♦ The 26th edition of Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 began at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1 October 2024. It features 16 international pavilions from 14 countries including India. The event was organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), continues through October 3rd. WETEX 2024 showcases cutting-edge innovations in renewable energy, water treatment, and environmental technologies.

♦ The robust Indian presence at WETEX reflects the flourishing UAE-India economic relationship, which has gained momentum since the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in May 2022. Trade volume between the two nations reached an impressive $84.5 billion from April 2022 to March 2023, with projections suggesting it could hit $100 billion by 2027. The UAE has emerged as a significant investor in India, ranking seventh with investments totaling $18 billion in 2023.