Food & Water

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company (EEIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MediSun Energy, a company specialising in osmotic (blue) energy technology, to partner on desalination in the …

This week, water-from-air solutions company Ma Hawa announced the launch of its “sustainable drinking water bottles” in the UAE. The water is produced and bottled at its production facility, which …

TAQA, an Abu Dhabi-listed utilities company, has finalised the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Sustainable Water Solutions Holding (SWS Holding) Company for AED 1.7 billion. SWS Holding is the …

Saudi-listed ACWA Power has inked a deal with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) to develop Sharjah’s first Independent Water Project (IWP). The Hamriyah IWP will be developed …

A1RWATER, an atmospheric water generation company, has launched a new facility in Dubai Industrial City (DIC), which is targeting over 100,000 litres of water directly from the air daily. The …

Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has announced a plan to reduce water leaks across its distribution network. This is part of a wider Transformation Roadmap that includes improvements to water …

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers have developed new membrane technology that “could enhance water purification systems,” according to a new study published this week. The approach utilises microwave technology to …

Reports from the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions have shown a significant decline in progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is despite an uptick in awareness …

Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund centred on global food and water security, has announced the close of its inaugural $100m fund. It was shared that the fund selected …