Noticias sobre Oman
Peatlands were drained for agriculture. Now researchers are trying to restore them
With wellies and waterproof clothing, Claudia Nielsen spent time splodging through the Bois-des-Bel peatlands earlier this year.
Digital transformation of water utilities in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities
The digital transformation of water utilities in the Middle East is unquestionably a pivotal tool for turning around a very worrying situation.
SWPC announces prequalified bidders for Jubail 4 & 6 Independent Water Project
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) released a statement announcing the list of prequalified bidders for the development of the Jubail 4 & 6 Independent Water Project, which will be designed using Reverse Osmosis seawater desalination technology.
Schneider Electric appoints Sophie Borgne as new Segment President for Water and Wastewater
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has announced the appointment of Sophie Borgne as the new Segment President for Water and Wastewater (WWW).
Scott Hall steps down as CEO of Mueller Water Products
Martie Edmunds Zakas to Serve as Chief Executive Officer. Steve Heinrichs Named Chief Financial Officer; Paul McAndrew Promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Initiates Search for Permanent CEO.
UK and NZ come closer on water knowledge
A new knowledge-sharing partnership is bringing the UK and New Zealand closer together on shared water challenges.
Water pollution, carbon emissions & biodiversity threats to be tackled by satellite data services
Work is about to start on a series of innovative climate services that use the unique vantage point of space to provide businesses and other organisations with information about environmental risks and how to mitigate them.
Completion nearing for Oman’s Barka 5 water project
Oman's Barka 5 independent water project (IWP) is on track to commence commercial operations by 2024, as indicated Nama Power & Water Procurement Company indicated in its latest Seven-Year Statement, reports MEED.
Collecting clean water from fog
Researchers have for the first time combined water harvesting from fog with a water treatment method powered exclusively by solar energy.
25 countries, housing one-quarter of the population, face extremely high water stress
New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas show that 25 countries — housing one-quarter of the global population — face extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply.
New research offers solutions to improve drinking water access in developing countries
In 2020, 771 million people worldwide still lacked access to clean drinking water, according to UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
“Economically, renewable desalination is becoming more and more competitive”
The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) strives to lead renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives and expertise in all Arab states.
What did the Romans do for us? Aqueducts and the art of Roman water management
While 21st century water companies struggle to maintain clean, fresh supplies, new research from an international team led by Oxford geoarchaeologist Dr Gül Sürmelihindi, reveals that, some 2,000 years ago, Roman water engineers were keeping up a regular programme of managing and maintaining the ancient water systems.
Oman expected to award contract for water transmission networks in Q4 2023
The Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company (Nama Water Services) will award a contract for the design and monitoring of Water Distribution Networks Extension Projects, reports Zawya.
Reused water, the most efficient approach to decarbonising GCC’s water sector
Veolia Water Technologies is a prominent player in the water treatment and desalination industry of the Middle East.
Aqualia wins water management contract in Riohacha, Colombia
The contract, under which it will provide service to a population of 196,000 inhabitants for 30 years, provides the company with a portfolio of 293 million euros and becomes Aqualia's largest operation in Colombia.
Tackling water challenges in the Middle East: the role of submersible pumps and motors
The Middle East faces the pressing challenge of meeting the needs of its growing population while maintaining a healthy balance of its water ecosystems.
Pioneering companies win prestigious Lighthouse Award
Collaboration was the key to success for the seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland.
3M reaches $10.3 billion deal with U.S. public water suppliers over PFAS pollution
3M has announced it has resolved claims by public water suppliers in the U.S.
Breaking down taboos: Young, female and heading a sanitation masonry business in Uganda
This morning the construction site is animated with female voices.