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Al-Sarihi, A. (2023) Managing Climate Change in the Gulf: Challenges, Policies, and the Way Forward.
https://epc.ae/en/details/featured/managing-climate-change-in-the-gulf-challenges-policies-and-the-way-forward

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• TITLE: Impacts of Climate Change on Seawater Temperature and Total Dissolved Solids: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions for Reverse Osmosis Desalination in the Arabian Gulf Region

  AUTHORS: Ahmed Al Kubaish, Jamal Salama

  KEYWORDS: Climate Change, Temperature, Reverse Osmosis, Seawater, Total Dissolved Solids, Desalination

  JOURNAL NAME: Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering, Vol.13 No.1, January 23, 2024

  ABSTRACT: This article examines the influence of seawater temperature and total dissolved solids (TDS) on reverse osmosis (RO) desalination in the Arabian Gulf region, with a focus on the impact of climate change. The study highlights the changes in seawater temperature and TDS levels over the years and discusses their effects on the efficiency and productivity of RO desalination plants. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring TDS levels and controlling seawater temperature to optimize water production. The article also suggests various solutions, including intensive pre-treatment, development of high-performance membranes, exploration of alternative water sources, and regulation of discharges into the Gulf, to ensure sustainable water supply in the face of rising TDS levels and seawater temperature. Further research and comprehensive monitoring are recommended to understand the implications of these findings and develop effective strategies for the management of marine resources in the Arabian Gulf.