Algeria's capital, Algiers, is currently hosting the 21st edition of the international exhibition for water equipment, technologies, and services, SIEE-Pollutec. The event, which commenced on Monday, was inaugurated by the Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, at the Palais des expositions.
Pollutec Algiers water exhibition
This significant economic gathering features 170 exhibitors from approximately fifteen countries, underscoring Algeria's role in the global water sector. The opening ceremony was attended by numerous officials representing key sectors such as energy, environment, and various economic organizations and operators.
Organizers anticipate a strong turnout, expecting nearly 10,000 professional visitors over the four-day exhibition. A notable aspect is the substantial presence of Algerian companies, which constitute 70% of the exhibitors. They are joined by international participants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, with Algeria, Germany, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, Spain, France, India, Italy, and Tunisia among the sixteen represented nations.
The exhibition program includes a series of conferences addressing critical issues in water management and sustainability. Topics range from seawater desalination and the circular economy's application in industry to the reuse of treated wastewater for agriculture, green finance, coastal preservation, and combating marine water pollution.
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