Water technology entrepreneur from UAE gains spotlight during Expo 2025 in Japan
UAE-Based Startup Manhat Revolutionizes Sustainable Water Technology
Saeed Alhassan, founder of Manhat, a UAE-based startup, is leading the charge in sustainable water technology with a groundbreaking solar-powered natural water distillation and desalination technology [1][3][4]. This innovative solution generates fresh water from ocean water without requiring electricity from the grid.
At the heart of Manhat's technology is a device that operates by evaporating water from the bottom side and collecting condensed water in a reservoir when the temperature drops [1]. This eco-friendly and energy-efficient process harnesses natural processes and solar energy, making it a promising solution for regions facing water scarcity challenges, particularly in the Middle East.
In 2022, Manhat announced the development of this device, marking a significant step towards ensuring water and food security in the Arabian Gulf, one of the most affected regions globally, with 11 out of the 17 most water-stressed countries located in the Middle East and North Africa [2].
Saeed Alhassan and Manhat have been actively engaging with local governments and global audiences to promote the adoption of their sustainable water and floating farm solutions [2]. Their efforts have been recognised with awards and accolades, including a Best Practices Award for Expo 2025, which acknowledges their commitment to addressing global challenges [1][4].
Manhat is not just focused on water solutions. The startup also specialises in floating farm technology, working on patents for solutions that integrate their devices, allowing for food production even in the event of rising sea levels due to climate change [2].
Saeed Alhassan emphasised the potential of the device, highlighting that current desalination methods used in water-scarce regions are often energy-intensive and potentially polluting [2]. By contrast, Manhat's technology offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.
Recently, Saeed Alhassan visited Osaka, Japan, to present Manhat at Expo 2025, where the company's technology was highlighted in a discussion on ecological innovation at the UAE pavilion [2][3][5]. This international recognition underscores Manhat's global potential and impact.
In the spirit of sustainability, Manhat is continuing to fine-tune its prototypes and explore other potential water solutions [1]. Saeed Alhassan expressed gratitude for being recognised among those making a difference and reiterated Manhat's commitment to contributing to the UAE's sustainability initiatives, helping make air a global driver of such initiatives [1][3][4].
References:
- Manhat: Revolutionizing Water Desalination with Solar Power
- Manhat Wins Best Practices Award for Expo 2025
- Manhat Showcases Sustainable Water Technology at Expo 2025
- Manhat's Solar-Powered Desalination Technology: A Game Changer for Water Scarcity
- Manhat's Solar-Powered Desalination Technology: A Sustainable Solution for the Arabian Gulf
- The UAE-based startup Manhat, renowned for its sustainable water technology, is gaining global recognition for its innovative solar-powered natural water distillation and desalination system.
- In the Middle East, faced with water scarcity challenges, Manhat's technology promises to generate fresh water from ocean water without relying on electricity from the grid.
- Saeed Alhassan, the founder of Manhat, accentuates the potential of their technology, noting that current desalination methods in water-scarce regions are often energy-intensive and potentially polluting.
- Manhat's technology operates by evaporating water from the bottom side and collecting condensed water in a reservoir when the temperature drops, utilizing natural processes and solar energy.
- In addition to water solutions, Manhat specializes in floating farm technology, working on patents for solutions that integrate their devices, allowing for food production even in the face of rising sea levels due to climate change.
- Manhat's efforts towards promoting the adoption of their sustainable water and floating farm solutions have earned them awards and accolades, such as the Best Practices Award for Expo 2025 that acknowledges their commitment to addressing global challenges.
- Podcasts and videos featuring interviews with Saeed Alhassan have become popular in the world of environmental science and climate-change discussions, highlighting his work to preserve the environment.
- With its focus on sustainability, Manhat continues to fine-tune its prototypes and explore other potential water solutions, reiterating its commitment to contributing to the UAE's sustainability initiatives and helping make the world a greener place.
