Firm par-takes in the Gulf's largest gathering of the sector's experts

Umm Al Quwain- 12 March 2007: As part of its efforts to heighten its profile through the participation of local and international events, IMDAD have announced its involvement in WETEX 2007 from 13- 15 March, to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition and Conference Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry; organized by Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).

IMDAD, which is equally owned by the government of Umm Al Quwain and the Saudi based company, Al-Rajhi Investment Group, specializes in producing, delivering and distributing water throughout Umm Al Quwain and its neighboring emirates. Its participation in this exhibition, will allow for attendees to become acquainted with the latest technologies and modern management solutions and developments in the Gulf's water and energy sector. Through this event IMDAD seeks to build a network of relations and strategic alliances with a number of organizations in order to find new ways to improve and develop this field.

Dr. Ala Al Khzaie, IMDAD General Manager said: "Dubai is a regional hub attracting the best and most important companies in the water and energy sector in the Gulf. This exhibition is a golden opportunity for these high-tech companies to benefit from the exchange in ideas and experiences of all those attending. We hope that this gathering achieves this desired end."

He added: "In the water and energy sector, we need such exhibitions and conferences that gather professionals in this manner, as so to discuss the latest developments and improve this industry's performance. We shouldn't be complacent with what we have already achieved today as we still have a great responsibility towards the UAE's residents and their coming generations to encourage them to cooperate with these concerned organizations in order to achieve the best services."

WETEX 2007 is a significant occasion that gathers the decision makers and representatives of government organizations, professional unions and Chambers of Commerce and Industry from all over the world all under one roof.

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About the company
IMDAD was established with a capital around AED 2 billion and is equally owned by the government of Umm Al Quwain and the Saudi based company, Al-Rajhi Investment Group. This firm is specialized in producing, delivering and distributing water throughout Umm Al Quwain and other emirates.

IMDAD's main mission is to desalinate the sea water through using the latest technologies, and to deliver clean water inline with national & international specifications for the consumer. This policy will prevent the consuming of brackish water, and allow for the renewing of already available sources of water with the assistance of experienced international companies, who will be chosen in this regard. IMDAD will also study electricity production intended to support the development of various projects across Umm Al Quwain and the wider UAE.

© Press Release 2007