< Previous SAUDI SURVEY 40 July 2021www.fm-middleeast.com More than 4 in 5 surveyed facility managers in Saudi Arabia say Covid-19 has caused them to permanently rethink how their building operates A ccording to a report released by Honeywell, 81% of surveyed building managers in Saudi Arabia say Covid-19 has caused them to permanently rethink how their building operates. More than 6 in 10 respondents (64%) are more likely to invest in indoor air quality optimization and other healthy building solutions, while 7 in 10 are now more willing to invest in smart building solutions that help drive efficiency and support sustainability efforts. The report: “Rethinking Buildings Post-Covid-19,” is the first in Honeywell’s 2021 Building Trends series, and introduces the challenges, priorities and assessments of surveyed building managers in Saudi Arabia as well as the United States, Germany and China, across the education, healthcare, data center and commercial real estate industries. It focuses on Covid-19’s HONEYWELL SURVEY SHOWS HEALTHIER BUILDINGS REMAIN A PRIORITY IN SAUDI ARABIA Saudi skyline.SAUDI SURVEY July 2021 41www.fm-middleeast.com impact on building trends and building managers’ priorities — now and in the future. “The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and is prompting Saudi Arabia’s building leaders to reconsider their operational strategies and invest in smarter, healthier technologies,” said George Bou Mitri, president and general manager, Honeywell Building Technologies, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “As occupants become more aware of how the buildings they use for work, school and leisure can affect their well-being, they are increasingly looking for new procedures with efficient, sustainable solutions that better support their safety, comfort and enhance their experiences, in the immediate and longer term.” The results from the survey of building managers in Saudi Arabia underscore four key themes: A healthy building is a top priority and will remain important. More than two in three (69%) respondents consider it an immediate priority that the buildings they occupy are healthy, and nearly the same number of respondents (73%) say this will continue to be a top priority post-pandemic. Implementing health screening protocols and monitoring compliance to new regulations rank as the most important aspects of a healthy building overall among Saudi Arabia’s respondents. When looking at priorities of specific verticals, indoor air quality is the most critical for those managing healthcare facilities, while data centers and commercial real estate facilities require the implementation of health screening protocols. Digital transformation of facilities is accelerating. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents have seen digital transformation accelerate at pace as the need for remote building management became more acute. Nearly all surveyed building managers (97%) say that remote building management is important now and 71% of respondents indicate they are more willing to invest in smart building solutions that drive efficiency or sustainability, including data aggregation, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on building management and operations. Of the surveyed building managers in Saudi Arabia, 81% indicate Covid-19 has prompted their building to rethink its modes of operation. Many believe changes and upgrades made during the pandemic will be kept in place in some form, with 41% expecting updates to the air quality system to remain permanent. Covid-19 is also driving building managers to adjust their priorities and investments. For example, 64% are more likely to invest in indoor air quality optimization and other healthy building solutions and 61% are more willing to invest in occupant experience solutions like contactless building access, smart parking and personalized experiences. Respondents are interested in upgrades to improve the occupant experience, with a contactless building experience ranking highly. Among those surveyed in Saudi Arabia there is strong interest in upgrades that will result in improving indoor air quality and energy efficiency, boosting sustainability efforts and supporting an inviting and innovative building environment. Yet respondents’ input shows a gap in the technologies currently deployed in buildings. Nearly two thirds of those surveyed say the buildings they manage do not have air quality solutions (68%), integrated lighting that improves occupant productivity (66%), contactless building entry (62%), or an app that provides real-time information on building health (67%). To read the full report, please visit Rethinking Buildings Post-Covid-19 at https://hwll.co/rc3c8t THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS ACCELERATED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND IS PROMPTING SAUDI ARABIA’S BUILDING LEADERS TO RECONSIDER THEIR OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES AND INVEST IN SMARTER, HEALTHIER TECHNOLOGIES. GEORGE BOU MITRI, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, HONEYWELL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, MIDDLE EAST, TURKEY AND AFRICA BUILDING TRENDS 42 July 2021www.fm-middleeast.com Building H3 in the West Gate Business District, Romania, fully occupied by Ericsson, earned the IMMUNE - Resilient label, becoming the world’s fi rst building to achieve the highest certifi cation level of the IMMUNE Building Standard RESILIENT OFFICE BUILDING T he IMMUNE Building Standard, through the Healthy by Design Building Institute (HDBI) in Brussels, is an evidence based, third-party certified rating for the built environment, focusing on providing building operators with the tools and strategy to monitor, communicate and adjust the health of the indoor physical space, with an efficient response protocol in case of viral, bacteriological, or toxicological events. The IMMUNE Building Standard is based on a practical investment in a Healthy by Design System (HbDS), incorporating a network of devices and available technologies, specialised equipment, dedicated personnel, and new amenities, promoting operational and health rules focused on the physical space where occupants and visitors interact. The Healthy by Design System (HbDS) uses a series of specialised sensors that measure the indoor environment parameters such as air, humidity, temperature or CO2 levels. Data on the building’s performance is collected in real time, empowering the building operator to verify and adjust the condition of the building to a healthy performance level, providing occupants with the space and confidence for a healthy experience when returning to the office. The achievement of the IMMUNE - Resilient certification follows a nine- month implementation project initiated by Genesis Property, a reputed Class A office developer and a leading member of the European Property Federation. As a result, 119 out of the 135 measures included in the IMMUNE Assessment Scoring Index were successfully implemented. The total project implementation cost for the 15,500 sqm GLA at Building H3 amounted to 375,000 Euro, representing 1.4% of the building value. After the pandemic was declared, basic prevention measures were set up in the tenant office area of the building. The BUILDING TRENDS July 2021 43www.fm-middleeast.com IMMUNE Assessment Scoring Index was instrumental in evaluating the level of efficiency delivered by these measures, with the goal and benefit of having a healthy building for employees and visitors alike. “We are no longer in the business of building walls, but in the endeavour of building trust. Achieving the highest level, awarded with 5 stars of the IMMUNE Building Standard, is the very expression of our commitment to transform the office into the best place for people to demonstrate their innovative spirit and creativity. We have a passion for business resilience and team wellbeing which lead to the implementation of such a complex set of health and safety measures in Building H3”, said Liviu Tudor, Founder of Genesis Property and President of the European Property Federation. Entry and exit for an IMMUNE building are carried out through touchless access control technology, while highly used areas like doors, elevator buttons or vending machines in the cafeteria are safer to use due to the self-cleaning technology placed on each surface. Latest technology using hydrogen peroxide ions air disinfection was installed in the ventilation system to keep the indoor environment as healthy as possible. Besides limiting the occupancy in the elevators, UV lighting disinfection and air purification systems were installed in the elevator shafts to ensure safe transportation between floors. The UV-C air disinfection system installed in the AHU unit, as well as a Humidity Comfort Control System, combined with the Extra filtration in the ventilation system are designed to reduce health risks related to fine particles and air pollution. Furthermore, a high-class Water Purification system was implemented, using the Reverse Osmosis technology designed to remove a large majority of contaminants. Some amenities were redesigned to include cutting edge safety features, such as repainting the staircases with antimicrobial paint, installing touchless technology for soap, water, towels and light control and rounded corners for easy cleaning and air disinfection units in bathrooms. With the IMMUNE Digital Twin Display, a digital mirror of the building, occupants can access immunity-boosting indicators such as daily improvements of indoor air quality, carbon dioxide or humidity levels and other relevant data about the IMMUNE equipment throughout the building at all times. “When employees come back to their workplace, we want to welcome them to a physical environment where they feel safe, comfortable and will have fewer sick leaves caused by viral diseases such as Covid-19 or the seasonal flu. We believe that it is our responsibility as developers to bring to the market a building with a real healthy performance that enables a healthy experience”, said Liviu Tudor. Part of the standard’s mandatory measures also implemented in Building H3 are the IMMUNE Isolation Room and Quarantine Room which are specially designed and ready to use in case of an immediate need to isolate people exposed to viral diseases. Furthermore, the IMMUNE Warehouse, contriving a rapid and effective relief logistic system for pandemic-response, is fully equipped with specific protective materials including PPE. The IMMUNE Building Standard is a coherent index of standardised measures, grounded in science, designed, and developed to assess and certify the resilience of our built environment. Build Green, an independent authorised building assessor and a contributor to the development of the standard, is evaluating and recommending a property to become IMMUNE - certified with one of the three labels: Strong (3 stars), Powerful (4 stars) or Resilient (5 stars). Door opening self-cleaning surface. BUILDING SECURITY 44 July 2021www.fm-middleeast.com One key area where IoT can be leveraged a lot more in the world of FM is physical security By Stephen Gill, academic head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai W hile buildings become more complex and smarter due to goals such as energy savings and temperature control, building owners and facilities managers need solutions that make buildings (homes and offices) and common areas functional, safe and secure. Latest technological developments that promote automation, especially IoT- enabled devices are being increasingly implemented in residential and commercial buildings to transform the way building occupants live, work and play. IoT offers many exciting possibilities in the context of facilities management (FM), ranging from inventory management, to work scheduling and energy efficiency. According to estimates by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), facilities that implement active controls and IoT- enabled technologies can expect a 50 percent growth in cost-efficiency through LEVERAGING IOT FOR BUILDING SECURITY maintenance, energy and other recurring costs. With IoT implementation, facilities managers are able to deploy analytics and even predict maintenance needs, which helps them achieve 20 percent on energy maintenance costs per year. For facilities managers, the most common IoT-enabled devices are smart electric meters, which can reduce the need for periodic visits to capture meter readings, for instance. IoT can also offer smart options for thermostats and environmental controls, motion sensors, cameras and security sensors in and around the building. By installing such sensors around an office building, for instance, can help facilities managers better manage workspaces, as IoT technologies track what spaces are used, when, and how often. Facilities managers can then utilise this information to understand what meeting rooms and other common spaces are over- or under-utilised and implement changes to enhance facility use and improve occupant experience. However, one key area where IoT can be leveraged a lot more in the world of facilities management, is physical security, particularly in terms of three major aspects. • IOT FACILITATES REMOTE MONITORING OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER ASSETS Physical inspections have been the norm and are considered a critical factor for the success of traditional maintenance programmes, even in risky environments. In a post-pandemic world, where personnel and occupant safety are more important than ever, FM service providers require innovative solutions that enable staff to monitor physical assets without being present on-site. Remote monitoring helps companies to gather information about many assets and processes, irrespective of time and the location of the buildings and other assets. This allows a 360-degree view BUILDING SECURITY July 2021 45www.fm-middleeast.com of your operations and enhance their management. Due to remote management, facilities managers are not limited to a local view of their assets and processes. Facilities managers that cater to sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and mining can benefit significantly by implementing predictive maintenance solutions. Take the example of an oil refinery where Industrial IoT sensors can be deployed to monitor the pipeline system and its components such pipes, pumps and filters in order to detect anomalies (such as leakages) and pass that information along to the necessary department who can respond on time. Consequently, potential hazards and catastrophic incidents can be mitigated thanks to real-time data gathered by IoT systems. • IOT ENHANCES ACCESS CONTROL IoT is a backbone of modern access control system also known as intelligent door locking systems. In such systems, every lock, lock access controller, card reader and other associated devices are given a separate IP address, which is used for communication among all devices. Such intelligent systems, in a single building, are usually linked via wireless networks to their consolidated management software or mobile application. These applications can be configured for both automatic and manual operations of different locks and controllers. Additionally, there is scope for configuring security alerts and notifications on mobile apps in real time, accessible from anywhere. The convergence between access control and IoT can become more commonplace in the residential sector, where smart locks trigger smart home devices like lights and thermostats. The residential sector find IoT more valuable simply because there is currently more IoT-based devices at your home as compared to commercial buildings. • IOT ENABLES SMART SURVEILLANCE Working alongside other sensors such as motion or smoke detectors, security cameras have been in use for a long time, but without being connected to each other through data networks. Due to increasing demands for smart video surveillance in public spaces, commercial buildings, public transport and other areas, IoT is fast becoming the propellant for further integration of such camera systems. IoT is especially valuable in terms of obtaining live information about possible emergency scenarios with a view to responding before the issue aggravates further. In such cases, rapid detection of any anomalies is crucial for protecting people and assets. IoT-enabled surveillance equipment are useful to deploy alerts to mobile phones in an effort to trigger emergency response or evacuation accordingly. Smart surveillance is also vital in monitoring the environment at partially or fully automated remote facilities (especially offshore drilling rigs), and in harsh environments with critical equipment where people are unable to work for extended periods of time. In the residential sector, smart surveillance can help security teams manage key building systems such as visitor management, intrusion detection, and video monitoring, from anywhere through connected personal devices. Smart surveillance also includes the monitoring of life-saving systems such as burglar or fire alarms, invisible barriers, and other safety installations. THE FINAL WORD As new technologies and systems continue to evolve, IoT devices will become more common within buildings which will help facilities managers to focus on more productive tasks. Before implementing IoT, it is important to begin with a small-scale deployment, then review its ROI and impact on operations, before a wider IoT implementation. This makes it easier to gradually scale up and adapt to the new way of doing things. Stephen Gill, Academic Head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai. SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com46 July 2021 AUTOMATION Netix Global BV, a subsidiary of the SB Group International, has announced the launch of its Netix Novus Partner Program, in September 2021. The program will be unveiled during a conference cum launch at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Live-streamed across 20 countries, this first-of-its kind hybrid industry event for the region will see over 1000 attendees from across the globe, joining digitally and in person. Netix Global BV plans to curate the conference cum launch as a platform that brings together eminent voices, industry experts, opinion makers, and thought leaders in the building automation and maintenance space. The conference tracks will address challenges and opportunities for the industry, across Energy, Automation, Sustainability, and Smart Building Solutions. The Netix Novus Partner Program has already elicited strong interest among Netix partners across KSA, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and India, well before the official launch. ODS Global, a Dubai based company with a strong connected buildings, smart cities, sustainability and energy efficiency focus, has signed up as the first Platinum Partner under the program, owing to their success the use of Netix solutions in several major projects in the UAE. “Our relationship with Netix has helped us add several high profile clients to our portfolio,” said Priyesh Bhatia, general manager, ODS Global. “Netix’s IoT and AI-based open protocol solutions played a crucial role in ODS Global being awarded contracts for 19 vertical communities, by Emaar, across Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek Harbour; a three year maintenance contract for the building automation systems of 24 DAMAC Properties towers; the upgrade and maintenance of 3 Mazaya Towers’ buildings; and system integration Netix Global BV, the region’s leading smart building solutions provider, is launching one of the fi rst partner programs in the region, aimed at driving a Brownfi eld Revolution in open protocol building automation solutions Netix Global BV to launch partner program for driving the Brownfi eld Revolution in building automation projects at the Jafza Convention Centre, the BVLGARI Resort in Jumeirah Bay, the Pullman Hotel, and the Emirates Airlines Staff Accommodation in Dubai.” The Netix Novus Partner Program is particularly topical and timely, in the context of the Middle East’s emergence as a global leader in addressing Sustainability and Energy Efficiency concerns, in infrastructure and built spaces. High- profile initiatives, such as the UAE Energy Roadmap, and the KSA’s Green Riyadh program, are setting global benchmarks, and the rescheduled Expo 2020, to be held in the UAE later this year, features Sustainability as one of its key pillars. One of the key drivers of interest in the Netix Novus Partner Program, is Netix’s Intelligent Integrated Command and Control Center (iICCC) based Energy Management Platform, which allows partners to control up to 84% of building energy consumption, and delivers up to 28% energy cost savings, using state-of- the-art and powerful diagnostic tools. “As an OEM and solution provider in the building automation space, Netix realised the need for an effective partnership model, to drive the implementation of seamless, AI and IoT enabled, and vendor-neutral building automation solutions,” says Sanjeevv Bhatia, CEO Netix Global B.V and Chairman of SB Group International. “BMS and automation are a capital expenditure. The industry is desperate for open-protocol, plug and play models, which allow building owners and operators to maintain, upgrade or integrate across vendors, without having to buy a new system, or pay an exorbitant fee. With Netix Novus our objective is to empower our ever-growing network of certified partners with the necessary tools to lead this industry-wide revolution.” “Ultimately, our vision for the Netix Novus Partner Program is about driving evolution and innovation, in the way the facility management industry operates, starting with the Middle East”, Sanjeevv adds. “Netix is currently in discussions with a very large partner in Oman, for the implementation of our solutions across 450 properties. We are aiming for nothing short of a Brownfield Revolution, powered by the creation of partnerships that leverage real-world experience, state-of-the-art knowhow, and emerging innovations, under the umbrella of a one- of-a kind program.” L to R: Sanjeevv Bhatia - CEO Netix Global B.V and chairman of SB Group International and Priyesh Bhatia, general manager, ODS Global.www.fm-middleeast.com SUPPLIER NEWS July 2021 47 POWER Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced Sustainability 2030 – its strategic plan for sustainability. Through Sustainability 2030 the global technology leader has outlined its main commitments to act and drive business in a sustainable way. Based around four pillars – Planet, People, Peace and Partnerships – the strategy draws from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where each pillar has corresponding targets that drive the business to contribute social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi ABB Power Grids supports all SDGs and is making a deeper contribution to SDGs: 3 (Good health and well-being), 4 (Quality education), 5 (Gender equality), 6 (Clean water and sanitation), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 12 (Responsible consumption and production), 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions); and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Targets relating to protecting the planet, include becoming carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030. As a first step, the business expects to have moved to 100% fossil-free electricity by the end of 2021. It has also announced a target to halve CO2 emissions1 along the value chain by 2030 and is working closely with suppliers to achieve this. Other 2030 planet-oriented targets include halving waste disposed2 and reducing freshwater usage by 25%. As the partner of choice for a sustainable energy future, the business is pioneering digital and energy platforms which help customers to overcome complexity, increase efficiency and accelerate the shift towards a carbon-neutral energy future. For example, in April 2021 Hitachi ABB Power Grids launched EconiQ – its eco- efficient portfolio of products, services and solutions which are sustainability-oriented in design and proven to deliver a superior environmental performance compared to conventional solutions. Employing around 36,000 people in more than 90 countries, the business has set people targets that enable its employees to feel safe and perform at their best. Through Sustainability 2030, it is striving for zero harm and top quartile health absence rates. The business has recently introduced its Diversity 360 vision for diversity and inclusion. It has set specific targets to improve female diversity from 19% to 25% by 2025; and nurture a life- long learning culture, where the business is establishing an integrated learning framework to increase opportunities. From a peace perspective, the business has set the target to strive for zero incidents of corruption and bribery. On 1 February 2021, Hitachi ABB Power Grids appointed Dominique Abrokwa as its Global Head of Integrity to oversee its programs and strategies relating to the prevention, detection and resolution of integrity and trade risks. Collaboration is vital to enabling the energy transition at the rapid pace required. The business, which has placed co-creating solutions with customers and partners at the heart of its technology philosophy, has established a target to increase involvement in multi- stakeholder partnerships. The focus is on building partnerships that will help to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral energy future. Sustainability 2030 is the business’ strategic plan for sustainability, which draws from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and is focused on: Planet, People, Peace and Partnerships Hitachi ABB Power Grids announces Sustainability 2030 Hitachi ABB Power Grids supports all SDGs. SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com48 July 2021 SOLAR Yellow Door Energy, a UAE- based sustainable energy provider for businesses, has been awarded a solar project with The Box Self Storage, a UAE- based storage company with the largest self-storage presence in the Middle East, for its newest self-storage multi storey facility in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai, UAE. The 312 kilowatt-peak rooftop solar plant is expected to generate more than 800,000 kilowatt- hours of clean energy in its first year of operation, equivalent to reducing 300,000 kilograms of carbon emissions or planting 5,600 trees. Over 630 solar panels will be installed to cover 1,500 square meters of roof space at the facility. The new facility’s parking will also be equipped with an electric vehicle charger. Wadih Haddad, founder and CEO of WATER Grundfos and De Nora announce that the parties have signed an agreement for De Nora to acquire 100% of the shares of ISIA, including the intellectual property on chlorine dioxide generator technology. As part of the agreement, De Nora will also take over the competencies of ISIA’s highly experienced team of specialists. The transaction is expected to close within a short time. The acquisition represents a key opportunity for De Nora to leverage ISIA expertise to strengthen a technology portfolio that includes gas feed, instrumentation, chlorine and on-site sodium hypochlorite generation, ozone and chlorine dioxide. The patented submerged reactor design and process control expertise from ISIA The 312 kilowatt-peak rooftop solar plant is expected to generate more than 800,000 kilowatt- hours of clean energy in its fi rst year of operation The Box Self Storage selects Yellow Door Energy as the solar partner for its storage facility in Dubai Synergies between De Nora and ISIA will provide inherently safe, effi cient and reliable chlorine dioxide process systems for water treatment Grundfos and De Nora announce the sale of ISIA to Industrie De Nora The Box Self Storage, said: “At The Box, we continuously strive for excellence and invest in the best infrastructure to offer the best experience for our customers. The solar agreement with Yellow Door Energy enables us to provide a greater well-being for our customers and employees, reduce our electricity costs and enhance our sustainability agenda, all while delivering the best customer service and experience. As we officially open our newest facility, we are very excited to having it powered by clean energy.” Jeremy Crane, co-founder and CEO of Yellow Door Energy, said: “We are very proud to support The Box Self Storage’s transition to clean energy in light of the opening of their newest facility in DMCC. As we begin to recover from this pandemic, it is our hope that more businesses will consider solar projects as part of their recovery plans to reduce their electricity costs and achieve their sustainability targets. Yellow Door Energy is honored to contribute to DEWA’s Shams Dubai Program, the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.” Yellow Door Energy is responsible for investing in, designing, building, commissioning, operating and maintaining the solar plant. will complement the De Nora’s Capital Controls chlorine dioxide generation product line. “This acquisition is an exciting first step in our journey together with ISIA,” said Dr Mirka Wilderer, CEO, De Nora Water Technologies – a message echoed by Paolo Dellachà, CEO, De Nora Group. “The innovative nature of Capital Controls and ISIA solutions will allow us to offer customers the best available technology for specific water treatment applications across the range of available chlorine dioxide generation designs and treatment solutions as a whole. We are uniting two proven companies with strong legacies. Our combined synergies exemplify the De Nora mission to be a partner of choice, benefiting customers and channel partners, employees, and the broader market.” For generations, the Capital Controls name has been synonymous with water treatment. We have sold more than 10,000 installations globally across a range of applications over a 60-year period - this includes more than 1,000 chlorine dioxide generator installations in the field. The Box signs solar agreement with Yellow Door Energy. The Capital Controls name has been synonymous with water treatment.www.fm-middleeast.com SUPPLIER NEWS July 2021 49 DISTRICT COOLING Emirates District Cooling (Emicool), a district cooling service provider in the region and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has initiated a phased implementation of Emivalve, enabling remotely controlled processes, facilitating instant connection and disconnection through an automated centralised software. Emicool has partnered with AIUT - one of the largest Poland based European system integrators providing technologically advanced solutions in automation and robotisation of production processes, IT, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to develop Emivalve. The move strengthens Emicool’s position among the leading district cooling companies in the region to invest in high-tech technology of smart valves and smart meters to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction and convenience. “With Emivalve, our customers can avail district cooling services, facilitating a quick move in and out for tenants, instead of visiting the company’s headquarters or the customer service centers. We have extended the services to our sister Company Aquacool Metering to ensure uniformity in application and services. The digitalisation of connection or disconnection will minimise turnaround time of registration and cancellation processes, increase customer satisfaction, enhance experience and contribute to Emicool’s vision to be recognised as a world class provider of reliable and efficient district cooling services,” said Dr. Adib Moubadder, CEO of Emicool. Commenting on the partnership, Artur Gabry , director of the Smart City IoT Division at AIUT, said: “We are happy to provide smart cities with automated solutions. Our implementation with Emicool in Dubai, as well as other projects around the globe, is a great example here. Today, the automation of processes in municipal utility supply networks is the direction of city development expected by both – enterprises and residents. This includes water – which is so important on a global scale.” WASTE Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has opened the licensing opportunities for Wood Waste Recovery and Recycling Facilities (WWRRF). The Center invites interested companies to submit their bids including company profile, prior experience, and capabilities in sorting, processing and recycling various types of wood waste including trees, palm trees and green waste, among others. The licensing will allow qualified companies to develop and set up wood waste recovery and recycling facilities with sufficient space for sorting of recyclable wood waste materials such as construction waste, palm trees, and palm fronds, among others. These sorted waste materials are required to be sent to further processing factories or facilities to convert them into usable materials or can be developed in house by qualified companies. HE Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “Licensing Wood Waste Recovery Facilities in Abu Dhabi Emirate is aligned with Tadweer’s efforts to promote a sustainable waste management culture and to contribute towards a circular economy in Abu Dhabi. As part of this priority, Tadweer closely works with its private sector partners to execute pioneering projects that aim to achieve Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development objectives and protect its environment from the harmful effects of waste. “At Tadweer, we are committed to leveraging our capabilities to enable the necessary infrastructure for environmentally sustainable industries based on recycling and maximise the recovery of materials from waste. Such efforts help the emirate preserve its precious resource for future generations, while ensuring its aesthetic appeal and creating a safer, healthier, and cleaner environment for community. Emicool’s strategic approach to upgrading customer transactions to digital modes is identifi ed among one of the top priorities in 2021 Interested companies with prior experience are invited to submit bids Emicool strengthens digital transformation with remotely controlled processes Tadweer opens licensing opportunities for wood waste recovery and recycling facilities Dr. Adib Moubadder, CEO of Emicool. Wood waste.Next >