THE GCC is already one of the most water-stressed regions of the world. High per capita water consumption and rapid population and GDP (gross domestic product) growth coupled with industrialisation further exacerbate the problem.

GERMANY'S inge watertechnologies is gearing to support measures to step up seawater and processed water treatment in the UAE with its ultrafiltration (UF) modules now set to treat 80,000 cu m of water a day at a steel plant located in Abu Dhabi.

AXSON Technologies is offering new solutions in wastewater and drinking water management using styrene-free resins that comply with international regulations, according to the French-headquartered company. Waste water Axson’s new epoxy resin pre-impregnates the fabric for internal sleeve refurbishment upstream of the site.

GROHE has helped a mosque in the UAE go green, helping it achieve significant water savings with its self-closing mixers, which it donated  as part of a water-conserving initiative.

DISTRICT cooling service provider Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower) of the UAE says it has adopted a world-class innovative system in water recycling to reuse chilled water several times aiming at remarkably saving energy.