Oman’s NKK Investments, US firm boost hydroponic farming in GCC: Oman-based Nailesh Kanaksi Khimji (NKK) Investments has signed an agreement with US agritech firm UrbanKisaan to boost vertical and hydroponic farming in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the company said. The partnership aims to upscale regional farming capabilities using Urban Kisaan’s sustainable farming methodology, which relies on solar power and pushes down water consumption by 95% compared to conventional farming techniques.

Dewa wants to patent its energy storage system tech: Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (Dewa)’s Research and Development center has filed a new patent for a chemical liquid that helps ensure a safe and efficient energy storage system, Wam reports. The liquid achieves high thermal and electrochemical stability, ensuring an effective and safe solution for energy storage system operations, including lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. The patent would help back Dewa’s commitment to promote energy security and sustainability at an international standard, Dewa’s Managing Director and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said.

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