Cutting-edge technology unveiled for the UAE Iceberg project

  • Date: 14-Mar-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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Cutting-edge technology unveiled for the UAE Iceberg project

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: On the occasion of Expo 2020 Dubai, the National Advisor Bureau Limited announced that the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has patented their “Iceberg Reservoirs” invention. The patent marks a significant development for the “UAE Iceberg Project”, which is expected to change the map of water distribution around the world.

The patent granted to Emirati inventor Abdulla Alshehhi, founder of the UAE Iceberg project, which will boost investor confidence in the concept’s technical and economic feasibility.

Several agreements were signed with various companies and scientific institutions around the world since the “UAE Iceberg project” was first announced, to leverage icebergs as new sources of fresh water in the region. Moreover, having icebergs off the coasts of the UAE will become a massive and unique tourist attraction.

In light of the increasing global demand for new sources of water in order to enhance food security, competition will intensify between investment institutions and international water companies to invest and acquire their share in this promising project, slated to transform the UAE into one of the world's most significant exporters of fresh water. The company is reportedly looking to raise USD 9 million in the first round of funding.

Alshehhi said: “The announcement