In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Elyazia Al Hosani sits down with Daniel Yacoboni, Co-Founder and Chief R&D Officer of Aneco Middle East. Together, they explore the global water crisis, the future of water technology, and the innovative solutions Aneco is bringing to the Middle East and beyond.

From the roots of a mechatronics legacy that began in 1947 to becoming a global leader in sustainable water technologies, Daniel shares his family’s journey, the company’s mission, and why the UAE is a vital hub for their expansion.

This conversation dives into:

        Water scarcity in the MENA region

        Why water governance is failing globally

        Electrolyzed water technology explained

        How Aneco’s ARCA system is saving lives in remote communities

        Eco-conscious engineering and sustainable innovation

        Why Abu Dhabi is the future of water tech

A powerful and eye-opening discussion on the urgency of water security, cross-sector cooperation, and the ethical responsibility to protect humanity’s most essential resource.

Tune in, share your thoughts, and join the dialogue.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Welcome

Welcome to Trending Echoes & Episode Overview

00:18 – Guest Introduction

Meet Daniel Yacoboni, Co-Founder & Chief R&D Officer, Aneco Middle East

00:35 – About Aneco Middle East

Company Origins, Global Expansion & Focus on Water Technology

02:09 – Middle East Expansion & Water Challenges

Why the UAE is an Innovation Hub & Regional Water Issues

03:43 – Water Scarcity & Global Neglect

Scarcity in MENA, Human Impact & Policy Failures

08:06 – Technology & Governance in Water Solutions

Challenges, Technology’s Role & Untreated Wastewater

11:08 – Aneco’s Approach & Innovations

Tackling Water Scarcity & Eco-Conscious Solutions

14:15 – ARCA Mobile Solution

Introducing ARCA: Mobile Water Purification & Solar-Powered Tech

16:17 – Real-World Impact & Ethical Approach

Work in Congo, Waterborne Diseases & Ethical Model

29:54 – Water as a Global Issue & Closing

Water Inequality, Geopolitics & “Water is Life” Philosophy

Closing Remarks & Gratitude (42:30)