# Arada, Biopolus, SRTIP and Metito partner on water treatment R&D facility and plant in Sharjah

Arada has entered a joint venture with Biopolus, SRTIP and Metito to build an R&D facility and a water treatment plant in Sharjah, UAE, using Biopolus MNR technology. The plant will treat and recycle water for irrigation.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2023-04-17
- Where: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Status: under construction
- Products: water treatment technology, treated water for irrigation
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Arada](https://endata.com/companies/69773.md)
- [Metito](https://endata.com/companies/28109.md) (partner)
- [Arada](https://endata.com/companies/69773.md) (partner)
- [Biopolus](https://endata.com/companies/69774.md) (partner)
- [Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park](https://endata.com/companies/69775.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [arada.com](https://www.arada.com/en/latest-news/arada-invests-in-rd-partnership-with-biopolus-srtip-and-metito-to-bring-next-generation-sustainable-water-treatment-technology-to-the-uae/), 2023-04-17: "This partnership is in line with one of Arada's key goals: to be a leader in the field of sustainable development."
- [sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2023/04/17/Arada-invests-in-RD-partnership-with-Biopolus-SRTIP-Metito), 2023-04-17: "This partnership is in line with one of Arada's key goals: to be a leader in the field of sustainable development."
- [smartwatermagazine.com](https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/arada/arada-partners-biopolus-srtip-and-metito-work-sustainable-water-treatment-technology), 2023-04-17: "With COP28 being held in the UAE later on this year, we believe it’s important that private-sector companies commit to supporting the government by introducing greener and more sustainable technologies and processes."

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