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The building management system (BMS) market in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) is witnessing the emergence of innovative technologies such as building information modeling (BIM) and 3D printing. These technologies are causing significant disruptions, influencing how buildings are managed and shifting roles away from traditional skills towards te...

22 Oct 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Indian Plastic Packaging Waste Recycling Growth Opportunities

Extended Producer Responsibility and Plastic Waste Neutrality in Companies Propel Future Growth Potential of Circularity

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A signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change, India is working toward reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the country. India generates 8.5 million tons of plastic waste with a waste collection rate of 70% to 80% as observed in the last four years. A lack of source segregation and robust infrastructure for sorting plastic waste is the main ...

30 Mar 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Market Outlook

Circular Economy Redefining the GCC Waste Management Market, 2021

Regional Plans to Achieve Self-sufficiency and In-country Local Value Addition Creating Growth Opportunities

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Globally, governments and private industries are finding innovative methods to shift to circular economy models for sustainable growth. Circular economy models aim to maximize resource value and eliminate waste by improving the design of materials, products, systems, and businesses. Large organizations that are redevising their business strategies ...

22 Jan 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Sustainability and Digital Transformation Boost FM Uptake in GCC Countries

The Shift from Price to Value-based Bundled Contracts Drive Growth Opportunities

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Facility management (FM) is gaining traction in the GCC, as more end users have begun to appreciate the impact FM has on the bottom line; energy management is now being incorporated into FM Contracts. Besides, the use of sophisticated assets means that they will require higher quality and standards of asset management. With mega events, such as t...

Saudi Arabia is a highly arid region and the population lives under conditions of water stress. Moreover, with the population expected to grow at a rapid rate, the per capita availability of water will further decrease. This scenario has created lot of opportunities for the development of water and wastewater treatment, and distribution and sewage ...

Membrane Systems have been used in various applications for more than three decades, mainly for water treatment, including desalination of seawater and brackish water. With research and technical advancement and corresponding cost reductions, membrane systems are now capable of decontaminating non-saline water (including treated wastewater). This h...

Increasing population and low fresh water availability are the major reasons driving the UAE water and wastewater sector. With a huge focus on economic diversification, investments in real estate are high, which will lead to an increasing demand for water in the future, thereby creating opportunities for treated sewage and desalination. Increase in...

The real estate boom and government concern for environmental conservation are driving the district cooling market's growth in Middle East, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Recently, district cooling companies in the market are facing major challenges including the credit crunch and customer complaints about over-charging. Be...

Economic growth, increase in construction activities due to rise in population, rapid urbanization, and higher disposable incomes are the key factors that have contributed to the growth of the market and are likely to drive it in the future. In addition, increase in awareness about energy efficiency, availability of skilled labor, and development o...