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28th WETEX Opens in Dubai Featuring Chinese Clean Energy and Water Technologies

The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 20, 2026. The exhibition features strong international participation, including a dedicated China Pavilion presenting water filtration, smart metering, and clean mobility innovations. Chinese exhibitors at the trade event showcased solutions spanning industrial water treatment, advanced meters, and new energy vehicles.

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The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) officially commenced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to reports by Xinhua News Agency.

The trade exhibition showcases equipment, technologies, and industrial solutions covering clean energy, water conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable technology. Organised by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the three-day event provides an international commercial platform connecting utilities, technology providers, and global industrial participants.

Chinese enterprises established a prominent presence across the exhibition floor, displaying specialized solutions in the dedicated China pavilion. Chinese exhibitors featured during opening-day proceedings included Shenke Technology Group, which presented ultrasonic water meters, and Anhui Chiro Technology, which displayed advanced water filtration systems.

In addition to water infrastructure and utility technologies, Chinese sustainable mobility solutions were highlighted on the exhibition floor, including Deepal's G318 off-road sport utility vehicle, according to Xinhua.

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