Middle East Energy 2025 kicks off in Dubai with focus on sustainable future

The 49th edition of Middle East Energy (MEE), running from April 7 to 9, marks a major milestone with the debut of ‘The Battery Show Middle East.’ This year’s event expands across 16 exhibition halls, bringing together 1,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries.

Middle East Energy (MEE), the region’s flagship energy exhibition, opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the event marks its largest edition to date, spanning 16 halls and bringing together 1,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries.

A major highlight of this year’s event is the regional debut of The Battery Show Middle East. The globally recognised platform for battery and electric mobility technology takes over an entire hall, showcasing innovations from more than 200 exhibitors. Its accompanying Battery Show Conference addresses key industry topics including grid-scale energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, smart grid integration, and supply chain optimisation.

“Middle East Energy has always been at the forefront of innovation, and 2025 is no exception,” said Mark Ring, Group Exhibition Director for the Energy Portfolio at Informa Markets. “With our expanded footprint, showcasing regional and global market-leading products and services, the addition of The Battery Show, and a strong line-up of conferences, Middle East Energy 2025 is set to redefine how we address the region’s energy needs and promises to power the future, connect innovators, and drive meaningful change across the entire spectrum of the global energy landscape from a single location.”

“We are proud of the Ministry’s patronage of the Middle East Energy Exhibition, a strategic platform that brings together industry leaders and innovators to discuss the future of energy and explore the latest sustainable technologies. Our sponsorship of this event reflects our commitment to supporting efforts toward achieving the transition to clean and sustainable energy, in line with the UAE’s forward-looking directives,” said His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

“Through this global event, we aim to enhance collaboration and partnerships across various sectors to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that improve resource efficiency and elevate environmental sustainability. This aligns with our future aspirations and global trends in the energy and water sectors,” he added.

The associated Battery Show Conference will dive into crucial topics such as the impact of electrification on the automotive sector, advanced materials for electric vehicle manufacturing, and alternative battery technologies, offering attendees a rare chance to connect with industry thought leaders.

The exhibition’s expansive knowledge programme will host six CPD-accredited, free-to-attend conferences – twice as many as were offered at the previous edition. They are: The Middle East Energy Leadership Summit; the Technical Seminar; Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference; Global Innovation Forum; Africa Business Leaders Forum; and The Battery Show Conference. “Each conference will serve as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges and opportunities shaping the energy sector,” Mark Ring said.

The 2025 event has also accrued an impressive line-up of major sponsors, including Alfanar, The Riyadh Cables Group, Baudouin, MEMF, Bahra Electric, Ducab, Su-Kam, Al Ojaimi, LTC Group, Eastman, Riello UPS, Jeddah Cables Company, and AquaVolt Solutions.