In this captivating episode of Let’s Turn the Tide, we sit down with Solange Ghantous, Plant Manager at Veolia’s VEBES Wastewater Treatment Plant in Abu Dhabi, to dive into the transformative world of water reuse. Solange sheds light on the challenges of water scarcity in the Middle East, the vital importance of treating water as a precious resource, and how circularity principles are redefining water management.

In this episode, you’ll gain insights on:

• Challenges of water scarcity in the Middle East and treating water as a precious commodity.
• The role of circularity in water management and its impact on sustainability.
• The wastewater treatment process, from collection to reuse for irrigation, industrial purposes, and even drinking.
• Veolia’s innovative water recycling projects, including major successes in the UAE, Jordan, and Namibia.
• Common misconceptions and concerns people have about the wastewater reuse.

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About the host- Nadine Zidani:

Nadine is a sustainability expert, impact entrepreneur, and founder of MENA Impact, the first platform for sustainability resources in the MENA region. Based in the UAE, she is committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving systemic change through her work and public speaking.

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About Veolia:

Veolia's ambition is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with nearly 218,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful and concrete solutions for water, waste and energy management that help to radically change the game. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them.

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