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01 July 2013

Event celebrates Year of Water

THE sixth edition of Power + Water Middle East will bring together developers, manufacturers, buyers and service providers from a range of sectors in power and water to meet, discuss and invest in current products and technologies in the related industries.

The region’s premier showcase for the power and water sectors will take place from September 23 to 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The event is held in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (Adwea) and will play a regional role in celebrations of the International Year of Water 2013.

Power + Water Middle East, which has so far attracted more than 100 exhibitors from 25 countries, will feature the Power + Water Leaders’ Forum that will provide an opportunity for senior level professionals in the industries to network with key industry players not only from the region but across the world.

Forum highlights glass expertise

THE concerns of the glass industry were addressed at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Mena Spring Technical Forum 2013, held at the Dubai Investments Park in Dubai, UAE, on May 27.

Organised by Glass, a glass pioneer in the Middle East and wholly owned by Dubai Investments (DI), the forum hosted international experts, investors and manufacturers from the glass industry.

The event addressed major concerns affecting stakeholders in the sector at a session titled “Building with glass – problems, solutions and prevention of glass failure”, where the participants focused on the need to reinforce construction glass products for ensuring their longevity.

Aluminium know-how presented

GULF Extrusions of the UAE, a leading manufacturer of extruded aluminium products, presented some of its advanced aluminium extrusion techniques during the Eighth Aluminium Two Thousand Congress held recently (May 14 to 18) in Milan, Italy.

Gulf Extrusions showcased to the European market the new technology for creating rare extruded profiles with a new surface treatment.

The Aluminium Two Thousand Congress gathered highly qualified aluminium specialists from companies, universities and associations from all over the world and presented the most innovative technologies and applications in the aluminium field to a very specialised international audience.

The forum provided a platform to share best practices and technical know-how for boosting the aluminium sector and raise the UAE’s profile as world-class aluminium production hub. It also enabled Gulf Extrusions and other key players to target promising new markets.

Barwa launches flagship projects

BARWA Real Estate Group launched three new flagship projects – Oryx Island, Gulf Resort, and Dara – at Cityscape Qatar 2013 which was held from May 26 to 28 at the Doha Exhibition Centre in Qatar.

Qatar’s leading real estate management and investment company showcased models of Oryx Island, an integrated pedestrian exclusive development which features luxury villas, an aqua park, and five floating hotels; the Gulf Resort, a 250-hectare site featuring a natural harbour, three hotels and a shopping mall; and Dara, a 176,000-sq-m residential development located in Fox Hills, Lusail.

Dara features 53 buildings and 1,000 apartments and is split into two zones – one residential and the other a mixed-use development.

Barwa Real Estate also showcased the Ottomare project in Turkey, which comprises 391 upscale residential units and is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of this year.

Spotlight on energy sharing

THE GCCIA Second Regional Power Trade Forum held in May (28 and 29) put the spotlight on the development, challenges and potential of the exchange and trading of utilities and energy among GCC countries.

The GCCIA – the GCC Interconnection Authority – heard that the four-year-old GCC electricity network, which began operations in mid-2009, has achieved its primary objective of increasing cross-border electricity supply.

The consolidated electricity network linking the Gulf states, according to the Gulf authority, has helped share the Gulf’s electricity reserves and acts as a catalyst to exchange energy whenever required during emergencies in any Gulf state.

Speakers at the event, held at the Westin Hotel in Dubai, UAE, underlined the significance of the exchange and trade of energy between Gulf states and other countries in the region as well as with Europe, pointing out that the difference in peak-time electricity loads in Europe and the Gulf offered huge potential for exchange and transfer of power.

Expo to explore energy efficiency

MADE expo, a trade show focusing on the construction industry to be held later this year (October 2 to 5) in Milan, Italy, will focus on ways to boost energy efficiency by optimising plumbing and electrical wiring systems through a new technology show.

Energy and Plants is a showcase for heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy sources, domotics and leading edge remote control systems for integrated plumbing and electrical installations in buildings.

Meanwhile, the elevator show will again be held in the Energy and Plants area of Made expo, highlighting the latest technological advances in elevator installations.