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Solar Briefing
Empowering Solar & Storage Across MENA
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Monthly Issue • October 2026 Edition • Solar & MESIA News, Interviews, Industry Events
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The MESIA Solar Awards return for their 15th edition
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In This Issue:
Solar Awards 2027 • Syria Solar Webinar • World Future Energy Summit • KSA Mixer • Members News
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Awards • 13 Jan 2027 • Glow, Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Submissions Now Open – Deadline: November 15th, 2026
The stage is set once again. The MESIA Solar Awards Ceremony returns to Glow at Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi on January 13th, 2027, celebrating its 15th edition and the people, projects and companies shaping the MENA solar & energy sector.
By popular demand, we’re introducing the new Regional Solar Distributor of the Year Award, joining returning favourites including C&I and Residential Project of the Year, Regional Solar Tracker Provider of the Year, MENA Solar Woman of the Year, and many more.
The submission deadline is just 45 days away. Put your achievements forward, get your work in front of the industry, and take your place at the 15th MESIA Solar Awards.
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Interested in showcasing your brand at the biggest solar stage? Sponsorship opportunities are available for MESIA members. Contact MESIA Managing & Executive Director, Hinde Liepmansohn, at hinde@mesia.com for more details.
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Webinar • November 12th, 2026 • 1–2:30 PM GST+4
What Comes Next for Syria’s Solar Energy Market?
Following our recent Smart Cities and Distributed Solar Integration event, MESIA is taking the conversation to Syria with the next edition of Spotlight on MENA Solar Energy Markets on November 12th from 1–2:30 PM, in collaboration with Solarabic.
Explore Syria’s evolving energy landscape, with a focus on solar deployment, energy-sector reconstruction and investment opportunities, alongside other key market developments.
Do you have expertise or insights into Syria’s evolving energy and solar market? MESIA invites industry experts, developers, technology providers and other relevant stakeholders to submit their details for consideration as a panel speaker.
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Summit • 12–14 January 2027 • ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi
World Future Energy Summit returns to Abu Dhabi
The World Future Energy Summit returns to Abu Dhabi, bringing together energy leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the latest developments across solar, energy storage, system innovation and finance.
Make Your Mark at World Future Energy Summit 2027: As a supporting association, MESIA is creating dedicated opportunities for its members to showcase their brands, expertise and solutions at WFES 2027.
Exhibit at the MESIA Pavilion, a dedicated space for MESIA members with exclusive exhibition rates, offering a platform to showcase your solutions and connect with the wider energy community. View the Pavilion brochure →
Put your expertise on the WFES 2027 stage. MESIA members have opportunities to contribute to panels and discussions across key energy topics. Contact the MESIA team to explore the available opportunities and how to get involved.
MESIA members, stay tuned! Exciting speaking opportunities at WFES 2027 will be shared with you in the coming days! Interested in exhibiting or speaking at WFES 2027? Reach out to the MESIA team to explore the opportunities.
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Networking Mixer • November 24th, 2026
MESIA Mixer at Solar & Storage Live KSA | Expression of Interest
Are you attending or exhibiting at Solar & Storage Live KSA 2026? MESIA is thinking of planning a networking mixer on November 24th, Day 2, bringing together professionals from across the solar and energy storage sector for an evening of conversations, connections and networking.
Would you be interested in organising the mixer together with MESIA? We’re inviting companies and industry partners to come on board as sponsors and help bring this industry gathering to the KSA solar and storage community.
Interested in sponsoring the mixer and putting your brand in front of the industry? Reach out to the MESIA team to explore the available sponsorship opportunities.
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Welcoming the New Member Joining MESIA
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Members News
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MESIA members can share their news and press releases with us for additional coverage. Please contact marketing@mesia.com
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Upcoming Partnered Events
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RAK Energy Summit
25–27 November, 2026 • Ras Al Khaimah
Register Now →
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MESIA Solar TV
Latest Episodes & Webinars On-Demand
Catch up on key conversations, market trends, and technical insights from across the region on our official YouTube channel:
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MESIA Chats Interview
Featuring Chowdary Charan Boggavaparu (Technical Office Director, PVH) in discussion on mitigating Red Sea shipping disruptions, local Saudi manufacturing, and tracker stability.
Watch on YouTube →
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Webinar Replay
Key insights from industry leaders including LONGi, Jinko Solar, Scatec, and PowerChina on Algeria’s renewable acceleration, grid upgrades, and BESS solutions.
Watch on YouTube →
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