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AVIATION PORTS & FREEZONE AVIATION lights; existing window ACs with advanced and more efficient inverter AC units and water conservation measures through Water aerators and Flow regulators in wash basins, toilets taps and showers. The generated saving from the above-mentioned energy conservation measures will repay its investment less than 2 years. Ali Al Jassim, CEO, Etihad ESCO, said: “Through this partnership, we aim to support Drydocks’ green efforts by providing sustainable solutions that reduce consumption and support the development and sustainability of eco- friendly facilities. We are glad to observe that the efforts aimed at spreading awareness are paying off, to collectively contribute towards 30% reduction in electricity and water demand by 2030.” Rado Antolovic CEO 34 | December 2018 & MD at DP World’s Maritime Services Division said, “By partnering with Etihad ESCO to implement the proposed energy conservation measures in Drydocks World’s facility, we aspire to contribute to the emirate’s sustainability targets. It also supports our mission to grow and sustain the yard as a leading global marine, offshore and industrial service provider that responsibly utilizes available resources.” Etihad ESCO is a DEWA venture that was established in 2013 to make Dubai’s built environment a leading example of energy efficiency. Etihad ESCO aims to create viable performance contracting market for energy service companies by auditing and proposing energy conservation measures to major building contractors/developers, bringing Dubai closer to the achievement of its sustainability goals. Emerging technologies helping airports tackle increasing security threats Airport security market to surpass US$16 billion mark Smart technologies fuelling airport security market ME airports face a range of threats on a daily basis New technology plays a vital role to ensure security at airports at a time when new vulnerabilities are emerging with the merger of cyber and physical threats. Security and safety technologies play a vital role in managing fast clearance checks for passengers. There is huge competition among airports in providing fast immigration and security