Smart hotelStation bottling solution contributes to eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in the hospitality industry, it first launched and started operations at a 362-room hotel in central Jakarta, Indonesia.

The innovation enables hotels to serve clean, purified, rich-in-minerals glass bottled water using a high-performance PRO water purifier, hygienic filling, and clear labeling. By removing up to 99.7% of known water contaminants including viruses, bacteria, micro, and nanoparticles, Bluewater changes the formula and offers a clean water delivery system while also reducing the amount of carbon waste.

Bluewater is promoting clean water packaging and serving by its ability to supply 17 hotels offering 4,000 guest rooms, reducing the number of plastic bottles needed in the hospitality industry and giving an alternative to conventional water bottle packaging.

A global public opinion survey by GlobeScan revealed that 58% of almost 30,000 people polled in 31 countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and China, viewed freshwater shortages as a ‘very serious’ problem.

Bluewater founder and CEO, Bengt Rittri, revealed that hotels use over 5 million plastic bottles daily and that Bluewater is dedicated to meeting the needs of the current market while also noting that this specific industry has been a major contributor to plastic bottle waste, and access to safe and clean drinking water assists both the consumers and businesses.

Mr. Rittri also explained that when they launched Bluewater, they decided to create a planetary plan in place of a traditional business to emphasize the desire to combat carbon waste and climate change.

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On the 29^{th of} January 2024, First deputy ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened Arab Health 2024, the 49^th edition of the largest healthcare exhibition of the MENA region.

The largest gathering of healthcare professionals and businesses in the MENA region is expected to welcome more than 51,000 attendees during the four-day healthcare showcase which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 29^th – February 1^st.

This year’s edition of the show is the largest in terms of exhibition space, taking up every hall of the Dubai World Trade Centre with 3450 exhibitors and an expected 110,000 professional healthcare visits from 180 countries.

The Arab Health Congress will feature ten Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences dedicated to over 23,600 healthcare visitors where they will hear from over 330 expert speakers.

Arab Health 2024 will be supported by various government entities, including the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Government of Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority, the Department of Health, and the Dubai Healthcare City Authority.

Key partners include the National Healthcare Champion, PureHealth; Premium healthcare partner, American Hospital; Exclusive healthcare partner, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib; Exclusive health services partner, Emirates Health Services; Global health partner, M2; Future health partner, Neom; Innovation partner, GE HealthCare; and Exclusive AI partner, Canon Medical.

Ross Williams, Exhibition Director for informa Markets said, “Arab Health’s standing as the premier healthcare trade show in the region is based on its comprehensive approach, global reach, unwavering commitment to innovation, and the opportunities it provides for learning, networking, and collaboration within the healthcare sector – ultimately delivering the ultimate healthcare experience”.

He also commented “With a sharp focus on groundbreaking technology and transformative products enhancing patient care, the next four days promise to be a catalyst for the future of healthcare in the region and on a global scale. This impact is amplified by our international reach and the exceptional calibre of exhibitors showcased, making it a game-changing event for the industry worldwide.”

CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, Dr Ramadan Al Balooshi outlined a vision for a “New Era of Public Health”, while the World Health Organization’s Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah highlighted the lessons learnt during COVID-19 and the importance of leadership.

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The project is part of a greater strategy for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and aims to convert research into economically-valuable development programmes in the fields of health, energy and sustainable environment.

The fund is one of three major initiatives to help the project achieve its goal, which includes the launch of a National Transformation Institute for Applied Research for technological development, and the shift in the focus of research facilities across the Kingdom to align more with national priorities in development.

The project also hopes to more greatly involve members of the KAUST community to contribute to research and cooperate with the global academic and technological communities. This includes agreements concluded with academic institutions in Shenzhen, China to collaborate in research in the fields of aerospace and robotics. Local and international companies including Aramco, Boeing and IBM amongst others will continue their partnership with the university.

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