"Energy and infrastructure" And"Japan Cooperation Center" They discuss developments in water desalination
ABU DHABI, 17 APRIL / WAM / The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in cooperation with the Japanese Cooperation Center for the Middle East, and a group of Japanese companies specialized in the desalination industry, organized a joint symposium with the aim of promoting advanced research and development in the field of water desalination, identifying the latest developments related to that vital field, and exchanging Expertise and experiences between the two sides.
The symposium, in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for the Electricity, Water and Future Energy Sector, which was organized on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit, reviewed best practices in the field of water desalination and research and development programs related to desalination systems, with the participation of federal and local departments and agencies, and companies. Electricity and Water, the Environment Agency in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa University, the University of Sharjah, New York University in Abu Dhabi, and a number of major Japanese companies, institutes and universities.
The symposium discussed several topics regarding enhancing cooperation between entities and institutions in the Emirates and the Japanese side in the fields of water desalination, with the aim of raising energy consumption efficiency, using renewable energy, advanced membrane desalination applications, and the process of improving desalination plant operating systems, as well as developments in water conditions, prospects for bilateral cooperation, and ways to develop it during the phase. Coming.
The pioneering projects in the field of water desalination, smart management techniques, and the production, transportation, and distribution of water that the UAE continues to implement were also reviewed, aiming to support the Water Security Strategy 2036, enhance clean and sustainable water supplies, and reduce water losses to the network, while the highest goals of the strategy are to reduce the total demand for resources. water resources by 21%, and the rate of reuse of treated water increased to 95%.
His Excellency Engineer Ahmed Al Kaabi praised the bilateral relations between the UAE and Japan, which have witnessed great progress over the past few years thanks to the support of the wise leadership in the two countries, mutual trust, respect and common interests, stressing that such meetings reflect the desire and will to expand the scope of their bilateral relationship, which contributes to enhancing the sustainability of the two countries. This vital sector.
He stressed that the projects that the UAE is working on in the field of water aim to meet the needs of various regions of the country, and keep pace with the rapid growth that the country is witnessing to enhance the quality of life, and in a way that is compatible with the development of the country and enhances its competitiveness in international forums, and supports the future direction for the next fifty years, in addition to achieving the dream of leadership. Globally, towards achieving the UAE Centennial 2071.
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