Desalination, on which the MENA region relies for much of its water needs, produces a byproduct called ‘brine’ or ‘reject.’ Without proper management, when pumped back into the ocean, this …
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In a statement on the sidelines of the World Utilities Congress 2024 this week, Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), announced that the department will …
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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 …
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Agritech business iyris has announced a strategic partnership with Hyma Plastic, a firm specialising in agricultural polyethylene film products in Egypt. The agreement appoints Hyma Plastic as the exclusive manufacturing …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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ICBA Demonstrates Sustainable Agricultural Project in Karakalpakstan
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) recently presented its multi-year sustainable agricultural production systems project in Karakalpakstan. The project, funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), was …