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Arab Future Cities Summit 2015 discusses integrated smart cities P.26

Huawei speeds up the race for 5G technology P.54

Inspire and Educate P.6

Sustainability the underlying theme of this year’s Emirates Energy Awards P.40

Onward and upward: Dubai Airshow 2015 achieves new

heights P.62

High-performance, sustainable and cost effective products for the hospitality sector P.30

Oman healthcare projects get major boost P.68

Bee’ah recycling centers and community initiatives leadthe change P.50

The land versus food conundrum: does the solution in the laboratory? P.72

GOvErnmEnT SmArT TECHnOlOGIES

EArly COllABOrATIOn

COnSTruCTIOn TrAnSPOrT

SuSTAInABIlITy HEAlTH & COmmunITIES

wASTE mAnAGEmEnT FOOD & AGrICulTurE

SmArT CITIES

what happens when the ‘unconnected’ connect… P.18

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publisher’s note

It’s the time of the year when the weather starts to cool and business begins to heat up - here in the middle East. This year too is no exception with the Dubai Airshow kicking things off with the announcement of

multi-billions dollar deals below colorful flypasts by the latest flying machines.

Our roundtable this month focuses on the human dimensions in effective adoption and implementation of BIm. levi DaCosta, Senior Architect at P & T Architects sets the stage with his thought-provoking views on how BIm is more Sociology than Technology. It was a lively discussion where each of the participants brought their own unique insights to the table. with nearly $3 trillion of projects underway in the region, efficiency will go a long, long way in the right project implementation environments.

At the 6th Desert Energy leadership Summit too efficiency and diversification were the key talking points. The second annual Arab Future Cities Summit just concluded where the latest technologies were discussed in depth to create smart governments, intelligent infrastructure and a better quality of life for all cities in the region.

In the Smart Technologies section we focus on the Industrial Internet of Things and the critical 5G data transmission technologies that will provide the backbone for transporting the vast quantities of data that IoT demands. Smart streetlights are another emerging technology that can play a critical role beefing up smart infrastructure of our cities.

This year’s Emirates Energy Awards were held under the theme of Sustainability in a hi-tech environment with the year’s major initiatives being highlighted in 3D projections. Taking a more global view our guest writer in this issue ms laura Seaman highlights the high costs that all nations are going to pay with the imminent climate changes of this century. Another initiative we have featured in this issue is that of 100 resilient Cities.

It has always been our endeavour to keep our content interesting, informative and germane to live our lives today, tomorrow and in the years to come. we hope you will feel the same way as you read through this issue.

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Sociology...not juSt

ntil recently the focus around BIM has increasingly been on software and

technology. Overlooked is one key factor for which we - regardless of our position within

the production chain - can do something about: People.

Emphasis on culture and “human factors such as personal initiative, mutual respect, trust, human

nature, comfort with work processes, workflows, habit, identity, personality, authorship” – all need to

underlie our transition towards a collaborative adoption of new digital technologies.

To quote Randy Deutsch: ”We as design professionals produce neither facilities nor documents, rather we enact

change. In the design industry our key output hinges on the ability to inspire people to accept, adopt, drive, and sustain

change as the driving force to realize tangible impact.”Whilst in the past software re-sellers pushed BIM as a way

to increase production, improve accuracy in construction documents, reduce the amount of site change orders, increased

visualization, and performance simulation, we need to re-center this

discussion around the challenge of implementing BIM, on “the social implications of digital technologies and associated work processes, on firm culture and workflows”.Although anyone can load a single software license and rapidly become proficient in its technicalities. Successful implementation of BIM depends on sharing and collaboration. It is inherently a social endeavor of working together towards a common purpose. Given the amount of variables, there exists no single best way to implement BIM. Each situation requires subtle changes and refinements. Supporting this process of integration “we need to have good design” to set the parameters.A suggestion would be that we leave the past behind but bear in mind that whilst technology “dominates the present, it is rooted in the past and tends towards the future”. I hope that you understand that technology is far “more than a method, it represents a historical movement” with the capacity to transcend into our built environment; an environment that has little or nothing to do with a “playground for children young or old” nor with the “invention of forms” but rather one that serves as the “battleground of the human spirit”.My real hope it that people, technology and architecture crystallize into a true expression of one another in a place where “good design leads the way to create the built environment and our daily human experience”.P

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BIM-The Human factorOn THe 11TH Of nOveMBer, fuTure CITIeS HeLD very InTereSTIng DISCuSSIOnS wITH THe LeADerS Of BIM wITHIn regIOn’S DeSIgn AnD COnSTruCTIOn COMMunITy. wITH THe MAIn fOCuS On HOw BIM CAn Be uSeD TO BrIng ABOuT eArLIer COLLABOrATIOn, SOMe fAnTASTIC InSIgHTS were PrOvIDeD On THe STATe Of THe TeCHnOLOgy AnD ITS IMPLICATIOnS On THe DIfferenT PLAyerS In THe InDuSTry TODAy - AnD TOMOrrOw. PArTICIPAnTS In THe TALkS were:

1. Jeff Decker (AeCOM, Director) 2. Alexander kolpakov (AeCOM, BIM Manager)3. Scott Jezzard (Perkins+will, Director) 4. Peter ridley (Perkins+will, Director) 5. rania Bayeh (Autodesk, Industry Development Manager)6. naji Atallah (Autodesk, Head of AeC and Manufacturing) 7. Dr Muhammad Tariq Shafiq (IeC, BIM Consultant)8. Levi DaCosta (P&T, Senior Architect)9. Steven Mcfadden (nOrA Systems, regional Manager Me) 10. Harry norman (flip flop Media fZe, Managing Director)


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How can we define BiM? naji Atallah: At Autodesk we see BIM as a collaborative process to design and construct building and infrastructure assets using a central unit, which is usually a 3D model, instead of separated drawings. The importance of this process is having transparency as an owner and utilizing the same set and having a single source of truth when you are executing a lifecycle of a project.

Alexander kolpakov: I agree, it is important to define BIM as a process and not as a piece of software.

Tariq Shafiq: we may see different BIM definitions from different perspectives, saying that BIM is a new way of technology, new process, BIM is a new standard and a new method of construction. But for me, its a combination of all of these things, a technology which processes, but more importantly, it’s a tool to cut the capital cost of projects and deliver them in less time. If it is a technology, it must be used in the right process that can deliver benefits to the client. A car is a technology, but in order to make it useful you need to go somewhere. The same is with BIM, you can learn the software, but you have to be in a process to make it useful. BIM is a package, as a technology, as a process and as a standard.

Arsen Safaryan: I think these descriptions are accurate, but different wording of the same thing we are talking about. for the owner of the project it is essential for BIM to perform after execution with the rest of the life cycle of the building, which is pretty much operations and facilities management. This is one of the perspectives, which is immature here, and we do not have previous examples of how this works in the region.

Jeff Decker: Just to add one thing, the emphasis on the communication tool and the communication to the client and the

outcome of a project is transforming from where the process of BIM began and where the technology has taken it today that it isn’t just a tool for the day to day site team, but can be used by executives who are not involved in the process. It is a communication tool for all the stakeholders.

is BiM a tool for earlier collaBoration?Scott Jezzard: The days of design projects where the architect held sole ownership are long passed. we work in collaborative teams, so the sooner you bring people around the table the better. getting a gameplan mapped, sharing and agreeing to a common set of protocols of which, the expectation of going forward and what the delivery is going to be. we need to make sure the accreditation

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process is sound, but you cant put a project team together too soon, you

can’t share information too soon with that team.

Scott Jezzard: But the use of this software is changing the traditional way of how design projects are run. This

hasn’t fully manifested its awareness across the collaborative streams. you can

have all the BIM execution plans in the world, but it still comes down to how people use it. I think we are still pioneering the first generation of projects in this collaborative platform.

Peter ridley: I think there is still a lack of clarity as to what the benefit of BIM should really be on a project. from the client side, I don’t think they understand what the benefits can be. So they don’t have a clear understanding of why they want the consultants to use BIM. The design teams still slightly struggle with what the benefit to them is. It needs to be a benefit that comes to everybody and not just lower fees or faster project work.

Arsen Safaryan: Let me give you an example Peter, of our recent experience. Obviously most of the major consultants are using BIM without needing the client’s approval. when the client requests it there can be confusion. There is a big challenge on the legal side, unless it is in the contract, no one wants to go ahead and be as collaborative as they need to be, so there is much work to be done. The government mandate makes us talk about BIM, but there are a no specific regulations so we are looking at international standards.

Scott Jezzard: The collaboration is not just in the consultant’s team, its also moving into manufacturing.

Peter ridley: On the collaboration front, I was fortunate enough to begin my career sitting at a drawing board with a pen drawing on trace, even back then the process was so much slower as it was all analog. The change that has taken place over the last 20 years where the whole process has sped up as new technologies have come in, I think architects have struggled to really get their head around what that means to the collaborative process. As time

decreases it becomes harder and harder to put people in a room together, but ultimately you still need that. Direct communication is key to the success of the digital collaboration. we still haven’t got this right as a profession.

Jeff Decker: I was wondering if you could even take what you just said, and say that the technology is ahead of humans (users). It can offer so much, but for us to train people and then to use it, it takes years to catch up to the technology and it keeps changing.

naji Atallah: you are absolutely right, we are in the first generation of a more collaborative design and it will take a lifecycle of projects now to see exactly what this means. How the culture of these people working on these projects will change.

Levi DaCosta: I think BIM is really not about technology, that’s the problem. BIM is really sociology, we have been using the technology for quite a while now and the big focus was technology, but I think this is the easy component of it. It’s relatively simple to pick up. It’s the sociological component, which is challenging. we are talking about collaboration, and I think that’s the hard part of BIM, which we haven’t

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leveraged yet. without a doubt, all the projects I have been involved in, sociology is the key component… people, people, people. without people you won’t get anywhere, you can throw in

as much technology as you want and you will get nothing done.

naji Atallah: we completely agree, we see technology as an enabler for a new level of collaboration. But it’s the people and the

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Arsen Safaryan: The technology needs to be flexible with people, as Jeff mentioned there has to be executive buy in. everybody has a certain set of requirements and the technology is not flexible enough, and is going in its own direction. The human factor is really big here.

Scott Jezzard: There really is a quantum shift in sociology, in philosophy because the construction industry hasn’t really changed since the Middle Ages. we still stick build, use hammers and nails. we are leagues behind the automotive and aerospace industry. we are only now touching on the manufacturing capability, which has been in industry for more than 20 years. BIM is ultimately an enabler of this shift from what is largely unchanged from the middle ages into a smart city, an integrated and holistic set of practices, which have been present in other industries for a long time.

Steven Mcfadden: Manufacturers have a different perspective of BIM to architects. we do not work with BIM on a day-to-day basis, but at the very least we have to be BIM ready. with regards to our definition of BIM, I would say it was a spatial database with the location and attributes of the components of a building. In terms of what Scot mentioned on technology, you have to understand, manufacturing is actually very advanced in technology, a lot of manufacturers out there are already using similar programs to BIM and could very easily become BIM ready in a short period time. we are more interested in the operational side of BIM, what


happens in the end. unfortunately, all our advances to architectural firms have been frowned upon because they are more interested in the geometrical side of products than the performance. we are not told about where to drop the information, and how to get BIM models to architects. It’s very difficult to get to the right person. I’m only speaking from personal experience, but it seems to be more about the geometry of a building, which is being considered rather than the operational side.

Levi DaCosta: The role of the architect is changing from a master builder to more of a composer of an orchestra. we have more disciplines and more people, so it’s more composing and helping the whole orchestra to perform. But the architect still has the lead role in that respect, we are refabricating architecture and the technology is pushing the market in a certain way. The creation from these manufacturers, the architect is now working in the art of joinery, putting together these innovations, similar to the aerospace or automotive industry. The manufacturers have a huge input in this area, we have gone mass production to mass customization and this is now a completely new concept for us as designers.

Jeff Decker: I started realizing how much BIM is used and to what extent on the operations side and I think the work that we do can almost be differentiated by project type. The client has a different requirement for needing that (BIM) information. we are often asked ‘how far do we go?” with the drawing. Is it just the model? Or is it the model and the data, and what level of data? How much content do you want in this model, and ultimately the factor is what the client wants to pay for and what they are going

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to need for their facility. There are different needs to what the BIM communication can provide.

Peter ridley: On the lifecycle issue, so much of building operations seems to be stuck in a reactive mindset. I think the value of BIM as a proactive tool on that front is not been well explained or utilized. I worked on a PPP project and right from day 1 we were working with the people who were going to be operating this building for 35 years under very significant financial terms. They were thinking at the initial design stage from a strategic point of view, operationally. That guided the design process and I think to get the real value out of BIM the industry has to sell that as a tool to proactively manage a building through its lifecycle.

naji Atallah: unless there is a client mandate of what they want from BIM, we see that the consultant is working on their version of BIM, the contractor has a completely different system so unless the mandate of formally having a collaborative process comes from the client, the collaboration is more limited within the enterprise. But we do see more and more clients are requesting BIM in order to achieve certain goals from the asset over a long term. Then collaboration becomes a necessity.

Arsen Safaryan: The challenge here is when the clients requests are in the contract, the contract value tends to increase rather than decrease, as it is an overhead for the

supply chain. If you ask the consultant and contractor to deliver BIM, its an overhead. The painful part for the client is, when your asking for BIM you know that it is going to swell your budget in the short term. we need to be able to measure the value, to show that the rOI is feasible. Then we can determine this overhead from the benefits.

Levi DaCosta: This is cultural, how are we going to change culture? Me and Peter (Perkin+will) will go work together, and share the risk and share the profit. How we are going to come together, culturally, we have to get to this point. The authorities also have a role to play there to push that culture through. But without this there is always going to be a risk. l


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products developed for the internet of things are getting smarter by the day. they have the abiltiy to connect, interact, provide data, assess situations and react. street lights today not only provide light, but also act as information technology hubs that gather information and react instantly to meet changes in vehicular and pedestrian traffic. thus, enhancing safety and optimizing energy consumption.

What happens When the ‘unconnected’ connect…

challenges are opportunitiesexperts believe that dubai’s “smart city” vision could create one of the most-connected and sustainable urban centers in the world.

according to the forecast of the united nations, in today’s increasingly global and interconnected world, over half of the world’s population (54 per cent) lives in urban areas.

the coming decades will bring further profound changes to the size and spatial distribution of the global population. the continuing urbanization and overall growth of the world’s population is projected to add 2.5 billion people to the planet by 2050, with nearly 90 per cent of the increase concentrated in asia and africa.

at the same time, the proportion of the world’s population living in urban areas is expected to increase, reaching 66 per cent by 2050.

fadi shanaah, managing director for schreder middle east, a leading outdoor manufacturer who has integrated multiple systems other than just lighting says: “the main challenge that dubai could face is to foresee resources in developing smart city projects, which would facilitate free Wi-fi as well as other systems to be interconnected in all public places.”

in 1950, 750 million people lived in cities, however today 4 billion people live in cities. how can we anticipate demography,

fadi shanaah, managing director, schreder middle east

technological advancement, level of interconnection and social

requirements? how can we prepare our cities for this expansion while maintaining

a scalable and adaptable model?“this growth is a challenge, as well

as an opportunity, urbanization can push innovations and distribute wealth more evenly. if not well defined and implemented, this could lead to complex systems becoming quickly obsolete and not providing the intended result of providing a safer environment and comfortable living,“ cautions fadi.

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safety and security as their top priority, while developed cities will look at energy, transportation and the environment as their most important areas while safety and security will be much lower down the list.”

the possibilities are as endless as the imaginationthe development of products in this era are becoming more intelligent. they have the ability now to do more than its initial purpose - connect, provide data, assess situations and react. based on the ability of systems to do more than just switch on and off, the possibilities of intelligent products open a whole new set of doors!

remember when streetlights were for illuminating roadways and walkways? those were the days when a light was indeed just a light, and a ballast was just a ballast.

today, lighting has gone digital with the advent of leds and electronic chips, and with

optimized for access and speed. experts now agree that the next stage of the “internet for the people” is influenced by the introduction of the internet of things (iot).

the world is surpassing standalone devices moving into a new era where everything is connected. the time has changed immensely where is it rare nowadays to find a product that didn’t have some form of connectivity. the internet of things (iot) will transform the way of communication and the way things are perceived about the world.

internet-connected ecosystem, including connected tvs, connected cars, wearable computing devices, and all consumer and business tools will soon be connected to the “internet of things.”

fadi shanaah adds: “all the cities that have smart initiatives will have different priorities. most developing cities will have


smart cities

professional lighting. it encourages social interactions and creates a better living space. now the smart systems are no longer working in isolation but react seamlessly in symbiosis with each other to the ever-changing environment. (for example: the lighting level goes up in a street as an accident has been recorded by the shuffle camera, sending data to various entities through sensors while informing people

that, streetlights are starting to double up not only as light sources, but also as information technology do-it-all that will help cities monitor and control their assets, energy consumption and adjust the precise lighting levels required to prevent light pollution.

progress that products make could transform smart cities into being more than just a digital city, it is possible to make the smart cities link physical capital with social ones, and to develop better services and infrastructure.

for example, a few governments in the gcc have now chosen schreder as a beyond lighting partner to capitalize on new product developments such as the shuffle. this modern interface creates added value for outdoor living spaces. With integrated features such as loudspeakers, cctv, Wlan, ev chargers and visual guidance, the shuffle goes far beyond

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through the pa/va of the process to follow. all these 3 features are integrated in one pole.)

competition among cities to engage and attract new residents, businesses and visitors means constant attention to providing a high quality of life, safer environment and vibrant economic climate.

of paramount importance to any traveler is “safety”, providing a strong and smart surveillance program, the camera in shuffle can be installed in all critical areas to prevent any untoward incidents and help people feel secure and have peace of mind.

in 2014, a survey was conducted in the united states to understand the top smart city attributes and 70% of the 1000 respondents agreed that 4g technology should be available throughout the city for its residence and visitors. allowing you to stay connected on the move, Wlan in shuffle creates a more enjoyable experience.

tourists can now connect to any shuffle pole and download information about areas of interest

surrounding them. it could also serve as a business tool to connect and view latest information, emails and social updates.

in the same survey 70% of the 1000 respondents agreed that smart cities should have infrastructure systems that talk to each other. owlet iot is a unique development that has been used in the city of san jose to mark a key milestone in achieving its green vision by reducing its energy costs and co2 emissions by 47%. this smart technology offers 3 types of control solutions that are available as options in shuffle.1. stand-alone solution: Where

each luminaire is fitted with a control unit and can be managed independently.

2. autonomous network: a dimming system enables luminaires to communicate together in a wireless network to provide dynamic profile dimming. this system can be enhanced with motion detection sensors.

3. interoperable network: the schreder owlet iot nightshift is a remote control system for monitoring, metering and managing a light network using a web interface to control each luminaire at all times from anywhere in the world.

lighting is no longer about just providing the right amount of light to an exposed area it is also about turning information into actions that create new capabilities, richer experiences, and unprecedented economic opportunity for businesses and countries while enhancing individual urban experience, safety and happiness.l


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The Dubai Supreme CounCil of energy anD Dubai eleCTriCiTy anD WaTer auThoriTy (DeWa) have parTiCipaTeD in The 6Th DeSerT energy leaDerShip SummiT, helD ThiS monTh in Dubai unDer The paTronage of hh Sheikh ahmeD bin SaeeD al makToum, Chairman of The Supreme CounCil of energy. The SummiT, organizeD by The DeSerTeC inDuSTrial iniTiaTive, broughT TogeTher offiCialS anD DeCiSion-makerS from The publiC anD privaTe SeCTorS from arounD The WorlD. TheSe inCluDe SauDi arabia’S aCWa poWer, germany’S rWe, anD The STaTe griD CorporaTion of China.

Focus on diversiFication during desert energy summit

he ahmed buti al muhairbi, Secretary general of the Dubai Supreme Council of energy

spoke on behalf of he Saeed mohammed al Tayer, vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of energy and mD & Ceo of DeWa, saying that the uae, under the leadership of hh Sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, president of the uae, and hh Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of Dubai, is dedicated to diversifying its energy mix and increasing its share of renewable and clean energy.

“according to the renewable energy policy network for the 21st Century 2014 report, the uae ranked third worldwide behind Spain and the uSa in the generation of concentrated solar power (CSp). our wise leadership is pursuing excellence to achieve a vision that recognises the significance of renewable energy in achieving a balance between development and sustainability. This balance will help preserve the rights of future generations to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. led by initiatives such as masdar City in abu Dhabi, and the mohammed bin rashid al maktoum Solar park in Dubai, the uae continues to build and invest in mega projects for renewable

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energy. These projects will contribute to the long-term protection of the environment and the country’s natural resources. The next generation will benefit from these positive steps as we benefit from those of our predecessors who pioneered development while caring for its environment,” muhairbi added.

The Dubai integrated energy Strategy 2030, developed by the Dubai Supreme Council of energy, diversifies Dubai's energy mix to comprise 71% from natural gas, 15% from solar energy, 7% from clean coal, and 7% from nuclear power. DeWa is implementing a series of major renewables projects, in cooperation with the private sector. The mohammed bin rashid al maktoum Solar park is the largest single-site solar energy project in the world, and will produce 3,000mW by 2030. The project will help achieve a reduction of approximately 400,000 tons of carbon emissions by 2020 and support the green initiatives and programs outlined by the government of Dubai to reduce carbon emissions. DeWa’s vision supports the long-term national green economy for Sustainable Development initiative, launched by hh Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, to establish the uae as a world leader in green economy and a center for the export and re-export of green products and technologies.

“Solar power is connected to DeWa’s grid in two ways. The first is from DeWa’s own solar power plants and the second is electricity produced from photovoltaic panels installed on rooftops of buildings and connected to the grid as part of the Shams Dubai initiative. Shams Dubai was pioneered by DeWa, in support of the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by hh Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the smartest city in the world. The initiative allows customers to install photovoltaic panels on their rooftops. The energy generated can be used by the customer, while any excess energy is exported to DeWa's grid,” he noted.

Dubai electricity and Water authority, DeWa, in cooperation with the international renewable energy agency, irena, recently organized a workshop entitled ‘accelerating residential Solar

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produce clean and renewable energy to protect the environment and our precious resources. our wise leadership follows in the footsteps of our fathers and grandfathers who paid great attention to the environment and its protection. The late Sheikh zayed bin Sultan al nahyan, the founding father of the uae, placed great emphasis on environmental sustainability for the benefit of future generations.”

DEWA to builD smArt griD stAtion With KEPCoin another development he Saeed mohammed

al Tayer, mD & Ceo of Dubai electricity and Water authority (DeWa), and Cho hwan eik, Ceo of korea electric power Corporation (kepCo), have signed a contract to build a Smart grid Station (SgS) at DeWa’s green garage in ruwayyah. The SgS is a modular concept that connects smart grids to smart buildings. This partnership represents the both organizations’ efforts to enhance the smart infrastructure in Dubai and South korea.

The contract is part of a memorandum of understanding (mou) signed by both parties in 2014, to exchange information on smart grids, smart cities, benchmarks, and organizing mutual workshops to raise awareness.

The pilot project brings smart grids and smart buildings together. DeWa is exploring the concept of SgSs, which connect smart buildings to each other to share information, to help improve energy and water efficiency and make optimal use of renewable energy within a smart city.

The project will include several new ideas and developments regarding wind energy, battery storage and building management. The project also supports DeWa’s Smart initiatives to support the Smart Dubai vision to make Dubai the smartest city in the world within three years. These smart initiatives include the Shams Dubai initiative to encourage building owners to install photovoltaic panels on rooftops to produce solar energy and connect it to DeWa’s grid. The Smart applications through Smart meters and grids initiative, and the green Charger initiative will build the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai. l

energy in the uae', aimed at supporting its efforts to adopt renewable and clean energy strategies, and its leadership in launching the Shams Dubai initiative to install photovoltaic solar panels in houses and buildings.

The workshop was attended by Saeed mohammed al Tayer, mD and Ceo of DeWa, mohamed el-farnawany, Director of Strategic management and executive Direction at irena, DeWa’s executive vice presidents and vice presidents, government and private organizations from the uae and gCC countries, and a number of international companies working in solar photovoltaic, pv, systems.

in his opening speech, al Tayer welcomed the participants and noted that the workshop was held at a time when DeWa is organizing an awareness campaign to inform all customers throughout Dubai about the Shams Dubai initiative, which DeWa launched earlier this year. Shams Dubai enables customers to produce solar energy by installing pv panels on rooftops and link them to DeWa’s grid.

"The uae, under the leadership of his highness Sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, president of the uae, and his highness Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of Dubai, attaches great importance to diversifying the energy mix. The uae’s green vision recognizes that alternative energy is the energy of the future. renewable energy provides clean and sustainable energy that contributes to achieving a balance between development and environment to ensure a clean, healthy and safe environment for future generations."

he quoted his highness Sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, who once observed, "Without a vision to guide our path, and without ambition that knows no limits, we can never build a bright future for generations to come."

al Tayer went on to say, "Despite the fact that the uae is one of the biggest oil-producers in the world, and has large natural gas reserves, it is investing heavily in mega pioneering projects to


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variouS SoluTionS anD iniTiaTiveS CriTiCal To SmarT CiTy DevelopmenT Were key Talking poinTS aT The reCenTly ConCluDeD 2nD annual arab fuTure CiTieS SummiT 2015. helD unDer The paTronage of The Dubai muniCipaliTy anD organizeD by eXpoTraDe, The SummiT WiTneSSeD parTiCipaTion by over 350 aTTenDeeS from aCroSS The gCC.

arab Future cities summit 2015 discusses integrated smart cities

eng. abdulla rafia, assistant Director general - engineering & planning Sector, head of The

Sustainability Committee, Dubai municipality and guest of honor, mr. majed al Suwaidi, managing Director, Dubai internet City and Dubai outsource City inaugurated the summit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by an opening speech by both these esteemed dignitaries. premium sponsors Samsung and Darkmatter also took the stage to deliver a welcome address.

majed al Suwaidi, managing Director of Dubai internet City and Dubai outsource City, said, “Dubai is already an established international hub for business, iCT, media and so on, with dynamic industries and a vibrant economy, and smart initiatives will further enhance the emirate’s position as a leader in the field of technology and also in the field of innovation. This conference provides an excellent platform to showcase just how far Dubai has come as a Smart City, and also for businesses and individuals to discuss areas of future collaboration and ways to work towards our leadership’s ambitious goal; to be the smartest city in the world.”

all the invited speakers during their sessions covered different facets in the smart cities domain that ranged from cloud computing to cyber security; from iCT innovation to robotics; from energy efficiency to hydrology. mohammed gharaibeh, head of enterprise business group, Samsung electronics business, presented the company’s innovative end-to-end solutions that can be integrated not only in a citizen’s day-to-day life but also can be adopted by city governments to enhance efficiency, increase productivity and security.

Dr. mario rossi, landscape architecture manager, The office of h.h Crown prince of

Dubai during his session emphasized on the use of smart technologies for a better and sustainable landscapes in Dubai. he supported his presentation with an extremely interesting

case study on the implementation of robots for maintenance activities with the display of three robots on stage, which piqued the curiosity of all the attendees present.

The impressive lineup of speakers included manchester City Council’s Stephen Turner; William ruh of ge Software; huawei’s Safder nazir; micorosft’s michael mansour; Shafik

Jiwani of rolta; hive Technology’s gert botha; and rami hajjar from philips

amongst many others. rTa’s abdulla al madani delivered a session

on the topic of smart and sustainable mobility that provided a holistic view on the initiatives adopted in driving a smart government. his inputs on rTa’s smart city strategy garnered a tremendous amount of interest and was followed by questions from many of the summit attendees.

Talking about the success of the summit, brad hariharan, regional Director, expotrade middle east, mentioned, “in the second edition, our summit has covered a broad scope of topics and themes that are integral to smart city development in the middle east. experts from the government and industry leaders delivered keynote sessions with case studies and strategies of initiatives implemented that offered tremendous value to the summit attendees. We are thrilled with the feedback we have received from our sponsors and delegates. We look forward to continue our success at next year’s edition of the summit as well.”

Wim elfrink, president, Digitalisation Solution ventures moderated the first day’s panel discussion on cyber security, safe and secure connected cities. Joining him on the panel were eric eifert, Senior vice president of managed Security Services, Darkmatter; furqan ahmed hashmi, iT operations leader, emirates investment authority and yousuf mohammed al Shaiba, Director of Smart Services

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Development Department, ajman municipality & planning Department.

Day two of the summit commenced with paul Copping of The royal borough of greenwich conducting a session on what a smart city constitutes. Steven velegrinis of perkins + Will outlined how hydraulic systems will be used in future cities as a positive transformative urban element, while faisal rashid of Dubai Supreme Council of energy spoke on mapping the energy intensity for Dubai and management of energy conservation.

Dr. zahra al rawahi, Director of innovation, The research Council – Sultanate of oman, during her session, spoke of how iCT is the main enabler of smart cities, and also shared examples of smart city solutions by some countries across the globe.

The second panel discussion of the summit was on the topic implementing sustainable strategies to increase energy efficiency in Dubai with a focus on solar energy. James Stewart, general manger, alec energy moderated the panel and was accompanied by fellow panelists Dr. Corrado Sommariva, managing Director, ilf Consulting engineers; Jamie low, associate engineer, buro happold engineering; matar Suhail Salem al mehairi, vice president in asset management Department - Distribution power Division, DeWa and Jane boyle, Technical Director and head of Sustainability and energy, WSp | parsons brinckerhoff.

With multiple networking sessions, attendees were presented with ample opportunities to visit the exhibitor lounge and connect with over 20 companies such as Samsung, Dark matter, ge

lighting, philips, microsoft, huawei, rolta, fusionex, hive Technology and introsys, all of who showcased their smart city solutions. The success of the summit prompted sponsors and delegates to comment positively at the close. Salwar bayaty, assistant Director, Dubai properties group, said, “The topics and presentations were related to the theme of the summit and were extremely informative. There was a good mix and variety of presenters.” mark hauenstein, president, Technical Designs said, “an excellent forum to share ideas and technologies that promote and encourage smart infrastructure.”

The event closed with a prize draw that saw two lucky participants win a 2 nights’ stay at the luxurious Sofitel Dubai The palm resort & Spa and an apple ipad. l

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The abu Dhabi CiTy muniCipaliTy (aDm) iS moving aheaD WiTh a SCheme for enhanCing roaD SafeTy arounD SChoolS in abu Dhabi CiTy aS parT of an overall plan To aSSeSS The TraffiC SafeTy of roaDS neTWork. The SCheme CoverS 98 SChoolS aCroSS abu Dhabi iSlanD anD mainlanD, WiTh a vieW To enSuring The higheST STanDarDS of SafeTy of STuDenTS, anD The Safe CroSSing anD movemenT of STuDenTS from anD To SChoolS.

adm’s project to boost traFFic saFety oF school zones

musbbah mubarak al murar, acting general manager of abu Dhabi City municipality, said: “The

launch of the road safety improvement program and school zones safety project is accorded top priority by the municipal system, which reiterates its unfaltering commitment to enhance the safety of road users by first targeting the most precious, yet accident-prone segment of the community i.e. children and young students.”

“in 2011, abu Dhabi City municipality made significant improvement in assessing risks, and managed to identify traffic accidents hotspots all over the road network. it compiled a program to devise solutions, reflecting the municipality’s compliance with the un roads Safety Charter. having analyzed the collected data, the municipality came up with the key solution of a program to implement traffic safety improvements with specific priorities dictated by the commitment to ensure the safety of schools, children and the community at large,” said al murar.

Commenting on the latest developments in schools traffic safety scheme, engineer majid al kathiri Director of the Department of internal roads, infrastructure and municipal assets, said: “Work is up and running in the

schools traffic safety scheme, which sets sight on several key drivers including the preparation of traffic safety development studies in 60 schools.

The Concept Design for those schools has been completed, and the proposed designs for 25 schools have been approved by the urban planning Division. actual construction works will start immediately after the project and the budget are officially sanctioned by the competent authorities.”

“The project, added majid, includes upgrading and improving traffic movement in entrances, exits and roads surrounding school zones, besides enhancing traffic safety of vehicles (buses and cars) at zebra crossings around school zones. The project also comprises the construction of new infrastructure in schools such as parking lots, additional parking spaces (for vehicles and buses), speed breakers (speed bumps, and zebra crossing humps), traffic


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signs, and road surface markings at school zones.” he noted that the implementation of the project would take about 2 years starting from actual start date.

Concerning the expected positive implications and benefits to school students after the completion of the project in terms of safety and security, al kathiri said: “The project will achieve tangible positive effects that contribute to raising pedestrians’ safety such as uplifting the level of traffic safety and the safety of students movement by dedicating walkways, giving priority to pedestrians, and separating the movement of parents’ vehicles from buses movement to further ensure security and safety. The advantages of the project also include designating safe areas for students, ensuring safe boarding and alighting of students is at par with the global standards

adopted in abu Dhabi emirate, which stipulate that boarding and alighting shall be from the right side of the bus that faces the school’s building to fend off students movement to the front of buses.

The project is the culmination of an extensive in-depth field study made in collaboration with some of the world’s leading traffic safety companies to assess the traffic safety risks in the municipality’s road network. The final conclusions of the study highlighted the importance of setting up a pecking order of priorities identifying high, medium, and low-risks areas to ensure maximum safety of road users.

The development improvement plan entailed drafting a five-year work plan assigning immediate priority to zebra crossings, ensuring safe pedestrians crossing and mobility, thus rendering school zones safe havens for all. l

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HiGH-performance, sustainable and cost effective products for tHe Hospitality sectorThe Middle easT has one of The fasTesT growing hospiTaliTy secTors in The world, wiTh TourisM and businesses conTinuing To grow rapidly. The dubai expo 2020 is a Major driver for The hospiTaliTy indusTry and is expecTed To aTTracT 20 Million visiTors To The region over a 12-MonTh period.

accommodating this growth in visitor numbers is putting pressure on the sector, to not only massively

increase the number of hotels, but also to create exceptional buildings that meet and surpass the highest global standards - particularly in areas like acoustics, fire safety and durability. with the 2020 deadline these hotels need to be built fast, more efficiently, and within tight cost budgets.

in addition to functional needs such as providing an atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy a quiet night’s sleep, modern hotel interiors must also meet the

highest aesthetic standards, provide fresh clean air to protect the health of guests and staff, and minimize disruptive maintenance that could impact the guest experience.

The different players in the hotel industry have varying considerations. hotel operators are concerned about reputation, providing the best guest experience, good trip visitor ratings, long-term customer contacts and low maintenance requirements. architects focus on aesthetics, functional design and industry standards, including acoustics. owners keep an eye costs, returns on

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investment and guest satisfaction. for guests, a relaxing stay is often top of the list, yet according to a hotel guest satisfaction survey released by j.d. power and associates in 2010, noise was one of the top problems cited by guests.

saint-gobain gyproc is a world leader in lightweight construction techniques, and a company that fully understands the unique demands of the various stakeholders of the hospitality sector in the Middle east.

as hotel buildings become more complex and technically advanced, gyproc is continually developing technically advanced solutions to meet their changing needs – whether it is systems that build faster and more efficiently, or systems that improve user experience, safety and reduce waste.

we spoke with Marloes Meer, hotel sector Manager about how gyproc and its products can help developers, architects and contractors build, design and engineer hotels in a more efficient, aesthetic and sustainable manner.

Briefly, what are the major Design anD BuilDing requirements for hotels? anD how Do gyproC proDuCts anD serviCes help meet those requirements?The primary design considerations while planning quality hotels are acoustics, fire safety, impact resistance, indoor air quality, mold and moisture control and aesthetic appearance. at gyproc, innovation is the key driver. The company has extensive global experience and technical expertise. we have an international network of 7 specialist research centers, with upwards of 3700 staff working in the market to develop a constant flow of new and improved products for construction related applications. This is a significant commitment, that costs us around 400 million euros every year, but it pays substantial dividends for customers, who today benefit from an increasingly sophisticated range of products and systems – 1 in 4 of which was not available five years ago.

all gyproc systems utilize standard tested components, which are readily available from stockists and merchants locally to meet any building program. where very large projects are involved, the company works closely with contractors to arrange a detailed logistical program to ensure that gyproc components can be delivered to site to meet even the most demanding schedule.

and we have a highly trained team of technical experts, training specialists and drawing office personnel, who can provide support on site and by telephone, from design right through to system installation and beyond, to


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to manage the noise created within a space itself, for instance by guests talking or moving around. This is particularly important in areas with hard reflective surfaces that will bounce the sound around, exacerbating the noise – often affecting the guests’ ability to talk and be heard clearly.

for such areas the simple answer can be to add special suspended sound absorbent acoustic ceilings or wall panels, such as gyptone, a range of high performance fully perforated acoustic tiles, planks and boards that absorb the sound and reduce reverberation to create a much more relaxing acoustic environment. a qualified acoustician will be able to advise on the type and area of sound absorption required.

Then there is impact sound that is caused by footsteps, falling objects or vibrating equipment, which is transmitted through the hard structure (generally a floor). The level of impact noise can sometimes be reduced using a good quality floor covering, although in some situations it is more effective to install a gyproc Mf suspended ceiling, lined with gyproc plasterboard, to the lower space.

what Does gyproC offer to the hotel inDustry that others Cannot?as part of the global saint-gobain group, gyproc has at its fingertips an unrivalled knowledge and experience in hotel construction that has been gained over 350 years. its massive commitment to innovation means that today, gyproc products and systems are enabling hotels throughout the Middle east to be constructed faster and more efficiently to meet demanding delivery targets, whilst helping to create more sophisticated interiors that improve the guest experience.

at the same time they are cutting overall projects costs – and helping to push forward the boundaries of sustainability, a key consideration in every building project.

we provide ultimate peace of mind to contractors and clients alike through specsure® - our unique off-the-shelf warranty that not only guarantees the quality of the gyproc products and systems used, but confirms that they will perform to all of the standards and parameters published in our latest company and product literature.

and we don’t stop at products. what makes us unique and adds even greater value to any gyproc specification, is our local service and support infrastructure - a 24x7 project support package that includes everything from help with design and detail drawings to system installation training and waste reduction advice, and technical support on and off site throughout the build project.

our products and services are of the highest global standards and are greatly valued by customers not only throughout the Middle east, but throughout the world and, we believe, set gyproc apart from our competitors in the construction and hospitality industry.l

ensure that our systems are correctly specified and installed to meet even the customers most demanding standards.

what are the key faCtors that Determine guest experienCe at a hotel?acoustics are a key consideration. hotels are inherently noisy environments, with guests talking and moving around in corridors or enjoying the gym, noisy restaurants, busy conference rooms and people on the telephone. but not everybody is up and about. guests also look for a quiet sanctuary where they can relax, unwind and enjoy a good night’s sleep. research has shown that, outside of their own home, guests sleep less well and can be disturbed or woken by even the slightest sound.

effective sound insulation is therefore a must. it can be difficult and expensive to install effective sound insulation once the building is completed, so correct specification at the design stage is crucial to creating a comfortable and relaxing environment for guests.

what are the Different kinDs of aCoustiC proBlems anD how Do gyproC proDuCts proviDe solutions for them?noise problems can take many forms. firstly, of course, we need to reduce the sound travelling between guest bedrooms and from noisy areas, such as plant rooms, busy corridors and restaurants etc. we achieve this using high performance gypwall acoustic partitions or gyplyner universal lining systems. These cost-effective, multi-purpose lightweight systems, provide sound absorption rates of up to rw 59db and rw 66db respectively, to reduce sound passing into the adjacent areas.

in large open spaces such as hotel lobbies, restaurants and other large meeting areas, it is equally important


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biM To play a criTical role in realizing These projecTs on TiMe, in accordance wiTh sTandards, and wiThin budgeTs.

Gcc currently Hosts almost $3 trillion in construction projects

gcc contractors must adopt the latest construction software to ensure the swift delivery

of nearly usd 3 trillion worth of construction projects, industry experts declared before the start of The big 5 construction exhibition held in the world Trade center in dubai.

counting both ongoing and planned construction projects, the gcc’s construction pipeline totals usd 2.8 trillion, especially in mixed-use mega-developments, airports and seaports, and transportation infrastructure, according to the recent report “gcc powers of construction 2015” by deloitte.

in anticipation of this growth, architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate companies are posting strong demand for building information Modeling (biM) software to create 3d constructable models that can enhance collaboration, visibility, and efficiency across the design, build, and operate stages of projects.

demonstrating the growing Middle east demand for biM, dubai Municipality recently expanded the mandate for using biM for a wider range of projects,


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“building information Models used on the sheikh Khalifa bin zayed al nahyan Masjed, allowed us to accurately model complex rib trusses and tension ring trusses, simplify complex design, and resolve clashes with hvac. we are committed to supporting further biM construction innovation in the uae and region. Thanks to Tekla software, we were able to win marquee projects using the innovation angle,” said sreenivasa rao vipparla, head of design and engineering, eversendai engineering llc.

among the most innovative biM projects in the region are the abu dhabi Midfield Terminal building in the uae; the Qatar faculty of islamic studies and lusail Multipurpose sports hall in Qatar; and the King abdullah financial district in the Kingdom of saudi arabia.

on a global level, Tekla’s parent company Trimble recently acquired the norwegian firm vianova, which provides biM software for infrastructure design.

“further integrating with Trimble in 2016 will help bring us closer to our customers in the Middle east. from biM to holographic technology to real estate management software, we’ll deliver best practices in technology to help the Middle east’s architecture, engineering, and construction firms deliver on innovation agendas,” added paul wallett.

Tekla exhibited under the theme of “change is coming” at The big 5 showcasing its biM software Tekla structures 21 and Tekla structural designer, along with Tekla biMsight, an open biM viewer, and Tekla field 3d for viewing biM models on smartphones and tablets. l

including all government buildings, and smaller projects that are at least 20 stories tall.

“The Middle east is seeing nationwide transformation in construction innovation, with projects for mega-events such as world expo 2020 in dubai and 2022 fifa world cup Qatar stretching design boundaries. advancing government biM mandates further demonstrate the Middle east’s desire to be on par with global innovators in the construction field,” said paul wallett, area business director, Tekla Middle east.

one of the best examples of how biM can deliver complex designs is the sheikh Khalifa bin zayed al nahyan Masjed, which will be one of the uae’s largest mosques by 2016, holding up to 20,000 worshippers. The majestic 86-metre diameter dome, which will be the uae’s largest dome in a mosque, features an exterior steel arabic calligraphy design, installed by engineering firm eversendai.



city centre muscat celebrates completion of omr35 million expansion

city centre Muscat’s redevelopment has added 10,000 sqm to the sultanate’s largest and

most successful retail and family entertainment destination. a team of almost 1,000 people contributed 1.7 million man-hours of work on city centre Muscat’s expansion. during this time the mall has remained fully operational for existing retailers and visitors. with this expansion, city centre Muscat has created up to 1,350 new jobs for the community.

city centre Muscat now features 60 new shopping stores, including 12 fashion, lifestyle, and f&b brands making their debut in oman. international brands that have now opened include virgin Megastore, bershka, american eagle

outfitters, Koton, f&f fashion accessories, new look, guess accessories, lovisa, and handmade cosmetics lush, all coming to oman for the first time. food and beverage outlets making their debut in the sultanate include Köşebaşı Turkish restaurant, ahwak arabic restaurant, and shake shack, new york’s burger specialist.

“serving as the launch platform for new brands in oman, elevating our customer experience to the highest level, and innovating in design were among city centre Muscat’s key aims in expanding and enhancing the mall – a tangible example of creating great moments for everyone, everyday,” said husam al Mandhari, senior Mall Manager for city centre Muscat. “city centre Muscat is delivering a world-class retail and entertainment experience that

Majid al fuTTaiM’s ciTy cenTre MuscaT, The firsT and largesT lifesTyle shopping desTinaTion in oMan owned and operaTed by The region’s leading shopping Mall, reTail, and leisure pioneer across The Middle easT and norTh africa, has officially revealed The final phase of iTs oMr35 Million expansion, under The paTronage of he ahMed bin nasser bin haMed al Mahrizi, oMan’s MinisTer of TourisM.


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resonates with residents as well as oman’s growing number of tourists.”

The official opening completes a 12-month journey for city centre Muscat, which earlier saw the launch of a 10-screen vox cinemas alongside the renovation of Magic planet, and the mall’s food court dining area. To enhance city centre Muscat’s accessibility, the mall added 700 parking spaces and modified its car park for easier traffic flow.

in addition to creating an entirely new retail extension to broaden the mall’s range of fashion and lifestyle options, city centre Muscat invested significantly in infrastructure and design elements to create a seamless look and feel between the existing and new parts of its facility. contemporary

"City Centre musCat is the sultanate’s largest anD most Comprehensive retail, leisure, entertainment anD lifestyle Destination"



flooring, more natural lighting (complemented by an ecologically sustainable led lighting system), and updated ceiling structures have created a premium look and feel. The mall’s architecture pays tribute to the traditions of oman combined with a modern, fresh aesthetic, including enhanced facilities such as prayer rooms and restrooms throughout.

“city centre Muscat’s new look, feel and size underscores its status as the leading lifestyle destination in the sultanate, and a key asset for Majid al futtaim to support the needs of the communities we serve in the gcc. as oman’s retail landscape continues to grow and the country attracts both new residents and tourists, our goal is to find additional opportunities to develop and deliver world-class destinations for these communities,” said fuad Mansoor sharaf, senior director – property Management at Majid al futtaim properties.

To celebrate the mall’s expansion, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the city centre brand from Majid al futtaim in the region, a range of compelling activities for all audiences were planned throughout the month of november. family-friendly entertainers brought colour and

60 sToresnow open, including 12fashion anddiningopTionsMaKingTheir debuT in oMan

motion to the mall every evening, before city centre Muscat revealed a striking mall-wide display to commemorate the 45th oman national day on 18 november. aspiring omani singer nasr al sulaimi, accompanied by musicians, performed the country’s national anthem as well as both

original and well-loved hits at city centre Muscat on 20 november.

The ‘art of c’ – a cultural programme developed in association with The omani society for fine arts (osfa), unveiled artworks from some of oman’s most respected artists, celebrating the country’s 11 governates, also as part of city centre Muscat’s national day programme. finally, the last week of november will attracted oman’s most fashionable and beauty-centric shoppers as the mall hosted catwalk shows and make-up workshops to present new collections and industry trends.

city centre Muscat is the first and largest lifestyle shopping destination in oman, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. Totalling 70,484 sqm of retail space, city centre Muscat is home to more than 200 international and local lifestyle brands, many of which have made their debut in the sultanate.

city centre Muscat opened in 2001, and is located in seeb on sultan Qaboos road. The mall is owned and operated by Majid al futtaim. l

guests of honor he Mohammed bin salim bin said al Toobi, Minister of environment and climate affairs, and he ahmed bin nasser bin hamed al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism, officially opening the expansion of city centre Muscat with senior executives from Majid al futtaim properties.


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His HigHness sHeikH AHmed bin sAeed Al mAktoum, AccompAnied by He sAeed moHAmmed Al tAyer And He AHmed butti muHAirbi distributed tHe AwArds.

sustainability the underlying theme of this year’s emirates energy awards

Ahli, director general of dubai civil Aviation Authority; Hesham Al Qassim, ceo of wasl Asset management group; tayeb Al rais, secretary general of the Awqaf and minors Affairs; khaled Al kamda, director general of community development Authority; Abdulla J. m. kalban is managing director & chief executive officer of emirates global Aluminum; saif Al Falasi, ceo of emirates national oil company (enoc); dr. mohammed Al Zarooni, director general of dubai Airport Freezone (dAFZA) and Vice president of dubai silicon oasis (dso); Ahmad bin shafar, the chief executive officer of emirates central cooling systems corporation; dr. eesa bastaki the president of the university of dubai and chairman of emirates scientific club; major general Abdul rahman mohammad rafi, Assistant to the dubai police chief for community service and equipment; brigadier Ahmed Al sayegh, Assistant director general for Fire and rescue from the directorate general of civil defence. Furthermore, a number of senior officials from federal ministries, departments, institutions and public and private bodies along with local media representatives attended the ceremony.

during the ceremony, His Highness sheikh Ahmed bin saeed Al maktoum, accompanied by He saeed mohammed Al tayer and He Ahmed butti muhairbi distributed the Awards and honoured the sponsors and supporting organisations that contributed to the success of the award.

His Highness honoured the winners of the different categories:

the large energy Project oman oil company s.A.o.c / bAuer nimr llc won the gold prize for the world’s largest commercial reed-bed sewage treatment plant. Abu dhabi marine operating company (AdmA-opco) was honoured with the silver award for its operational efficiency project on oil fields, and dubai electricity and water Authority (dewA) was granted the bronze award for its battery storage project.

small energy Project the dubai Airport Free Zone won the gold award for its energy efficiency and resource conservation measures (natural lighting and window shading to avoid air conditioning needs) while and dubai international Financial centre won the silver for its energy efficiency measure using natural lighting and window shading to limit air-conditioning, while the uAe green energy solutions & sustainability llc won the bronze for its landfill gas power generation project.

energy efficiency in the Public sectorthe gold award went to dubai police for their rationalize energy consumption project. the silver award went to Qatar petrochemical company (QApco) for its operational efficiency of its manufacturing facilities. whereas, the bronze award went to the department of planning and development ‘trakhees’ for its green buildings project and energy efficiency.

energy efficiency in the Private sectorconsolidated contractors company won the gold award for its project in energy conservation in residential communities. dragon oil earned the silver for its school recycling program. emirates golf club won the bronze award for their project of reusing treated sewage water for irrigation.

under the patronage of HH sheikh mohammed bin rashid Al maktoum, Vice president and prime minister of the

uAe and ruler of dubai, His Highness sheikh Ahmed bin saeed Al maktoum, chairman of the dubai supreme council of energy (dsce) attended the emirates energy Award 2015 ceremony at Armani Hotel dubai, in the presence of He saeed mohammed Al tayer, Vice chairman of the dubai supreme council of energy, and He Ahmad butti Al muhairbi, secretary general of the dubai supreme council of energy (dsce).

organized by the dsce, the emirates energy Award (eeA) was launched under the theme ‘For a sustainable Future’ to highlight the most important innovations and scientific research in the field of energy efficiency and management. the eeA also aims to honour individuals, leading authorities and institutions at the national, regional and international levels for their contribution to sustainable energy initiatives.

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in the renewable energy and energy efficiency category, sairbek community from germany was honoured for their smart community project through advanced energy technologies. the energy efficiency Award was won by Al rusail power company for its project to improve fuel efficiency by applying best practices at its power plant.

the special recognition Award - renewable energy category went to khalid bashir from palestine for his solar oven.

the uAe saw large-scale participation by a large group of individuals, leading authorities and institutions, and were honoured for their innovative projects in energy conservation, energy efficiency and for reducing pollution caused by fuel consumption.

they were also recognised for their projects on smart cities, the use of solar energy, green buildings, and strengthening energy systems to improve efficiency. the initiatives and projects that raise public awareness on energy conservation were recognised as well.

projects submitted on the regional and international levels by individuals and institutions from saudi Arabia, the sultanate of oman, Qatar, egypt, Jordan, palestine and germany were also honoured. most of these projects focused on energy conservation and utilization of alternative energy sources. there were also innovative techniques in the reduction of co2 emission from traditional energy sources to make the world a more suitable place for living.

concluding the ceremony, He saeed mohammed Al tayer thanked the individuals, sponsors and partners who contributed to the success. they included: dewA, the strategic sponsor of eeA; emirates national oil company (enoc) and dragon oil, the gold sponsors; and deloitte, the prize’s independent Auditor.

this year’s award ceremony differed from its previous editions with an innovative 3d projection of the winning initiatives. l

education and caPacity buildingthe children’s museum Jordan was honoured with the gold award for its interactive educational program for children “i Am change”. gems world Academy won the silver award for its recycling program. birla institute of technology and science (bits pilani) won the bronze award for its renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.

research and develoPmentdr. Farqad Al-Hadiethi of the royal scientific society of Jordan (rss) was honoured with the gold award for his project in generating energy and drinking water from seawater using hydrogen maher maymoun from piezoclean won the silver award for using piezo technology to keep solar panels clean while Ahmad chavidz, mash shahid and saeed Al-Zahrani from saudi Arabia took the bronze award for their project in water desalination powered by solar energy.

young Professional energymohammed maher Al rifai from the uAe won the gold award for his project in reducing emissions from the use of diesel fuel. Also from the uAe, Zahra yusuf, iman Abdul waheed, Aisha mohammed and mrs. Abboud al-Amiri were awarded the silver for their project on generating energy from seawater batteries. dr. ibrahim sultan Al mansouri, also from the uAe, won the bronze for his project in the simulation of multi-junction solar cells performance.

the sPecial recognition awardsemirates Authority for standardization and metrology (esmA) won a special recognition for their organizational framework to improve energy efficiency. Abu dhabi municipality was honoured again for its programme to improve energy efficiency and promote awareness.

in water treatment, nada Al sahra won the award for obtaining drinking water from humid air, while middle delta for electricity production co. was awarded for their project to retrofit gas turbines to improve energy efficiency.

in the resource conservation category, dr. Abdullah ismail Al Zarouni won the award for his education and capacity building project in energy management.

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the high cost of climate change

when thousands of scientists, economists and policymakers meet in paris this december to

negotiate an international climate treaty, one question will dominate conversations: what is the climate worth?

A new study published in the journal nature shows that the global economy will take a harder hit from rising temperatures than previously thought, with incomes falling in most countries by the year 2100 if climate change continues unchecked. rich countries may experience a brief economic uptick, but growth will drop off sharply after temperatures pass a critical heat threshold.

the study is co-authored by marshall burke, a professor of earth system science at stanford’s school of earth, energy and environmental sciences; solomon Hsiang, the chancellor’s Associate professor of public policy at the university of california, berkeley; and edward miguel, uc berkeley oxfam professor in environmental and resource economics.

the team’s research provides the clearest picture to date of how climate change will shape the global economy. this has been a critical missing piece for the international climate community leading up to the paris climate talks. understanding how much future

climate change will cost in terms of global economic losses will help policymakers at the meetings decide how much to invest in emissions reductions today.

heat threshold"the data tell us that there are particular

temperatures where we humans are really good at producing stuff," said burke, who is also center Fellow at the Freeman spogli institute for international studies and fellow, by courtesy, at the stanford woods institute for the environment. "in countries that are normally quite cold - mostly wealthy northern countries - higher temperatures are associated with faster economic growth, but only to a point. After that point, growth declines rapidly."

that point, it turns out, is an annual average temperature of about 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

As average temperatures move past that mark, wealthy countries will start to see a drop-off in economic output. poorer countries, mostly in the tropics, will suffer even steeper losses because they are already past the temperature threshold. this has the potential to widen the global inequality gap, said burke.

a new aPProachlooking at existing research, the team

found a puzzling mismatch between micro-level studies, which show negative impacts of hot

new reseArcH Finds tHAt witHout climAte cHAnge mitigAtion, eVen weAltHy countries will see An economic downturn by 2100.by laura seaman,communications and external relations manager, center on Food security and the environment, stanford university


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temperatures on output in specific sectors such as agriculture, and macro-level studies, which at least in rich countries show limited impacts on economic output.

"many very careful studies show clearly that high temperatures are bad for things like agriculture and labor productivity, even in rich countries," burke said. "while these relationships showed up again and again in the micro data – for example when looking at agricultural fields or manufacturing plants – they were not showing up in the existing macro-level studies, and we wanted to understand why."

the researchers suspected the problem was with the analysis, not the data, so they took a new approach.

Analyzing records from 166 countries over a 50-year period from 1960 to 2010, they compared each country's economic output in years of normal temperatures to that of unusually warm or unusually cool years. the data revealed a hill-shaped relationship between economic output and temperature, with output rising until the 55 F threshold and then falling faster and faster at higher temperatures. “our macro-level results lined up nicely with the micro-level studies,” Hsiang said.

two possible futures. colors are 2100 temperatures under “business as usual” climate change (left) and aggressive climate policy (right). this image shows a simulation of future nightlights, as seen from space, since richer economies tend to glow brighter. A hotter world is a more unequal world, with

“Many very careful studies show clearly that high teMperatures are bad for things like agriculture and labor productivity, even in rich countries.”

two possible futures. colors are 2100 temperatures under “business as usual” climate change (left) and aggressive climate policy (right). this image shows a simulation of future nightlights, as seen from space, since richer economies tend to glow brighter. A hotter world is a more unequal world, with the north benefitting and tropical economies declining. A cooler world leads to more equitable global growth, offering regions like Africa the chance to “catch up”. courtesy of marshall burke.


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economic impacts of climate change, because they use these resources to adapt to higher temperatures.

"under this hypothesis, the impacts of future warming should lessen over time as more countries become richer," burke said. "but we find limited evidence that this is the case."

burke's team found that, historically, rich countries did not appear to respond any differently to temperature change than poor countries.

“the data definitely don’t provide strong evidence that rich countries are immune from the effects of hot temperatures,” said Hsiang. “many rich countries just happen to have cooler average temperatures to start with, meaning that future warming will overall be less harmful than in poorer, hotter countries.”

Paris climate talksFrom nov. 30 to dec. 11, France will host the 21st session of the conference of the parties to the united nations Framework convention on climate change (cop21/cmp11).

more than 40,000 delegates from national governments, private companies and civil society will meet in paris to hash out an international agreement aimed at keeping global emissions low enough to prevent warming of more than two degrees celsius.

on the table are three key issues: climate adaptation, mitigation and financing.

"we don't want to rule out that we could see unprecedented adaptation to hotter temperatures in the future, and we certainly hope we do see it," burke said. "the historical evidence, though, suggests that this is not something we should count on."

the team says that mitigation, and how to pay for it, should be at the forefront of discussions in paris.

"our research is important for cop21 because it suggest that these economic damages could be much larger than current estimates indicate," said burke. "what that means for policy is that we should be willing to spend a lot more on mitigation than we would otherwise. the benefits of action on mitigation are much greater than we thought, because the costs of inaction are much greater than we thought." l

the north benefitting and tropical economies declining. A cooler world leads to more equitable global growth, offering regions like Africa the chance to “catch up”. courtesy of marshall burke.

higher temPeratures, lower growththe team then sought to understand what this historical pattern might mean for the future global economy as temperatures continue to warm.

“many other researchers have projected economic impacts under future climate change,” Hsiang said. “but we feel our results improve our ability to anticipate how societies in coming decades might respond to warming temperatures.”

projecting future changes in economic output under climate change was challenging.

“even without climate change, there are a lot of possible ways in which the future economy might evolve,” burke said. “we start with a few different baseline scenarios and then we bring in our historical understanding of the relationship between temperature and economic output to better understand how these economic trajectories might change with warming temperatures." the researchers’ findings were stark.

in a scenario of unmitigated climate change, the team’s model shows that by 2100 the per-capita incomes of 77 percent of countries in the world would fall relative to current levels. by the team’s main estimate, global incomes could decline 23 percent by 2100, relative to a world without climate change. other estimates are twice as high. the likelihood of global economic losses larger than 20 percent of current income is at least 40 percent, and much higher in some scenarios.

these estimates are substantially larger than existing models indicate, a difference the research team attributes to their updated and data-driven understanding of how countries have historically responded to temperature increases.

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ArcAdis, tHe leAding globAl design & consultAncy Firm For nAturAl And built Assets, HAs Announced A memorAndum oF understAnding witH one oF tHe world’s Foremost ngos, tHe rockeFeller FoundAtion. tHis mAJor step towArds improVing urbAn resiliency Aims to mAke A signiFicAnt impAct on cities’ long-term prospects As tHey respond to tHe eFFects oF mAss urbAniZAtion And climAte cHAnge.

ArcAdis pArtners with 100 resilient cities – pioneered by the rockefeller foundAtion

the mou will see Arcadis and the rockefeller Foundation’s 100 resilient cities initiative partner to help

selected city leaders better understand their short-term and long-term resiliency planning challenges. John batten, global leader of Arcadis’ resiliency initiatives, will work directly with the rockefeller Foundation to promote a resiliency roadmap, designed to equip cities with the necessary data to reduce risk. Furthermore, along with other private, public and non-profit partners, Arcadis will be providing cities with the knowledge and resources they need to better tackle the demands and stresses they will continue to encounter.

in 2013, the rockefeller Foundation pioneered 100 resilient cities to help more cities build resilience to the physical, social, and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century.

cities apply to become part of the 100 resilient cities network.

if selected, they are eligible to receive four types of support: � support to hire a chief resilience officer,

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� expertise to develop a robust resilience strategy

� Access to a platform of partners providing technologies and services to help cities implement a resilience strategy. partners include microsoft, swiss re, and the nature conservancy.

� membership in the 100 resilient cities network, a global network of cities that already collaborating with and learning from each other.

to date, hundreds of cities have applied, and 67 cities have been selected, to join the network – representing one-fifth of the world’s urban population. by 2016, 100 cities will be actively building a resilience strategy.

the city resilience Framework is a unique framework developed by Arup with support from the rockefeller Foundation, based on extensive research in cities.

it provides a lens to understand the complexity of cities and the drivers that contribute to their resilience. looking at these drivers can help cities assess the extent of their resilience, then to identify critical areas of weakness, and also to identify actions and programs to improve the city’s resilience.

John batten, global cities director for Arcadis, commented: “our partnership with the rockefeller Foundation is a major milestone for Arcadis. to be resilient, cities need to prepare for all scenarios and not simply react when they occur. resiliency is becoming an ever-present topic and, by addressing it, cities can give themselves the edge when it comes to attracting investment and securing their natural and built assets.”

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Qualities of resilient systemsresilient systems withstand, respond to, and adapt more readily to shocks and stresses to bounce back stronger after tough times, and live better in good times.

extensive research has shown that resilient cities demonstrate seven qualities: � reflectiveness � resourcefulness � robustness � redundancy � Flexibility � inclusiveness � integration

reflectiveness and resourcefulness are about the ability to learn from the past and act in times of crisis. individuals and institutions that are reflective use past experience to inform future decisions, and will modify standards and behaviors accordingly. For example, planning processes that are reflective are better able to respond to changing circumstances. resourceful people and institutions are able to recognize alternative ways to use resources at times of crisis in order to meet their needs or achieve their goals. For example, although households in cities in chile’s central Valley use water provided by municipal networks on

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a daily basis, the service is often interrupted after strong earthquakes. As a response, many households maintain wells to continue provision of water.

robustness, redundancy and flexibility are qualities that help to conceive systems and assets that can withstand shocks and stresses as well as the willingness to use alternative strategies to facilitate rapid recovery. robust design is well-conceived, constructed and managed and includes making provision to ensure failure is predictable, safe, and not disproportionate to the cause. For example, protective infrastructure that is robust will not fail catastrophically when design thresholds are exceeded.

redundancy refers to spare capacity created to accommodate disruption due to extreme pressures, surges in demand or an external event. it includes diversity where there are multiple ways to achieve a given need. For example, energy systems that incorporate redundancy provide multiple delivery pathways that can accommodate surges in demand or disruption to supply networks.

Flexibility refers to the willingness and ability to adopt alternative strategies in response to changing circumstances or sudden crises. systems can be made more flexible through introducing new technologies or knowledge, including recognizing traditional practices. For example, in times of crisis, cities may redeploy public buses for emergency evacuations.

inclusive and integrated relate to the processes of good governance and effective leadership that ensure investments and actions are appropriate, address the needs of the most vulnerable and collectively create a resilient city – for everyone. inclusive processes emphasize the need for broad consultation and ‘many seats at the table’ to create a sense of shared ownership or a joint vision to build city resilience. For example, early warning reach everyone at risk will enable people to protect themselves and minimize loss of life and property.

integrated processes bring together systems and institutions and can also catalyze additional benefits as resources are shared and actors are enabled to work together to achieve greater ends. For example, integrated city plans enable a city to deal with multidisciplinary issues like climate change, disaster risk reduction or emergency response through coordination.l


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All Bee’Ah wAste mAnAgement plAnts And community engAgement initiAtives Are designed to help Address future energy chAllenges in the region. Bee’Ah’s goAl is to serve As A powerful cAtAlyst for environmentAl chAngeAt All levels.

Bee’ah recycling centers and community initiatives leadthe change

fully equipped with the knowledge and the tools to begin recycling at home.

internationally, this type of recycling program has worked tremendously well, resulting in more recyclables taken out of the general waste stream and the quantity of recyclables increases while residual waste decreases.

in addition to this huge effort, Bee’ah has also developed and implemented a bilingual environmental education program focused on school pupils to begin educating individuals about waste management and environmental protection from a very young age.

Bee’ah always strives to be a leader within the industry, and thus, it will continue to enhance its awareness and education efforts until everyone within the emirate begins to recycle and recycling rates reach 100%.

we are on target towards our goal and his highness sheikh dr. sultan Al Qasimi, member of the supreme council of the uAe and ruler of sharjah, as well as the government of sharjah have been very supportive to make Bee’ah’s program a success.

Bee’ah’s TargeT Zero-WasTe To LandfiLLBee’ah has not only set a goal for sharjah to become the first city in the region to reach zero-waste to landfill, but has also become a shining example for leading environmental change in the uAe and middle east. Bee’ah mapped a strategy for growing beyond waste services and adopting a more holistic approach to environmental management such as Air Quality monitoring and water pollution.

due to Bee’ah’s strategic objectives and its relentless focus on implementing effective waste management procedures, the company achieved more than 67% of diversion from landfill – the highest diversion rate achieved by any waste management company in the middle east in 2014, setting sharjah and the uAe apart in the area of sophisticated waste management, diverting it from landfills towards alternative sustainable sources.

Bee’ah waste management centre in Al saj’ah represents an entirely new approach to

managing waste in the region with a number of industrial, commercial and residential waste diversion operations and facilities. here, collected waste is sorted and sent to the different state-of-the-art facilities managed and operated by Bee’ah along the best international standards.

these include the construction & demolition waste recycling facility; the tyre recycling facility (the first of its kind in the region using environmentally cryogenic processes); the material recovery facility (the largest in the region and third largest in the world); the compost plant; industrial and wastewater lagoons; wekaya, the medical waste storage and treatment facility; the metal shredding facility; and the landfill (one of the largest in the world, and one of the only landfills reengineered using enhanced safety practices).

residenTiaL recycLing in sharjahBee’ah has launched the region’s first citywide residential recycling program across the city of sharjah. the residential recycling program is complemented with awareness and educational programs to encourage the public to practice recycling and waste segregation.

the Awareness levels in sharjah have improved significantly since the introduction of extensive awareness campaigns, targeting the general public, communities and society at large.

without increased awareness, they would not have achieved 67% diversion rate, the highest in the middle east.

the residential recycling program alone which targets residential sectors in sharjah has adopted door-to-door awareness training to ensure that residents in sharjah are

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neW headquarTers: an icon of susTainaBiLiTythe recently launched new headquarters building is a futuristic, unique landmark which reflects Bee’ah’s vision to become the leading environmental partner of choice in the middle east. designed by one of the world’s leading architects, Zaha hadid, it is patterned after sand dunes formed by the wind. it is an iconic building with an innovative design.

the eco-effective Bee’ah headquarters will embody Bee’ah’s objectives introducing facilities such as the parking, amphitheatre and solar pv dunes. moreover, a central oasis will be located in the heart of the building which includes shaded courtyards. through the natural ventilation that they provide, the shaded courtyards will also create a dynamic atmosphere for staff and visitors to interact.


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largest of its kind in the world and will generate electricity that will be fed into the national grid with zero-emissions into the atmosphere.

neW environmenTaL services: air quaLiTy moniToringBee’ah is also embarking on an Air Quality monitoring project, as part of Bee’ah’s strategy for growing beyond waste services and adopting a more holistic approach to environmental management, whereby air quality levels throughout sharjah will be monitored and measured. the data aims to shed light on the issues of air quality and its impact on the environment of sharjah, setting a goal to make sharjah the leading environmental city in the region.

the project will help develop a network for monitoring atmospheric and air pollution in the emirate of sharjah. furthermore, sharjah does not yet have an AAQm network, and given that sharjah is the industrial heartland of the uAe, accounting for more than 40% of the country’s industrial gdp, therefore, an AAQm and meteorological data collection is crucial to determine the extent of air pollution in the emirate of sharjah and take necessary action to develop new laws, air quality standards and mitigate pollution levels.l

reneWaBLe energy: WasTe-To-energy faciLiTy. soon To Be The LargesT of iTs kind in The WorLdBee’ah’s strategic plan focuses on averting waste from landfill and increasing the diversion rates to reach 100%, and will do so in three phases. the first of which started in 2014: 1. enhance the current operations and

technical capabilities of current facilities.

2. set up additional recycling facilities to increase recovery from current levels to 70%.

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Huawei speeds up tHe race for 5G tecHnoloGy

Ren Zhengfei, the founder and president of China’s Huawei Technologies, did not begin

his career in computing, software design or even telecom — he trained as an architect. That little-known fact becomes less surprising when you visit the company’s vast research and development (R&D) facility on the outskirts of Shanghai. Located on a quiet street at the Jinqiao business park in Pudong, the building is an architectural treat: clean lines, natural light, long corridors and expensive wood and glass.

It was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill - the same firm behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and New York City’s Time Warner Center. The 277,000 sq m site even has a lake, an ‘eco-swamp’ and a small coniferous forest — not to mention, a meditation garden for employees to collect their thoughts.

All is calm inside the building, but this is surely deceptive. For Huawei has joined a fiercely competitive global race to become the first company to offer fifth-generation wireless networks, otherwise known as 5G, to customers, and it is determined to win.

At the Jinqiao centre, almost 10,000 researchers are working to crack what could be technology’s most lucrative code — the achievement of record-breaking mobile

internet speeds at a time when 4G provision is still patchy or non-existent in many parts of the world.

Huawei has hundreds of other employees across the globe dedicated to 5G research. Earlier this year, in July, it signed up to contribute to five major research projects led by the pan-European 5G Public Private Partnership (5G-PPP), which comprises telecom giants such as Ericsson, Nokia, Orange Labs and Telefónica I+D.

Huawei is a member of the Chinese government-led IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group, a network of Chinese research institutes and telecoms providers established in 2013 to facilitate international discussion on 5G.

The company also has a $7.6mln investment in the University of Surrey’s 5G Innovation Center (5GIC), which in February was reported to have achieved speeds of one terabit per second (Tbps) — thousands of times faster than current data connections.

The consortium claimed that at 1Tbps, a file 100 times the size of a feature film could be downloaded in about three seconds. This is an incredible feat, particularly when you consider that a previous record at the time — Samsung’s 7.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) — is less than 1 per cent of it.

The industry has broadly accepted the definition of 5G as mobile connection speeds of up to 10Gbps for more than 100 billion devices at a time — although the University of Surrey’s research has created faster speeds

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than that — and this is what Huawei and many of its rivals are working towards.

At the Shanghai R&D center, president of Huawei’s wireless marketing operation Qiu Heng presents a futuristic display outlining the group’s plans for 5G and beyond. With 10Gbps network speeds, “anything is possible”, he states.

The industry is excited about 5G because the technological and commercial implications are huge. Faster download speeds would enable wireless networks to support hundreds more connections than is currently possible, so seemingly distant goals such as driverless cars that rely on a constant and reliable stream of real-time data to function safely and effectively would be theoretically possible.

So, too, would the creation of ‘smart cities’ wired up to a central information portal that could use real-time data to monitor events and facilitate more efficient public services. For example, if there was a fire in one part of a city, technology could be used to control traffic lights and divert traffic flows to ease congestion and allow firefighters to reach the emergency more quickly.

Ultimately, 5G would be the necessary next step towards developing the ‘Internet of Things’, the concept of a network of physical objects — drones, cars and buildings, for example — embedded with software, sensors and connectivity to collect and exchange data. Industry experts claim the commercial benefits of this are huge, as

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governments, companies and the public could use advanced technology to increase efficiencies and drive down costs.

Huawei’s plans for tHe Middle east Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a key growth market for Huawei and the group aims to strengthen its brand and tap into high mobile penetration rates across the region according to company spokesperson Jerry Huang.

“The Middle East is a very important region for us. Mobile penetration rates are high and if we continue to build our brand there we are hopeful it can be a testbed for other regions.”

In July, Huawei’s Consumer Business Division, which is responsible for the development of smartphones, internet services and wearables, announced year-on-year revenue growth of 69 per cent to reach $9.09bn for the first six months of the year. It said Huawei Middle East contributed significantly to this, achieving 48 per cent year-on-year growth. Its total income represented 32 per cent of the parent group’s income — an increase of 24 per cent on last year.

Smartphone sales accounted for a substantial portion of the growth. Globally, revenue from Huawei’s smartphone business reached $7.23bn in the first half of 2015 — an increase of 87 per cent from the same period last year. Huawei declined to reveal the value of total handset sales for MENA, but said North Africa and the Middle East taken as separate regions recorded year-on-year growth of 164 per cent and 48 per cent, respectively, in the first half of 2015.

Huawei also ran its ‘Be The Star’ competition in May, encouraging would-be singers to showcase their talent for the chance to meet Arab singer Nancy Ajram, Huawei’s MENA brand ambassador.

Beyond the smartphone business, the group has ambitions to trial ‘smart home’ and ‘smart city’ initiatives in MENA.l

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Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman & CEO of GE, said: “The MENAT region is among the first globally to embrace the digital industrial

economy. Our partners here have recognized the value that Industrial Internet can bring to their business and have begun to implement technologies that have the potential for game-changing growth.

“The intersection between the physical world of industry and the digital world of software will transform productivity. By accelerating the growth of a stronger, broader and more diversified manufacturing sector, the industrial app economy will enable the creation of more high-skill jobs for the region’s young and growing population.”

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GE is converging all software offerings on Predix and commercializing Predix-based operations to drive enterprise optimization and Asset Performance Management (APM), helping customers maximize productivity while ensuring product quality and sustainability. A number of solutions and offerings powered by Predix are enabling better business results:

� APM Powered by Predix - GE is expanding its APM suite of solutions powered by Predix, which uses data and analytics to improve the reliability and availability of GE and non-GE assets, minimize total cost of ownership, and reduce operational risks. APM is a category of software and technology that optimizes machines and operations to maximize business performance

across industries including aviation, manufacturing, energy, transportation and healthcare. GE’s Asset Performance Solutions integrate data and analytics with operation assets to show customers how their machines are performing, help them prioritize maintenance activity, and improve operations.

� Intelligent Environments for Cities - GE’s intelligent LEDs are a gateway to city-changing technology - with sensors, controls, wireless transmitters and microprocessors built within the LED system. Predix collects and analyzes data from these components, delivering optimized tools that respond to city challenges – from parking, to traffic, to emergency response, to optimized lighting conditions.

� Digital Power Plant - GE’s digital power plant solution uses a suite of highly secure hardware and software solutions to digitize the physical electricity system, leading to unprecedented changes in the way electricity is generated, distributed and consumed.

� Brilliant Factory - GE’s Brilliant Factory solution uses big data, software, sensors, controllers and robotics to increase productivity and deliver asset and operations optimization. By commercializing Brilliant Factory, GE’s proven digital manufacturing capabilities are now available to companies looking to optimize manufacturing operations and reduce unplanned downtime.

� DoseWatch - DoseWatch is a web-based patient monitoring software used to analyze, identify, and optimize radiation dose performance with data. Using the data, radiologists deliver the most accurate dose levels while

“THE MENAT REGION IS AMONG THE FIRST GLOBALLYTO EMBRACE THE DIGITAL INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY. OURPARTNERS HERE HAvE RECOGNIZED THE vALUE THATINDUSTRIAL INTERNET CAN BRING TO THEIR BUSINESSAND HAvE BEGUN TO IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGIES THATHAvE THE POTENTIAL FOR GAME-CHANGING GROWTH.”

still producing high-quality diagnostic images to track patients over time, keeping you accurately informed from start to finish.

� Unified Operations – Unified Operations is an Industrial Internet solution that connects people, process and technology to deliver a singular view of enterprise-wide operations for smarter insights, faster decisions and better outcomes. The software provides accurate up-to-date information and data on asset performance so you can solve problems faster and avoid unplanned downtime.

new collaborations Several industry leaders in MENAT and Pakistan are among the world’s first-movers to embrace GE’s software solutions that integrate heavy machinery with big data and analytics to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, productivity and profitability. These partners include: � RasGas Company Limited

(RasGas), one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers in Qatar, is marking the first global deployment of Industrial Internet technologies in the LNG sector. This is expected to generate substantial savings through greater asset performance management and operational efficiency.

• Masdar will pilot and commercialize sustainable energy-neutral advanced wastewater treatment solutions in the UAE and MENAT region, and co-develop with GE Industrial Internet solutions to optimize efficiencies.

� Industrial Internet applications are also being deployed for predictivity enhancements and performance improvements at Engro Powergen Qadirpur and Sapphire power plants in Pakistan.


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All these partners will build their Industrial Internet solutions on the Predix platform. With a dedicated Predix Cloud purpose-built for industrial data, Predix offers the strength, scale and security required to succeed and thrive in the new industrial era. GE has also unveiled its dedicated environment for industrial developers, Predix.io, which will lay the foundation for the world’s first and largest marketplace for industrial applications.

Bill Ruh, Senior vice President & Chief Digital Officer of GE, said: “Digital is the future of industry, and the Industrial Internet is the key driver enabling GE to lead the next generation of industrial progress. We know industrial machines and businesses, and we know how to build software that will best serve and optimize them. This meshing of advanced industrial technology with big data analytics gives customers cutting-edge solutions that only GE can provide.”

stronG focus on localization A key feature of GE’s digital industrial strategy is its strong focus on localization and innovation tailored to address regional needs. GE will digitally transform its own facilities and will support customers to build tailored solutions. Some of the key localization initiatives include: � GE is opening the Middle East Aviation

Technology Center in Dubai, which will develop physics-based analytics, employ data science, and co-create software solutions with the MENAT region’s airlines.

� The GE Oil & Gas Multi-modal Manufacturing and Technology facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai, will feature a state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Center that will house the GE Oil & Gas Monitoring & Diagnostic service for the MENAT region.

� GE’s Monitoring & Diagnostic Center in Saudi Arabia and the UAE will provide unprecedented insights into turbine operations. The goal is no unplanned downtime, using a predict-and-prevent services model to customers. The Center in the UAE is already monitoring 300 gas turbines across the MENAT region.

� GE’s Turkey Technology Center is developing

the ‘Aviation Test visualization App’ on the Predix platform. The App will have the capability to process real-time big data generated during Aircraft Engine Test operations, contributing to greater efficiency for customers.

At GE’s regional Innovation Centers, customers can collaborate to solve challenges through the GE Store, leveraging GE’s scale, software capabilities, and technologies from across its businesses. l

industrial internet solutions to potentially unlock econoMic value of us$465 billion in Middle east, nortH africa, turkey and pakistan by 2025.

collaborations to deploy industrial internet solutions include rasGas, Masdar, enGro powerGen and sappHire.

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since its inception, the Dubai airshow has continued to attract

ever-increasing numbers of new exhibiting partners. This is due not only to the phenomenal growth trajectory of the industry but also underscores our commitment to ensuring that the aviation sector is represented across all areas of the business mix,” said michele van akelijen, managing Director, f&e aerospace, organiser of the Dubai airshow.

in addition to showcasing unique capabilities and services, the 2015 line-up of new exhibitors is also gauging market interest in a number of projects and initiatives.

frederic pinlet, president of paris-headquartered concorde future lead a delegation to Dubai airshow to not only scope out investor potential but to promote the future of supersonic aircraft to a receptive audience.

“we decided to come to Dubai as everything in the world happens in this part of the world and it is a crossroads for all businesses. The dream and spirit of concorde and its story as the first supersonic airline is very much alive and there are many projects that could be born now, even including the original concept as a piece of history or for show. a lot of people

in the industry are talking about the future of large supersonic aircraft, and there is a lot of enthusiasm,” he said.

for shant katcherian, avionics Development & co-founder of lebanon’s skypro uav, which produces small surveillance uav aircraft, the Dubai airshow is a one-stop shop location for attracting new business. “it is the place to be for big and small companies alike. we are a small start-up and already have military customers, but are looking to expand, and this is the right venue for that. we would absolutely come back in 2017,” he said.

new technologies are clearly a major focus for this year’s show and peter coker, managing Director and ceo of martin Jetpack, which recently signed a deal with Dubai civil Defence, has high hopes for business growth in the region. “as an airshow, this clearly rates as one of the best. we didn’t know what to expect, as people didn’t know what the martin Jetpack was, but since we’ve arrived, the interest has been phenomenal. in this

area, we’ve sealed our first deal and that’s thanks to the Dubai airshow. without this event, this wouldn’t have been possible.”

established uae smes also targeted the Dubai airshow this year

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as infrastructure developments in the aviation industry, and expo 2020 plans are driving demand across various areas of the business. Dubai-based globe hi-fabs middle east managing Director, rahul

chopra, selected the Dubai airshow as a platform for

future commercial growth as well as to push overall brand

awareness of the aircraft refueller and dispenser company products. “The middle east and africa market is a big market for us and after just a few days we have a few deals that are quite close, and if not signed by the end of the show then we expect to have something close within the next 10 days.”

meanwhile, orders flowed in thick and fast, as deals worth more than $35 billion were agreed on.

among those agreeing to new purchases at the world’s fastest growing aerospace event were boeing and Jet airways, who signed a deal worth approximately $us8billion which will see the manufacturer build 75 new 737 max aircraft for the indian carrier, a partner airline of abu Dhabi’s etihad.

speaking upon the signing of the deal, Jet airways founder naresh goyal highlighted the need for new aircraft

FOcUs ON the FUtURe OF AviAtiONover 3,000 students converged on the final day of the Dubai airshow for a privileged glimpse into the exciting world – and career opportunities – offered by the global aerospace industry.“futures Day is an integral part of the biennial Dubai airshow calendar as the industry grows exponentially across every sector of the profession. This is a fantastic opportunity for companies to meet with the pilots, engineers, ground operators, aTc controllers and even astronauts of the future, and presents a one-of-a-kind forum for discussion around education, recruitment and training,” said michele van akelijen.Jointly sponsored by airbus and boeing, the futures Day program opened with a welcome address delivered by ali alnaqbi, chairman of the middle east and north africa business aviation association (mebaa) that set the scene for the morning’s presentations.“studies show that in the coming 20 years, in the engineering and pilot discipline alone, there will be a requirement for 1.1 million new jobs globally, which represents just 20% of all aviation-related positions; so we are looking at around 5.8 million jobs across the entire industry spectrum. and, by 2020, aviation will contribute 37.5% of uae gDp,” he said.The packed conference room then heard from five of the industry’s foremost thought leaders and aerospace exponents including Dr mohammed al ahbabi, Director general of the uae space agency badr al olama, ceo of sTraTa; bernie Dunn, president middle east, north africa and Turkey of boeing; Josh stewart, ceo of xJet; and phil marques, head of Dxb approach, Dans.other highlights of the program were the “airbus little engineer” workshops held at the Dubai airport free Zone pavilion in collaboration with the uae general civil aviation authority, mubadala and the uae space agency.as part of the program, 50 students from the uae took part in the “a380 assembly” and “space” workshops of “airbus little engineer” giving them hands-on introduction to what goes into assembling the world’s largest aircraft and to the wonders of space and how satellite technology is guiding the future of communications and aerospace.


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to service a growing customer base, with more than 30 million indians now overseas and a domestic market predicted to grow to around 140 million passengers in the next ten years.

uae national carrier etihad signed a memorandum of understanding with abu Dhabi investment and development firm mubadala worth a potential $1billion. The ten-year agreement covers a range of new contracts and would see etihad appoint mubadala’s sr Technics as its preferred service provider.

in addition, national carrier emirates announced the signing of a $16 billion onpointsm solution agreement with ge aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (mro) of the ge9x engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 150 boeing 777x aircraft over a period of 12 years. This is emirates’ largest single engine mro contract to date.

DeFeNce cONtRActsThe united arab emirates air force signed a purchase agreement


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with swedish aerospace firm saab at Dubai airshow, worth $1.27 billion. The deal will see the uae purchase two new global 6000 long-range surveillance aircraft, featuring brand new to market operating systems, while a further two saab 340 jets already in uae ownership will undergo systems upgrades.

unveiling the deal at the Dubai airshow this afternoon, major general abdullah al hashimi said: “i am really happy to announce the first deal that has been signed between the united arab emirates air force and saab industrial this year, to buy two new aircrafts for the amount of $1.27 billion. by buying two new aircraft, and upgrading two existing aircraft, we are very happy to continue our relationship with saab.”

in response, saab group president and ceo, håkan buskhe, said: “we are an extremely proud supplier to the uae air force, and we think, in cooperation with the uae air force, that this deal is the start of something new. The new platform offers increased endurance and a newly developed suite of sensors that the uae will be the launch customer for. This will be a game changer for surveillance capability going forward.”

while a time frame for the deal is still to be formally agreed, the uae says it expects to take delivery of the aircraft, which have air-to-air, ground-to-air and air-to-sea capability, in around two years time. l

Jet POWeReD 3D-PRiNteD UAv ON DisPLAYThe opening day of the air show saw the world’s fastest, largest and most complex 3D-printed drone being unveiled forming the centrepiece of the region’s debut 3D printshow.The jet-engine powered unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) is being demonstrated by show sponsor stratasys, as part of its exhibition on the future of 3D printing technology in the aviation and space industries. The lightweight aircraft, which took just two months to create and can break speeds of 200 miles per hour, is being used to highlight the flexibility of the technology to aircraft and technology manufacturers.“This is the final piece in the puzzle for aerospace and we’re really excited to present it today,” said Jay shelby, vertical solutions applications engineer for stratasys, which recently printed more than 1000 in-flight parts for the airbus a350 xwb aircraft. “we’re here to show manufacturers what can be done when you take this technology and build your design around it. so at the Dubai airshow, we’ve seen boeing today, we’ve seen airbus, rolls royce – all these companies are already using 3D printing technology and they’re doing it very well, making huge savings and producing aircraft that are faster than ever before for customers like the middle east carriers. 3D printing is helping them to meet deadlines, bring schedules forward and the technology has now gone from a piece of kit you’d have on the manufacturing floor to a technology you can actually build your manufacturing around.”The 3D printshow made its Dubai airshow debut in 2015, highlighting developments in 3D technology and its uses in both military and commercial aircraft, as well as in rocket development and the space industry. more than 20 exhibitors took part, including D2m, 3Dps, 3D vinci creations and ultimaker, with exhibitions featuring printed components as varied as aircraft models to engine parts, highlighting the technology’s broad possibilities.

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Oman healthcare prOjects get majOr bOOstAl MAdinA investMent hAs reveAled detAils of A $200 Million integrAted heAlthcAre coMplex to be constructed in hAil Al seeb, oMAn. burJeel Announces opening of 7-stAr hospitAl in Al khuwAir.

the investment firm unveiled plans to open launch a 225-bed tertiary care hospital, 120 keys three-star hotel

apartments, 300 residential apartments, a fitness center and retail space.

the multi-use healthcare complex will be known as Al Madina international hospital with an anticipated opening in 2018, a statement said.

strong expression of interest has been received from international hospital operators from Austria, canada, germany, singapore, Malaysia, turkey as well as the united states to manage and operate the hospital, it added.

commenting on the project, khamis Al kiyumi, vice-chairman and managing director of Al Madina investment, said: “we have been always a market mover when it comes to groundbreaking and innovative investment opportunities here in oman... we are proud to announce a new concept in oman, an integrated multi-use healthcare complex that will benefit the oman economy immensely.”

the hospital will offer family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ent, internal medicine, general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, endocrinology, neurology, dentistry, orthodontics, physiotheraphy and radiology.

Abdul rahman barham, ceo of Al Madina real estate, added: “the demand for

private health care is rising due to the changing needs of the population. A number of omanis are seeking treatment abroad because certain specialised treatments are not available here yet.

“this creates a vacuum in the sector that the private sector is well placed to fill. the opening of Al Madina international hospital complex will give citizens and residents the opportunity to choose a medical practitioner, avoiding waiting times and be able to benefit from high-quality services, were all cited as reasons for the rise in take-up of private health care.”

the world bank development indicators reports that the total expenditure on healthcare as percentage of the gdp for oman stood at 2.62 percent, which is lower than the gcc and international averages.

All gcc countries face increasing demand for healthcare services due to a rapidly expanding population and a higher prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

7-star HealtHcare Facility dr. shamsheer vayalil, founder and Managing director of vps healthcare, dr. charles f. stanford, senior director of vps healthcare, and Mr. clancey po, ceo of burjeel hospital, announced the opening of the new burjeel hospital in Al khuwair, Muscat, oman on 9 november at the chedi Muscat hotel. the announcement was made in the presence of omani dignitaries and government officials.


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“this creAtes A vAcuuM in the sector thAt the privAte sectoris well plAced to fill. the opening of Al MAdinA internAtionAlhospitAl coMplex will give citizens And residents theopportunity to choose A MedicAl prActitioner, Avoiding wAitingtiMes And be Able to benefit froM high-quAlity services, wereAll cited As reAsons for the rise in tAke-up of privAte heAlth cAre.”

this premiere 7-star healthcare facility will provide world-class, specialized medical treatment and services to communities in Muscat and across the sultanate. burjeel hospital is part of vps healthcare, an integrated healthcare provider with a network of hospitals, chain of medical centers and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and pharmacies across the MenA region.

burjeel hospital – Al khuwair, Muscat will have all core medical, paramedical, and support services supplied by well-trained, accredited and skilled professionals. part of the internationally recognized burjeel hospital, which is headquartered in Abu dhabi, uAe, the healthcare facility will include clinical teams from prominent hospitals and universities from north America, europe, and other continents.

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“we Are extreMely honored tohAve the opportunity to openthisnew MedicAl fAcility in AlkhuwAir, MuscAt. we Are coMMittedto offering the best heAlthcAreservices to the growing coMMunityin whAt is one of the MostproMising countries in the region.we Are confident thAt the newMedicAl hub will be recognized Asone of the leAding hospitAls inoMAn. this is Also An iMportAntMilestone for the brAnd, As wecontinue our expAnsion Across theregion”

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in Al khuwair, Muscat. we are committed to offering the best healthcare services to the growing community in what is one of the most promising countries in the region. we are confident that the new medical hub will be recognized as one of the leading hospitals in oman. this is also an important milestone for the brand, as we continue our expansion across the region,” said dr. vayalil.

“the new medical facility, burjeel hospital – Al khuwair, Muscat, will benefit the community on many levels, providing people access to state-of-the-art clinical facilities and quality healthcare from a team of reputed medical professionals from across the world. the hospital will raise the standards of medical care in the region,” said dr. stanford.

“there is a growing demand for quality healthcare in the sultanate of oman. burjeel as a healthcare brand is set to expand reach as we open more hospitals and medical centers

in the country and in the region. our fast-growing network is a genuine manifestation of burjeel’s commitment to extend ‘the art of healing’ in every country in the MenA region.” said Mr po.

burjeel hospital – Al khuwair, Muscat will have premiere and deluxe in-patient rooms, which are well-appointed and exceptionally spacious. this 74-bed hospital will include a total of 31 consultation rooms. the hospital’s pre and post-operative rooms, triage center, emergency room, labor and delivery suites, icu, nicu, cath lab, Mri, ct scan, laboratory, and pharmacy will be equipped to the highest clinical standards. the facility will also provide a large parking area with complimentary valet service.

the medical hub will house centers of excellence and clinics such as obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, urology, psychiatry and neurology, dermatology and cosmetology, ent, sleep medicine, endocrinology, internal medicine, family medicine, dentistry, general surgery, and plastic surgery. l


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According to some experts the most efficient wAy to heAd off our future food problems is ActuAlly quite simple: we cAn stop eAting meAt - or At leAst stop fArming it.

The Land versus Food Conundrum: does The soLuTion Lie in The LaboraTory?

presently, about a third of available cropland is used for

producing feed for animals. much more - about 26 per cent of the earth’s ice-free surface - is used for grazing the animals themselves.

And that’s not the worst of it. meat is incredibly inefficient to produce: livestock in the us consume more than 7 times as much grain as the American population—enough grain to feed about 840 million people. the same study finds that roughly 25 kilocalories of fossil fuel energy are consumed for every 1 kilocalorie of meat protein produced, compared with a 2.2:1 ratio for corn. And producing 1 kg

of animal protein requires 100 times more water than 1 kg of grain protein, in part because we have to take the water used to grow the animals’ food into account.

meat is considered a luxury item in most parts of the world. As more and more people are pulled from poverty in countries like india and china, the demand for meat is increasing enormously. fAo, the food and Agriculture organization of the united nations, predicts that the global demand for meat will increase by more than two-thirds in the next 40 years.

that growing demand might just be the death knell of the Amazon rain forest: china already owns half the pigs in the world, and as rural peasants there have begun to have more disposable income, the demand for pork has risen. According to china’s official news agency, xinhua, more than 40 per cent of farmland in the country has already degraded due to over-intensive farming. so china has decided that instead of growing the pig feed it needs, it is just going to import it from places like brazil. the demand for soybeans to feed china's hogs is driving a soy revolution in brazil, which, in turn, is incentivizing farmers there to chop down the rain forest to plant


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but before it becomes a regular offering at mcdonald's, post’s meat still needs to clear some hurdles. the burger is dry, says ruetzler; post’s meat lacks fat, which on a cow-grown burger adds flavor and keeps the meat “juicy.” the growth medium for the ground beef is also a problem: post’s stem cells have thus far grown successfully into meat only when soaked in a serum made from fetal calf blood—an expensive (and definitely non-vegetarian) option. post and his team are also working on an animal-free culture serum — one based on photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria.

post and his colleagues at maastricht are currently working on solving those problems. post estimates it’ll be 20 to 30 years before lab-grown beef goes commercial in a big way. in the meantime, researchers elsewhere are successfully experimenting with lab-growing chicken. in other words, it’s not totally insane to imagine a near-future in which farmlands become, at least in part, home to high-tech food laboratories. l

more soy. And, of course, cutting down the rain forest releases carbon into the atmosphere, which speeds up global warming, which gives us less arable land, which makes our upcoming land versus food problem all the worse.

one possible solution to problems of meat production is to replace meat that comes from land with meat that comes from labs. At the netherlands’s maastricht university, vascular physiology expert mark J. post is working on it. in 2013, post produced the world’s first lab-grown hamburger and fed it to food researcher hanni ruetzler and food writer Josh schonwald. ruetzler praised the burger’s flavor and consistency, but at $330,000 per pop, it’s not yet competition for cattlemen. this year, though, post, bankrolled by google co-founder sergey brin, brought the price down to $80 per kilogram of meat, or a little over $11 per patty—much closer to commercial viability.

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