Press Releases

Wednesday May 15, 2013
New independent water project in Duqm by 2018
MUSCAT -- The potable water requirements of a massive industrial hub and urban township envisioned at Duqm in Wusta Governorate will be met by a new Independent Water Project (IWP), according to the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP)
Tuesday May 14, 2013
Aquaponics expert brings sustainability to the desert
Jabber Al Mazroui has succeeded in building one of the world's largest aquaponics farms in the desert climes of the United Arab Emirates. He hopes aquaponics can boom, but local farmers are proving slow to adjust.
Monday May 13, 2013
Qatar needs to ensure its water security
Shipping fresh water to Qatar from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Chile, which is about 14,360km or 7,754 nautical miles away, might appear to be a far-fetched idea now. But, going by the ever increasing rates of water consumption and...
Sunday May 12, 2013
Wetlands initiative would save birdlife in the UAE, conservation official says
The UAE should make a comprehensive study of its wetlands to better protect the birds that rely on them, according to an international conservation official.
Wednesday May 08, 2013
Pacific Institute reports on desalination energy use
The Pacific Institute has published the next instalment of its series on Key Issues For Seawater Desalination in California, this time looking at energy requirements and associated greenhouse gas emissions for desalinated water.
Tuesday May 07, 2013
The Importance of WATER
Water is the common name applied to the liquid form (state) of the hydrogen and oxygen compound H2O. Pure water is an odorless, tasteless, clear liquid. Water is one of nature's most important gifts to mankind. Essential to life, a person's survival...
Monday May 06, 2013
Swiss Bank Pictet’s Water Fund Boosted by Mideast Shortage
Swiss bank Pictet & Cie.’s water fund is profiting from the Middle East’s need to buy the technology to make more seawater drinkable as companies such as Xylem Inc. (XYL) and Danaher Corp. (DHR) step up business in the region.
Sunday May 05, 2013
Saudi water and power investment to reach $134bn
Saudi Arabia will invest in the region of $134bn (SAR 502.5bn) in water and power projects over the next decade, according to officials.
Wednesday May 01, 2013
Japanese Water Companies To Explore Opportunities At International Water Summit 2014 In Abu Dhabi
IWS starts road show to highlight the importance of global collaboration in addressing water scarcity in arid regions
Tuesday April 30, 2013
Japanese water firms eye opportunities in UAE
The first stop of the International Water Summit (IWS) road show in Tokyo last week highlighted the significant role that IWS seeks to play in the global effort to promote sustainable water resource management solutions.