(7 Feb) – 19 companies of ANIE are present at the 2012 edition of the Middle East Electricity, which starts today at the Dubai International Exhibitione Centre. They represents the excellence of the Italian electrotechnical and electronic industry in the fields of energy, lighting, automation, electronic components and cables, and renewable sources. The aim of the mission is to intercept the significant and growing demand for this technology in the UAE. According to Anie, the first opportunity for the Made in Italy could be in the electricity sector. In particular, Dubai is trying to provide its energy supply in the long term by encouraging investment and diversifying energy resources, including renewables and nuclear. The Emirate of Dubai has announced plans to build a solar farm for $ 3.27 billion, with a potential capacity of 1,000 MW, to reduce the external dependency of the Emirate. A bargain in which Italy has a strong interest and for which the fair of the Middle East could bring the first useful contacts. (Ram)
ITALY SEVENTH SUPPLIER OF UAE
Imports in the UAE grew by 10 percentage points in 2011, with a balance surplus of more than 40 billion euros. In 2011, India was the first supplier with a market share of over 15%. Italy, with a share of over 3% is the 7th worldwide supplier, and the 3rd in Europe. The Italian business presence in the UAE is highly qualified and is represented by 180 Italian companies, controlled or participated. Many of these companies have their own branch (production unit or branch office) and others operate through local agents. Among the major Italian companies present in a permanent position in the UAE, many operate in the construction industry, oil & gas, logistics, electrical engineering and ICT.
