#Water
Abdulaziz Daghestani looks at how the kingdom is addressing climate change while ensuring resource efficiency and reliable water supply in its cities
EtihadWE is building a more resilient water network capable of rising to changing demands, including its recently inaugurated reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant in Umm Al Quwain
Policymakers and planners need to look to squaring the circle of boosting supply while reducing emissions in line with ambitious regional sustainability targets
The system demand for power surged to 56.5 TWh in 2023 while water demand grew by 5.2 per cent to reach 144.1 billion imperial gallons
The company’s smart app provides a list of technical service providers in the event of internal faults in the building
The service sends instant notifications to customers if the smart meter system detects any unusual increase in consumption
DEWA’s annual consolidated revenue increased 15 per cent to Dhs27.35bn in 2022
The total value of DEWA’s investments between 2021 and 2024 is Dhs10bn
The agreements were signed with the Electricity and Water Authority in Bahrain
It provides its services to 3.5 million people who live in Dubai
Savings in the commercial sector between 2012 and 2021 amounted to 1.3 TWh of electricity and 2.5 billion gallons of water
The subsidies for the electricity and water sector are about $1.95bn
Francois Frigaux, director of Metrology Business, Middle East at Xylem on how technology is transforming water delivery
He has instructed the relevant departments to monitor the national reserves, invest in food technologies and forge international partnerships too