This week, CESI Chairman Guido Bortoni and CEO Nicola Melchiotti accompanied by the CESI Middle East Managing Director, Pierluigi Vicini, visited the UAE and Saudi Arabia, highlighting CESI’s vital contributions to the region. While in the UAE, they participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, meeting with Italian ambassadors, major clients, key local institutions, and leading companies. Notably, Chairman Bortoni and CEO Nicola Melchiotti attended the Sustainability Week Summit, alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Enel CEO Flavio Cattaneo, reinforcing CESI’s commitment to fostering global collaboration on sustainability and innovation.
The Middle East has been a key focus of CESI’s operations for decades, where we have consistently collaborated with governments, utilities, and private investors to address significant energy challenges. In 2012, to enhance our regional presence and deliver tailored technical consulting, engineering, and testing services, CESI founded CESI Middle East FZE, with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi (Masdar City) and Riyadh.
For many years, CESI has played an important role in transforming the Gulf’s energy sector. From driving innovation in grid modernization and renewable energy integration to supporting large-scale infrastructure planning, CESI’s expertise has been instrumental in strengthening energy systems, advancing decarbonization, and building resilience across the region. Our work continues to align with the Gulf’s ambitious sustainability objectives, ensuring a long-term and strategic impact on its energy future.