01 August 2011

WATER scarcity, one of the most pressing issues in the Middle East, will be a key issue at the inaugural Green Middle East 2011 show, which is being held from October 17 to 19 at Sharjah Expo Centre, highlighting the latest in environmental sustainability solutions.

Comprising an exhibition, conference, seminars and workshops, Green Middle East will showcase many of the cutting-edge strategies, solutions and technologies that can be implemented in the region and globally in addressing water shortages.

“Current global demand for clean water will triple by 2030. Many regions around the world have to deal with shortages of water, in the Middle East and North Africa it is particularly acute. Green Middle East will discuss strategies and solutions to address supply challenges and opportunities for the sector,” said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, director-general of Expo Centre Sharjah.

A recent report from the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (Oapec) forecasts that the GCC will be hardest hit by shortages within the region, due to a combination of low rainfall, climate change and population growth.

Though desalination has been widely adopted across the Gulf for much of their water supply, the cost and energy intensity make it unsustainable. The only long-term solution is conserving water and increasing efforts to treat wastewater and recycle.

“From membrane filtration and ultraviolet disinfection to mobile water treatment plants for remote locations and effluent treatment technology for the food processing industry, a full array of new advances in the industry will be covered at the event,” said Al Midfa.

The three-day exhibition and conference will also address the wider-ranging environmental issues affecting Sharjah, the UAE and the broader Middle East. Along with wastewater, it will also cover solid waste, air pollution, scrap metal, alternative energy and green buildings.

Green Middle East which is being in conjunction with Bee’ah, one of the region’s leading integrated environmental and waste management organisations, also addresses the regulations, water quality standards and other legal and commercial issues of the industry.

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