The Arabian Company for Water & Power Projects Ltd (ACWA Power Projects) has confirmed its full support as gold sponsors for the Power-Gen Middle East 2008.

The event is the region's premier conference and exhibition for the power and water industries.

Recent reports have demonstrated that the Middle East and North Africa region will be investing $61.2 billion in its power and water sectors between 2007 and 2011.

Power-Gen Middle East, to be held from February 4 to 6 in Bahrain, will receive over 3,000 industry professionals, who will gather to enjoy the industry's leading conference and experience the latest developments and ideas for the future of the Middle East power and water sectors.

Power-Gen Middle East is a key forum for senior executives and industry leaders to meet and discuss a range of topics, from the region's energy markets, latest technologies and issues relating to power generation, transmission and distribution and water, in order to meet the challenge of the rapid growth in demand for power and water.

'We are delighted that ACWA Power Projects are supporting this event as the Gold Sponsor. They join an excellent list of supporting organizations for Power-Gen Middle, such as the Bahrain Ministry of Electricity and Water, AUPTDE and the Independent Power Producers Forum,' said event director Glenn Ensor.

Power-Gen Middle East 2008 will offer broader appeal, as the event has further developed its interests in the regions water industry, in a region where power and water sit hand-in-hand like no other region in the world.-Trade Arabia News Service