By:Solarquarter

Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), placing a major spotlight on the future of energy storage and battery technology—a sector now at the heart of the global energy transition. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the event marks its largest edition to date in its 49-year legacy, with a dedicated push toward energy storage innovation and infrastructure.

A key highlight of this year’s event is the regional debut of The Battery Show Middle East, one of the most anticipated additions to MEE. Spanning an entire exhibition hall, the new feature brings together over 200 specialized exhibitors and launches the inaugural Battery Show Conference, designed to address the region’s rapidly evolving storage and electrification needs.

The Battery Show Conference will explore critical topics such as:

Grid-scale energy storage systems

Electric vehicle infrastructure development

Smart grid integration

Supply chain optimization in battery manufacturing

The growing role of batteries in renewable energy deployment

According to market forecasts, the Middle East and Africa battery market is expected to grow to US $9.98 billion by 2029, driven by policy support, increasing electrification, and a surge in renewable energy investments.

Mark Ring, Group Director of Energy Events at Informa Markets, stated, “The Battery Show Middle East is not just a regional first—it’s a strategic milestone for the industry. As energy storage becomes the backbone of clean energy systems, this platform is vital for accelerating innovation and collaboration.”

In addition to The Battery Show, energy storage solutions are deeply integrated across the wider MEE exhibition, which features 1,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries and expects over 40,000 energy professionals in attendance. From battery storage systems and smart energy management to hybrid backup power solutions, the event provides a comprehensive look at how storage is enabling grid flexibility, resilience, and clean energy integration.

Six conference tracks are running alongside the show, with storage taking center stage in discussions across:

Middle East Energy Leadership Summit

Technical Seminar powered by IEEE

Global Innovation Forum

Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference

Africa Business Leaders Forum

Infrastructure companies like Riyadh Cables Group are also showcasing how advanced cable systems support scalable and resilient storage deployment. “As demand grows for high-performance systems, our innovations are built to support the energy networks of the future,” said Bassam Naes, Group Marketing Director.

Middle East Energy 2025 is poised to shape the narrative around energy storage as a core enabler of sustainability, energy access, and regional decarbonization. For the next three days, Dubai becomes a global hub for redefining how energy is stored, delivered, and optimized for a net-zero future.