MEDRC Technology Showcase event attracts global firms

MUSCAT: MEDRC Water Research unveiled an impressive lineup of presenters at its inaugural Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase event held at its facility in Al Hail recently.

Leading industrial suppliers were invited to showcase latest advancements in water treatment technologies to a select audience of influential Omani water stakeholders and experts from the public, private and academic sectors (OPWP, PAEW and Haya Water, PDO and SQU). The day had a truly global flavour with presentations from world-renowned organisations and pioneering countries in water treatment such as Dynaflow (The Netherlands), Fugro&QStone (The Netherlands), T. Chatani & Co LTD (Japan), GS Inima (Spain) and GlassPoint Solar (Oman/US) Flowserve (US).

After each presentation, the agenda allowed for a period of open discussion. This format created an engaging environment from which the audience could learn how emerging technologies, latest research, current trends and best practice could shape the future of the Omani water sector. The showcase acted as a meaningful platform for knowledge exchange and strengthened MEDRC’s reputation as an important regional hub for the development of solutions to freshwater scarcity.

Addressing the audience at the event, Dr Jauad El Kharraz, head of Research, MEDRC Water Research said, “Finding solutions to freshwater scarcity demands collective action and community engagement. In pursuit of that goal, MEDRC has brought the best and brightest minds in water treatment technologies together with key water stakeholders in Oman. In doing so, we have created an important platform to facilitate connections, knowledge exchange and fruitful discussions. We hope this event will grow year on year and that it will help to contribute to the continued advancement of the Omani water sector.”

Opening remarks were made by Laetitia van Asch, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Oman, Brian Wood, Economics director, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company and Dr Jauad El Kharraz, head of Research, MEDRC Water Research with Dr Ali Al Ghafri, assistant chairman for International Relations & Event, PAEW amongst the attending dignitaries.