POWER-GEN Middle East 2012 along with co-located WaterWorld Middle East, was officially opened by the Minister of Industry and Energy, H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada on Monday 6 February 2012 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar.

The opening address featured keynote speakers:

• H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, Qatar
• H.E. Eng. Essa Bin Hilal Al-Kuwari, President, KAHRAMAA, Qatar
• Mr. Fahad Hamad Al-Mohannadi, General Manager, Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC), Qatar
• Mr. Timm Dower, Conference Director, WaterWorld Middle East, PennWell Corporation, UK
• Mr. Glenn.Ensor, Director of International Events, PennWell Corporation, UK

Following the Opening Keynote Speeches, His Excellency officiated the Ribbion Cutting Ceremony to formally open the conference and exhibition and embarked on an extensive tour of the exhibition floor.

The 10th annual POWER-GEN Middle East and inaugural WaterWorld Middle East conference and exhibition is supported by Parnter, KAHRAMAA and Co-Host & Platinum Sponsor, QEWC.

POWER-GEN Middle East will be held at the spectacular brand new Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), one of the largest and best convention centres in the world.

Sharing the common goal of energy efficiency and water conservation, it is fitting that POWER-GEN Middle East be held at QNCC, the first green technology venue and the venue of choice in the Middle East.

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After the success of POWER-GEN Middle East 2012 - the event will be retunring to Qatar in 2013 between the 4th and 6th February at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar.