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Responsible Water Management Has Never Been More EssentialWater is the crucial link between the climate system, human society and the environment. As we mark World Water Day, it is a reminder of the importance of taking action for water conservation. With global water challenges on the rise, responsible water management has never been more essential.
Driving UAE’s sustainable vision, the country continuously supports global efforts towards water security and conservation. Initiatives such as the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 are essential in encouraging corporations to work together to achieve our shared goal. Corporations need to inspire action by taking action and staying true to a solid sustainability strategy.
At GMG, we pride ourselves on embracing sustainability as a journey, not a destination. Our ‘Planet Forward’ pillar aims at ensuring the company’s actions are geared towards building a better planet for everyone by tackling energy, waste disposal, recycling and water management.
The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 presents a long-term strategy that aims to ensure sustainable water supplies to meet the needs of the community and the economic prosperity of the UAE. To aid this goal and the community, GMG strives to reduce pressure on freshwater resources and is committed to investing in solutions that reduce water scarcity. With the participation of all entities and authorities, we can effectively create real change, aiding both water security and the UAE’s strategy.
In alignment with the UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036 and GMG’s commitment to sustainability, GMG has made remarkable strides in wastewater treatment and water conservation. In 2023, GMG established advanced wastewater treatment plants at Dubai Industrial Park (DIP) and Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), reinforcing GMG’s commitment to sustainable water usage and environmental conservation.
Over the past year, GMG’s logistics arm, “Trilogi” has treated approximately 9.8 million imperial gallons of wastewater, marking a 37.4% increase compared to the previous year. This treated water has been effectively utilised for irrigation, including the irrigation of 1,300 Ghaf trees using recycled water from our Mega DC facility. We commit to recycling all our wastewater and achieving 100% water circularity within our business operations.
Additionally, GMG has introduced water-saving upgrades across its operations, including sensor-activated systems and enhanced water management practices in its factories, warehouses, and retail stores.water
Mar 24, 2025
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Metito Utilities Expands In China With New Water Infrastructure ProjectsMetito Utilities, a leader in sustainable water management, is making a significant return to the Chinese market with a new regional headquarters in Dalian and a landmark agreement to develop water infrastructure on Xizhong Island.
After a six-year hiatus, Metito Utilities is investing $20 million in its Dalian headquarters and committing $150 million to water infrastructure projects. These efforts are aimed at supporting Xizhong Island’s industrial growth, which is part of the Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone. The island is set to achieve a refining capacity of 40 million tonnes per year by 2030, with ambitious production targets for aromatics and ethylene.
To meet the industrial water demand, Metito Utilities will develop desalination and water treatment projects on Xizhong Island. This initiative will enhance water efficiency, reduce reliance on traditional sources, and support China’s sustainability goals.
Rami Ghandour, CEO of Metito Utilities, emphasised the strategic importance of this expansion, stating that re-entering China is crucial for the company’s global growth strategy: “Re-entering the Chinese market is a pivotal step in Metito Utilities’ global growth strategy. Establishing a regional headquarters in Dalian is a sign of our long-term commitment to China, while our partnership with Xizhong Island Petrochemical Park is a cornerstone of this expansion, ensuring a stable and sustainable water supply for one of China’s most ambitious industrial hubs. This project will set a benchmark for desalination and industrial water treatment in the region, and we look forward to collaborating closely with our partners in Dalian and Xizhong Island to drive long-term impact and innovation in water infrastructure.”water
Mar 03, 2025
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Dir Celebrates 5 Million Safe Man-Hours At Danah BayDubai Investment Real Estate Company (DIR) has marked a significant safety milestone at the Danah Bay project in Ras Al Khaimah, reaching 5 million safe working man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). This achievement highlights DIR’s dedication to safety and workforce well-being throughout the construction.
The accomplishment is a collaborative effort involving DIRC, consultant AE7, main contractor Ali & Sons, subcontractors, and site workers, all committed to maintaining high Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards. Their efforts ensure a secure and productive environment on-site.
Scheduled for handover in Q1 2025, Phase 1 of Danah Bay will offer a range of residential options, including two-bedroom townhouses, three-bedroom villas, four-bedroom waterfront villas, apartments and a 4-star hotel resort.
Covering 90,000 square meters and valued at over AED 1 billion, the development aims to redefine waterfront living with luxury and world-class amenities.
This safety milestone aligns with Dubai Investments’ vision of creating innovative, sustainable communities that enhance lifestyles and deliver long-term value.water
Jan 13, 2025
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Dir Celebrates 5 Million Safe Man-Hours At Danah BayDubai Investment Real Estate Company (DIR) has marked a significant safety milestone at the Danah Bay project in Ras Al Khaimah, reaching 5 million safe working man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). This achievement highlights DIR’s dedication to safety and workforce well-being throughout the construction.
The accomplishment is a collaborative effort involving DIRC, consultant AE7, main contractor Ali & Sons, subcontractors, and site workers, all committed to maintaining high Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards. Their efforts ensure a secure and productive environment on-site.
Scheduled for handover in Q1 2025, Phase 1 of Danah Bay will offer a range of residential options, including two-bedroom townhouses, three-bedroom villas, four-bedroom waterfront villas, apartments and a 4-star hotel resort.
Covering 90,000 square meters and valued at over AED 1 billion, the development aims to redefine waterfront living with luxury and world-class amenities.
This safety milestone aligns with Dubai Investments’ vision of creating innovative, sustainable communities that enhance lifestyles and deliver long-term value.water
Jan 13, 2025
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Oq Launches Luban Ll-8446.21 To Combat Global Water ScarcityOQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has introduced Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to address the urgent challenges of water scarcity and food security. The product was unveiled at Arabplast 2025, highlighting its potential to serve communities in water-stressed regions with innovative, sustainable solutions.
Water scarcity affects billions globally, with worsening conditions driven by population growth and climate change. OQ’s Luban LL-8446.21 offers a practical response, enabling the production of durable, long-lasting water tanks tailored for regions facing severe resource shortages.
“Water scarcity remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and Luban LL-8446.21 reflects our commitment to addressing this issue with solutions that benefit communities and industries,” said Abdul Rahman Al Tamtami, Vice President of Global Marketing at OQ.
This linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) grade is designed for optimal performance in harsh environments and promotes sustainability through:
Luban LL-8446.21 has earned OQ a nomination for the prestigious 2024 OPAL Best Practices Award, recognizing its innovation and impact. The product has already received approvals from over 100 customers worldwide.
“This OPAL nomination showcases the strong impact of Luban LL-8446.21 on both our business and the industries it serves,” said Sadiq Al Lawati, Managing Director of Polymer Marketing at OQ.
Beyond water storage, Luban LL-8446.21 supports a range of uses, including traffic barriers, road cones, cool boxes, and children’s slides. Its adaptability underscores OQ’s commitment to delivering high-value solutions across industries.
Engineered with advanced Unipol PE technology, Luban LL-8446.21 exemplifies OQ’s dedication to sustainable development and innovative product design. Future developments in OQ’s rotomoulding portfolio aim to enhance mechanical properties and expand application possibilities, further aligning with global sustainability goals.
With Luban LL-8446.21, OQ continues to advance its mission of providing impactful solutions that address critical challenges, driving progress for communities and industries worldwide.water
Jan 07, 2025
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Oq Launches Luban Ll-8446.21 To Combat Global Water ScarcityOQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has introduced Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to address the urgent challenges of water scarcity and food security. The product was unveiled at Arabplast 2025, highlighting its potential to serve communities in water-stressed regions with innovative, sustainable solutions.
Water scarcity affects billions globally, with worsening conditions driven by population growth and climate change. OQ’s Luban LL-8446.21 offers a practical response, enabling the production of durable, long-lasting water tanks tailored for regions facing severe resource shortages.
“Water scarcity remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and Luban LL-8446.21 reflects our commitment to addressing this issue with solutions that benefit communities and industries,” said Abdul Rahman Al Tamtami, Vice President of Global Marketing at OQ.
This linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) grade is designed for optimal performance in harsh environments and promotes sustainability through:
Luban LL-8446.21 has earned OQ a nomination for the prestigious 2024 OPAL Best Practices Award, recognizing its innovation and impact. The product has already received approvals from over 100 customers worldwide.
“This OPAL nomination showcases the strong impact of Luban LL-8446.21 on both our business and the industries it serves,” said Sadiq Al Lawati, Managing Director of Polymer Marketing at OQ.
Beyond water storage, Luban LL-8446.21 supports a range of uses, including traffic barriers, road cones, cool boxes, and children’s slides. Its adaptability underscores OQ’s commitment to delivering high-value solutions across industries.
Engineered with advanced Unipol PE technology, Luban LL-8446.21 exemplifies OQ’s dedication to sustainable development and innovative product design. Future developments in OQ’s rotomoulding portfolio aim to enhance mechanical properties and expand application possibilities, further aligning with global sustainability goals.
With Luban LL-8446.21, OQ continues to advance its mission of providing impactful solutions that address critical challenges, driving progress for communities and industries worldwide.water
Jan 07, 2025
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Cla-Val Launches Cla-Tools, A Free Software Suite To Analyze And Plan Valve Assets In Water SystemsThe Cla-Val Company has launched Cla-Tools, a complimentary software suite that allows users to analyze their current or future planned valve systems.
“We designed Cla-Tools to give engineers, operations personnel, and managers, the ability to design their systems ensuring they are obtaining optimum performance,” said Executive Vice President of Cla-Val, John Link, in a press release.
“We are providing all our customers with the ability to be self-sufficient if they choose, always having the comfort of knowing they can get expert assistance if required and have made this process very easy to access online for no cost,” said Link.
Cla-Tools currently has 13 custom software programs with more on the way. Users can analyze everything from control, and modeling of stations to sizing and selection of the right valve, and there are built in performance tools to ensure valve stations can handle the conditions they are subjected to over time.
Cla-CAV can help analyze pilot-operated control valves for the potential of cavitation damage at the full range of flows and pressures enabling design engineers to determine if and when to add a cavitation trim.
Cla-Station is a pressure-reducing valve station and hydraulic modeling tool showing performance based on flow and pressure parameter inputs.
The different software utilizes color-coded graphs, table and charts for easy analysis. Built-in calculators allows users to input their data and run different scenarios to determine if and what they need to adjust.
Cla-Power has a power consumption calculator that allows for all electrical products at a site, or in a vault, to be added with their daily usage and supply voltage, providing total power and amp-hours of that system.
“With 13 different modules, there are many ways users can optimize existing valve stations and ensure thorough analysis of plans before installation. We are also committed to growing Cla-Tools, by adding more features that our customers want to see, enabling them to have what they want, when they need it, with the ease of accessing online,” said Link in the press release.water
Jun 07, 2024
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$6.6 Million Granted To Utah Tribe Members For Water Scarcity IssuesThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced $147 million in federal grants to help underserved communities plagued by water scarcity issues.
$6.6 million was granted to the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation which operates the Ute Tribe Water Systems, providing water service to tribal members.
The Ute Tribe Water System relies on two shallow springs that the Interior Department said are subject to productivity fluctuations determined by local hydrology. The current system is said to lack storage capacity during certain seasons or drought periods with the springs becoming insufficient to meet demands. This requires water hauling to tribal members.
The decreased production of the springs has resulted in low water pressure issues, prompting mandatory boiling orders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The tribe will construct three new domestic water supply wells, a water treatment facility, transmission and distribution pipelines and a 90,000 gallon water storage tank to enhance water supply reliability and quality.
This new infrastructure will provide up to 168 acre-feet of water per year.
The project will also extend its services to residents in the Farm Creek Loop Road area who currently rely on private wells that periodically run dry. The water system benefits 3,000 tribal members.water
May 21, 2024
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U.S. Epa Announces $3 Billion For Lead Pipe Replacement In Latest Round Of FundingThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 2, 2024, $3 billion in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help every state and territory identify and replace lead service lines.
The funding is through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and available through EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
“The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in a press release.
“President Biden understands it is critical to identify and remove lead pipes as quickly as possible, and he has secured significant resources for states and territories to accelerate the permanent removal of dangerous lead pipes once and for all,” said Regan.
The EPA and State Revolving Funds are working together to advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative to ensure that 40% of overall benefits from certain federal investments go to disadvantaged communities that are burdened with underinvestment and climate change.
The press release states that lead exposure disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income families.
The $9 billion in total funding announced to date through the EPA’s Lead Service Line Replacement Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program is expected to replace up to 1.7 million lead pipes nationwide.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expected to invest a total of $15 billion to identify and replace lead service lines. The law mandates that 49% of funding made available through the funding must be provided as grants and forgiveable loans to disadvantaged communities.
The EPA estimates a national total of 9 million lead service lines across the country based on data from the 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment.
The funding will help every state and territory fund projects to remove lead pipes and reduce exposure to lead from drinking water.water
May 07, 2024
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Pennsylvania Makes $274 Million Investment To Improve Water QualityPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on April 24, 2024, the investment of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects across the state.
The funding is through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) and includes projects like replacing corrosive pipes, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, extending service to more communities and reducing environmental contaminants through compliance with current regulatory levels and agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Altoona Water Authority received a $7.5 million loan to replace approximately 15,000 linear feet of aging cast-iron 8-inch and 12-inch waterline serving the municipalities of the City of Altoona, and Logan, Allegheny and Frankstown Townships.
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. received a $6.8 million grant to install Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) equipment consisting of six 10-ft diameters filter vessels with anion exchange resin, three new low lift pumps to push treated water through the vessels and a 97,000 gallon waste holding tank to equalize backwash prior to disposal by trucking.
Erie City Water Authority received a $238,205 grant and $471,795 loan for Phase 5 of a project to replace existing wrought iron service lines containing leaded goosenecks primarily within the Borough of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park Township.
Indiana County Municipal Services Authority received an $8.6 million grant and a $5.3 million loan to create better efficiency by consolidating the system. The project includes addressing four water lines with 79,088 linear feet of new water line, 7 service connections, appropriate appurtenances and two above ground metering stations.
Wampum Burough received a $2.3 million grant and $1 million loan to replace existing distribution waterlines with lead joints primarily in the areas of Clyde, Kay, Main and Beaver Streets.
Wampum Burough received a separate $1.6 million grant to remove and replace lead service lines that have been in place since 1910 and 6-inch cast lead joints primarily in the areas of Clyde, Kay, Main and Beaver Streets.
Borough of Freeland Municipal Authority received a $3.6 million loan to replace the Upper Lehigh standpipe tank that is in poor condition and has a low tank turnover rate of approximately 12 days.
Hazleton City Authority received a $1.4 million loan to replace a deteriorating, cast-iron water transmission line in Hazle Township.water
May 03, 2024