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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New Membrane Technology Could Enhance Water Purification Systems
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 …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentFood & Water
Sustainable Development Goals at Risk: UN Reports Reveal Lack of Progress
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 …
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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 …
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WiSER Completes Latest Instalment of WiSER Cares Program
Global initiative Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) has completed the latest instalment of its WiSER Cares program. The five-day course, titled “Adaptive Agriculture: Innovations in Technology and …
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Food & WaterLatest News
Waterise, Jordan Phosphates Mines Company Partner for Deep Sea Desalination Project
Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC) has announced a strategic partnership with Waterise, a Norwegian start-up specialising in deep-sea desalination. Under the agreement, the two will work on a deep sea …
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Food & WaterOpinion
Preserving Vital Resources: Navigating the Challenges of Water Aquifer Management
The Middle East is currently bustling with economic growth and innovation, yet it is simultaneously grappling with water challenges as climate change disrupts traditional precipitation patterns, resulting in unpredictable rainfall. …
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Together, the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the Government of Jordan and Miyahuna, a state-owned water utility, have announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to support …
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has formally joined the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA), a global coalition aimed at mobilising political, technical, and financial capital to prepare for intensifying droughts. Indeed, it was shared that …