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VizaLogix, based in Connecticut, will continue to operate independently. (Image source: Volvo CE)
Volvo CE has acquired a 22% ownership share in VizaLogix, an American software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm that focuses on providing digital solutions for machine monitoring, maintenance, and technical support across various sectors, without favouring any particular brand
Bonny Simi, president of operations at Joby Aviation. (Joby)
On Friday 10 May, Joby Aviation unveiled its air taxi to members of the press. During the event, Joby leadership showcased the taxi model and a simulation of the aircraft
One of the main topics of discussion was regulation, and how better laws could help develop a better ecosystem.
On Monday 6 May, Veolia Water Technologies held a roundtable session to discuss better ways to preserve and reuse water. The theme of the session centred around how wastewater can be reused multiple times, which can help in preserving existing water resources.
Technical Review Middle East caught up with the panellists to talk about this in further detail.
One of the main topics of discussion was regulation, and how better laws could help develop a better ecosystem.
Thierry Dezenclos, CEO of Veolia UAE, said that a standardisation of laws across all emirates in the UAE would help transport wastewater faster and lead to increased volumes of treated water.
“I would say one of the major issues that we face in the UAE in terms of regulation is not to have the same regulation between the different states [emirates]. That makes it difficult to organise different things.
The second thing is that we are not authorised to move waste from one emirate to another. That forces us to build many different small units in each emirate, when we could have one big facility, which is less costly.”
Restricted and unrestricted use
Dr. Titia de Mes, sustainability manager at Sustainable Water Solutions Company in Abu Dhabi, explained that stricter guidelines, which can define how water can be used, will prove to be important.
“Our business in Abu Dhabi is regulated by the Department of Energy, which means that we have to comply with their guidelines.
They [the DOE] have two schemes, giving a separate licence for each. So with this licence, we treat the water to a certain quality. If we comply, there is one quality that says restricted use and unrestricted use.
For restricted use, you can use the water when it's not exposed to the public and the unrestricted one is for use when it's for things like parks etc.
In Abu Dhabi, there's not really any specific guidelines which explain what you can use for agriculture. So for now, it will fall into unrestricted use, but I think there should be some more guidance on the regulation for the use for agriculture.”
From left to right: Theirry Froment, Dr. Titia de Mes, Thierry Dezenclos, Nadine Zidani, founder and CEO of Mena Impact, and Pascal Grante, CEO, Veolia Near & Middle East. (Image source: Veolia)
Using new technology
Theirry Froment, CEO of Veolia Water Technologies Middle East, added that one of the main reasons why they have a carbon neutral sewage treatment plant in Europe is because of the cost of energy.
“The cost of energy is such that you need to do something about it to make the treatment acceptable. Here we struggle to use biogas that is produced by some sewage treatment plants because we cannot have any payback on the cogeneration for this energy.
“But at the same time, the quantity of water that is reused in the region is much more than the best in Europe, which is Spain [standing at 12%].
“We [in the UAE] are already at 71%. I think Qatar is a bit higher than that at 95%.”
He also added that waste-to-energy plants are succeeding in the region and that they will pioneer green energy and ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
Seclore highlighted its solutions at GISEC as well. (Image source: Seclore)
MENA HSE Review caught up with Justin Endres, chief revenue officer of Seclore, to discuss why cybersecurity is important for the manufacturing industry in the MENA region
Tithi Tewari, co-founder of Trezi. (Image source: Trezi)
Trezi, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, is revolutionising the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector in real-time
DNV's latest standard, DNV-ST-F207, aims to facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technologies. (Image source: DNV)
DNV, an independent authority in energy solutions and assurance, has unveiled its latest standard, DNV-ST-F207, tailored for hybrid thermoplastic composite flexible pipes (TCPs)
INPROSERV provides a range of turnkey services. (Image source: ALEC)
ALEC has announced the integration of INPROSERV, a provider of built asset maintenance services, into its group. This move involves ALEC acquiring a stake in the Middle East company alongside INPROSERV International, which operates physical offices in Europe and Africa and delivers services to major infrastructure projects worldwide
Kohler Energy provides several industrial energy solutions. (Image source: Canva)
Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity announced the completion of the transaction to establish Kohler Energy as an independent entity. Platinum Equity now holds the majority ownership of the Energy business, while Kohler Co. remains an investment partner. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, Minister of Economy, from the UAE, and H.E. Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, from Iran. (Image source: UAE Ministry of Economy)
The inaugural session of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) between the UAE and Iran convened in Abu Dhabi last week
Charging infrastructure will need to be upgraded. (Image source: Canva)
Marko Radzic, general manager for marketing at Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, talks to Sania Aziz about the latest trends and challenges in the region’s EV market
Bahrain is aiming to reduce emissions by 30% by 2035. (Image source: Masdar)
Masdar has entered into a partnership with Bapco Energies in Bahrain to explore and invest in wind projects in the country.
Integrate mobility and renewable energy strategies and respective stakeholder ecosystems, is one of the recommendation. (Image source: Canva)
Carlo Stella, partner at Arthur D. Little Middle East, and global sustainability lead and Philipp Seidel, principal at Arthur D. Little, Germany, explain how GCC can adopt EVs efficiently
The panel discussion at Middle East Rail. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
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DNV's latest standard, DNV-ST-F207, aims to facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technologies. (Image source: DNV)
DNV, an independent authority in energy solutions and assurance, has unveiled its latest standard, DNV-ST-F207, tailored for hybrid thermoplastic composite flexible pipes (TCPs)
Kohler Energy provides several industrial energy solutions. (Image source: Canva)
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, Minister of Economy, from the UAE, and H.E. Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, from Iran. (Image source: UAE Ministry of Economy)
One of the main topics of discussion was regulation, and how better laws could help develop a better ecosystem.
On Monday 6 May, Veolia Water Technologies held a roundtable session to discuss better ways to preserve and reuse water. The theme of the session centred around how wastewater can be reused multiple times, which can help in preserving existing water resources.
Technical Review Middle East caught up with the panellists to talk about this in further detail.
One of the main topics of discussion was regulation, and how better laws could help develop a better ecosystem.
Thierry Dezenclos, CEO of Veolia UAE, said that a standardisation of laws across all emirates in the UAE would help transport wastewater faster and lead to increased volumes of treated water.
“I would say one of the major issues that we face in the UAE in terms of regulation is not to have the same regulation between the different states [emirates]. That makes it difficult to organise different things.
The second thing is that we are not authorised to move waste from one emirate to another. That forces us to build many different small units in each emirate, when we could have one big facility, which is less costly.”
Restricted and unrestricted use
Dr. Titia de Mes, sustainability manager at Sustainable Water Solutions Company in Abu Dhabi, explained that stricter guidelines, which can define how water can be used, will prove to be important.
“Our business in Abu Dhabi is regulated by the Department of Energy, which means that we have to comply with their guidelines.
They [the DOE] have two schemes, giving a separate licence for each. So with this licence, we treat the water to a certain quality. If we comply, there is one quality that says restricted use and unrestricted use.
For restricted use, you can use the water when it's not exposed to the public and the unrestricted one is for use when it's for things like parks etc.
In Abu Dhabi, there's not really any specific guidelines which explain what you can use for agriculture. So for now, it will fall into unrestricted use, but I think there should be some more guidance on the regulation for the use for agriculture.”
From left to right: Theirry Froment, Dr. Titia de Mes, Thierry Dezenclos, Nadine Zidani, founder and CEO of Mena Impact, and Pascal Grante, CEO, Veolia Near & Middle East. (Image source: Veolia)
Using new technology
Theirry Froment, CEO of Veolia Water Technologies Middle East, added that one of the main reasons why they have a carbon neutral sewage treatment plant in Europe is because of the cost of energy.
“The cost of energy is such that you need to do something about it to make the treatment acceptable. Here we struggle to use biogas that is produced by some sewage treatment plants because we cannot have any payback on the cogeneration for this energy.
“But at the same time, the quantity of water that is reused in the region is much more than the best in Europe, which is Spain [standing at 12%].
“We [in the UAE] are already at 71%. I think Qatar is a bit higher than that at 95%.”
He also added that waste-to-energy plants are succeeding in the region and that they will pioneer green energy and ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
ACCIONA drives sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia, advocating for reverse osmosis technology to combat water scarcity and promote eco-friendly practices. (Image source: ACCIONA)
Through the innovative solution, each vessel can fill two tank containers on average between two ports. (Image source: Maersk)
VizaLogix, based in Connecticut, will continue to operate independently. (Image source: Volvo CE)
Volvo CE has acquired a 22% ownership share in VizaLogix, an American software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm that focuses on providing digital solutions for machine monitoring, maintenance, and technical support across various sectors, without favouring any particular brand
Tithi Tewari, co-founder of Trezi. (Image source: Trezi)
INPROSERV provides a range of turnkey services. (Image source: ALEC)
VSF solvent extraction technology is recognized worldwide and is used, for example, in the largest copper solvent extraction facilities across the globe.
Metso, a provider of end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries, has announced an expansion to its solvent extraction offering and has introduced the VSF X solvent extraction plant with extended scope
Saudi Arabia saw an increase in operating revenues, surging by nearly 63% in 2022. (Image source: Canva)
EGA ships some 22 million tonnes of aluminium, bauxite and raw materials around the world each year. (Image source: EGA)
Staytite offers support from initial design phases to post-production optimisation. (Image source: Staytite)
Staytite Ltd is a company that provides solutions in fastening technology. They offer a range of products and services related to fasteners, including bolts, nuts, screws, and other components used in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, rail, aerospace, hand tool, healthcare technologies, electronics, and telecommunications industries. The company highlights its latest solutions:
Batteries can also play a vital role in improving access to electricity for those who still lack it. (Image source: IEA)
EGA and Masdar leadership at the signing of the agreement. (Image source: Masdar)
Bonny Simi, president of operations at Joby Aviation. (Joby)
On Friday 10 May, Joby Aviation unveiled its air taxi to members of the press. During the event, Joby leadership showcased the taxi model and a simulation of the aircraft
Ayman Ashour, CEO of Siemens Mobility Turnkey MEA. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
Both barcode and RFID readers are used in integrated intelligent manufacturing solutions. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
EGA and Masdar leadership at the signing of the agreement. (Image source: Masdar)
DWC is set to replace DXB within 10 years. (Image source: WAM)
Batteries can also play a vital role in improving access to electricity for those who still lack it. (Image source: IEA)
Baudouin is catering to the demands of the data centre markets with the release of three new uprated DCP ratings. (Image source: Canva)
The WFES was held from 16-18 April this year. (Image source: Etihad Water and Electricity)
The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2-Pro, an industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection, pressurised leak detection and mechanical fault detection. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)
Both barcode and RFID readers are used in integrated intelligent manufacturing solutions. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
Ayman Ashour, CEO of Siemens Mobility Turnkey MEA. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
Charging infrastructure will need to be upgraded. (Image source: Canva)
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, Minister of Economy, from the UAE, and H.E. Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, from Iran. (Image source: UAE Ministry of Economy)
The plant will add 80MW of power generation capacity from a non-fossil fuel source. (Image source: ALEC)
Energy technology takes spotlight at the MEE. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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VizaLogix, based in Connecticut, will continue to operate independently. (Image source: Volvo CE)
Bonny Simi, president of operations at Joby Aviation. (Joby)
Tithi Tewari, co-founder of Trezi. (Image source: Trezi)
DNV's latest standard, DNV-ST-F207, aims to facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technologies. (Image source: DNV)
INPROSERV provides a range of turnkey services. (Image source: ALEC)
Kohler Energy provides several industrial energy solutions. (Image source: Canva)
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq al Marri, Minister of Economy, from the UAE, and H.E. Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, from Iran. (Image source: UAE Ministry of Economy)
Charging infrastructure will need to be upgraded. (Image source: Canva)
Bahrain is aiming to reduce emissions by 30% by 2035. (Image source: Masdar)
Ayman Ashour, CEO of Siemens Mobility Turnkey MEA. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
Staytite offers support from initial design phases to post-production optimisation. (Image source: Staytite)
Both barcode and RFID readers are used in integrated intelligent manufacturing solutions. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
DWC is set to replace DXB within 10 years. (Image source: WAM)
A journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, which typically takes around two hours by car during rush hour, would be reduced to approximately 30 minutes. (Image source: Joby)
Batteries can also play a vital role in improving access to electricity for those who still lack it. (Image source: IEA)
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