Residents in the UAE now have the option to enjoy water generated from the atmosphere within the comfort of their homes and workplaces. Ma Hawa, a local company, are providing a range of dispensers that create water from the air. The technology was displayed during the recently concluded Gitex Global event.

Though presently accessible primarily to businesses, the product is set to make its way to retail shelves in the near future. The company currntly markets water bottles in two sizes: a 330ml bottle priced at Dh3 and a 700ml bottle available for Dh6.

The Multi-Stage Water Production Process

The process of producing drinkable water involves several intricate stages. According to the company's Director of Marketing, "The purified air is drawn in and cooled to extract water. The resulting condensate undergoes a treatment process, ultimately transforming it into safe and clean drinking water."

The water purification process commences with the initial use of a series of filters to cleanse the incoming air. The entire water generation procedure initiates with a heat exchange step, followed by the water's storage in a buffer tank before passing through three layers of filtration.

In the concluding phase, the water is subjected to UV radiation to eliminate any traces of bacteria.

The company also offers Genny, a device that costs Dh14,000 and has the capability to extract 30 liters of potable water daily directly from the air. It's tailored for use in homes and small offices and has proven highly successful, finding buyers in government bodies, exhibition venues, parks, and corporate headquarters.

The technology fearures eco-friendly aspects. The water dispensers creates 11,000 liters of water every year without tapping into any water resources, contributing to saving the environment from the usage of 45,000 plastic bottles annually and reducing the carbon footprint by 4,500 kilograms each year.