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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Imdaad and InterWater collaborate on cutting-edge water treatment project in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies providing integrated, sustainable Facilities Management (FM) services to enhance the operational efficiencies of physical assets, has signed a new three-year contract with InterWater International LLC (InterWater) for the development of an innovative Reverse Osmosis (RO) water management project. This marks Imdaad's third collaboration with InterWater, a leading provider of mobile water and wastewater treatment solutions in the UAE and GCC since 2006. The signing ceremony, which took place at Imdaad corporate office was attended by Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer of Imdaad and Michael Harrison, Managing Director of InterWater, along with representatives from both sides. Under the terms of the agreement, InterWater will construct Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) Polishing Reverse Osmosis facilities across Imdaad's Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a capacity of around 3,000 CMD. (3,000,000 liters per day, 1.1 billion liters per year). The treated water will be utilized across various industries, including district cooling plants and the construction sector, and reduce reliance upon potable water sources. Imdaad will supply the required TSE on a regular basis, while also monitoring daily RO water production. For its part, Interwater will supply and operate its Mobile Containerized UF and RO technology, and provide operational manpower to the TSE plants, with dedicated personnel available around the clock. Commenting on the agreement, Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer of Imdaad, said: 'This project marks a significant milestone in our two-year partnership with InterWater. Together, we have helped set new standards for water security, sustainability, and environmental stewardship across our industry. We are grateful for the strong foundation of trust we have built with InterWater, and look forward to providing world-class, sustainable services that will positively impact the UAE's environment.' Integrating TSE polishing RO plants into existing water management strategies provides high-quality water for industrial, construction and cooling tower purposes, reducing the need for desalination. Furthermore, by offering an alternative to conventional water sources, TSE polishing RO plants reduce the overall carbon footprint associated with water supply and wastewater management. With the wastewater recycling plants totaling 3,000 m3/day capacity, this project is expected to reduce the net carbon footprint by a total of over 4000 tons of carbon annually, the equivalent of planting as many as 20,000 trees each year. These innovative, green technologies are crucial to the long-term sustainability of the water management industry across the GCC region, and the Dubai vision to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. About Imdaad: Imdaad is a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets. Established in 1987, the company was later rebranded as Imdaad in 2007. The FM major's suite of complete turnkey solutions includes Integrated FM, Hard FM, and Home-Pro, as well as Environmental Services such as solid waste and wastewater management and power rentals. In addition, Imdaad's intelligent platform for facilities management, Imtedaad, provides real-time insights on the performance and trends of interconnected assets and ecosystems to offer recommendations for predictive maintenance and corrective actions. Headquartered in Dubai, Imdaad's regional presence today includes site offices, branches and joint ventures across the UAE, Oman and Egypt. Owing to its personalized business model that is based on providing cost-effective and sustainable services, Imdaad has grown to become the partner of choice for customers in a variety of industries. The company's multi-cultural workforce comprises more than 11,000 employees, representing over 45 nationalities. For more information, please visit
Business Recorder
22-04-2025
- Science
- Business Recorder
Course begins on developing CSA using nuclear, isotopic techniques
ISLAMABAD: Aimed at combating the effects of climate change on agriculture by adopting Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices, a 10-day-long course on developing CSA using nuclear and isotopic techniques in Pakistan commenced on Monday at the National Agriculture Research Council (NARC). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in collaboration with the Pakistan government, is organising this course through the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). The Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad being the premier agriculture research institute of the PAEC is the organiser of the training course. Speaking at the inaugural session, PAEC Chairman Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar emphasised the urgency of adopting sustainable agricultural techniques to tackle climate challenges. 'Two subjects are very close to my heart: nuclear medicine and agriculture,' he stated. 'Climate change is taking a heavy toll on our crops and their yields. If we do not shift from conventional farming methods and adopt modern technologies like drip irrigation, research shows that Pakistan could see a 50 per cent decline in crop yields by 2050.' Dr Anwar also pointed to recent extreme weather events, including a destructive hailstorm in the capital, as indicators of a changing climate. He stressed the importance of tree plantation to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate rising temperatures. Dr Mohammad Zaman, Section Head of the Soil, Water Management and Crop Nutrition Programme at the IAEA in Vienna, also addressed the gathering. He warned that, due to climate change, countries around the world would need to increase food production by 80 percent to 100 percent to meet future demands. He commended Pakistan's success in combating salinity, noting it as a key reason for choosing the country to host the course. He said that the world is facing unprecedented challenges including water scarcity, soaring temperatures, and contamination by microplastics — which studies now show have made their way into human DNA. This training programme is designed to tackle these issues through modern scientific approaches and knowledge-sharing among international experts, he said. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Gulf Today
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Yemen Houthis say four killed in strikes blamed on US
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Wednesday that overnight air strikes on Hodeida province killed four people in an attack they blamed on the United States. "The casualty toll of the American aggression targeting the Water Management building in... Hodeida governorate... rose to four martyrs and three wounded," said Houthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi, updating an earlier toll of three dead. Houthi media had reported US strikes on areas controlled by the Iran-backed rebels, including water infrastructure in Hodeida and three strikes in the northwestern region of Hajjah. Strikes also hit the group's northern stronghold of Saada. The United States has not confirmed it carried out these strikes. But US President Donald Trump has vowed that attacks on Yemen's Houthis would continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping. Early Wednesday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman for "the third time in 24 hours". His statement came just as Washington said it was increasing the number of aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two, keeping the Truman and sending another from the Indo-Pacific. The Carl Vinson would join the Truman "to continue promoting regional stability, deter aggression, and protect the free flow of commerce in the region," said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Houthi-held parts of Yemen have witnessed near-daily attacks blamed on the United States since Washington launched a campaign against the rebels on March 15 to force them to stop threatening vessels in key maritime routes. Since then, the Houthis have also claimed attacks targeting US military ships and Israel. On Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the campaign of "over 200 successful strikes against the Houthis" had been effective. The rebels had targeted passing ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as Israeli territory, from shortly after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023 until a January ceasefire, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians. Renewed US strikes followed Houthi threats to resume attacks on vessels over Israel's aid blockade on Gaza, after truce talks stalled. The Houthi attacks had crippled the vital route, which normally carries about 12 percent of world shipping traffic, forcing many companies into a costly detour around the tip of southern Africa. Agence France-Presse
Al Arabiya
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Yemen Houthis say four killed in strikes blamed on US
Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday that overnight air strikes on Hodeida province killed four people in a n attack they blamed on the United States. 'The casualty toll of the American aggression targeting the Water Management building in... Hodeida governorate... rose to four martyrs and three wounded,' said Houthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi, updating an earlier toll of three dead. Houthi media had reported US strikes on areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis, including water infrastructure in Hodeida and three strikes in the northwestern region of Hajjah. Strikes also hit the group's northern stronghold of Saada. The United States has not confirmed it carried out these strikes. But US President Donald Trump has vowed that attacks on Yemen's Houthis would continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping. Early Wednesday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman for 'the third time in 24 hours.' His statement came just as Washington said it was increasing the number of aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two, keeping the Truman and sending another from the Indo-Pacific. The Carl Vinson would join the Truman 'to continue promoting regional stability, deter aggression, and protect the free flow of commerce in the region,' said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Houthi-held parts of Yemen have witnessed near-daily attacks blamed on the United States since Washington launched a campaign against the militants on March 15 to force them to stop threatening vessels in key maritime routes. Since then, the Houthis have also claimed attacks targeting US military ships and Israel. On Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the campaign of 'over 200 successful strikes against the Houthis' had been effective. The Houthis had targeted passing ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as Israeli territory, from shortly after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023 until a January ceasefire, claiming to act in solidarity with Palestinians. Renewed US strikes followed Houthi threats to resume attacks on vessels over Israel's aid blockade on Gaza, after truce talks stalled. The Houthi attacks had crippled the vital route, which normally carries about 12 percent of world shipping traffic, forcing many companies into a costly detour around the tip of southern Africa.
Arab News
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Yemen Houthis say four killed in strikes blamed on US
Sanaa: Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Wednesday that overnight air strikes on Hodeida province killed four people in an attack they blamed on the United States.'The casualty toll of the American aggression targeting the Water Management building in... Hodeida governorate... rose to four martyrs and three wounded,' said Houthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi, updating an earlier toll of three media had reported US strikes on areas controlled by the Iran-backed rebels, including water infrastructure in Hodeida and three strikes in the northwestern region of also hit the group's northern stronghold of United States has not confirmed it carried out these US President Donald Trump has vowed that attacks on Yemen's Houthis would continue until they are no longer a threat to Wednesday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman for 'the third time in 24 hours.'His statement came just as Washington said it was increasing the number of aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East to two, keeping the Truman and sending another from the Carl Vinson would join the Truman 'to continue promoting regional stability, deter aggression, and protect the free flow of commerce in the region,' said Pentagon spokesman Sean parts of Yemen have witnessed near-daily attacks blamed on the United States since Washington launched a campaign against the rebels on March 15 to force them to stop threatening vessels in key maritime then, the Houthis have also claimed attacks targeting US military ships and Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the campaign of 'over 200 successful strikes against the Houthis' had been rebels had targeted passing ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as Israeli territory, from shortly after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023 until a January ceasefire, claiming to act in solidarity with US strikes followed Houthi threats to resume attacks on vessels over Israel's aid blockade on Gaza, after truce talks Houthi attacks had crippled the vital route, which normally carries about 12 percent of world shipping traffic, forcing many companies into a costly detour around the tip of southern Africa.
