MENA Desalination 2025

Javier is an Industrial Engineer with 15+ years of global experience in power and desalination plants. Currently working as a Global Business Development Manager for Desalination at GF Piping Systems, specializing in marketing and sales strategies for desalination markets across public utilities, consultants, and private companies. A Passionate leader dedicated to innovation and growth in the desalination industry. 

The plastic Butterfly Valve 565 is the ideal solution for reliable fluid control for all water- and water treatment applications. The interoperable and lightweight plastic valve is available in both wafer- and lug-style, covering many applications.

Together as one: We make Process Automation easy. GF Corys offers a holistic portfolio with full scale valves and actuation, measurement solutions within water treatment and chemical processing applications.

Mark is the Regional Head of the Business Unit Utilities. Since 2002 Mark has been based in Dubai, UAE from where he travels the region and lectures on specialised features of product design, testing and application. An important aspect of this function is to advise on product choice, system layout and introduction of new techniques for his company's extensive range of distribution products. He is also responsible for the certified theoretical and practical training of customer’s personnel at operational and supervisory levels for polyethylene products in the Gulf region.

Omar Karout is a leading expert in sustainable water infrastructure with over 10 years experience in the piping industry. As Director – Specialized Solutions at GF Corys, Omar have been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to address the challenges in water treatment and water scarcity. His work focuses on integrating sustainable practices into water treatment processes, ensuring that customers can run their facilities sustainably and efficiently and communities have access to clean and safe water.