Vision 2030 Jan. 2013 | Page 54

One of the central issues that face the world over the coming decades will be the availability of potable water. This is another issue which, for now, is felt more acutely in the Gulf than in Europe. PAL Technology recently built a desalination plant for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority. The plant utilises an advanced technique of reverse osmosis which represents a new departure in water treatment in the region by converting sea water in to potable water. PAL Technology has also been responsible for a considerable number of housing development projects throughout the Emirate. The implementation of eco-friendly living systems are a priority in such developments, as exemplified by the adoption of the “Neopour” insulation technique which originated in Germany. This particular building technique means that the insulation guarantees reduced air conditioning costs and hence, mitagates the environmental impact. Professional Arabian Construction Engineers (PACE) part of PAL Group serving as Class a Technical Consultancy services for Construction and Oil and Gas industries. PACE is committed to provide a complete spectrum of integrated design and management solutions through dedicated team of engineers, technologists, and technicians and by utilizing the most advanced equipment available on the market. They have an impressive roster of clients across the UAE. Of course, green credentials are all very well and certainly identify a company as progressive and socially-conscious. One should be mindful however, to keep an eye on progressive technologies, just to keep one informed. Which brings us to an interesting footnote on one of PAL’s other interests, Robotics. PAL Robotics produced a humanoid robot with face recognition and navigation systems., The robot has been deployed in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in order to direct delegates at the Exhibition Center. 54