Middle East Electricity & Energy Exhibition MEE

The Value of Participating in the Dubai Electricity Exhibition (MEE)

• The largest and longest-running electricity and energy industry event in the Middle East and North Africa. First held in 1975 and organized by Informa Markets, MEE is recognized as one of the world’s five major industrial events, taking place annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Over nearly five decades, MEE has become a leading indicator for the global energy sector, bringing together innovative technologies and solutions across the entire value chain—from power generation and energy storage to smart grids and clean transportation. For companies seeking to enter the Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian markets, exhibiting at MEE is an indispensable strategic gateway.
• Comprehensive coverage of the entire industry value chain, precisely aligned with the region’s energy transition needs. Exhibits span power equipment and smart grids (high‑voltage transformers, intelligent switches, microgrid systems), new and renewable energy sources (high‑efficiency photovoltaic modules, wind power equipment, hydrogen energy value chains), energy storage systems (lithium‑ion batteries, liquid‑cooled storage, residential energy storage), as well as electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. This year, the exhibition debuted “The Battery Show Middle East,” a dedicated zone showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as liquid‑cooled storage and sodium‑ion batteries.
• Access to top global companies and core buyer networks, delivering exceptional results in international procurement. In 2025, the exhibition attracted over 1,600 participating companies from more than 90 countries, with Chinese participation exceeding 600 firms—a record high. Global energy giants such as Siemens Energy, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric are regular exhibitors. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) attended with annual procurement needs totaling billions of dollars, while Saudi ACWA Power and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) conducted on‑site tenders. More than 40,000 professional buyers attended, with 89% holding purchasing decision‑making authority and 27% being C‑level executives.
• Dual drivers of policy incentives and market demand, opening a window of opportunity in a multi‑billion‑dollar market. The Middle East is accelerating its energy transition, with the UAE aiming for 75% clean energy by 2030 and Saudi Arabia planning to add 130 GW of renewable capacity. Over the next five years, more than US$60 billion will be invested in upgrading and expanding power infrastructure. Chinese companies can leverage the exhibition to apply for national SME international market development funds, receiving subsidies of 30%–50%, while the Dubai Free Zone offers preferential policies such as a 20‑year corporate income tax exemption.
• High‑level forums and targeted matchmaking sessions provide authoritative support, driving innovation and setting industry trends. Concurrent with the exhibition, over 30 specialized forums were held, including the “Middle East Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Summit” and the “Desert Environment Power Equipment Technology Seminar.” Organizers also arranged one‑on‑one B2B meetings and sovereign fund matchmaking sessions, directly connecting participants with Abu Dhabi Investment Office’s multi‑billion‑dollar funding pool. In 2025, the exhibition facilitated commercial transactions exceeding US$1.86 billion, including a 500 MW off‑grid microgrid partnership between Sungrow and DEWA.