Internet Of Things Could Help Gulf States Solve Water Woes

Using the Internet of Things to create smart water networks could play a key role in helping countries in the Gulf States make best use of their water supplies say UK specialists. Philip Stockdale from UK company AquamatiX will be explaining the potential of WaterworX software and cloud-based control systems in the United Arab Emirates later this month.

The Surrey-based company will take part in the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi from 18-21 January 2016 at the invitation of UK industry body British Water.

Mr Stockdale, who is director of Business Development at AquamatiX said: “We are delighted to have been invited to take part in this summit, which is the biggest in the Middle East and is part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The United Arab Emirates has a commitment to increasing water conservation, sustainability and resilience.”

Arabian Gulf countries already have the highest per capita rate of domestic water consumption in the world and the demand is expected to double in the next two decades. Groundwater levels are falling and a heavy reliance on desalination means water production is highly energy intensive.

Mr Stockdale says: “AquamatiX has pioneered the use of the Internet of Things in the water industry. By using cloud-based control systems, M2M communications, system analytics and smart sensors it is possible to create an intelligent network which uses water and energy as efficiently as possible.

“Minimising wastage and making the best use of energy is particularly important in water-stressed areas of the world – so this is a great opportunity to demonstrate our ideas to delegates from the gulf states where conserving water is such a crucial issue.”

Lila Thompson, International Director of British Water said: “We are excited to be bringing Aquamatix to Abu Dhabi as part of our UK Pavilion at the event.

“British Water is an industry body which represents the UK water industry at home and abroad. There are a great many opportunities for UK companies to do business in the Middle East and events like this are a great opportunity to showcase the best of British innovation in the water sector.”

Stockdale will be addressing delegates at the conference at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Thursday 21st January 2016.

The International Water Summit is now in its fourth year and brings together water experts, academics and government representatives from around the world. Last year’s event attracted more than 300 delegates from more than 40 countries.

For more information, visit www.internationalwatersummit.com.