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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE AS 2021 IS around the corner, it is BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION exciting to see economic activity picking Market News 4 Going Digital 30 up in the Middle East. A PwC report APICORP extends US$50mn facility to finance solar What are the benefits of digitalising the construction tracks progress (pg 41). While rebooting the countries’ economies remains a projects, SAIF Zone, HFZA sign deal with Sharjah industry? municipality, Dubai Industrial City completes major Heavy Machinery 32 challenge, what are the influential factors construction and infrastructure projects, ACWA Power Tips to use your equipment to its fullest shaping the future of sustainable trade wins The Red Sea Project utilities contract (pg 18)? Sustainability is the thread that TRANSPORT UTILITIES runs through this issue. Focusing on Water 33 transport, heavy­duty vehicle Sustainable Mobility 12 How an integrated approach for water management Fuel cell trucks, heavy-duty electric vehicles and manufacturers roll out top­notch electric makes a difference cleaner fuels gain momentum and fuel cell trucks (pg 12). Meanwhile, Power 38 Saudi Arabia welcomes power reforms to ANALYSIS Saudi Arabia ushers in reforms for the electricity sector ensure the long­term growth of the Combating Slowdown 18 electricity sector. Elsewhere in the issue, Boosting trade with innovation across technology, ECONOMY we have reports from construction, finance, sustainability and policy Challenging Outlook 41 health, mining and manufacturing. Is the Middle East showing signs of economic We wish readers and partners of CLEAN ENERGY recovery? Technical Review Middle East a peaceful Solar Demand 24 Italian companies keen on tapping into growing INNOVATIONS holiday season and look forward to renewable energy market Products and Progress 42 working with you in 2021. Thank you for your support. Green Hydrogen 26 Bobcat, FPT Industrial, Trina Solar, Moro Hub, Polypipe, Overview of the longterm strategic priorities for GCC Leybold, KOHLER, Hatz, Terex MPS, CEMEX, Liebherr, producers to lead the green hydrogen export market Metso Outotec, Sandvik, Eaton, Konecranes and Epiroc At Technical Review we always welcome readers’ comments to Renewable Solutions 28 ARABIC [email protected] How investing in new power alternatives can make Analysis 4 mining more sustainable Cover: MAN Truck & Bus

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APICORP extends a US$50mn facility to Briefly finance solar projects SCCI boosts investment THE ARAB PETROLEUM Investments Corporation relations with China (APICORP), a multilateral development financial THE SHARJAH CHAMBER of institution, has announced that it has signed a Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has signed a MoU with the China US$50mn revolving construction facility with Council for the Promotion of Yellow Door Energy, a leading UAE­based International Trade in Shanxi sustainable energy provider for businesses, to Province, as part of the SCCI’s develop solar­PV plants in the region with participation in the Shanxi­Middle emphasis on Jordan and Pakistan.

East Economy and Trade Yellow Door Energy has more than 110MW of Credit : Adobe Stock Photo Cooperation Conference, which was solar assets operating and under construction in Yellow Door Energy, a UAE sustainable energy provider, receives held virtually on 23 November, with US$50mn funding boost for its solar parks. the participation of economic the UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan, with expansions organisations and institutions from into Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. portfolio is now more than 15% green and we are the UAE and the region. The first utilisation of the financing will be for looking to continue to increase this as we move The agreement stipulates the solar PV projects in Jordan, where Yellow Door towards our strategic priorities for the energy establishment of a partnership Energy is operating and building 79MW of solar PV transition.” between the two sides and the projects across the country – the largest such “These sorts of agreements are a key focus for strengthening of economic portfolio of any company operating there. us at a time when regional policymakers are cooperation in various fields. The number of Chinese companies Yellow Door Energy is one of APICORP’s investee prioritising distributed solar projects and demand registered in the Sharjah Chamber companies and in 2019, the corporation and a for renewables has reached an all­time high across of Commerce and Industry reached consortium of international and regional banks the MENA region and globally. We firmly believe 1020 enterprises operating in invested US$65mn in Yellow Door Energy to scale that with the right mix of regulations, technology contracting, retail trade, building up investments in solar energy and efficiency and financing, renewable energy has a massive materials, electronics, and others. solutions in emerging markets. potential to make inroads in the MENA region,” “The MoU is a step in the right Dr Ahmed Ali Attiga, CEO of APICORP, said, “For further noted Dr Attiga. direction towards prosperous economic partnerships, as part of years, APICORP has been a trusted financial Jeremy Crane, CEO of Yellow Door Energy, said, Sharjah’s keenness to strengthen its partner in the region’s energy sector, and we are “Yellow Door Energy is pleased to be working diverse relationships at the global delighted to extend further support to Yellow Door with APICORP again to propel our mission to level to serve the local business Energy as it scales up its solar operations in into provide low cost, reliable and sustainable energy community,” said Abdullah Sultan new markets. APICORP is also one of Yellow Door solutions to businesses across MENA. This Al Owais. Energy’s shareholders, and the revolving US$50mn revolving construction facility construction facility demonstrates our demonstrates the innovative thinking that makes Facilio and Belimo team commitment to accelerate the sustainable energy APICORP and Yellow Door Energy leaders in their up for building operations transition in the region. APICORP’s financing respective fields.” FACILIO, A LEADING AI­driven property operations and maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo, a global market leader in SAIF Zone, HFZA sign deal with Sharjah municipality HVAC field devices, has announced a collaboration to enhance the support digital transformation vision buildings industry by delivering THE SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL Airport Free connected and sustainable Zone (SAIF Zone) together with Hamriyah Free environments. Zone Authority (HFZA) have signed a MOU with Facilio and Belimo will help real Sharjah Municipality to support their digital estate owners, operators, and service providers turn IoT data into transformation vision, enhance mutual operational insights and workflows cooperation and upgrade work mechanisms. to optimise building performance The MoU is expected to save investors time, and comfort in real­time. facilitate, quicken and simplify procedures for “For customers who are shifting completing transactions. It will ensure that all to an agile, data­driven operating standards and information security controls are Zone Credit : SAIF Photo Sharjah municipality signs MOU to boost its digital model, Facilio and Belimo will applied to the electronic link in order to protect deliver a single connected transformation. operational environment, helping it from risks, and lay the foundations for joint them gain complete real­time strategic cooperation. It will help all involved director general of Sharjah Municipality. visibility and control of their space parties make the most of one another’s Saud Salim Al Mazrouei said, “HFZA and SAIF and equipment. We’re excited to technical competencies. Zone’s cooperation with Sharjah municipality partner with Belimo to impact how The deal was virtually inked by HE Saud Salim reflects our great interest to strengthen working the real estate industry transforms Al Mazrouei, director of the Hamriyah Free Zone mechanisms and keep pace with the latest their property operations with data,” said Prabhu Ramachandran, Authority & Sharjah Airport International Free technical developments to ensure that investors CEO and founder, Facilio. Zone Authority, and Thabet Salem Al Tarifi, get the finest services.”

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Dubai Industrial City completes major construction and infrastructure projects

DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY, one of the largest industrial hubs in region, has completed major construction and infrastructure projects New infrastructure, construction to help its community keep pace with manufacturing and logistics projects wrapped up. demand in the UAE. Two highway extensions to Emirates Road have been completed, giving heavy­tow trucks direct access to the major causeway linking Abu Dhabi with the Northern Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia. By improving the community’s 127­km­long road network, a major part Photo Credit: Dubai Industrial City Credit: Dubai Industrial Photo of its enabling infrastructure, the upgrades enhance mobility for more than 750 business partners. Dubai Industrial City has also inaugurated a 14,000­bed worker accommodation village, which brings the total number of available beds in the community to more than 56,000. Saud Abu Al Shawareb, managing director of Dubai Industrial City, said, “As a strategic driver and enabler of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, we have continued to invest significantly in the development of our world­class infrastructure to strengthen our status as a global platform for knowledge­based, sustainable and innovative industries. He added, “With competitively­priced industrial land, light industrial units and scalable warehouses, our ecosystem offers a cost effective and efficient business location for light to medium manufacturing and logistics companies. These organisations continue to harness disruptive technologies and embrace sustainability to fuel long­term growth in Dubai’s industrial sector, which will play a key role in the UAE’s resilience as the economy gets moving again.” The manufacturing sector is the fourth­largest contributor to the emirate’s economy and the industry reached a major milestone last year, achieving more than 60% of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030’s phase one objectives. With industrial land plots ranging from 50,000 sq ft to 3,000,000 sq divided into sector­focused zones: minerals, base metals, food and ft available for long­term lease with ready infrastructure, electrical beverages, trading and distribution, transport, chemicals, and power supply, fibre optic cables, a robust storm water drainage machinery and equipment. This has created an integrated end­to­ system, and access to major highways, Dubai Industrial City end supply chain representing every aspect from raw materials such continues to enjoy strong demand for its land plots and warehouses. as cement and asphalt to food production, manufacturing, The industrial hub is designed around a competitive masterplan packaging, warehousing and logistics.

Oman: International companies express interest to invest in green hydrogen projects A GROUP OF international companies an area of 100 sq km, which is enough to have expressed their interest to invest in generate aboutGW energy. Furthermore, clean hydrogen projects in the special OPAZ is coordinating with other economic zones and free zones in Oman, government bodies to allocate an area in said Jalal bin Abdulkarim Al Lawati, from Sohar for expansion in producing solar the Public Authority for Special Economic power. Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). Al Lawati remarked, “Clean hydrogen Those companies are showing interest projects are considered one of the future to invest in the Special Economic Zone at Credit: OPAZ Photo strategic projects that international OPAZ allocates 100 sq km of land in Duqm for clean Duqm (SEZAD) and Sohar Free Zone to energy. companies are interested to invest in as an produce electricity from solar and wind environment­friendly alternative to oil energy as great sources to produce green the sultanate is rich in the natural solar and gas byproducts. Usually electricity is hydrogen for export. and wind energy, especially in Duqm. generated from clean sources and used to The sultanate is one of the five potential Jalal Al Lawati said that the OPAZ has separate hydrogen bits from oxygen in destinations for investments in clean initially designated a dedicated zone for water, and then use hydrogen bits as a energy, according to the studies carried the clean energy in the Special Economic source of energy or converted to other out by these companies. In view of that, Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). This zone covers chemicals such as ammonia or methanol.”

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ACWA Power wins The Red Sea Project utilities contract THE RED SEA Development Company (TRSDC), infrastructure, as part of the phase one of The Red Briefly the developer of an ambitious regenerative Sea Project. Collaboration on digital tourism project in Saudi Arabia, has awarded a Energy will be generated via solar panels and truck booking services contract to a consortium led by ACWA Power to wind turbines, to meet an initial demand of design, build, operate and transfer The Red Sea 210MW, and the destination will enjoy the battery MAQTA GATEWAY, THE digital arm of Abu Dhabi Ports, and TruKKer, Project’s utilities infrastructure. storage facility of 1GWh. the region’s first and largest digital This will make it the region’s first tourism The agreement also includes the construction truck booking marketplace, based destination powered solely by renewable energy. of three seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plants, in Abu Dhabi Global Market The contract utilities to be delivered under the a waste management centre and an innovative (ADGM), have signed an agreement single agreement include, the provision of sewage treatment plant (STP) that allows waste to to digitally transform truck logistics renewable power, potable water, wastewater be utilised for enhancing the environment; and through Maqta Gateway’s digital logistics solution platform, MARGO. treatment, solid waste management and district the creation of new wetland habitats as well as The Memorandum of cooling for 16 hotels, international airport and supplementing irrigation water for the TRSDC Understanding (MoU) enables landscape nursery. Maqta Gateway to fully integrate Mohammad Abunayyan, ACWA Power MARGO with TruKKer’s fleet of chairman, said, “The Red Sea Project is a vital onboarded truck drivers and trucks undertaking under the Saudi Vision 2030 and situated across the Middle East. aims to be a global showcase of the Kingdom’s Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, head of ability to develop ambitious mega projects. Digital Cluster, Abu Dhabi Ports and “Powering the Red Sea Project and all utility CEO of Maqta Gateway, said, “Our collaboration with TruKKer services exclusively with clean, renewable energy streamlines the complex needs of sources is a commendable strategy, and enabling trade across the entire supply chain it through a public­private partnership contract by leveraging MARGO and TruKKer’s underlines TRSDC’s groundbreaking approach best­in­class logistics solutions to better meet the demand of those Photo Credit : The Red Sea Development Company Company Sea Development Credit : The Red Photo which sets a new benchmark in sustainability and The project will be the region’s first tourism destination environmental stewardship,” he added. who seek to trade goods and powered solely by renewable energy. services with the UAE. “By facilitating increased trade through leading­edge integrated Fisia Italimpianti wins Oman contracts digital transformation, Maqta Imdaad awarded Gateway is aligning its capabilities FISIA ITALIMPIANTI, PART of with the requirements and IMDAAD, A DUBAI-BASED the Webuild Group, has won expectations of today’s customer, group of companies that two engineering, procurement allowing user journeys to become provides integrated, better, faster, smoother, more and construction (EPC) sustainable FM services that secure, more predictable, and less contracts worth a combined enhance operational expensive.” total of around US$330mn for efficiencies of physical Al Tayer Motors wins Ford two desalination plants in assets, has scooped two of Trucks’ Champions Award Oman, one of which will be the the top awards at the largest in the country. AL TAYER MOTORS, the official Innovation in Construction Ford Trucks importer­dealer in the Located on the coast in the and FM Awards 2020. UAE, has won the Champions

Gulf of Oman north of Muscat, Credit : Adobe Stock Photo The company received the Award 2019 from Ford Trucks’ the plants, commissioned by The plants will help to address the issue of coveted ‘Sanitation and dealers in 44 countries worldwide Oman Power and Water water scarcity. for its overall performance. Waste Management Procurement Company (OPWP) will serve residents living near the The accolade comes as Al Tayer Company of the Year’ title, capital. Motors records 50% per cent while Group Chief Executive Fisia Italimpianti and its joint­venture partner GS Inima growth in its trucks business in the Officer Mr. Jamal Abdulla first nine months of 2020 compared Environment will build plants that use the reverse osmosis process Lootah was crowned to the same period in 2019. The to desalinate water from the sea. The first, Ghubrah 3 IWP, will have ‘Visionary Leader of the dealership delivered a solid a production capacity of 300,000 cu/m of water a day, while the Year’ for his inspiring performance with major wins in the second, Barka 5 IWP, will produce 100,000 cu/m a day. Both projects established Construction and Waste stewardship of Imdaad and are expected to take three years to complete, with Ghubrah Management segments with major outstanding contribution to becoming the biggest in the sultanate. Fisia Italimpianti has a 50% inroads into the Transportation, the regional FM sector. stake in both joint­ventures. Cargo and Logistics segments. The Innovation in Facilities The Barka 5 and Ghubrah 3 plants will increase the Group’s “Winning the Champions Award Management Awards 2020 is from Ford Trucks is a tremendous presence in Oman as it helps the sultanate reach its goals of one of the leading events achievement and recognises the sustainable development, and address the challenge of water applauding the hard work of the entire team in scarcity. Fisia Italimpianti entered Oman in 2017 with the Salalah promoting the brand and providing achievements of the region’s desalination project, soon to be completed, which also uses the customers with excellent after­sales facilities management reverse osmosis process to produce 113,500 cu/m a day of potable services across the UAE,” said Ashok professionals. water for the city of Salalah. Khanna, CEO of Al Tayer Motors.

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Briefly TBI hosts dialogue with Private Banks Association on achieving economic growth Ryse Energy moves to Masdar City THE TRADE BANK of Iraqi (TBI) in partnership with RYSE ENERGY, A specialist in the Private Banks Association of Iraq held a renewable off­grid energy systems dialogue session on the national bonds issued by with more than 4,000 installations Iraq’s Ministry of Finance. across all seven continents, has The session aimed to keep pace with the moved to Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, reforms being undertaken by the Iraqi to expand into new markets and capture the multi­billion dollar government, to advance the economic reality to market opportunities represented achieve sustainable financial stability. The session in the off­grid energy space across also seeks to attain macroeconomic reforms and to the globe. provide essential services. Alistair Munro, founder and CEO, During the session, several important topics said, “Masdar City is a global hub were discussed, including the method for offering for renewable energy and financial bonds with attractive interest to attract

sustainable urban development, Bank of Iraq (TBI) Credit : Trade Photo and Abu Dhabi is driving innovation individual and institutional investors both within and outside the traditional markets. Ali Tariq, executive director of Iraq Private Banks League and Dr through investment into Salem, CEO of Trade Bank of Iraq. renewables and sustainable The session also explored with the prospect of technologies, so it is a natural fit for offering these bonds in the Iraqi Dinar and US allocated during the past year alone to support us to establish our business here dollar currencies with different lengths of time for government institutions and agencies. and build for a greener future for the bond to provide more options for investors. The bank opened its first branch outside Iraq last all.” Dr Salem Jawad Chalabi, chairman of the TBI and year in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Ryse Energy provides wind and chairman of the board of directors, said, “This step intends to upgrade its representative office in the solar as standalone technologies, offering either grid­connected or comes at the back of TBI’s involvement in the Abu Dhabi Global Market to enable it to carry out off­grid options with energy economic reforms being undertaken by the Iraqi consultations and manage investments. storage. Their wind technologies government. TBI was established in July 2003 with the aim of have been combined with solar PV “Through constructive dialogue with members helping the reconstruction of Iraq by facilitating and energy storage to create hybrid of the Private Banks Association of Iraq, we international trade and continues to be at the renewable solutions, with various discussed various options for offering these bonds. forefront of large­scale infrastructure applications including decarbonising infrastructure in the A large part of the funds generated will be directed developments across the country. telecoms and oil and gas industries, to support infrastructure development and boost Social responsibility for the nation is a central of to community power for rural the private sector. As we emerge from the COVID­ the bank’s vision, plans and policies for electrification. 19 pandemic, it is vital to find new opportunities sustainability. TBI continues to play a pivotal and for potential collaborations and partnerships. The influential role in Iraq’s ongoing recovery and Emrill targets Abu Dhabi aim is to address the fiscal deficit and provide cash growing Iraqi economy to improve all aspects of UAE-BASED TOTAL FACILITIES liquidity that contributes to securing the salaries of life in the country. management services provider, employees and retirees.” TBI is making great strides towards reaching its Emrill, has appointed Sijo Elias as The bank has participated in reconstruction strategic goals both in business and in assisting the general manager for Abu Dhabi, as projects, with total loans of more than US$3bn ongoing reconstruction of Iraq. it focuses on achieving further expansion into the capital. Elias will lead Emrill’s operations in Abu Dhabi. As part of his new Tadweer launches marine waste vessel in Al Dhafra region role, he will oversee all aspects of ABU DHABI WASTE Management Centre Emrill’s facilities management (Tadweer) has launched a marine waste vessel offering, including technical, MEP, cleaning and security services, as in Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi as part of the well as energy management. He will centre’s continued efforts to enhance the report to Emrill’s operations collection, transportation and treatment of director, Gopalakrishnan. solid waste. Gopalakrishnan said, “We are The facility will be used to transfer different looking to expand our presence in types of solid waste from Dalma Island in Al Photo Credit : Tadweer Photo Abu Dhabi, adding to the existing Dhafra Region to Ruwais landfill on a regular mechanical, electrical and plumbing The vessel will operate six times per week, carrying a total of 200 tonnes of waste. (MEP) and integrated facilities basis. management contracts we The first of its kind facility in Abu Dhabi currently have. Appointing Sijo, as a articulates Tadweer’s continued efforts to doubling the centre’s capacity to transfer huge dedicated general manager to look protect the environment and ensure the public amounts of waste from different areas of the after our ongoing operations and health and safety in line with the highest island. create new partnerships in Abu international standards. The 79­tonne vessel is approximately 26 Dhabi, will enable us to establish greater operational capabilities.” Compared to traditional methods, the vessel metres long and is operated under the can accommodate large­sized waste containers, supervision of a permanent crew.

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DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW third phase of the Briefly Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park inaugurated Raysut Cement begins HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH Mohammed bin Rashid Al government centre to receive the ‘Done by Youth’ construction of US$30mn Maktoum, Vice­President and Prime Minister of seal from the Federal Youth Authority and its Duqm Plant the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, visited Dubai research on solar power will support the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Clean Energy Strategy 2050. RAYSUT CEMENT COMPANY (RCC), Oman’s largest cement Innovation Centre and the third phase of the During the visit, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin manufacturer has held a ceremony Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to Rashid Al Maktoum also inaugurated the 800MW triggering the start of the open the facilities third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al construction of its new US$30mn The four­storey DEWA innovation centre, Maktoum Solar Park. DEWA built the third phase grinding unit in Duqm in Oman. covering 4,355 sq m, houses an auditorium for using the IPP model in partnership with a The development of Duqm plant, events, conferences, and training programmes on consortium led by Abu Dhabi Future Energy a strategic expansion for the solar power, renewable energy, and other green Company (Masdar) and EDF Group, through its Muscat Stock Market (MSM)­listed RCC will complement the initiatives. The facility is the first and largest subsidiary EDF Énergies Nouvelles. The third company’s leadership in cement phase provides clean energy for over 240,000 manufacturing adding another one residences in Dubai. The total capacity of million tonnes to the overall group operational projects at the park is 1,013MW. output, taking the total to 7.4 “Inspired by the vision of the UAE leadership, million tonnes per annum. the inauguration of the third phase of the “Today’s groundbreaking is a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park milestone for RCC on two counts. It marks a significant milestone in the journey will contribute significantly to our ambitious capacity expansion towards achieving the UAE’s target of having targets of 10 million tonnes by 2022 50% of its power coming from clean energy by which is expected to be further Photo Credit: DEWA Photo 2050,” said Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, minister of scaled up to 22 million tonnes in the The four‐storey DEWA Innovation Centre, covering 4,355 sq m, near future. Second, it will help us houses an auditorium for events, conferences, and training industry and advanced technology and chairman generate more employment programmes. of Masdar. opportunities aiding our efforts to enhance social and economic progress in Oman,” said Group CEO, Kuwait’s MEW awards major service Joey Ghose. Siemens Gamesa contract to Siemens Energy appoints Marc Yousil Al Manea Becker as CEO of KUWAIT’S MINISTRY OF appointed as CEO at Electricity and Water Kanoo Logistics Offshore (MEW) has awarded KANOO LOGISTICS, A fully­owned Siemens Energy a five­year business division of Yusuf bin REPLACING ANDREAS contract to provide Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo), NAUEN, who was promoted maintenance of 116 high­ has announced the appointment of to CEO of the company in June, Yousif Khalifa Al Manea as division

voltage substations. The Credit : Siemens Energy Photo Marc Becker has been chief executive officer. contract represents Switchgears, power transformers and various appointed by Siemens Gamesa Al Manea, an industrial engineer Siemens Energy’s largest other assets will be serviced. Renewable Energy as company who has been with YBA Kanoo since service agreement in the power transmission sector in the CEO of its Offshore business. 2007, will be responsible for Middle East. maintaining Kanoo Logistics’ Becker served as managing The substations will undergo maintenance to enhance their position as a leader in its field in the director for Germany and reliability and safety and will provide power to residential and region and will implement strategies head of Offshore Sales and commercial areas. The service agreement covers preventive to enhance its global presence. Projects at Siemens Gamesa maintenance and emergency repair of the substations, including Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, president of before leaving the company Kanoo Logistics, said, “Mr. Al Manea switchgears of different voltage levels, power transformers and in early 2020. is a proven senior executive and a various assets in each substation. Becker commented, “I´m capable leader. He has done an “As the heart of any electrical power distribution system, efficient looking forward to rejoining excellent job over the past years substations are crucial for a reliable energy supply. I am very proud transforming Kanoo Logistics into a the company and working to that Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water, for whom Siemens modern and trusted freight extend that leadership, there Energy has executed high­voltage maintenance projects for more forwarding enterprise.” is huge potential for Offshore than 50 years now, trusts once again in our long­term service Yousil Al Manea added, “I would wind to lead the fightback like to thank YBA Kanoo and the abilities and that we will continue to jointly strengthen the power against climate change, and Kanoo Family for their trust. It has supply security in Kuwait,” said Katharina Beumelburg, vice­ with the talented team at always been an honor to work with president of Transmission Service at Siemens Energy. Siemens Gamesa as well as the one of the largest family businesses Around a quarter of the power transmitted in the country utilizes in the region and I hope my team industry´s best technology, Siemens Energy’s technology and through preventative and I will continue modernizing and we are well positioned to maintenance Siemens Energy will ensure that the people of Kuwait growing the Kanoo Logistics play a leading role.” have a stable and reliable source of energy. division.”

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Thales commissions seven stations for Egyptian National Railways Agility's new solar projects to reduce THALES HAS COMMISSIONED seven company's carbon footprint new stations across the three major AGILITY HAS ANNOUNCED solar projects in Dubai and Jordan railway lines over the last six months. that will cut the company’s carbon footprint in the Middle East by Upgrades on Sandanhour, Toukh and 5%. The solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Agility's regional Qaha stations on the Cairo­Benha line, headquarters in Dubai, involves the installation of 17,500 panels at Geziret and El Maragha on the Asyut­ three sites, and the capacity to generate nearly eight mega­watts Nagahamadi line, and Kafr el Dawar of power at peak. The installation includes a 5.45MW system at and Damanhour on the Cario­ the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), and a 2.6MW system at the Dubai Alexandria line have all been

Photo Credit : Thales Egypt Photo Investment Park. Once complete, Agility’s solar PV system will completed. The project entails new Sherif Barakat is the country generate enough electricity to cover 60% of the energy level crossings, upgrade of director, Thales Egypt. requirements at the sites, and save an estimated 8,838 tonnes of telecommunications systems, and new carbon dioxide each year. technical buildings for ENR. www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/power‐a‐water/renewables www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/logistics/rail

New water transmission and Swissport expands its presence in technologies company launched Saudi Arabia SAUDI MINISTER OF environment has launched water WITH THE HANDLING of the first transmission and technologies company to improve water­based Pakistan International Airlines infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. WTTCO will manage and flight arriving from Multan, maintain water transmission, distribution and storage systems Pakistan, Swissport has added Al­ across over 8,400km, transmitting more than 7 million m3 of Qassim International Airport, desalinated water every day across Saudi Arabia. The WTTCO Saudi Arabia, to its growing will work to improve efficiency and impact in the water sector, network in the Middle East.

and drive innovation in technology and research. Al­Fadhli Initially, Swissport will handle Credit : Swissport Photo Swissport offers passenger and ramp considers the establishment of WTTCO to be a key step in one weekly flight to Multan and services to the Pakistani flag carrier. enhancing the water sector while contributing to a propserous Islamabad but this is planned to future four the Saudi Arabian economy. increase as international flights return to Saudi Arabia. www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/power‐a‐water www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/logistics/aviation

ADES and SEHA set to Developing connected vehicles ACCENTURE AND MICROSOFT have agreed to collaborate with promote energy conservation CNH Industrial to help the capital goods company enhance its digital ABU DHABI ENERGY Services capabilities and develop ‘smart’ connected products and services. (ADES) has signed a The programme is an integral part of CNH Industrial’s digital Memorandum of Understanding transformation initiative, which is designed to help the company (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Health grow top line revenue, build a digitally enabled workforce, and Services Company (SEHA), the enhance sustainability. The connected vehicles will provide UAE’s one of the largest public customers with new services and functionalities in a variety of areas, Photo Credit : TAQA Group Credit : TAQA Photo healthcare network. ADES will Omar Abdulla Alhashmi is the including computer­aided farming, predictive maintenance, explore retrofitting SEHA’s executive director of transmission enhanced fleet management and green transportation. CNH healthcare facilities with energy and distribution at TAQA Group. Industrial also plans to develop a broad set of data­driven digital efficient modifications that reduce power and water consumption services to help clients drive sustainability, such as yield to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability throughout the improvement in agriculture and more­efficient vehicles and emirate of Abu Dhabi. improved fleet management in the transportation industry. www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/hse www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/manufacturing/innovations

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Mobility and logistics transformation on agenda as Hypermotion heads to Dubai in November 2021 HYPERMOTION, THE GERMAN- build a world of smarter trade and more ORIGINATED exhibition addressing the intelligent logistics.” transformation and future of the transport, The annual three­day event will logistics and mobility sectors through operate under four key themes: disruption, decarbonisation and Connectivity, Hypermodality, Sustainability digitalisation, is heading to Dubai as a key and Digital & Urban Logistics. It will target a event at the Expo 2020 grounds. unique mix of Business­to­Government Hosted at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (B2G), Business­to­Business (B2B) and (DEC) from 2­4 November 2021, Business­to­People (B2P) audiences Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of Hypermotion Dubai will coincide with Expo through strategic content, high­end DP World. Middle East Credit : Messe Frankfurt Photo 2020 – the Arab region’s first world fair networking opportunities, competitions running under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Middle East, Hypermotion Dubai 2021 will and pitches covering all aspects of the future Creating the Future’. take place with global ports operator DP of intelligent transport systems. With mobility, sustainability, and World as Global Partner. Sultan Ahmed Bin Simon Mellor, CEO or Messe Frankfurt opportunity key subthemes of the six­ Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP Middle East, stated, “This region’s month­long mega event, Expo 2020 is set to World, said, “Hypermotion brings together commitment to Industry 4.0 transformation provide a much larger global audience for innovative minds and ideas to transform the is solid and one which the global industry Hypermotion Dubai, which has the backing mobility and logistics industry. From needs to partner to progress the Middle of private and government organisations at integrated logistics concepts to disruptive East’s transportation sector to a new era the forefront of next generation mobility and ideas and digital networks, Hypermotion of super efficiency, productivity and logistics. Organised by Messe Frankfurt allows us to work with industry experts to prosperity.”

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Iveco taking part in the Dakar Driving rally earlier this year. into the future GCC transport sector looks to a more sustainable, tech-driven future, but old-fashioned values remain as important as ever. Martin Clark reports.

HE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY transportation services into their overall ─ from trucks and trains, through to development. Tair freight and automobiles ─ is an This is all, in part, reflected in analysis by integral part of making business tick in the Deloitte in its annual GCC Powers of GCC. Construction 2020 report, this year titled: ‘A That is not likely to change despite the new normal for a new decade’. unprecedented events of 2020. Long­term Sustainability will be a thread that runs Those that embrace development hopes for key sectors like throughout the industry, with construction and infrastructure remain transportation providers expected to play innovation and intact, both key drivers for industrial their part, cutting down on waste and transportation services. emissions. technology will be However, the new catchphrase ─ build Yet it comes at a time when contractors back better ─ applies across the board, and suppliers are also being asked to make better equipped to and could spell an acceleration in changes cost savings as the region navigates its way and improvements in transportation, as through the recovery and economic prosper in this new the shift to cleaner, more sustainable uncertainty caused by the pandemic. vehicles, fuels and technologies gains For those active within the construction environment. momentum. and infrastructure segment, Deloitte says Mega infrastructure projects like Neom many firms now face an “existential in Saudi Arabia will seek to embed these challenge” in an industry that was already and other values as they integrate struggling with declining project activity,

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cashflow and payment issues, decreasing margins and heightened competition. Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell is the world’s first “Those that embrace innovation and mass‐produced fuel cell heavy‐duty truck. technology will be better equipped to prosper in this new environment,” it notes.

Technology trends There is no doubt this is already being reflected among the major truck companies, hauliers and logistics firms that ply their trade in the region. Digitalisation, sustainable practices, and new business models were discussed online at The Big 5 Digital Festival in November, which attracted key industry names such as Japan’s UD Trucks, now a part of the Volvo family. Its Quester vehicle has been active in the Middle East for years and is known for its long­haul reliability, with UD Trucks incorporating digitalisation and other Credit : HYUNDAI Photo intuitive features, such as user­friendly apps from fossil fuels to alternatives such as service and parts centres, says Maan to improve fleet control. Its New Quon electricity,” he says. “But the conditions for Gharaibeh, its general manager. range received a facelift recently, while UD making this shift, and consequently the “We have become the go­to partner for Trucks also successfully markets its Croner pace of the transition, vary dramatically major Saudi companies based on our medium­duty truck across the GCC. across different hauliers and markets, industry­leading service levels.” Volvo Trucks itself is pioneering a range of depending on many variables such as IVECO Saudi Arabia area manager, Marco eco­friendly and smart initiatives in its financial incentives, access to charging Torta, added that durability remains one of home market back in Europe. That includes infrastructure and type of transport the fundamentals underpinning its entire live tests of two fully electric heavy duty operations.” vehicle range. construction trucks in order to meet the “Our commitment to all our customers is growing demands for reduced noise and Old­fashioned values that when they buy an IVECO truck, they can emissions. It follows the successful Against this dynamic backdrop, however, rely on the durability of our products. introduction of electric trucks for urban traditional values such as durability, Durability also means a strong focus on transport and refuse collection. performance and after­care remain strong after­sales service, and this is one of the As part of the tests, an electric Volvo FM selling points, as they have always done. main pillars for IVECO and AAA in this truck equipped with a mixer is delivering One of Saudi Arabia’s leading distributors, market.” concrete to customers, while an electric Arabian Auto Agency (AAA), recently hosted These were all highlighted in abundance Volvo FMX truck fitted with a hooklift is to an industry event in Riyadh showcasing at the 2020 Dakar rally — held in Saudi be used for larger infrastructure projects. IVECO’s full range, where it underlined the Arabia for the first time earlier this year — From next year, hauliers in Europe will be importance of these old­fashioned values. with FPT Industrial sponsoring the Petronas able to order all­electric versions of Volvo’s The full IVECO line­up included two Team De Rooy IVECO to power its trucks heavy­duty trucks ─ a major step forwards Trakker 6x4 Rigid Chassis mounted with a with Cursor 13 engines. on the road to fossil­free transport. local body tipper, a Trakker 6x4 Tractor The 13­litre engine was designed for the It is unknown how long it might take for the heavy truck, a Performer 4x2 Tractor head, most demanding heavy­duty needs in GCC to follow suit given the multitude of two Eurocargo trucks, two Daily vans and industrial applications, such as long haulage factors involved in take up, but the direction three Daily light­duty trucks. trucks, large tractors and harvesters. of travel is clear, according to Roger Alm, Further events are planned at other AAA The Cursor 13 engineered for the Dakar Volvo Trucks’ president. sites in Dammam and Jeddah. AAA IVECO trucks delivered essential robustness, “To reduce the impact of transport on the prioritises after­sales support, delivered reliability and durability and power, climate, we need to make a swift transition through a kingdom­wide network of sales, reaching 1,000hp. This year’s rally kicked off in Jeddah, passing through mountains, canyons and dunes in the direction of Riyadh, before To reduce the impact of transport on the heading into the sands of the desert, and climate, we need to make a swift transition then finishing in Qiddiya, the country’s entertainment hub. from fossil fuels to alternatives, such as Cleaner fuels electricity. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that change is coming to this vital industry, although the

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world’s first mass­produced fuel cell heavy­ duty truck, utilising the almost untapped power and potential of hydrogen. The company plans to roll out 1,600 of the trucks by 2025, reflecting its environmental commitment and technological prowess as it works toward reducing carbon emissions through zero­ emission solutions. While it is initially targeting the North America and Europe markets, the technology will be closely monitored by fleet owners in the Middle East. “Building a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem, where critical transportation needs are met by vehicles like XCIENT Fuel

Renault’s used trucks factory. Credit : Renault Photo Cell, will lead to a paradigm shift that removes automobile emissions from the pace of development may well be uneven. Pushing the boundaries even further, environmental equation,” said In Cheol Lee, For practical reasons, transport Hyundai this year shipped its first fuel cell executive vice president and head of companies will shift to electric operation in heavy duty trucks. commercial vehicle division at Hyundai stages. In practice, many will have a mixed The Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell is the Motor. ■ fleet of trucks powered by different fuels during what could be a bumpy transition Renault Trucks T X-Port targets Gulf markets period. Volvo Trucks has also noted an increased RECYCLING TRUCKS IS another way the network. interest in gas as an alternative to diesel for industry is improving its environmental Operators then install the Euro 3 heavy­duty truck operations in Europe as an performance and sustainability credentials. components and the air and diesel filters interim measure. Renault Trucks this year started are reinforced, enabling the vehicle to The race to cut emissions does not end marketing a new model from its Used adapt to its new environment. there, though, with manufacturers Trucks Factory in Bourg­en­Bresse tailored Finally, ground clearance is increased by implementing eco measures across the for GCC markets. 30mm at the front and 20mm at the rear. production chain. The Renault Trucks T X­Port is based on a After conversion, the Renault Trucks T X­ From January 2021, Scania says it will Renault Trucks T Euro 6, with an 11­litre Port’s emission levels and engine have halved carbon emissions at all its engine that is converted and certified Euro performance (power and torque) are fully factory operations in Asia and Oceania, for 3 for Middle Eastern and African markets. certified. instance. This is a truck that is converted to a Euro The vehicle essentially undergoes the With the rapid expansion of its own 3 using strict industrial processes in order to same quality processes as a new vehicle. electric trucks and engines range, the guarantee the highest level of pollution The Euro 3­certified truck comes with a company is also investing heavily in battery reduction in force in these markets. 12­month international manufacturer’s power. The conversion starts with dismantling warranty that covers all incidents relating to “This is a tangible manifestation of our the Euro 6 components, namely the silencer the engine, gearbox and axles and is valid determination to take a leading role in and AdBlue components, which are then throughout Renault Trucks sales and service heavy vehicle electrification,” said Ruthger sent to the manufacturer’s recycling outlets across the Middle East. de Vries, Scania’s head of production and logistics. GCC states move to clean up public transport fleets CLEANER FUELS, MORE efficient engines The buses will be maintained under a Daimler Buses this and lower emissions: these are among the five­year full­service contract from Emirates new priorities for public transport providers Motor Company Commercial Vehicles (EMC year delivered 99 across the Gulf. CV), the Mercedes­Benz authorised Daimler Buses this year delivered 99 distributor in Abu Dhabi and a member of Mercedes-Benz city Mercedes­Benz city buses to the Abu Dhabi the Alfahim Group family conglomerate. Department of Transport in the UAE. The new, updated fleet follows the buses to the Abu The fleet significantly expands and deployment of 100 units of the Mercedes­ modernises Abu Dhabi’s efficient and well­ Benz Citaro back in 2009. Dhabi Department integrated transport system. “The delivery underscores Daimler Buses’ The city buses are low­floor solo buses of strategic growth goal of opening up new of Transport in the the Mercedes­Benz Citaro type, markets…further expanding its global manufactured in Germany and equipped market presence,” the German group said in UAE. with the Euro VI emissions standard. a statement.

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MAN’S new TGX bags the 2021 International Truck of the Year Award MAN’S NEW TGX range has been elected International Truck of the Year 2021 by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing 24 major trucking magazines from throughout Europe. The prestigious award was handed to Andreas Tostmann, Chief Executive Officer of MAN Truck & Bus, during a virtual ceremony Credit : MAN Photo that took place at MAN’s headquarters in Munich, Germany. Based on the International Truck of the Year (IToY) rules, the annual award is presented to the truck introduced into the market in the previous 12 months, which has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency. Several important criteria are considered, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, fuel economy, environmental footprint and total cost of ownership (TCO). While retaining a strong family feeling with the

present heavy­duty generation, MAN’s new TGX range represents a The new MAN TGX represents a major step forward in terms of driver comfort, fuel big step forward in terms of comfort, safety, fuel efficiency, efficiency, connectivity and human‐machine interface. connectivity, advanced service portfolio and human­machine interface. new truck range, based on an easyto­read, fully­digital colour During extended test drives carried out last February in Bilbao, instrument cluster and the turn­and­press control system Spain, and more recently, between Germany and Austria in July, the (SmartSelect) of the secondary display, along with the Truck of the Year jury members appreciated the improved cab multifunction steering wheel. aerodynamics that ­ together with the D26 and D38 Euro VI d Summing up the jury vote, International Truck of the Year engines, optimized drive axle and GPS­assisted cruise control ­ chairman Gianenrico Griffini commented, “With the introduction of contribute to a reduction in fuel consumption. the new TGX, MAN has delivered a future­oriented heavy­duty truck Moreover, the jury praised the human­machine interface of the range, able to answer today’s and tomorrow’s transport needs.

Mercedes-Benz’s electro-mobility solutions win 2021 Truck Innovation award THE MOST INNOVATIVE trucks for the electric future bear the three­pointed star – that’s the verdict of the renowned International Truck of the Year (IToY) jury, which awarded its prestigious 2021 Truck Innovation Award to two trucks from Mercedes­Benz: the battery­electric heavy­duty truck eActro, which is planned to go into series production in 2021, and the fuel­ cell concept Mercedes­Benz GenH2 Truck, which is planned to start operational customer trials in 2023. The IToY jury, consisting of 25 commercial­vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing major international trucking magazines, especially highlighted the comprehensive approach to Most innovative trucks for the electric electric mobility based on a clear­cut long­term strategy. The award future: Mercedes‐Benz eActros and was digitally handed over to Martin Daum, chairman of the board of Mercedes‐Benz GenH2.

management of Daimler Truck AG and member of the board of Credit : Mercedes‐Benz Photo management of Daimler AG, and Sven Ennerst, member of the term electro­mobility strategy, which is precisely what Mercedes­ board of management of Daimler Truck AG for development, Benz Trucks is doing.” procurement and the China region, on November 30, 2020. Martin Daum said, “We are honoured and proud that the Finally, the IToY jury members appreciated Mercedes­Benz Trucks renowned International Truck of the Year jury has recognized our comprehensive approach to electro­mobility, based on a clear­cut eActros and our GenH2 Truck with the prestigious 2021 Truck long­term strategy, on a global modular electric powertrain Innovation Award. This is strong affirmation that we’re on the platform and on in­house development of main critical right track with our strategy clearly focusing on genuinely locally components. It’s a wide­range solution portfolio, which spans from CO2­neutral technologies: battery power and hydrogen­based fuel the pre­production eActros to the battery powered eActros Long cells. This combination enables us to offer our customers the best Haul, to the fuel­cell liquid­hydrogen concept GenH2 Truck for long­ vehicle options, depending on the application. With the eActros, haulage applications. we have demonstrated in recent years that locally CO2­neutral Summing up the jury vote, International Truck of the Year urban distribution is already possible today. And with our GenH2 chairman Gianenrico Griffini commented, “Shaping CO2 neutral Truck, we have additionally presented our specific concept for transport requires the swift development of battery­electric and heavy­duty fuel­cell trucks to perform flexible and demanding fuel cell trucks. This development needs to be supported by a long­ long­distance haulage.”

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16 Tyres BKT’S new giant 57’’ tyre: Here is Earthmax SR 468 The pandemic is not stopping BKT’s progress to the future, and the company never stops creating new products. The BKT research and development team has developed its biggest ever prototype tyre: the Earthmax SR 468, a 40.00 R57-inch size tyre designed for rigid dump trucks.

KT’S WIDE RANGE of specialist off­highway tyres welcomes a new giant product, the Earthmax SR 468, designed for rigid Bdump trucks. So far the prototype has been made in the 40.00 R 57 size and is ready to be tested in coming months by BKT engineers. The Earthmax SR 468 joins the numerous products which make up the Earthmax family, a range of radial tyres used on off­road vehicles and equipped with an all­steel structure which provides greater resistance to the casing and hence against damage. A winning feature of the Earthmax SR 468 is the special tread design and the compound, created to limit the heat generated. The E4­tread depth provides extreme resistance in highly challenging conditions.

Incredible challenge The history of Earthmax SR 468 is interesting as the new machinery to manufacture the enormous tyre managed to reach the Indian Credit: BKT Photo The Earthmax SR 468 is the largest ever tyre size made by BKT. plant in Bhuj, Gujarat last January, just before the lockdown which affected – at various levels and at different times – the Asian pandemic, the machinery that reached Bhuj was not immediately continent too. installed. After a temporary shutdown of BKT’s manufacturing Initially, owing to the emergency situation created by the COVID­19 facilities, which was necessary to implement a rigorous safety plan for all staff, activities finally returned to full operation. The machinery for Earthmax SR 468 joins the numerous products the giant 57’’ tyre was installed with online support from the which make up the Earthmax family. manufacturer's staff who coordinated with BKT engineers on site. “Despite the pandemic and the extreme difficulties caused by the

Photo Credit : BKT Photo situation, in BKT we achieved the impossible: going ahead very determinedly but with a similar focus on people, who for us are the company’s real assets,” says Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director of BKT. “With this giant 57’’ tyre, the prototype of which has been made thanks to the extraordinary determination of my fellow workers, we wish to send a positive message to the market, to our partner distributors and to our end users. In BKT, research and development into new products, which help the company evolve and the sector, has not stopped. Thanks to the enthusiasm and know­how, BKT always finds new ways to grow, even in the most complex situations.” Dilip Vaidya, president and director of technology at BKT, says, “At this time we must call on all our strength, energy and all our creativity. That is what drives BKT’s initiatives and also its products.” Talking more about the BKT’s new product, Dilip adds, “It is a very important moment. The giant tyre will now be subject to the most rigorous testing up to the spring of 2021, until we are sure we have achieved the highest possible level of quality and reliability, as always. Only when we are absolutely sure, we will offer our users the best Earthmax SR 468 possible, and officially launch the giant 57’’ tyre.” ■

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Global trade tensions have driven a recalibration of supply chains that will see greater simplification and diversification. Photo Credit : Adobe Stock Photo

How to combat slowdown in trade Dubai’s DMCC research suggests significant innovation across technology, finance, sustainability and policy is required to create a potential US$18tn boost to trade.

HE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, global According to the research, geopolitical trade tensions, and longer­term tensions, namely the US­China trade war, Tstructural factors lay the context for and economic recovery from the global a weak trade outlook in the short­term and COVID­19 pandemic will define the trade modest trade outlook in the long­term, landscape of the 2020s. While the pandemic according to Dubai Multi Commodities has caused the fastest and deepest Centre’s (DMCC) latest Future of Trade 2020 economic shock in history, it has already report. There is great potential to boost significantly shaped the future of trade by Nearly, 90% of global trade by trillions of dollars with the accelerating trends such as digitalisation, global trade is application of technology, growth of cross­ the recalibration of global supply chains, border services, innovation in trade policy, and a reconsideration of the role of national reliant on trade and and trade­related infrastructure security in trade policy. development, the report revealed. “The Future of Trade report explores the supply chain DMCC’s thought leadership report – now various scenarios for the road ahead in what in its third edition – examines the impact of is an unprecedented time for global trade. finance. geopolitics, technology, COVID­19 and Despite the evident economic uncertainty global economic trends on the future of of the time, our research shows that one trade, with a focus on trade growth, supply thing is certain – the future of trade, and chains, trade finance, infrastructure and indeed the future of the economic recovery, sustainability. In addition to offering relies heavily on global cooperation. Finding analysis, the report provides clear and common ground and collectively making the tangible trade policy recommendations to case for international trade will be key government and business. determining factors of success. With this

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research, DMCC set out to not only identify trade by increasing efficiency, driving business models is fast approaching a barriers to global trade but provide down costs, and opening new business tipping point – it is not quite there yet. solutions to them,” said Ahmed Bin and trade opportunities. • The lack of comprehensive solutions, Sulayem, executive chairman and chief • While some technologies have the global regulatory frameworks, and executive officer, DMCC. potential to boost trade – others may standardised reporting remains a barrier The report was launched during a disrupt current patterns of production to comprehensive implementation. webinar where attendees were briefed on and trade and reduce international • In order for this to change, innovative the findings and key recommendations for trade; the net effect of technology on solutions are required, which could government and business to enable trade in trade growth could be only US$400bn include the use of technology and the 2020s and beyond. A series of (AED 1.469th). stronger policy coordination in both conversations with international trade • Automation and robotics will shorten bilateral and multilateral agreements. experts also looked at ways to practically supply chains by moving manufacturing • The COVID­19 pandemic may have both enact the report’s key recommendations. closer to centres of consumption while positive and negative impacts on “In 2020, the global trade order is at a additive manufacturing will undermine sustainability in business – though there tipping point that will define the decade components supply chains. is increasing understanding of the ahead. However, the Future of Trade report • There is an urgent need for governments benefits of sustainable business illustrates that if businesses and to address the fragmentation of the practices, the priority for governments governments are willing to collaborate to global technology policy environment, to will be on restarting national economies. overcome some of the barriers at hand, the outcome will be a positive one. Within our Clear and tangible trade policy recommendations to research we have identified four key governments and business presented throughout report. components that, if taken together, could drive trade by US$18tn up to 2030. These include the implementation of technology that supports trade, the growth of cross border services trade, innovation in trade policy, and the investment in trade related infrastructure,” said Feryal Ahmadi, chief operating officer, DMCC. “Innovation, not just in supply chains, but in the way trade policies are shaped and partnerships are formed, also have a crucial role to play here. Whether governments and businesses will feel the urgency to be more ambitious on ESG and sustainability, in light of competing national economic priorities, will be another factor that will influence the trade landscape. Ultimately, the key to boosting global trade comes down to collaboration and the willingness to forge new ways of working together. Photo Credit: DMCC Photo Offering insight on the road ahead, not just analysis on the current situation was prevent the evolution of separate • DMCC has debuted a new index tracking important to DMCC, and that is why standards, applications, and systems. the trade of environmentally sound recommendations for government and technologies (ESTs). Tracking business are made throughout the report,” Sustainability in trade sustainability through trade in ESTs is a she added. • Sustainability is moving from a ‘nice to way to showcase how countries are re­ Some of the important takeaways from have’ to a necessity for companies as industrialising in an environmental way. the report on the front of technology and pressure mounts from consumers, Unsurprisingly, the key economies sustainability include: governments and the investors buying and disseminating green community. technologies globally are some of the Technology and trade • However, business leaders remain world’s biggest economies. China is • Technologies such as artificial divided on whether sustainability is an currently the biggest exporter of ESTs, intelligence, blockchain, and digital economic imperative. While the followed by Germany and the US – all platforms have the potential to drive incorporation of sustainability into heavily producers of ESTs. Similarly, the US, China, and Germany are also the largest importers of ESTs. ■ “In 2020, the global trade order is at a The full version of DMCC’S ‘Future of trade’ tipping point that will define the report is available for free download at decade ahead.” www.futureoftrade.com.

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Developers should use fire‐resistant materials. Photo Credit : Adobe Stock Photo

Protecting buildings and their occupants from fire Dubai-based Al Muqarram Group is calling for stakeholders in the construction sector to ensure that their buildings and tenants are protected against fires.

HE NUMBER OF residential fires in an urgent need to put in place policies that ensure that they follow the strict guidelines the UAE is set to reduce significantly safeguard tenants and investors from fires. and regulations that help prevent buildings Tfollowing the approval of a During the summer season, there is a made by flammable materials. Developers landmark resolution requiring all residential surge of fires. These fires have led to the should also adopt new and innovative homeowners to install fire detector devices deaths of over six people since 2018. Apart building equipment and products that are and subscribe to the civil defence e­system. from causing the loss of lives, these fires manufactured using fire­resistant materials, This development comes in the wake of have also lead to thousands of job losses. which lower the chances of these buildings multiple fires that have engulfed scores of Fire safety measures should be taken to catching fire. residential buildings resulting in loss of lives ensure such unnecessary losses are Other measures that developers can take and the destruction of property and reduced, if not done away with altogether. in ensuring fire safety in their buildings investments worth millions of dirhams. Homeowners and those involved in include having fire compartments that help In 2019 alone, reported residential construction and real estate sector need to contain a fire once it starts. There should building fires in the UAE caused 66% of the ensure that they have all the necessary fire also be sufficient fire exits that offer paths total number of building and facility fires. safety devices, such as fire detectors. They that are easy to reach and free of These unfortunate incidences not only also need to embrace new construction obstruction. sent shockwaves across the real estate technologies that help protect these Developers should also ensure that their sector but also served as a wake­up call to buildings against fires. buildings, whether old or new, are property developers and the authorities of Homeowners and developers need to sufficiently supplied with fire alarm systems

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and fire extinguishers such as smoke include the Dolphin fire­stop silicone Al Muqarram is also conducting R&D into detectors, fire alarms and automated sealant, approved by the Sharjah and Abu hybrid adhesives, some of which will be fire­ sprinklers. These systems can help control Dhabi Civil Defence, which uses fire­safe proof. A benefit of these is that they are the fire before it spreads. chemicals. It is a single component sealant relatively environment­friendly, with lower tested by Effectis Laboratory, which VOCs. Fire­safe building products confirmed it can withstand extreme heat for “We are continually upgrading our A leading manufacturer of industrial up to four hours. The sealant has effective product lines to be more user­friendly and products, the Al Muqarram Group has adhesion, and it can be used on glass or safe,” says Badami, adding. “With fire­rated been at the forefront of providing property glazed surfaces, metals, wood, plastic, tiles, products and construction chemicals, we developers with innovative scientific­based concrete, and other building materials. will overcome substandard construction.” fire resistance building products that can “We were the first in construction “It is encouraging to see that the relevant be effectively used to protect buildings chemicals industry to introduce a fire­rated authorities are enforcing tighter regulations against fires. sealant in the UAE and the region, seeing and guidelines to protect buildings and the The company has invested heavily in the need for fire­rated products,” says people living and working in them,” research and development in a bid to Badami. comments Badami. He adds that it is not develop products that can help to insulate Another effective fire safety product is just about compliance; raising awareness is buildings and protect them against fire the fire­retardant PU foam, which can be important. “In our manufacturing facility, hazards. Raising awareness and making sure used to fill open spaces in concrete slabs, we train our people in health and safety and the right products are available are critical, roof tiles, and a wide range of insulation. fire safety, drawing on international says managing director Safdar Badami. “It is This foam has excellent bonding strength, standards and new ideas worldwide,” he crucial that players in the construction and according to the company, and can be used says. The government is providing a real estate sectors embrace technologies on a variety of surfaces. It is efficient in platform and opportunities for companies that will protect buildings against fires.” insulating against fire hazards and is also to understand the new technologies and Products the company has introduced good for soundproofing. new ways of working, he adds. ■

New fire safety standard launched A GLOBALL COALITION of more than 80 country­to­country differences in fire said, “Our coalition has worked hard to fire safety organisations have launched a regulation. The standard delivers a clear produce this globally applicable way to new worldwide consistent appraoch to the performance­based framework and bring consistency on fire safety to fire safety and management of buildings, common principles that apply to all stages buildings new and old and reduce the risk hoping to save more lives by reducing risks of a buyilding’s life cycle, from design, to lives. and preventing fires. construction and use to change and “The new standard is unprecedented, The International Fire Safety Common eventual demolition. being the first agreement on fire safety Prnciples (IFSS­CP) is a global response to Gary Strong, chair of the IFSS coalition principles on this international scale.”

Honeywell launches fire safety cloud platform

HONEYWELL HAS LAUNCHED the first insight into the system problem before they tools from its new suite of Connected Life even get to the site,” he added, Safety Services (CLSS), its first all­in­one fire Honeywell’s CLSS platform enables safety cloud platform. systems integrators and facilities Honeywell’s CLSS suite of tools, built on management firms to access the data

the Honeywell Forge platform, enables fire Credit : Honeywell Photo within a fire system from anywhere, technicians to minimise disruption, prove without necessarily being physically at the compliance and reduce the time needed control panel. for design, installation, commissioning, By applying the principles of digitisation inspection, maintenance and reporting of and the Industrial Internet of Things life safety systems. technology, Honeywell’s CLSS tools make it “Today’s global environment requires the easier to design, install, test and fire and life safety industry to innovate with commission fire systems while helping to solutions that enable facility managers and The system enables data within a fire system to be eliminate errors and manual data entry system integrators to monitor their systems accessed from anywhere. across design, commissioning and and diagnose issues anytime, from maintenance processes. anywhere,” said Sameer Agrawal, general the density of occupants in order to comply During scheduled maintenance, CLSS manager, Global Fire Software and with social distancing. With CLSS, we help streamlines the verification of compliant Services, Honeywell. system integrators deliver the highest level fire system testing and automatically “Many facilities are working to create of safety and service to their customers and generates and archives compliance reports healthier environments and even to limit work more efficiently by giving them for audit purposes.

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22 Sponsored Article Showcase project brings German know-how in wastewater treatment plants to India

ENEXIO Water Technologies designs primary treatment and sidestream treatment for retrofitting an existing Indian wastewater treatment plant.

LMOST EVERY SECOND person in India suffers from water shortage. AThe sustainable use of water and wastewater is, therefore, absolutely essential. But many Indian wastewater treatment plants do not purify wastewater or insufficiently, so sewage sludge is often disposed of in an uncontrolled manner. The consequences are mud accumulation, dead fish, and considerable effects on human health. The Show Case Plant India (SCPI) project is designed to help eliminate these de México del Valle Credit : Aguas Tratadas Photo poor conditions. The SCPI project supported by the Environmental Technologies Export Initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), makes German know­how in wastewater treatment plants The experiences from the Atotonilco project – the largest wastewater treatment plant in Mexico – will be available to India. It shows how wastewater incorporated into the design of the primary treatment for the showcase wastewater treatment plant in India. treatment can be adapted to local conditions, making water reuse possible, • Biological wastewater treatment showcase plant will have a model character, recharging groundwater, and improving • Sidestream treatment by means of says Althaus, and this is why a training centre surface water quality. biofilm treatment processes for on site is also projected. “After all, we want The first step is a feasibility study. During agricultural water supply to win over not only local decision­makers the study, the concept of a showcase • Sludge treatment with this project. We also want to make our wastewater treatment plant for existing • A combined heat and power plant for the knowledge available to operating companies plants with an estimated population of use of sewage gas of wastewater treatment plants, planners 50,000 will be developed. Coordinated by ENEXIO Water Technologies is responsible and students, so that this technology can aqua & water International GmbH for the design of the primary treatment have an impact elsewhere as quickly as (Hanover), the project partner KUHN GmbH stage and the sidestream treatment. The possible,” says Althaus. ■ Technische Anlagen as well as the German experience gained in the Atotonilco Water Partnership e.V., the Fraunhofer project – the largest wastewater treatment Within the ENEXIO group ENEXIO Water Institute for Interfacial Engineering and plant in Mexico – will be integrated into the Technologies is the expert for water, Biotechnology (IGB) and ENEXIO Water primary treatment plant’s design. Based on wastewater and air treatment and for Technologies GmbH are collaborating in the the findings of the feasibility study funded by cooling tower components. For more than 40 project. the BMU, the equipment of an industrial­scale years, they have been planning, developing The aim of the feasibility study is a system existing wastewater treatment plant will be and manufacturing structured packings and concept that combines high impact with implemented at a later date. lamella packs for biological and maximum energy efficiency. Managing director Peter Althaus is chemical/physical processes in water and The showcase plant should, therefore, pleased that ENEXIO Water Technologies is wastewater plants, bio and gas scrubbers, include the main components: participating in SCPI. “In this way, we can cooling towers and for air humidifying and • Mechanical pre­cleaning create better living conditions for a large cooling of stables. Learn more at • A primary treatment system section of the Indian population.” The www.enexio‐water‐technologies.com.

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24 Renewables Exploiting green energy opportunities Italian companies have made inroads into the UAE renewable energy market with innovation and bespoke solutions.

HE RENEWABLE ENERGY market is on the rise in the UAE, and Italian Tcompanies are determined to make a strong impression in the country with their latest sustainable and renewable technologies, according to Amedeo Scarpa, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE. Photo Credit : Adobe Stock Photo Speaking to Technical Review Middle East on the sidelines of virtual WETEX 2020, Amedeo underscored Italian companies’ crucial role in Italy's energy savings’ outstanding performance, reducing 43 million tonnes carbon emissions last year: one of the best EU and world performances. The Italian companies are keen on manufacturing and supplying bespoke green The UAE continues to set the pace in reducing the solutions to the UAE as the country aims to cost of producing solar energy. get 50% of its energy needs from clean sources by 2050. Representing 1/3 of foreign participation services related to water treatment, at WETEX, Italy has opened its pavilion, recycling, solar energy generation and organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) renewables, air control and environmental in cooperation with Italy’s Embassy in the protection systems, and green building UAE. A total of 31 companies have systems. showcased the latest Italian advancements Amedeo says, “In line with a recent in sustainable and renewable technology, performance in Italy, I can confidently say

which made massive contributions to the that investing in the renewable energy Credit : ITA Photo country's carbon emission reduction goal. sector is not currently at risk. In fact, we’re Amedeo Scarpa, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE The exhibitors have presented seeing a growing interest in investing in the internationally­recognised products and Italian sources of renewable energy from of 4.9% compared to 2017. non­European countries. Not only from an “The UAE’s renewable sector has not ethical standpoint but also economically, as been dramatically affected by the Over the last three it proves to provide long term benefits to pandemic, confirming its resiliency. As a both humans and the environment. matter of fact, the supply of Italian years, Italy has Exploiting green energy can help the components used for desalination and solar economy recover from the pandemic.” power plants to the UAE has steadily consistently been Three driver factors will mainly influence increased. Over the last three years, Italy the economic growth: the steady increase in has consistently been one of the UAE’s one of the UAE's government funding in the sector, the preferred suppliers for renewable energy continued technological advances and the sector components, with a 16.47% increase preferred suppliers gradual freeing from fossil fuel exploitation, in the first trimester of 2020,” he notes. according to Amedeo. Although this year has undoubtedly for renewable The Renewable Energy Market Outlook raised challenges, Amedeo says the UAE is 2025 by the International Renewable Energy still a growing market for Italian companies energy sector Agency (IRENA) projects that the global to present many exciting innovations that renewable energy market will reach can support the broader Middle East's components. US$2,152.9bn by 2025, marking an increase sustainability commitment. ■

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Circular carbon 25 A holistic approach to manage emissions In their ministerial meeting from 27-28 September 2020, the G20 Energy Ministers agreed on a communiqué where they endorsed the Circular Carbon Economy Platform as a tool to manage emissions and foster access to energy.

20 ENERGY MINISTERS have acknowledged the Circular Carbon The CCE approach is built on the “4Rs”: GEconomy (CCE) approach as a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Remove to holistic approach to managing emissions advance stable and secure energy access. that aims to provide new pathways towards economic growth. “We acknowledge that the CCE approach is a holistic, integrated, inclusive and pragmatic approach to managing emissions that can be applied reflecting a country’s priorities and circumstances. By encompassing the broad range of pathways and options available it takes into account different national circumstances, while striving to meet our shared global aspirations…taking into account national and regional contexts, we will endeavor to explore various opportunities, including, the

CCE Platform and existing G20 programmes Credit : Adobe Stock Photo and initiatives, to advance transitions methanol and ammonia, representing the private sector. For example, Saudi Aramco, towards affordable and reliable energy natural cycle and recycling. the world largest Energy company, stated on for all.” Lastly, “Remove” revolves around their website, “We are adopting and The CCE approach is built on the “4Rs”: implementing natural and geological Carbon implementing energy efficient technologies Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Remove to Capture and Storage, Direct Air Capture, and and practices… energy efficiency is a key advance stable and secure energy markets natural based solutions to remove emissions component in our strategy to increase the and energy access for all while holistically from industries and the atmosphere. sustainability of our operations. managing emissions and advance cleaner The G20 presented the CCE Platform that Championing and practising energy and more sustainable future. includes the CCE Approach, Guide and the efficiency helps us reduce emissions, Moreover, reduction can be achieved by Accelerator. The CCE Guide provides a toolkit improve the operational performance of our encouraging technological innovations such of opportunities and recommended options plants and facilities, and promote as renewables, efficiency and nuclear. to be utilised by G20 members and beyond, environmentally responsible communities.” “Reuse” refers to converting emissions into each according to their different national The CCE approach can help address value added materials to industries by circumstances, needs and priorities. crucial issues facing the world in achieving utilising and advancing Carbon Capture and King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and universal access to energy. It is in this spirit Utilisation (CCU), and Emissions to Value Research Centre (KAPSARC) has led the CCE that the G20 is working to ensure energy (E2V). “Recycle” means relying natural Guide efforts to address these challenges. access to all, especially vulnerable groups. processes and decomposition, including the CCE adoption can also be found in the Also, the G20 continue to support use of energy carries like hydrogen, institutions with frameworks to employ the private sector and enable affordable reliable G20 Energy Ministers endorse the CCE energy access. G20 members are to apply these systems taking into account system platform and its “4Rs” framework while efficiency and national circumstances, including its specific resources endowment acknowledging the key importance of and its political, economic, environmental, social and risk­informed development reducing greenhouse gas emissions. contexts. ■

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Global green hydrogen demand is expected to exceed 530 million tonnes by 2050. Photo Credit : malp/ Adobe Stock Photo

Making the GCC a force in global green hydrogen Strategy& highlights long-term strategic priorities for GCC producers to lead the green hydrogen export market and achieve scale advantages of the green ammonia value chain.

HE RAPID SHIFT to green hydrogen energy to produce and convert green high­purity hydrogen cost effectively at the presents Gulf Cooperation Council hydrogen to green ammonia. volumes required. T(GCC) countries with an opportunity “The green hydrogen economy is coming Currently, the GCC possesses several to play a leading role in this new industry. but will entail building a new energy advantages in producing green hydrogen, Green hydrogen could become a major and ecosystem with unique requirements and, as such as abundant, low cost, renewable versatile power source of the decarbonised yet, many unsettled elements. Although energy resources. However, that is not future. By 2050, global green hydrogen technically proven, green ammonia enough to win in the global market. Green demand is expected to exceed 530 million production is not yet operating at industrial hydrogen transportation can be extremely tonnes, equivalent to around 7% of global levels. However, with several large­scale expensive, costing up to twice as much as primary energy consumption. This would demonstrator projects currently under way, the initial production cost. As a result, the displace 10 billion of barrels of oil equivalent commercialisation is imminent,” said Dr main challenge in supplying green hydrogen per year, around 37% of current global oil Ulrich Koegler, partner with Strategy& to large import markets like Europe and East production. A Strategy& report highlights Middle East. At the other end of the supply Asia will be containing cost along the entire the best ways for GCC producers to supply chain, ammonia “cracking” technology still supply chain. large export markets by using renewable requires further development to extract James Thomas, partner with Strategy& Middle East, added, “There are several reasons why ammonia makes sense as a Currently, the GCC possesses several transportation means for hydrogen: It is safe and requires considerably less complexity to advantages in producing green hydrogen, transport compared to gaseous hydrogen.” such as abundant, low cost, renewable The ammonia value chain and trading patterns are already well established, albeit energy resources. operating at a fraction of the volume

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There is an immediate imperative for GCC countries over the next three to five years to lay the groundwork for a well- functioning green hydrogen economy for domestic use and export.

Master ammonia cracking in key port destinations. In the GCC, these hubs could Photo Credit: Strategy& Credit: Strategy& Photo destinations be co­located with, or near, renewable James Thomas, partner with Strategy& Middle East The choice of export markets is critical. GCC electricity generation. required to be a material component in the exporters should adopt a long­term view and “Although many countries have energy mix; and there are also existing focus on a relatively small number of ambitious plans for green hydrogen, the international shipping routes that overlap markets with sustainable demand due to GCC states have unique advantages that with potential green hydrogen export flows, high consumption and low production could allow them to play a leading role in and a network of ports worldwide that can potential. the hydrogen economy. By seizing the handle ammonia at industrial scale. “Several green hydrogen opportunity, GCC countries initiatives are under way to make green Create green hydrogen hubs can lay the foundation for economic ammonia the long­distance hydrogen carrier To achieve maximum cost efficiency, GCC growth in a decarbonised world and ensure of choice, including high­profile projects in exporters should establish integrated green their continued influence in energy Australia and recent announcements in hydrogen–ammonia infrastructure hubs markets,” concluded Susie Almasi, Saudi Arabia,” added Thomas. focused on domestic production and executive advisor with Strategy& Middle Furthermore, there is an immediate centralised reconversion activities in export East. ■ imperative for GCC countries over the next three to five years to lay the groundwork for a well­functioning green hydrogen economy Technology enables cheap production of green hydrogen for domestic use and export. This requires GREEN HYDROGEN IS formed by using renewable energy to power electrolysis that splits policymakers to define a national strategy water molecules into their constituent elements: hydrogen and oxygen. Advances in for a green hydrogen ecosystem; establish electrolysis technology and the falling cost of renewable energy are enabling the mass the policy, regulatory, and investment production of “green hydrogen,” which is more environmentally sustainable. Green environment that will instill confidence hydrogen is a clean energy source that can be stored for a long time and transported over among participants and lead to faster considerable distances. progress; and initiate projects to develop These developments have altered the calculus for hydrogen and created a significant and demonstrate green hydrogen opportunity for countries to boost economic growth and move away from fossil fuels. technologies and to establish the formula for Previously, the traditional means of producing hydrogen generated large volumes of carbon commercial success. dioxide. Developments in various electrolysis technologies over the past decade, According to the report, there are four specifically polymer electrolyte membrane, have increased system efficiencies to nearly long­term strategic priorities for GCC 90%, and the operational lifetime of the process is approximately 80,000 hours. We producers to lead the green hydrogen export estimate that new and cheaper materials will reduce the overall capital cost of polymer market: electrolyte membrane equipment, lowering the capital cost per kilowatt (kW), currently between US$800 and US$1,400, to as little as US$200/kW by 2050. Establish lowest­cost, large­scale Two major changes will make green hydrogen cheaper to produce: green hydrogen production capability GCC countries should continue to invest in Decreasing costs of renewables utility­scale solar farms to achieve low­cost Electricity represents a large share in the operating costs of electrolysis processes (roughly renewable electricity input prices for 50% for PEM electrolysis, assuming electricity prices of 4.5 cents/kilowatt­hour). However, hydrogen production and deploy the we expect that the installation of more low­cost solar photovoltaic and wind power plants electrolyzer technology most suited to large­ globally over the next decade will produce the required electricity for less than 2 scale green hydrogen production. cents/kWh according to the prices of recent tenders.

Focus on green ammonia production Increased economies of scale as a hydrogen carrier and storage Yearly additions to electrolysis capacity, along with larger average project sizes, are creating medium larger economies of scale and a reduction in project capital costs. This must be a key focus area for research Based on these factors, Strategy& estimates that the production cost of a kilogram of and development (R&D) spending and an green hydrogen using the PEM technology will fall from US$2.30­US$2.80 in 2018 to opportunity to localise world­leading US$0.70­US$0.90 by 2050. capabilities in the GCC that will underpin the new global hydrogen economy. Source: Strategy&

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Renewable and sustainable solutions that pay attention to environmental pressures have become critical for the industry. Photo Credit : Adobe Stock Photo Powering new mining frontiers What defines the mining sector’s future? Is it the ability to adapt to new environments and market demands? Or is the foresight to invest in new power alternatives and renewable solutions that can change the market and drive growth? John Lewis, managing director, Aggreko Africa, explains.

INING HAS BEEN under The minerals and metals provided by the immense pressure over the past sector are the metals and minerals required Mfew years, particularly during the by the sustainable energy industry for 2020 lockdown. The restrictions on development and operations. movement, distance and access have There has to be a balance between the There has to be a significantly hit bottom lines and growth needs of the sustainable energy sector, forecasts and this impact will likely be felt climate change, and the mining sector. And balance between for some time to come. It is a complex this can be found in new forms of energy the needs of the climate, but it is one that can be managed and solutions that change the frontiers of with futureproof investment and planning. mining power. Solutions that work with the sustainable energy When it comes to energy, the mining sector’s abilities and requirements, and its sector has faced plenty of criticism, from ongoing innovation in mining depths, sector, climate activists and investors alike. Renewable and abilities and investments. sustainable solutions that pay attention to change and the environmental pressures have become The answer in energy critical for the industry. Not only have Mining has always pushed the boundaries of mining sector. investors and portfolios been dropped in what can be, what could be, so it can deliver the mining industry – another blow to the to increasingly demanding market sector – but direct investment has followed expectations. This has resulted in deeper suit. However, the reality is that the mining mines in remote locations with limited sector is essential to the development of access to infrastructure. It has also forced a renewable energy solutions and platforms. change in how mining organisations

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approach cooling, energy provision and methodology, often cited in technology, service provider, not the mine. They also health and safety. What is needed is access becomes of immense value to the sector. make a big difference to the bottom line. to flexible cooling solutions that can adapt Rented energy solutions allow companies to to changing site requirements, weather, and scale – up or down – on­demand and within The partnerships for change environments without adding to the specific parameters. They also use a more The further the mines stay away from the environmental or cost burden. dynamic blend of energy sources that are grid, the harder it is to find reliable energy The availability of capital and funding for reliable, sustainable, and easier on the and service providers that can deliver this the sector is one of the biggest challenges planet. energy reliably. This is where partnerships right now. The costs of exploration and Leaders in the energy as­a­service market play a vital role in helping the sector to production have affected profits, and can deliver highly specialised cooling, balance its power needs versus market investors remain reticent about putting heating, and other power requirements demands. Working with a reliable service their money where the new projects are – using hybrid and energy storage systems provider, the sector can re­evaluate its not just due to climate issues but also due to alongside some of the more traditional energy usage policies and adopt more risk aversion. For many companies in products that use diesel or gas. These environmentally aware solutions instead. mining, flexible finance has become an systems can be customised to fit very Remote locations and limited infrastructure established way of helping them to push specific client environments and remote suddenly become less of a burden and more boundaries, explore new possibilities, and locations and the challenges of of an opportunity to establish sustainable minimise risk as much as possible. maintenance, upgrading, refuelling or systems and reduce emissions. ■ This is where the as­a­service retooling are left in the capable hands of the Aggreko provides hybrid solutions that allow diesel generators to run at a lower capacity Flexible finance has become an established with immediate and measurable emission reductions. This is then synchronised to way to push boundaries, explore new solar and battery storage to ensure that there is always stored energy in the event possibilities and minimise risk. that there is limited solar available.

thyssenkrupp opens new manufacturing and service centre in Turkey EXPANDING ITS GLOBAL service network for the mining industry, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has started its operations at the new manufacturing and service centre in Ankara, Turkey. Covering a total area of 14,000 sq metres, including offices and four workshop halls for 30 employees as a beginning, this new manufacturing and service center expands the global service

network of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. With a local team of Credit: thyssenkrupp Photo highly skilled engineers and technicians, the site will profit from the global transfer of knowledge and experience and deliver high quality, innovative services. Can Yapan, managing director of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions Turkey, said, “This new manufacturing and service centre enables us to even better meet our customer’s increasing demand for services throughout the entire life cycle of their plants and machines. It contributes to Turkey’s goal to increase the value add from the mining sector and prioritise domestic production and service of mining machines and equipment as part of The Eleventh Employees of the manufacturing and service centre in Ankara, Turkey. Development Plan (2019­2023). We already started contributing Turkey’s economy with the completion and export of our first manufacturing order in October.” system and performance and quality monitoring make it easier to The manufacturing portfolio includes the fabrication of all kinds plan and forecast plant operation. Drone inspections and 3D plant of steel structure, machine assembly, machine components, as well scanning, or remote inspections and remote condition monitoring as spare and wear parts. For various equipment made by are just a few more solutions of our digital service portfolio,” said thyssenkrupp and other manufacturers, the service portfolio Serhan Usman, plant manager. encompasses spare and wear parts management and supply, on­ “This new service centre in Turkey will be a crucial part of our site services such as inspections, shutdown management, revamps, global production network, but it is also a great addition to our digitalisation and repairs in the event of equipment failure. already strong footprint in Middle East & Africa and will allow us to “With a large number of mining machines and facilities installed serve our clients especially in Middle East and Eastern Africa, even in the region, we have a good basis and we want to offer the best better,” added Dr. Philipp Nellessen, CEO of thyssenkrupp Industrial possible services to our customers. Our maintenance assistance Solutions Middle East & Africa.

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30 Construction Leveraging the technology There are many benefits of digitalising the construction industry, including high productivity at low cost, increased use of data and idea sharing.

N THE VIRTUAL session, ‘Remodelling the construction & infrastructure Iindustry through technology’, panellists covered the benefits of data, improved cost forecasting, opportunities to capture ideas on a central platform, and cybersecurity, among other benefits and risks for the construction industry as it becomes more digitalised. Highlighting the role of data in construction, Dr Jacques Khouri, head of digital transformation and innovation, Dar Al­Handasah, says, "In construction, data is the new currency; the more data you have,

the better you manipulate it, the more Credit: dmg events Photo knowledge you will have, the less way we have been working and not focus whether it's our suppliers. I think that really interrupted operations you will have for the only on the building we are doing right what it comes down to is as we take this facility, and then you will have more now." next step into the wireless cloud­based customers, more clients, more passengers; With the rise of leveraging digital solutions, we're opening ourselves up for a whoever is dealing with the building, will be technologies, the construction firms are safety incident or some kind of an event happier and more comfortable.” more likely to witness cybersecurity threats. that could really cause personal harm or to Talking about solving the price challenges, Keith Churchill, corporate manager, the facility or the environment. Yewande Akinola, innovation lead, Laing Construction Technology, Bechtel "We need to protect ourselves, and we O'Rourke, says, “Right at the heart of current Corporation, says, "I think that the risk of a need to take measures in order to conversations, is price fixity from the client. cybersecurity breach on the operational understand how to do that." ■ The client wants to know what the price is technology is something that's really whether it will be fixed on that price very undervalued by the whole industry, The virtual session was hosted as part of early on, right? Our margins aren't great as whether it's our clients, whether it's us, or The Big 5 Digital Festival. an industry, but if we can really leverage technology to be able to give the price fixity The Big 5 Festival successfully connects the construction that we absolutely need for ourselves and community in 2020 our clients, I say, 'bring on the technology'." DESIGNED TO HELP companies and industry stakeholders navigate the current crisis and Pointing out the benefits of digital prepare for the next normal, The Big 5 Digital Festival has saw the online participation of technologies deployment in the sector, construction and infrastructure professionals from around the world to restart business Marie­Luce Godinot, executive vice­ together, get a clear vision of what is next for the sector, build strategic connections, and be inspired by powerful ideas. president, digital transformation, IT, The virtual event has gathered over 500 global brands, showcasing thousands of construction innovation and sustainable development, products and solutions. Through its purpose­built platform, the event enabled one­to­one video Bouygues Construction, notes, "Previously, calls, chats, and networking opportunities powered by an AI­based matchmaking software. it was very difficult in our industry to “As event organisers, we had to quickly adapt to the new normal and find viable solutions to capitalise on ideas and learning from one continue accomplishing our mission of connecting and supporting the construction community, project to another project. You always had despite travel restrictions, lockdowns and physical distancing,” said Josine Heijmans, vice­ to fill in forms or make some papers, and president, Construction at dmg events, during her opening remarks. people onsite don't want to do that The event also offered a four­day “Redefining Construction” programme, aimed at developing because at the end of the project, they strategies to build the construction industry of the future. already are on another project. With The Big 5 2021 will run alongside nine specialised events, including The Big 5 Heavy, Middle digital platforms, such as digital twin, you East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, The Big 5 Solar, Middle East Stone, Urban Design & Landscape Expo and FM Expo. have the opportunity to capitalise on the

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Next-gen Cat 349 excavator offers increased efficiency at lower operating costs THE NEXT GENERATION Cat 349 excavator capability of the excavator. Visual and replaces the 349D2 model, offering auditory alerts indicate whether the contractors up to 45% more operating machine is within a safe working range. efficiency, up to 25% more fuel efficiency, • E­Fence: prevents the excavator from and up to 15% less maintenance costs. moving outside operator­defined points. The new 349 excavator features a This helps protect the machine, hydraulic return filter with more than 3,000 underground utilities, and other objects hours of service life, fuel system filters from damage. synchronised for service at 1,000 hours, • Cat Product Link: provides a constant easily accessible water and sediment drains stream of wireless information available and the hydraulic system’s oil level check, via the online VisionLink interface, and air filters with an integrated pre­cleaner allowing machine managers in the office and primary and secondary filters providing to quickly evaluate critical operating Image Credit: CAT double the dust­holding capacity of the The Next Generation Cat 349. information. previous design. • Smart Mode: automatically matches movements to help operators of all skill engine and hydraulic power to digging Main features: levels improve their results. conditions, reducing fuel consumption • Cat Grade with 2D: gives operators visual • Cat Payload: helps operators increase and optimising performance. Engine guidance to grade via the standard loading efficiency with on­the­go speed automatically lowers when touchscreen monitor so they can make weighing; real­time payload estimates hydraulic demand decreases, further more accurate cuts. The system is readily can be calculated without swinging to reducing fuel usage. upgradable to Cat Grade with Advanced help prevent overloading and 2D or Cat Grade with 3D for enhanced underloading trucks. For more information about the 349 and accuracy. • Lift Assist: quickly calculates the weight other Next Generation Cat hydraulic • Grade Assist (available as a software of the actual load being lifted and excavators, contact the local Cat dealer or update): automates boom and bucket compares the result to the rated visit www.cat.com.

Volvo unveils PT220 pneumatic tyre roller DESIGNED FOR A variety of each on front and rear, helps to compaction applications, Volvo’s ensure uniform surface coverage PT220 pneumatic tyre roller while rolling. The tyres’ kneading features a fuel­efficient and action against the material powerful Volvo diesel engine, surface provides better increased performance compaction. An isostatic characteristics and enhanced suspension for the front tyres safety features. The PT220 helps to keep the roller stable on pneumatic tyre roller is available irregular surfaces as well as to customers in Middle East and maintaining uniform tyre Africa. contract pressure. This machine features Volvo’s Other highlights of the PT220 D5 Tier 3 compliant turbo­ include dual seats with a sliding charged diesel engine, which is console to give the operator the not only more powerful and fuel most convenient work position efficient, but also considerably and the best view of the work area. quieter in operation. This At the heart of the PT220 is an machine is incorporated with advanced turbocharged four safety features, such as Roll Over cylinder Tier 3/Stage IIIA engine, Image Credit: Volvo CE Image Credit: Volvo Protective Structure (ROPS) whose 99 kW (135 hp) output sunshade, reversing alarm and provides strong performance automatic engine shutdown. with plenty of power in reserve – The engine and hydraulic components are easily accessible, thanks to a swing‐up The PT220 compacts uses the and yet is fuel efficient and engine hood and access step. forces of mass and manipulation; exceeds the requirements of with two heavy duty radial reduce operator fatigue. To it can be adapted to a variety of exhaust emission legislation piston motors. maximise effort and minimise applications by adding or across the machine’s intended Travel speeds range from 0 to service requirements, the removing ballast or by adjusting market. Propulsion comes in the 15 km/h. Forward to reverse transmission delivers power tyre inflation pressure. The form of a closed loop hydrostatic directional changes are smooth, directly to the rear wheel positioning of the tyres, four parallel circuit, which is fitted using a simple control lever to motors.

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32 Machinery Tips to use your equipment to its fullest

How MB Crusher units can transform skid steers, loaders, and backhoe loaders into effective solutions.

OMPACT EQUIPMENT, SUCH as skid steers, loaders, and backhoe MB Crusher units stay attached to the loaders, are becoming very popular heavy machinery; they don’t need C special haulage. due to the fact that they are very versatile. These machines are so resourceful, and MB Crusher units can push the limit even further. Operators can transform their skid steers and backhoe loaders (BHL) into a compact recycling centre. At the site, these machines will be capable of handling demanding jobs and save time and money.

How can you upgrade your loaders, skid steers and backhoes? It’s MB Crusher’s ultimate goal to transform any machine, of any size, into a powerful crusher or screener.

Agile and compact: What can transform them into powerful and revolutionary machines? MB equipment can hook up to any brand of skid steers, loaders, or backhoe loaders from 2.4 to 25 tonnes, and they allow you to crush and screen any material for

immediate reuse or sell. Credit: MB Crusher Photo waste from his construction site, turning What are the main benefits, and who are waste into quality material, and if you need Why do MB Crusher units help preserve they for? to have material crushed or screened to the planet too? The benefits are countless. For the company different sizes, adjust the jaws of the They preserve the planet because they using them, MB Crusher units can transform crusher bucket or change the panels of the guarantee effective and economical disposal waste into reusable material, which means screening bucket directly on­site. and recycling of waste, all the resulting saving on hauling expenses, landfills or material – inert, ferrous, stony, earthy, specialised treatment centre costs, saving And for job sites with difficult or limited organic, and dry – can be treated and on purchasing aggregate material, hiring access areas? selected without passing through landfill. operators and long working hours. MB Crusher units stay attached to the heavy Institutions can also benefit from managing The benefits are important for the machinery; they don’t need special haulage. solid urban waste. environment: reduction of dust and This also means they can reach a job site emissions, avoiding using landfill, where there is no road yet, and even work in Why isn’t there a need for specialised repurposing waste instead of using natural places where space is tight, and personnel? raw materials. manoeuvring is difficult. You might have no Because all MB Crusher machines share a space, but you still have your recycling quick and simple installation – in fact, the From cost to revenue: How can waste centre available. Also, MB’s units are machines use the operating machine’s become a source of income? designed to work in busy city centres, hydraulic system. Management and MB Crusher’s mission is to transform waste containing noise and lowering truck maintenance can be performed directly on into reusable material. Anyone who uses movements. Moreover, they can be site by the operator without needing MB machinery can regain value from the equipped with a dust control accessory. specialised personnel. ■

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Water 33 Integrated approach for water management A new report on water scarcity issues by Oliver Wyman suggests that countries in the Middle East must consider offering financial incentives for water efficiency and conservation initiatives.

ATER USAGE AROUND the world continues to rise, but with Wsupply diminishing at current rates, the projections for global water availability are not promising. Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting, estimates that 25% of the world’s population is currently living in areas of extremely high water stress, and by 2050 that portion of the population will more than double. Nearly, 2.7 billion people experience water scarcity at least one month a year and the United Nations has declared 2018­2028 the decade of “Water for Sustainable Development”. A new report by Oliver Wyman, Taking Back Control of the World’s Most Precious Resource: Opportunities for Integrated Water Management, highlights that countries need to take an integrated wastewater have reached 51%. The use of further exacerbate economic losses caused approach that considers their unique treatment technology has enabled higher by water­related issues. Losses in challenges, availability of financial resources levels of reuse and provided more water at agriculture, health, and income from similar and extent of water scarcity. lower costs. issues can result in up to a 6% reduction in GDP in the Middle East by 2050. New strategies Technological progress Bruno Sousa added, “To ensure water­ The report shows that by adopting such Although many countries continue to use stressed countries mitigate water scarcity, strategies, the accessibility and availability older methods, the report highlights that countries in the Middle East should of water resources will become more the water sector has experienced many establish multi­year, ambitious, achievable. technological advancements in recent years. comprehensive programmes to drive the Commenting on the insights, Bruno Water supply infrastructure can be changes required across water supply Sousa, partner in the Energy Practice at significantly improved by leveraging new infrastructure and demand management.” Oliver Wyman, said, “With water resources technology and refining existing, ageing “With the help of policy makers, water becoming increasingly scarce globally, the infrastructure across the value chain. resources managers, regulators and service Middle East region is addressing the critical Innovative water demand management providers, an integrated approach that issues with governments increasingly methods can be deployed to further limit strives to ensure sustainable development adopting new strategies for balancing their domestic water consumption and expand to of the sector can be achieved. Clear roles scarce water resources and growing agriculture and industrial consumption. and responsibilities must also be demand for fresh water. This has led some Other methods of addressing sustainable established for accountability purposes and countries in the Middle East to turn to water management presented in the report to ensure that the control and monitoring of options such as desalination and treatment include developing efficient water supply services provided enhance the performance and reuse of wastewater.” infrastructure, managing water demand, of the water sector.” According to the report, countries have conserving water domestically, enhancing The report notes that financial incentives historically prioritised wastewater irrigation and crop optimisation. must be in place for water efficiency and treatment lower than water supply services, conservation initiatives. Likewise, capacity ultimately resulting in untreated waste Persisting challenges development and technology will create the being discharged into the environment. In The report also highlights a lack of action to knowledge and tools to ensure that future the UAE however, levels of reuse of treated address water­related challenges, which will challenges are properly met. ■

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34 Manufacturing

At its highest level, digital transformation is a foundational and potentially radical evolution for producers in the industrial space. Photo Credit: ipopba/Adobe Stock Credit: ipopba/Adobe Photo Enabling digital transformation Blair Wilson from Rockwell Automation explains how a digital transformation strategy that includes upgrading to a modern distributed control system can help producers be more productive, profitable and reduce risk.

RODUCERS AND MANUFACTURERS – operating in Throw a worldwide pandemic into the mix, and it becomes clear industries ranging from pharmaceutical, consumer packaged just how important it is to be as productive and profitable as Pgoods, and food and beverage to mining and chemical – are possible while reducing operational risk. adept at navigating the complexities and challenges of staying So how can a process industry producer or manufacturer move competitive. beyond the status quo to keep up with industry and technological Producers must strive to protect the bottom line and optimise trends? How can they take their operations to the next level of production by expanding throughput, decreasing downtime, sophistication and innovation to help achieve success and growth in improving consistency, delivering quality, and keeping employees the short and long term? safe. They also must consider the lifecycle costs associated with A one­size­fits­all solution just will not cut it anymore. It is time to engineering, inventory, and system maintenance and support. get surgical about solutions. Enter: digital transformation as enabled by the modern distributed control system (DCS).

Digital transformation is a A digital transformation strategy for DCS Digital transformation can be described as modernising, upgrading, fundamental, cultural shift or improving operations by integrating digital technology into all areas of your business. impacting how organisations Digital transformation is a fundamental, cultural shift impacting how organisations work, how the plant floor operates and how value work, how the plant floor is delivered to customers. It is about outcomes and meeting ever­ changing customer needs. It is a systemic change for any producer – operates and how value is and that is why a modern DCS can be a cornerstone of this delivered to customers. transformation. Developing a strategy for your digital transformation means

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determining objectives and business goals, assessing the system operations that provide production and operator KPIs, sight to needs to achieve those objectives, and planning the execution of abnormal situations like alarm logs and unexpected downtime your strategy. With competitors investing in technology and events, and a modern approach to HMI graphics. transforming their operations, the pressure is on to do your research • Support for a system over its lifecycle. Customers know they can and make decisions. A good question to start with is, “Do I need an depend on Rockwell Automation products. They will last a long upgrade?” time. Beyond the initial purchase and commissioning, people will A traditional DCS features a closed system design, is difficult to continue to get customised support for years to come. That migrate and modernise, and has a higher total cost of ownership in includes access to subject matter experts, field services, support most cases. The modern DCS is preferable for many reasons, contracts, and long­term product availability. including higher performance, site­wide availability, scalable system • Workforce solutions. From remote access and mobile devices to capabilities, the open technology stack and the ease of integration. training for the shift from specialist to generalist, the modern DCS A plant­wide control system using common automation can help address common workforce issues. It provides an technologies enables seamless integration for process control, enterprise­wide view so staff are not needed onsite, and discrete control, power control and safety control with plant­floor encourages the shift from reading and memorising manuals to and business systems. being able to access expert help as its needed. If you think your DCS has run its course, you are not alone. The • Cybersecurity for systems. Adhering to cybersecurity standards global DCS installed base nearing end of life totals about US$6bn. and certifications for standards such as ISA99/IEC 62443 should And many of these systems are more than 25 years old and in dire be the expectation for any producer. need of updating. Reasons to replace a DCS can include an increased failure rate, PlantPAx 5.0: the latest DCS release higher incidence of off­spec product, accelerating maintenance The significance of PlantPAx 5.0, a system that has a smaller costs, lack of legacy DCS expertise, capacity limitations, and inability footprint that is easier and faster to deploy, provides real­time data to interface with contemporary systems. and analytics for informed decision­making, and is supported throughout its entire lifecycle, which is not lost on producers. Those A modern DCS addresses modern challenges in batch, hybrid and heavy industries can benefit from a DCS that is The latest DCS platforms have kept pace with technological purpose­built for plant­wide control and able to serve larger and developments. And more DCS users are now considering upgrading more complex operations securely. ■ and modernising their systems for optimal performance. A modern DCS can help build a connected enterprise as part of a digital transformation strategy. PlantPAx 5.0, the latest DCS release from Rockwell Automation, will reduce the architectural footprint with fewer servers and more powerful controllers, drive consistency with embedded process instructions in the controller, streamline workflows with an improved development experience of system attributes, provide robust analytics for real­time decision­making, and align with international cybersecurity standards. What does that mean for producers? It makes life simpler. A modern DCS should enable producers to achieve plant­wide control and optimisation, maximise operations, achieve high availability, reduce costs and increase production.

What should a producer look for in a modern DCS? • Data, analytics and insights that enable real‐time decision‐ making. This includes visualisation and dashboards for Photo Credit : Rockwell Automation Credit : Rockwell Photo

PlantPax 5.0 – a version that empowers producers to expand what is possible.

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36 Health Safety Blue Ocean Robotics Blue Ocean Photo Credit: Photo

UVD Robots’ solution enables hospitals to reduce disease transmission by killing 99.99 % of bacteria and microorganisms. Tapping into disruptive and smart technologies Amid fears of a COVID-19 second wave with the rise of new cases in some parts of the world, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, robots, tracing apps and UV lights are set to play a crucial role in arresting the spread of infections. Abhishek Paul reports.

MONG THE GCC nations, the UAE's and sterile, the state­of­art unmanned robot efforts to ensure limited movement manoeuvres through aeroplane cabin while Aand proper social distancing stand keeping the operators safe through remote “The UV robot can out in the wake of the ongoing COVID­19 control capability, using real­time video and pandemic. By deploying robots, using high­speed 4G data connection. The robot's move automatically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and developing versatility enables the disinfection of spaces virus tracing and monitoring apps, the within the airport terminals, reinforcing without the need country is at the forefront in controlling public safety against the coronavirus and rising coronavirus infections. any future virus outbreaks. for human The deployment of a robot can give Robots benefits to the sectors such as hospitality, intervention and There was a quick response from Abu Dhabi healthcare, shopping malls, public transport Airports which collaborated with Tawazun and any other places that need disinfection. ensure greater and Strategic Development Fund. To sterilise its government­run hospitals Designed for the disinfection of areas, and clinics using smart technology, the Dubai better coverage of limiting the risk of human exposure to Health Authority (DHA) has introduced eight viruses including COVID­19, the new CoDI robots, developed by UVD Robots. high-contact areas.” BOT UGV, developed by Marakeb Commenting on UV sterilisation scans at Technologies, has been deployed at Abu its health facilities, Kholoud Abdullah Al Ali, Dhabi International Airport (AUH) since project manager and leader of the DHA's May. To ensure aircraft cabins are kept clean Dubai Future Accelerators team, said, "The

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UV robot can move automatically without Daman health bot asks patients a defined the need for human intervention and set of questions and follows specific protocols, and advises them to connect ensure greater and better coverage of high­ with the authorities. contact areas." Other features include providing 360 degrees coverage and repeating the same process with high accuracy several times. A subsidiary of Blue Ocean Robotics, Denmark­based UVD Robots' solution has proven to eliminate pathogens within 10­15 minutes of a patient's room. The company's self­driving, disinfecting robots have been rolled out to more than 50 countries worldwide. Another remarkable innovation comes Microsoft and Daman from Granteq, a leading supplier of UV disinfection machines in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. Granteq's chemical­free automated and Credit : Photo programmable UV­C robot can disinfect has collaborated with Microsoft to to date respond to UV­C irradiation, Signify's surfaces and areas efficiently that are not introduce a health bot. UV­C light sources, in laboratory testing, easily reachable. AI­powered Daman health bot assists inactivated 99% of the SARS­CoV­2 virus In collaboration with Techmetics patients to conduct self­assessment on with an exposure time of six seconds on a Robotics, industrial automation solutions COVID­19 symptoms and guide them to the surface, according to Signify. provider OMRON Asia Pacific has moved appropriate level of care. The bilingual health For targeted disinfection, cleaning and into UVC disinfection with the launch of its bot can provide patient assessment for the hygiene products provider Diversey has robot – LD UVC. disease, triage and symptom checking, developed a portable and powerful Equipped with lasers and Passive Infrared offering general medical information, and MoonBeam3 for on­demand disinfection of (PIR) Motion Sensors, for obstacle detection making medical recommendations. high­touch surfaces, operating rooms and & avoidance, the LD UVC robot manoeuvres bathrooms. The new solution is also suitable through narrow corridors, elevators, and Tracing and monitoring apps for patient care equipment, fixtures, even automatic doors seamlessly. It also Using electronic wristbands to enforce keyboards, monitors and work stations on shuts off its UVC light upon human isolation and reduce the spread of wheels (WOWs). detection, ensuring safety for human beings. coronavirus is another phenomenon. A smartwatch device, serving as the tracing Honeywell’s AI video analytics Artificial Intelligence and monitoring tool, is linked to the COVID­ system Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) 19 testing and tracing app of UAE's Al Hosn Seeing building occupants follow social is leveraging big data and AI technologies, and will be used to make sure that self­ distancing and mask guidelines is a such as computer vision and machine isolating people stay at home. challenge for building operators. learning algorithms, to detect and report Other infection­related apps by Abu Honeywell's new solution addresses this violations of preventive measures Dhabi's Department of Health include issue by leveraging deep learning and undertaken to fight the COVID­19. Such TraceCovid, DOHRemoteCare and ArtificialIintelligence (AI) video analytics. monitoring covers physical distancing and StayHome, which are available on the App The Honeywell Pro­Watch and MAXPRO wearing of face masks onboard taxis, Store and Google Play. network video recorders (NVR) and video whether for passengers or drivers. management systems (VMS) can now use In another development, Daman, the UV disinfection lights existing cameras to identify building UAE's national health insurance company, Many research studies showing the UV­C occupants are complying with guidelines radiation can be used to eliminate viruses, around social distancing and wearing masks. bacteria and moulds from water, air and These solutions conduct real­time surfaces. Sensing the growing need for monitoring of people within a building to disinfection products, lighting specialist ascertain compliance to a building's Signify has introduced UV­C desk lamps to customised guidelines. disinfect rooms. When used in the recommended "The new desk lamps can make a operating conditions, advanced analytics difference by helping to inactivate viruses can isolate and report any instances of non­ (including SARS­CoV­2, the virus that causes compliance to buildings and facility COVID­19) and bacteria to help keep our managers with a high level of accuracy. homes clean from harmful micro­ With the deployment of these new organisms," said Rowena Lee, division solutions, both building managers and Photo Credit: WAM Photo The smart watches help identify and track the leader digital products at Signify. tenants gain the ability to navigate living geographical location of the patient. Not only do all bacteria and viruses tested and working in the new normal. ■

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38 Power Saudi Arabia’s electricity sector reforms Expected outcomes of changes from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy include more efficient power generation, increased reliability of service, reduction in the use of liquid fuels for electricity generation, and creating a financially viable sector.

AUDI ARABIA'S MINISTRY of Energy has announced sweeping Selectricity sector reforms that can ensure the long­term health and sustainability of the electricity sector. These reforms are considered a crucial stepping

stone in achieving the Ministry of Energy Credit : Adobe Stock Photo goals for the electricity sector, which are in line with the kingdom's goals of Vision 2030. Some of these include transition to the optimal energy mix for electricity production in the kingdom, with the shift to renewable energy and efficient natural gas sources and increase system efficiency and the reduced use of liquid fuels for energy production. The comprehensive reform package of Saudi Electricity Company ranks 8th in terms of total assets among the largest utility companies in G20 countries. measures includes the establishment of a revenue requirement mechanism for sector ability to fund projects and enabling it to international standard regulatory service providers and a tariff balancing execute on its strategy to contribute to the framework should enable SEC to maintain a account to compensate for the difference development of a stronger, more more sustainable capital structure. Through between the efficient cost to serve and the sustainable, and diverse electricity sector." the Balancing Account, the government is income from tariffs. For SEC specifically, the reforms mark the expected to continue supporting the sector Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al entry of the company into a regulatory and SEC on a more structured and Saud, Minister of Energy, Saudi Arabia, said, framework with clear rights and transparent basis.” "These reforms lay critical foundations by obligations. In return the company can have With these reforms in place, the SEC will helping to create a more solid and the right to receive a fair rate of return of have the largest regulated asset base of any financially viable sector attracting the 6% (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) on utility in the MENA region, and will have a required investments. The expected its regulated asset base and fully recover its regulated asset base which is comparable outcomes of this sweeping reform efficient cost­to­serve as determined by the to the largest utility companies in G20 programme include more efficient power regulator, Electricity and Cogeneration countries. generation, reduction in the use of liquid Regulatory Authority. Strategy&, a global strategy consulting fuels for electricity generation and Importantly, the company will operate business and part of the PwC network, and increased environmental protection. under a predictable, transparent, and advisors to the Ministry of Energy for the "Moreover, the reforms aim to increase stable regulatory framework with clear restructuring of the electricity sector, the reliability and quality of service of the arm's length commercial relations amongst added, "This demonstrates how the kingdom's electricity transmission network sector players and participants. The reforms hit the reset button on the legacy and to facilitate the production of electricity reforms also include the cancellation of of decades of ad­hoc methods of from renewable energy sources, bringing it government fees the company had been addressing the financial challenges of the in line with the kingdom's optimal energy paying and the reconciliation of the electricity sector, and put in place a robust, mix for electricity production." company's net legacy government transparent, and stable regulatory Dr. Khaled bin Saleh Al Sultan, chairman liabilities, and the restructuring of its framework that will ensure the financial of Saudi Electricity Company, (SEC), said, balance sheet. sustainability and health of SEC, and their “With this historic comprehensive reform HSBC, financial advisor to SEC, ability to meet all their commercial programme, SEC's balance sheet will commented, "The creation of this financial obligations including fuel payment, debt become more robust, enhancing SEC's instrument and the introduction of an service, and dividends.” ■

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Project Databank Compiled by Data Media Systems MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, EGYPT

Project City Sector Facility Budget Award Status Start Completion Date Date Date Alexandria Port Authority Alexandria Infrastructure Port 400,000,000 2021-Q4 Feasibility 2011-Q1 2023-Q4 - Dekheila port Study - Container Terminal Cairo Governorate - Cities Various Infrastructure Mass 1,200,000,000 2014-Q4 Construction 2012-Q1 2021-Q4 of Al-Salam - New Capital Transit Monorail Systems Ministry of Transport - Sharm El Infrastructure Causeway 4,500,000,000 2022-Q4 Feasibility 2016-Q1 2030-Q4 (Saudi Arabia - Egypt) King Sheikh Study Salman Causeway Mountain View - Sisban New Cairo Construction Residential 3,600,000,000 2017-Q1 Construction 2015-Q1 2022-Q4 - NUCA - Mountain View Development -City Residential Units NAT - Cairo Metro - Line 3 Cairo Infrastructure Mass Transit 1,800,000,000 2015-Q3 Construction 2009-Q1 2023-Q4 - Phase 3 - Al-Attaba to Systems Al Kit Kat; Al Kit Kat to Rod El Farag; Al Kit Kat to Cairo University NAT - Cairo Metro - Line 3 Cairo Infrastructure Mass Transit 1,200,000,000 2015-Q1 Construction 2009-Q1 2022-Q2 - Phase 4 - Cairo Airport Systems to El Bohy and Shehab NAT - Cairo Metro - Line 4 Cairo Infrastructure Mass Transit 4,780,000,000 2019-Q3 Construction 2009-Q1 2024-Q1 - Phase 1 - Hadaek EI- Systems Ashgar to Grand Egyptian Museum till El Mesaha Square NAT - Cairo Metro - Line 5 Cairo Infrastructure Railway 400,000,000 2021-Q2 Feasibility Study 2014-Q4 2024-Q4 NAT - Cairo Metro - Line 6 Cairo Infrastructure Railway 4,000,000,000 2022-Q2 Feasibility Study 2014-Q4 2024-Q4 SCZone - El-Tor Port - El-Tor Infrastructure Port 100,000,000 2021-Q4 Feasibility 2012-Q1 2023-Q1 Multi Purpose Terminal Study

Elsewedy bags US$90mn Egypt intelligent transportation system deal

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC, A leading wires and Phase One of the project includes six Distribution include: cables and integrated energy solution highways running 1,079km­long covering • Construction of overhead transmission provider in the Middle East and Africa the Shoubra Banha freeway (40 km); line (2 x 30 km) on turnkey basis to region, has announced that one of its units Cairo­Ismailia­Port Said (195 km); Cairo­ connect Toshka 4 substation. The EPC has signed a new engineering, procurement Alexandria (220 km) Cairo­Suez Desert contract will be implemented over four­ and construction (EPC) contract worth Road (134 km); Cairo ­in Sokhna Road (110 month period starting from the date of US$90 mn with Egyptian government for km) and Cairo Regional Road (380 km). acceptance of the bid. setting up highway intelligent • Construction of Toshka Substation on transportation system in the country. Elsewedy Electric unit wins US$54mn turnkey basis. The EPC contract will be As per the agreement, Elsewedy Electric contracts implemented over 10­month period for Trading & Distribution will complete In another development, one of Elsewedy starting from the date of acceptance of the project within 18 months for the ITS Electric’s subsidiaries has signed three the bid. highway roads in Egypt including traffic new EPC contracts worth US$54mn (E£846 • Construction of West Portsaid Substation management system (TMS) and toll million) with the Egyptian Electricity on turnkey basis. The EPC contract will collection system (TCS) in addition to the Transmission Company (EETC). The deal be implemented over 12­month period main control rooms in the ACUD. inked by Elsewedy Electric for Trading & starting from the signing date.

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Project Summary

Name of Client NAT - The National Authority for Tunnels Cairo Governorate

Estimated Budget ($ US) 1,200,000,000

Facility type Mass Transit Systems

Sector and Status Infrastructure and Construction

Location Various

Project start & end date Q1-2012 and Q4-2021

Last updated 01-11-2020

Main contractor AVIC INTERNATIONAL China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group (CREEC)

Contract value ($US) 739,000,000

Award date Q4-2014

Background

Cairo Governorate is planning to build an electric train line between Cairo and Egypt's new administrative capital, Al-Salam. The railway line will extend over a length of 67km, with 11 stations. The future rolling engine will be able to accommodate 340,000 passengers per day. The project is expected to generate savings of 2.3 billion Egyptian pounds (about US$130mn) in fuel subsidies related to car traffic per year for the state. It will also reduce traffic on a motorway linking the capital to the Suez Canal in the port city of Ismailia, northeast of Cairo, by 30%.

Project Scope

• Line will consist of 11 stations located in the cities of Salam, Obour, north in parallel to the Regional Ring Road to the 10th of Ramadan City and Shorouk, Mostaqbal, Robeiky, and the New Administrative Capital, the other will head South to the New Administrative Capital. stretching over 67.8 kilometers. Some 7.5km will be in the form of a The scope of project includes signaling, communication, control, electricity bridge, while 0.3km will be in the form of a tunnel. The speed of the train systems, supply 22 trains, civil works, bridging works, tunnel works, railway will be 120 km/h. bridging work and train maintenance workshop. • The line will start from Adly Mansour Station that is reached by the third metro line, and at Robeiky will be divided into two branches. One will head

Project Finance

Cairo Governorate is the client of the project. EXIM Bank will finance the project.

Project Status

Date Status

Nov 2020 63% of the construction of the train maintenance workshop has been completed.

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Economy 41 Recovery begins, but long term challenges remain All countries in the Middle East region showing signs of expansion in Q3 except for Lebanon, according to PwC Middle East Economy Watch 2020 Q3.

HE LATEST EDITION of PwC’s Middle East Economy Watch Some sectors, like manufacturing and trade, will have Thighlights the economic recovery likely recovered more strongly than tourism. phase from the COVID­19 pandemic in the Middle East and provides an overview of expected long term challenges and their potential solutions.

Economic activity picks up in Q3 as restrictions ease Q2 2020 witnessed historically low oil prices and the most intense OPEC+ production cuts, exacerbated by the first wave of the COVID­19 pandemic in the Middle East. Economic activity however, picked up in Q3 with leading economic performance indicators showing signs of recovery. Purchase Managers Indices, which were in the contraction zone for the entire region in Q2, are showing expansion for most months since July. Another encouraging sign for the economy was mobility data from Q3 that Credit : Adobe Stock Photo uses mobile phone GPS location to show the to recover to pre­COVID levels. pandemic will be on the sovereign balance frequency of visits to different locations After a historic shock of oil demand in Q2 sheets. The IMF expects regional debt including workplaces and shopping centres. along with a y­o­y decline of 9% on average (excluding Lebanon, which went into default By November, most countries were showing in 2020, forecasts predict a prolonged in April) to increase by 64% by 2025 to a marked recovery in mobility, although still impact on oil demand. US$1.5tn. The most dramatic increase will about a 20%­25% below the baseline. On the positive side, oil producers in the be in Kuwait, going from just 12% of GDP in The PMI, mobility and point of sales data, Middle East, and particularly in the Gulf, 2019 to 91% in 2025. Saudi Arabia and the along with more anecdotal accounts of have among the lowest dollar and carbon UAE are expected to witness a slight activity, suggest that strong rebounds will costs of production and so should be able to increase in the debt to GDP ratios from 2020 show up in Q3 GDP data. Some sectors, like find a market even in a world of declining oil due to higher buffers and fiscal manufacturing and trade, will have likely demand. It is even possible that prices consolidation. recovered more strongly than tourism. might rise later in the decade if the current Richard Boxshall, senior economist at Government stimulus spending underinvestment in new capacity causes PwC Middle East, said, “Q3 2020 has continues, including support for private­ supply to decline even more quickly than definitely shown signs of recovery for the sector salaries and tax deferrals, with demand. economy. This has mainly been due to Central banks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia One of the lasting impacts of the better measures in place to combat the announcing rolling over stimulus packages pandemic and continuous adaptation by to 2021 to support the economy. governments and businesses to the ‘new Real GDP for GCC normal.’ And while uncertainty about the Challenging outlook and rising economic situation of the post­pandemic debt level countries set for world persists, the region is much better The economic recovery from COVID­19 will prepared to manage COVID­19 next year be just as challenging as the health growth and than this, so we should look forward to a response, and even more drawn out, as it period of economic growth and recovery could take two years for the GCC economies recovery in 2021. in 2021.” ■

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Bobcat expands to new markets, launches diversified vehicles and services

SOUTH KOREAN EQUIPMENT manufacturer Doosan Bobcat Credit : Bobcat Photo announced the launch of its new product line.

Enters the wheel loader market To expand the company’s loader product portfolio and to strengthen the company’s position as the world leader in compact equipment, Bobcat is entering the Small Articulated Loaders (SALs) market. The company is expanding its loader portfolio to provide customers with more choice of Bobcat products, with optimised Bobcat’s new Small characteristics for specific applications in construction, rental, Articulated Loaders (SALs) . agriculture, landscaping, road works, material handling and many other industries. and no construction site is complete without a soil and asphalt Bobcat is entering the SAL market with two models, the L23 and compactor. As a result, Bobcat is expanding its product portfolio L28, designed and built by the company in Bismarck in North Dakota, further to offer a full range of light compaction machinery, developed USA. With the new Bobcat SALs, the traditional attributes of high in collaboration with the Ammann Group. performance in a compact size, agility and versatility are now The new Bobcat Light Compaction Range covers seven different complemented by a light touch on the ground and increased lift product families and 37 models in total, to meet work requirements capacity for lower weight machines. on almost any construction job site. Bobcat light compaction machines offer maximum performance, while not compromising on Launches new light compaction range comfort, safety and simplicity of use. The Bobcat Light Compaction Compaction applications are a required part of numerous industries, Range includes vibratory rammers, vibratory forward plates, reversible vibratory plates, hydrostatic plates, walk­behind rollers, trench rollers, as well as tandem rollers.

New innovations and technologies Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation is a new technology providing Photo Credit : Bobcat Photo convenient, easily accessible remote­control operation using an app on a smartphone. With Bobcat MaxControl remote operation, two­ person jobs become single­worker tasks. Operators can tackle simple, everyday tasks such as opening and closing gates or loading bales in a shorter time and with a smaller crew. It is compatible with Full range of light compaction machinery from Bobcat. compact loaders with Selectable Joystick Controls (iOS only) dating as far as back as 2004.

FPT Industrial powers the “Sustainable Truck of the Year 2021” FPT INDUSTRIAL POWERS the “Sustainable 55,000 engines sold worldwide. They can run Truck of the Year 2021” in the Tractor category, on biomethane, bringing emissions down to the IVECO S­WAY NP 460 in LNG version. The almost zero. winning truck is equipped with the latest Cursor 13 NG uses stoichiometric generation of FPT Industrial’s Cursor 13 combustion and multipoint sequential Natural Gas: the most powerful, 100% natural injection, ensuring better fuel consumption gas engine for commercial vehicles on the and lower noise than Diesel. It can run on 100% market. CNG, LNG or biomethane and delivers fuel cost This six­cylinder engine ensures the IVECO S­ savings vs. Diesel of up to 30­35%. To comply WAY NP 460 a maximum power of 338 kW/460 with emissions standards Euro VI Step D, this Hp at 1,900 rpm and torque of 2,000 Nm at model relies on a simple three­way catalyst, 1,100 rpm and diesel­like performance. The without exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). The engine design not only provides reliability and Cursor 13 NG is the best alternative with low a longer product lifecycle, but it’s also the only climate impact for long haul operations since it natural gas engine with 1,600­km autonomy has been developed to meet high demands on and the new reference in consumption with performance and low operating costs without 4.12 km per kg of gas. compromises durability. Natural Gas (NG) is currently the most viable The Sustainable Truck of the Year award, now and low­cost sustainable solution, with FPT Cursor 13 NG in its fifth edition, was created by Italian

Industrial leading this segment with more than Credit : FPT Industrial Photo specialised magazine Vado e Torno.

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Trina Solar releases new Vertex series of solar modules Polypipe launches new high-performance THE VERTEX S is the latest in Trina Solar's high­ drainage solution efficiency photovoltaic (PV) module series, designed for residential and commercial rooftop THE NEW TERRAIN Fuze system is manufactured from high­density applications. The newly developed Vertex polyethene (HDPE), the system is technology is expected to increase the output highly resistant to chemical power of the units to over 405W. corrosion, making it a suitable

As the demand for PV systems growns, Trina Solar Credit : Trina Photo solution for hospitals and kitchens, The new model will increase efficiency to over 21%. Solar designed the new series specifically focusing and is heat­resistant, making it on efficiency, size, weight, appearance, load, DE09, DE09.05, and DE09.08, with each module suitable for the region's climate. reliability, safety, and ease of installation, while designed with an easy to handle format and light HDPE allows for a variety of engineering methods, including striving towards a more environmentally friendly weight for rooftop mounting. electrofusion welding, enhancing production process and ensuring the model is The system will also come with a warranty of joint integrity and reducing the compatible with mainstream mounting systems, 15 years, to reflect the reliability of the modules. chance of failures and toxic leaks. optimisers and inverters. Trina are approaching the production of the new Adam Smith, managing director of The new Vertex technology, exclusively range with a more sustainable manufacturing and Polypipe, explained, “The Polypipe featured in this range, combines 210mm wafers, distribution process­ this outlook was designed Middle East approach has always multi­busbar design, non­destructive cutting and into the product itself, with its relatively smaller been to support the creation of zero­ high density packing to boost the output power of dimensions (1754mm x 1096mm) and weight risk environments... you wouldn’t compromise on fire safety or the model up 60Wp to 405Wp, 17% more than (21kg) meaning the Vertex maximises the number emergency lighting... so why should previous generations, and increase model of units that can be shipped per container, you compromise on drainage?” efficiency to over 21%, an increase of 1%. reducing carbon emissions in transport. The range Designed with sustainability in Gao Jifan, board chairman of Trina Solar, will be shipped in 100% recyclable wood and mind, Terrain Fuze is engineered added, “The Vertex S series is another milestone carton packaging. from fully recyclable materials, in the long developmental history of the PV reducing its ecological impact in the industry.” For more information on the new range, visit long term. HDPE’s light weight also means it can be transported and Three versions of the system will be available, www.trinasolar.com installed in a much more energy efficient manner than other industry standard systems.

Middle East’s first Green Data Centre announced www.middleeast.polypipe.com/terr MORO HUB HAS announced advanced solutions to accelerate ain‐fuze new Green Data Centre at the the circular economy while using first virtual Water, Energy, fewer natural resources and Leybold reveals CLAWVAC Technology Environment reducing pollution. THE DRY VACUUM CLAWVAC pump Exhibition (WETEX). “Dubai continues to maintain from Leybold is designed for rough The Middle East’s first certified its leading positon with industrial processes. The ease of Tier­III solar­powered Green sustainable and futuristic disassembly uncomplicates cleaning and replacement Data Centre will be built in Al­ Credit : Moro Hub Photo solutions... in line with the Dubai processes, allowing the system Yalayais. WETEX, which was held The data centre will rely entirely on solar 10X initiative to transform and energy. to function smoothly under high from October 26­28 this year, position Dubai ahead of other pressure. The plug­and­play nature was the Middle East & North and Water Authority (DEWA), cities around the world by 10 of the CLAWVAC makes it suitable Africa’s first ever carbon­neutral places Moro Hub as one of the years... (and) provide 75% of for packaging plants, pneumatic virtual exhibition focusing on key contributors to the UAE’s Dubai’s total power capacity conveying lines or clamping devices water, sustainibility, energy and circular economy, as well as a from clean energy by 2050.” on CNC machines. technology. driving force in DEWA’s With this landmark first in the The system is available in three models­ the 600 i, with a maximum The facility will be utilised to sustainibility pledge. Middle East’s journey towards speed of 604 m³/h, the 900 i, with a offer digital products and Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, clean energy, Moro Hub have maximum speed of 874 m³/h and services, taking advantage of CEO of DEWA ­ of which Moro pledged that this is just the the 1200 i with a maximum speed ‘fourth industrial revolution’ Hub is a subsidiary, commented beginning of their venture of 1144 m³/h. All models deliver an technologies such as cloud “The launch of the Middle East’s towards a sustainable digital ultimate pressure of 150 mbar. services and artificial first solar­powered Green Data transformation across the The CLAWVAC’s minimal intelligence, and will help Moro Centre represents a new region, with the hope of opening downtime allows for a power­ efficient operation, meaning the Hub’s clients’ sustainability achievement for Moro Hub. This several more green data centres CLAWVAC is a sustainable option initiatives to reduce their carbon reinforces the Scale 360 over the region throughout the for manufacturing plants. This, footprint and achieve carbon Initiative that the UAE has coming years and begin to draw combined with the machine’s speed neutrality or negativity, with the signed, as the first country in the together larger initiatives to control means the energy end goal of reversing the effects world, in collaboration with the hold the momentum towards a consumption can be controlled, of climate change. World Economic Forum to green future. reducing CO2 emissions. The announcement, made by benefit from worldwide the CEO of the Dubai Electricity technological innovation and www.morohub.com www.leybold.com

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KOHLER KDI 3404TCR SCR — Unique for more than one reason KOHLER HAS INTRODUCED its most terms of noise and consumption. powerful engine ever – KDI 3404TCR SCR, The KDI 3404TCR­SCR not only offers and one of the most compact in its range. advantages in terms of performance, size The hallmark of the KDI 3404TCR SCR is its and emissions. It also stands out for its high torque density, which makes it possible architecture, such as the side power take­ to guarantee performance typical of engines offs that flank the main and secondary with larger displacement. In the US­T4F power take­offs and are designed to make version the maximum torque is 500 Nm, the KDI 3404 the suitable solution for while in the EU­Stage V version it is 650 Nm. manufacturers who want the maximum The big advantage of the KDI 3404TCR SCR is installation flexibility. Another unique therefore to be able to provide better feature of the KDI 3404TCR SCR are the performance, with much more compact counter­rotating shafts contained in the dimensions compared to higher bedplate architecture, which provide displacement engines. reduction of vibrations, thus offering Photo Credit : KOHLER Photo As for all the engines of the KDI family in operator comfort and the silent operation of Stage V version, the management of the The KDI 3404TCR SCR engine is suitable for any type of the engine. exhaust gas after­treatment system is off‐road application. Thanks to its characteristics, the KDI extremely effective and intelligent, as it is 3404TCR SCR engine is suitable for any type characterised by very long average 3404TCR SCR engine can reach 112 kW of off­road application, offering the regeneration intervals and by the ability to already at 1800 rpm, thus allowing it to work maximum flexibility of installation and regenerate the DPF, mainly in passive mode at low rpm with significant advantages in superior performance. and in any case without any impact on engine performance or the driveability of the KOHLER Engines CheckApp now available machine. KOHLER HAS DEVELOPED the KOHLER Engines CheckApp, the smartphone application for The extreme effectiveness of the after­ the monitoring and maintenance of Kohler engines, now enriched with a digital shop for treatment systems of KDI engines is also due Kohler genuine parts. to the fundamental idea on which this The app is a direct line between the end user and Kohler. It provides the end user with a platform was developed. The exhaust gas series of advantages which streamline and simplify engine management compared to the past. after­treatment system of the EU­Stage V It is possible to register an unlimited number of engines in order to keep track of your versions is housed in a single compact and entire fleet of Kohler engines, making the app extremely advantageous both for end users easy to install module, with flexibility and for hire companies. guaranteed by the possibility to customise For each engine entered, the app creates a general overview of the engine’s condition, in the layout according to the installation on other words a profile which provides the engine’s characteristics and its documentation, the machine. including video tutorials which show how to replace spare parts and use and maintenance The performance in the EU­Stage V version handbooks, thus creating a direct channel to Kohler’s official documentation. is even higher, to the point that the KDI

Hatz wins Diesel Progress Summit Awards 2020 HATZ, MANUFACTURER OF industrial limits in this class in a compact way. engines and systems, won ‘Engine of the Year under 175 HP’ (130kW) and ‘New Compact protection for critical Power Technology’ awards at the Diesel applications Progress Summit 2020 in the USA. Credit : Hatz Photo In the “New Power Technology” category, which was announced for the first time, High torque with low installation space Hatz won with its systems competence. requirements convincing The manufacturer entered its battery Hatz impressed the expert jury in the first loader and power generator Hatz fiPMG category with the liquid­cooled three­ into the race. The abbreviation stands for cylinder diesel engine 3H50T. With a flywheel­integrated permanent magnet displacement of only 1.5 litres and up to generator. In this case, the generator is 130 Newton meters, it is one of the integrated into the engine. Compared to a highest­torque power sources of its kind. conventional, mounted design, the The version up to 19kW or 25 Hatz wins two Diesel Progress Summit Awards in generator alone requires 90% less space 2020, convincing the expert jury for the second time in horsepowers is particularly suitable as an a row after 2019. and is 85% lighter. The fiPMG ensures the alternative to engines that require operation of critical applications in hybrid considerably more power to achieve the In parallel, it meets the requirements of systems, as a power outage backup or by same torque. the world's strictest exhaust emission providing a continuous power supply.

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Terex MPS unveils new high capacity wheeled crushing systems THE NEW TEREX high­capacity, all electric wheeled crushing systems are designed to deliver and built to last. They are quick to set up and dismantle, as well as easy to operate.

WJ3042 Jaw Plant The Terex WJ3042 is a high performance wheeled jaw crusher plant. Incorporating the aggressive Terex JW42 jaw crusher and a heavy duty vibrating grizzly feeder, the Terex The WJ3042 and WC1150S are available as stand‐alone plants or as part of a multi plant system with product WJ3042 can give optimum production in a conveyors for a complete crushing and screening solution. range of applications. Plant installation is stand­alone plants or as part of a MPS Credit : Terex Photo assisted with hydraulic legs. Its compact size, high reduction and good product cubicity for multi plant system with product conveyors for quick set up times, ease of transport and the production of high quality aggregate and a complete crushing and screening solution. simple maintenance make the Terex WJ3042 sub­base materials. A level sensor over the All plants and conveyors are designed to fit in suitable for quarrying, mining, demolition cone crusher regulates the feed to ensure standard containers for easy transport and recycling applications. the cone chamber is choke fed, essential for overseas or on the road; the entire system maximum production, manganese life and with conveyors can be transported in nine WC1150S Cone/Screen Plant optimal product shape. The large onboard containers. Once on site, each assembled The Terex WC1150S Cone­Screen plant is a 6’x20’ 3 deck screen allows for sizing product plant can be transported in a one piece tow. high performance, medium sized wheeled from a single plant. Plants come with Hydraulic screen lift and hydraulic support crushing­screening system. At the heart of hydraulics for simple and easy installation of legs reduce cranage and tools required for the plant is the 225 kW (300 HP) Terex the plant. plant set up and relocation. TC1150 cone crusher with a modern automated control system. Its unique Complete Systems For further details on their full product crushing action provides greater capacity, The WJ3042 and WC1150S are available as portfolio, visit www.terexmps.com

CEMEX to offer Vertua net-zero CO2 concrete CEMEX HAS ANNOUNCED that Vertua, its first­ever net­zero component in the development of climate­friendly urban carbon concrete, will soon be available in its major markets projects, sustainable buildings, and resilient infrastructure,” said worldwide after a successful launch in Europe. Fernando A Gonzalez, CEO of CEMEX. Vertua, a family of products that ranges from low carbon to the Vertua net­zero carbon concrete is possible due to an first net­zero CO2 concrete in the market, places CEMEX at the innovative geopolymer binder solution created by CEMEX’s forefront of the building materials industry’s efforts to mitigate Research and Development Center in Switzerland. climate change. This solution has a reduced carbon footprint of up to 70% “We believe that climate change is one of the biggest without sacrificing performance. The compensation of the challenges of our time, and we are committed to doing our part to remaining CO2 is achieved by participating in reforestation address it. Vertua is clear evidence that we can transition to a projects, among other initiatives. CEMEX aims to deliver net­zero carbon­neutral economy, where concrete is an essential CO2 in all its concretes globally by 2050.

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Liebherr presents the new generation of articulated dump trucks LIEBHERR-HYDRAULIKBAGGER GMBH UNVEILED the new articulated dump trucks, within the framework of a digital product presentation, making it a full­liner in the earthmoving area. The TA 230

Litronic, with a new design, represents Credit : Liebherr Photo maximum quality and reliability, while providing the utmost comfort. It is primarily designed for overburden transport and the mining industry and useful for larger infrastructure projects. Due to the optimal structure gauge, it can also be used for special applications, such as tunnel construction. The clever machine concept of the TA 230 Litronic provides maximum performance in challenging off­road applications, with the new designs in the front end area creating The new TA 230 Litronic with specially developed components, sophisticated technology and modern design. maximum ground clearance. A powerful six­cylinder construction machinery engine with 12 l displacement of the material. new TA 230 Litronic support the machine and 265 kW / 360 hp installed in the TA 230 The spacious operator's cab provides operator, thus increasing safety and comfort Litronic complies with the requirements of conditions for comfortable and safe working. during operation. exhaust emissions standard V. A touch display with integrated rear camera With the intelligent machine check­up The new Liebherr dump truck combines increases visibility in the rear area. and a service­oriented machine design, driving performance and enormous pulling The lighting concept with LED headlights the machine boasts an optimised force, with maximum safety due to optimal ensures improved visibility and safety – maintenance concept. The daily set­up adhesion. Numerous improvements have both for the machine operator and times can be reduced, costs can be saved been made for quick and efficient loading everyone in the outdoor area. and the durability of the components can and unloading, as well as for safe transport The modern assist systems installed in the be extended.

Metso Outotec launches compact large-capacity primary crusher METSO OUTOTEC IS launching an extension to feed the crusher from 360 degrees around the feed its primary gyratory crusher range, the opening. SUPERIOR MKIII 6275UG,suitable for different The 6275UG crusher’s feed opening is 15% larger types of applications, providing large capacity than in similar crushers, with up to 30% more with significant savings in CAPEX and operating capacity than comparable crushers. The up to costs. 10% reduction in station height translates into a “We are very excited about the SUPERIOR remarkable reduction in the CAPEX costs, reaching MKIII 6275UG. As a direct response to the even 20%. In MKIII UG, downtime can be reduced market demand, we’ve designed a more by up to 70% thanks to concave replacements with compact primary gyratory crusher reducing Metso's Rotable Topshell. CAPEX that is applicable to both underground and above ground applications for the mining Outotec Image Credit: Metso The SmartStation concept industry. We think that we have achieved our The SUPERIOR MKIII 6275UG is designed to be part goal and upheld the superior standards we are of a SmartStation, where productivity and known for,” said Jim Bathie, VP Mining Crushers availability are optimised with sophisticated at Metso Outotec. The SUPERIOR MKIII 6275UG is designed automation in each phase of the process. The crusher was born out of a need for a high to be a part of a SmartStation. Incoming material analysis is done automatically capacity underground primary crusher that did with VisioTruck, and Metso Outotec Metrics not require a primary feeder, scalper, and the associated provide analytical dashboards and condition monitoring to infrastructure. Minimising the need for high cost stationary grids ensure optimal crusher performance. A consistent vault level is to control topsize underground was a requisite, and the large ensured with automatic crusher adjustments. VisioRock and topsize acceptance was met with the UG design. The 6275UG control system is used for wear compensation. MKIII met the additional requirements of the ability to transport Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, the components down shafts with spacial restrictions, assemble end­to­end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals the crusher with minimal need for welding and hot works, and to processing, metals refining and recycling industries globally.

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Sandvik pushes the boundaries of mining automation Eaton upgrades Eaton 93PM three-phase UPS SANDVIK MINING AND Rock Technology has revealed its vision for autonomous mining EATON HAS INTRODUCED the second generation of its market equipment at the Innovation in Mining virtual leading Eaton 93PM three­phase event. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The autonomous AutoMine Concept vehicle The modular and scalable design of based on the latest technologies, is equipped with Credit : Sandvik Photo the Eaton 93PM G2 enables new sensing capabilities and artificial intelligence datacentre operators to grow to enhance mining operations. The AutoMine capacity and power protection in line with business demand, while Concept perceives its surroundings and enabling the industry’s lowest total environment in 3D and reacts to it in real­time. cost of ownership (TCO) in its class. These technologies provide clear customer Protection, security and business advantages by allowing vehicles to adapt and plan continuity are at the heart of the their own routes, and to find the most suitable 93PM G2 UPS range. HotSync and paths even in continuously changing The AutoMine Concept vehicle is equipped with new sensing Hot Swap features increase the capabilities and artificial intelligence. environments. The obstacle detection, collision system availability. It has built­in safety mechanism compliant with avoidance and 3D online mapping capabilities autonomous mining.” the latest IEC standards, to reduce improve adaptability and increase flexibility. This game­changing platform is a foundation for electrical risk, as well as “The AutoMine Concept is unique, because it using the AutoMine technology in various cybersecurity compliant remote has been designed ground­up for autonomous equipment types and can be applied to any monitoring capability. use. It is the world’s first fully autonomous vehicle. The AutoMine Concept vehicle has a “The second generation builds on underground mining machine built specifically for completely new industrial design without a cabin, the success of the earlier 93PM automation,” said Riku Pulli, vice president, and with built­in components for high reliability range by adding cybersecurity, hot swap power modules and Eaton’s automation, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. and productivity. This autonomy platform allows EnergyAware solution that enables “This technology raises ease­of­use, effectiveness for equipment design that is optimised for its it to help support the drive to of asset utilisation and adaptability to a new level, primary production tasks without compromises. renewable energy and bring resulting in higher productivity. These Being fully battery­electric, it drives sustainability revenue back into the datacentre. technologies will truly change the face and pace of in mining without carbon emissions. Combined, these new features increase efficiency, availability and reduce the operating costs,” said Ashraf Yehia, managing director, Konecranes forklifts go electric Eaton Middle East. Eaton’s Energy Saver System THE KONECRANES E-VER is a silent, productive improves efficiency levels to above vehicle with zero direct emissions, a fully electric 99%, while the Variable Module driveline and the latest eco­efficient features. Management System helps to “Electrically­powered lifting is well­established achieve high efficiency even when in Konecranes, but in this project, we are being UPS load levels are low, which is typical in redundant UPS systems. innovative and raising electrification to the next

level,” said Lisa Martinsson, senior project Epiroc launches Office manager who leads the company programme to TeleREMOTE develop electric lift trucks. The lithium­ion battery that powers the truck’s EPIROC’S OFFICE TELEREMOTE, has been designed for increased two motors saves time, taking just 45 minutes to safety, efficiency and productivity. fully recharge. When the truck is in motion, it adds “With Office TeleREMOTE, a single braking energy to the charge. The Konecranes E­ person can control multiple drills in VER electric forklift needs less time and money for a productive and efficient manner,” maintenance because it has common electrical said Mayya Popova, product modules and few moving parts. With no heat and Credit : Konecranes Photo manager, automation, Epiroc. Konecranes E‐VER electric forklift less vibration, components can last longer. Remote drilling, together with AutoDrill and Auto­Rod Handling Powerful and easily manoeuvrable, this electric status along with energy consumption an recovery. System features, boost productivity vehicle runs on a motor that is more efficient “Fitted with our state­of­the­art Smart as the drill rigs can work almost than a diesel engine. The cabin features a wide, Connected technology, the new Konecranes E­VER continuously without breaks. unobstructed view of the work area and an electric forklift will benefit our customers by “The Office TeleREMOTE operator ergonomic console with a clear, graphic screen dramatically reducing their environmental impact is less exposed to the harsh work display for unparalleled visibility and comfortable while providing improved performance,” said site environment. The operator control of the vehicle. Andreas Falk, senior vice president, Konecranes spends every single work day The electric forklift is equipped with redundant Lift Trucks. running equipment in an improved working environment with high sensors for faster diagnostics and failsafe The E­VER is a part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ comfort,” explained Popova. functioning. The Konecranes E­VER is a Smart vision to minimise the footprint and improve the It is designed to remotely operate Connected Lift Truck as well. TRUCONNECT handprint of equipment for terminals and heavy surface drill rigs in open pit mines Remote Monitoring follow the battery charge industrial applications. or quarries only.

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