forum. 'We are offering a comprehensive agenda that will empower stakeholders to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape,' Ring added. 'Each conference is designed to spark critical conversations, connect industry and academic minds, and explore the innovations reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume power.' The Riyadh Cables Group, a titanium sponsor of Middle East Energy 2025, will use the show to underscore the critical role that advanced infrastructure plays in enabling future-ready energy solutions. 'Middle Eastern infrastructure projects are reshaping the cable industry, driving demand for innovative, high-performance products,' said Bassam Naes, Group Marketing Director. 'From smart cities and renewable energy developments to advanced data centres, cables are the unseen force powering the region's transformation. As the Middle East continues to grow and modernize, the cable industry must keep pace, developing solutions that meet the unique challenges of the region's ambitious projects. At Middle East Energy 2025 we will be looking to demonstrate how the future of cables in the Middle East is bright, and the opportunities for innovation are vast.'
Gulf Today
06-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Middle East Energy 2025 opens with Battery Show making debut
Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opens today (Monday) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ushering in the largest and most ambitious edition in the event's 49-year history. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, this year's show will run until April 9 and feature the debut of The Battery Show Middle East. More than 40,000 global energy professionals, including more than 500 key buyers, will descend on DWTC to explore the innovations of 1,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries. Sixteen halls, including 17 international pavilions, will be packed with solutions spanning the full energy value chain from power generation and storage to clean mobility and smart grid technologies. Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer, Vice Chairman Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will open the show, which runs for three days, and will lead the high-level plenary of the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit. 'We've built this edition of Middle East Energy to reflect the dynamism, ambition, and transformative potential of the region's energy ecosystem,' said Mark Ring, Group Director, Energy Events at Informa Markets, which organises Middle East Energy. 'With a powerful combination of market-leading innovation, unrivalled networking opportunities, and the debut of The Battery Show Middle East, Middle East Energy 2025 will redefine how we shape the future of energy.' Among Middle East Energy's most anticipated additions for 2025 is the debut of The Battery Show Middle East – the regional edition of one of the world's leading platforms for battery technology and electric mobility. Spanning an entire exhibition hall, the show will host more than 200 exhibitors and feature the inaugural Battery Show Conference. The conference will explore critical issues such as energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, supply chain challenges, and smart grid integration for the Middle East and Africa battery market, which is forecast to reach US $9.98 billion by 2029, driven by robust policy shifts, renewable energy integration, and increasing reginal demand for electrification. Complementing the Battery Show Conference, the wider Middle East Energy programme brings together more than 150 thought leaders across a further five conferences: the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit, Technical Seminar powered by IEEE, Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference, Global Innovation Forum, and the Africa Business Leaders Forum. 'We are offering a comprehensive agenda that will empower stakeholders to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape,' Ring added. 'Each conference is designed to spark critical conversations, connect industry and academic minds, and explore the innovations reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume power.' The Riyadh Cables Group, a titanium sponsor of Middle East Energy 2025, will use the show to underscore the critical role that advanced infrastructure plays in enabling future-ready energy solutions. 'Middle Eastern infrastructure projects are reshaping the cable industry, driving demand for innovative, high-performance products,' said Bassam Naes, Group Marketing Director. 'From smart cities and renewable energy developments to advanced data centres, cables are the unseen force powering the region's transformation. As the Middle East continues to grow and modernize, the cable industry must keep pace, developing solutions that meet the unique challenges of the region's ambitious projects. At Middle East Energy 2025 we will be looking to demonstrate how the future of cables in the Middle East is bright, and the opportunities for innovation are vast.' With its record-breaking scale and future-focused agenda, Middle East Energy 2025 promises to be a defining moment for the global energy sector. Over the next three days Dubai will be the epicentre of regional energy innovation as the Middle East and Africa transition toward a more sustainable and interconnected future. Middle East Energy (MEE), set to held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, enjoys a 49-year legacy as a leading global energy industry event. By catering to the entire product spectrum of the power industry, from critical and backup power to energy storage and management, year after year, the event attracts a more diverse audience of professionals seeking to source products from multiple sectors, drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and move projects forward. MEE has been an essential part of the Middle East's economic expansion, connecting business and introducing new products to the region to build infrastructure, real estate, and commerce. MEE is now helping governments, organisations and SME's diversify the generation and supply of energy and build a sustainable future. Among Middle East Energy's most anticipated additions for 2025 is the debut of The Battery Show Middle East – the regional edition of one of the world's leading platforms for battery technology and electric mobility. Spanning an entire exhibition hall.
Zawya
06-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Middle East Energy 2025 opens tomorrow in Dubai with The Battery Show making its debut at the global industry event
His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer, Vice Chairman Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, will lead the high-level plenary of the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit The Battery Show and Conference joins the Middle East Energy line-up for 2025 150 energy leaders and experts will explore transformative sector innovation 1,600 exhibitors from more than 90 nations are set to attend Dubai, UAE – Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opens tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ushering in the largest and most ambitious edition in the event's 49-year history. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, this year's show will run until April 9 and feature the debut of The Battery Show Middle East. More than 40,000 global energy professionals, including more than 500 key buyers, will descend on DWTC to explore the innovations of 1,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries. Sixteen halls, including 17 international pavilions, will be packed with solutions spanning the full energy value chain from power generation and storage to clean mobility and smart grid technologies. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer, Vice Chairman Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will open the show, which runs for three days, and will lead the high-level plenary of the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit. 'We've built this edition of Middle East Energy to reflect the dynamism, ambition, and transformative potential of the region's energy ecosystem,' said Mark Ring, Group Director, Energy Events at Informa Markets, which organises Middle East Energy. 'With a powerful combination of market-leading innovation, unrivalled networking opportunities, and the debut of The Battery Show Middle East, Middle East Energy 2025 will redefine how we shape the future of energy.' Among Middle East Energy's most anticipated additions for 2025 is the debut of The Battery Show Middle East – the regional edition of one of the world's leading platforms for battery technology and electric mobility. Spanning an entire exhibition hall, the show will host more than 200 exhibitors and feature the inaugural Battery Show Conference. The conference will explore critical issues such as energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, supply chain challenges, and smart grid integration for the Middle East and Africa battery market, which is forecast to reach US $9.98 billion by 2029, driven by robust policy shifts, renewable energy integration, and increasing reginal demand for electrification. Complementing the Battery Show Conference, the wider Middle East Energy programme brings together more than 150 thought leaders across a further five conferences: the Middle East Energy Leadership Summit, Technical Seminar powered by IEEE, Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference, Global Innovation Forum, and the Africa Business Leaders Forum. 'We are offering a comprehensive agenda that will empower stakeholders to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape,' Ring added. 'Each conference is designed to spark critical conversations, connect industry and academic minds, and explore the innovations reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume power.' The Riyadh Cables Group, a titanium sponsor of Middle East Energy 2025, will use the show to underscore the critical role that advanced infrastructure plays in enabling future-ready energy solutions. 'Middle Eastern infrastructure projects are reshaping the cable industry, driving demand for innovative, high-performance products,' said Bassam Naes, Group Marketing Director. 'From smart cities and renewable energy developments to advanced data centres, cables are the unseen force powering the region's transformation. As the Middle East continues to grow and modernize, the cable industry must keep pace, developing solutions that meet the unique challenges of the region's ambitious projects. At Middle East Energy 2025 we will be looking to demonstrate how the future of cables in the Middle East is bright, and the opportunities for innovation are vast.' With its record-breaking scale and future-focused agenda, Middle East Energy 2025 promises to be a defining moment for the global energy sector. Over the next three days Dubai will be the epicentre of regional energy innovation as the Middle East and Africa transition toward a more sustainable and interconnected future. To find out more about The Battery Show Middle East, visit To find out more about Middle East Energy, visit: For more information on the invite-only Hosted Buyer Programme, visit: -Ends- About Middle East Energy (MEE) Middle East Energy (MEE), set to held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, enjoys a 49-year legacy as a leading global energy industry event. By catering to the entire product spectrum of the power industry, from critical and backup power to energy storage and management, year after year, the event attracts a more diverse audience of professionals seeking to source products from multiple sectors, drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and move projects forward. MEE has been an essential part of the Middle East's economic expansion, connecting business and introducing new products to the region to build infrastructure, real estate, and commerce. MEE is now helping governments, organisations and SME's diversify the generation and supply of energy and build a sustainable future. You can read more at Media Contact: Pragati Malik Senior Communications Executive, Action Global Communications Email: pragati.m@
