The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have announced a new partnership for cooperation on ground water, soil, and biodiversity projects. This …
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EEIC’s Ramiz Parbalkar on Desalination Innovation in the UAE
by salehDesalination, 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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Smart Water Conservation Solution Scoops Prize at TCS Sustainathon
by salehA smart water conservation solution has secured top place at the inaugural edition of TCS Sustainathon Saudi Arabia. The Sustainathon, organised by Tata Consultancy Services, challenged students to use technology …
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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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Ma Hawa Launches First Water-from-Air Bottles
by salehThis 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 …