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There has been a swift flow of infrastructure investments in the Middle East region, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as KSA and Qatar due to rising population and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022. Government legislations mandating the usage of energy efficient lighting in this region and growing environmental concern ...

Home automation, the next level of automation, is seen in India as a comfort technology. However, home automation products are quickly becoming more accessible and affordable. This market insight provides an overview of the home automation market in India. Topics covered include market drivers and restraints, an analysis of the residential construc...

The use of membrane modules for water and wastewater treatment applications is increasing significantly in India. In order to achieve a sustainable GDP growth rate, India has to build a strong infrastructure; this means that the country needs to invest in power and urban infrastructure which requires water treatment and sanitation facilities. The m...

The Indian fire and safety market is largely driven by the construction boom and the Government's stringent enforcement of safety and security in modern buildings has also hugely contributed to the growth of this market. The key challenges being faced by market participants are high initial cost, lack of adequate awareness, lack of willingness to s...

The market for air pollution control equipment is in growth stage, mainly driven by the regulations. Key user segments are power, cement and steel and these sectors account for 85.0 per cent of the total market. Investments in these user segments are also providing the necessary impetus for market growth. Major challenges include price pressures fr...

Increasing population and low fresh water availability are the major reasons driving the UAE water and wastewater sector. With a huge focus on economic diversification, investments in real estate are high, which will lead to an increasing demand for water in the future, thereby creating opportunities for treated sewage and desalination. Increase in...

The real estate boom and government concern for environmental conservation are driving the district cooling market's growth in Middle East, especially in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Recently, district cooling companies in the market are facing major challenges including the credit crunch and customer complaints about over-charging. Be...

Saudi Arabia's stable political environment coupled with a stringent legal environment have given the necessary impetus to the environmental sector. With a growing economy and proactive trade sector that includes environmental technology, the environmental sector in Saudi Arabia is poised for growth. This study analyses the environmental industry i...