The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) is currently working on seven water development projects in different areas in the emirate of Ajman, the UAE, at a total cost of US$85.7mn
Water
?Solar and geothermal can play a big role in desalination in Middle East?
The technologies for renewable energy driven desalination and partial desalination are in place in the Middle East. The question is now one of regulation and implementation. (Image source: James Grellier/Wikimedia Commons)
Scientists are looking for new ways to desalinate water using energy resources that reduce dependence on dwindling fossil fuels in the Middle East
Industry leading waste management solutions and strategies in focus at EcoWASTE Exhibition 2018

The gross urban waste generation is reported to cross 150mn tonnes per annum across the Middle East region. (Image source: Ropable/Wikimedia Commons)
With increasing volumes of waste generated across the region, effective strategies for turning waste to resource are imperative, and this will be driven through the use of advanced technologies
WASCO announces phase two of its waste sorting facility in Saudi Arabia

Founded in 2004, WASCO?s current collection capability is almost 500,000 tonnes per year. (Image source: WASCO)
In line with Saudi Arabia?s Vision 2030, the Waste Collection and Recycling Company (WASCO), integrated recycling and waste management company, has announced the launch of phase two in its innovative waste sorting facility in Al Ahsa
IWS 2018 to showcase breakthrough smart water technologies

At IWS 2017, ADWEA launched Tarsheed, which is aimed at helping and encouraging its customers to use water and electricity more efficiently in line with the directives of the UAE?s visionary leadership for the protection of the environment for the benefit of future generations. (Image source: IWS)
The International Water Summit (IWS) 2018 will be held in Abu Dhabi in January, with an aim to promote water sustainability in the Middle East and there will be a special focus on breakthrough smart technologies that are being developed around the world to address pressing water challenges in arid regions