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3 days ago
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Khalifa University Wins Global Water Award for Innovation
Home » Green Tech » Khalifa University Wins Global Water Award for Innovation Khalifa University and Green Waste Solutions Trading DMCC have announced major achievements in tackling water scarcity. The organizations revealed innovative technologies that convert seawater and waste into clean water. Khalifa University developed a solar-powered thermal distillation system. This device produces freshwater from seawater without generating brine. It uses sunlight to generate and condense steam directly from the water's surface. This method reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency. The device was tested with synthetic and real seawater in Abu Dhabi. It demonstrated the ability to produce 2.2 litres of freshwater per square metre per day. The technology has attracted interest from national companies, including ADNOC. It is also registered under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in the United States. Meanwhile, Green Waste Solutions Trading DMCC, located in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, introduced an integrated system. It converts organic waste and wastewater into usable resources. The mobile, solar-powered solution includes: Anaerobic digesters and filtration units Power generators with smart monitoring using AI and blockchain The company reported successful implementation in Egypt and Botswana. The system can produce up to 100,000 litres of clean water daily. It has supported over 20,000 people in remote communities. Its flexible design suits refugee camps and underserved areas. Both organizations were honoured at the fourth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The event is organized by the UAE Water Aid Foundation under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Khalifa University received first prize in the 'Innovative Research and Development – National Institutions' category. Green Waste Solutions won in the 'Innovative Projects – Large Projects' category. A total of 12 winners from eight countries were recognized. These achievements mark a significant step forward in sustainable water innovation.
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4 days ago
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Vietnam's SIPCO Wins Global Award in Dubai for Large-Scale Clean Water Innovation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vietnam's Sustainability Investment Promotion and Development Joint Stock Company (SIPCO) has been named first runner-up in the Innovative Projects Award (Large Projects category) during the fourth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The award, with a total prize pool of USD 1 million, is supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It honours scalable, sustainable solutions powered by renewable energy to tackle water scarcity. SIPCO was honoured for its large-scale ceramic coating nano-silver pot filter (CSPF) programme, a high-impact initiative aimed at delivering safe drinking water to vulnerable schools and communities across South-east Asia. The clay-based filters, infused with nano-silver to improve antibacterial and antiviral performance, remove bacteria, viruses and sediments from contaminated sources such as rivers, wells and rainwater. Capable of filtering two to three litres an hour, each unit is designed for household and school use and lasts up to 10 years with periodic replacement of the clay pot component. The filters are manufactured in a high-capacity automated facility capable of producing 120,000 units a month. SIPCO's programme has so far delivered over 1.8 million units, benefitting 13.7 million people, including 1.7 million households and 6,000 schools, and generating an estimated 23.15 billion litres of clean water annually. Moreover, the project has contributed to a reduction of 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and generated verified carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism and Verified Carbon Standard frameworks. SIPCO works in partnership with organisations such as the Red Cross and engages local communities in the production, distribution and maintenance of the filters, creating sustainable economic opportunities in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. "The water crisis is a serious threat to human health as it leads to the spread of disease. Addressing this challenge requires collective action. No single individual, company or organisation can solve it alone. We must come together and work in unity to find sustainable solutions. Receiving this award has been a powerful source of encouragement, boosting my confidence to continue my research and develop new innovations and technologies that can help tackle water scarcity," said Hoang Anh Dung, Chairman and CEO of SIPCO. Source: AETOSWire View source version on Contacts Seen MediaMariam Mikhail+971 50 949 6795info@ Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
