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Revolutionary Water Treatment Technology Launched in UAE | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Arada, the UAE-based property developer, is investing in a new research and development (R&D) facility in Sharjah, in partnership with Biopolus, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), and water management solutions provider Metito.
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The facility will develop and implement upgraded versions of Biopolus’ water treatment technology with the goal of creating an improved "Biopolus 2.0" version.
The R&D facility will also serve as a practical and hands-on learning laboratory for students and researchers to study ecological engineering and principles of the circular economy.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said, "With COP28 being held in the UAE later this year, we believe it’s important that private-sector companies commit to supporting the government by introducing greener and more sustainable technologies and processes wherever possible. This partnership is in line with one of Arada’s key goals: to be a leader in the field of sustainable development. Trees and green landscaping play a central role in all of Arada’s communities, and it’s vital that these areas can be nourished in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner."
Hussein Al Mahmoudi, CEO of Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park, said, "Effective water reuse is of primary importance, especially in a part of the world where water scarcity is such a critical issue. We are delighted that Sharjah will now become a global hub for a technology that has huge potential to conserve this precious resource. We’d like to welcome Biopolus to the UAE and thank our valuable partners at Arada and Metito for their role in this critical partnership.
Water treatment plant
The partnership will also result in the construction and operation of a water treatment plant that will use Biopolus Metabolic Network Reactor (MNR) technology to treat, recycle, and produce treated water for irrigation of landscapes in both Aljada and SRTIP.
The technology uses artificial root structures containing microbial biofilms to clean water rapidly, efficiently, sustainably, and without the use of chemicals.
The first phase of the Sharjah plant is expected to be completed in April 2024, with plans for further plants to serve Arada’s other projects.