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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
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& 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