Aqualyng, a company dealing in energy-efficient desalination plants, yesterday announced the opening of its Middle East headquarters in Dubai. It will support various regional projects, including the Shadeed project in Sohar and Oxy project in Mokhaizna both in Oman as well as the Royal Palace project in Jeddah. Brynjulf Lomsdalen, CEO, Aqualyng, said: "The opening of the Aqualyng office in Dubai is a sign of our commitment to the Middle East, which is a key market with tremendous growth that has demonstrated high demand for water desalination. "We plan to seek leadership position in the region through our quality partnerships, technology, knowledge and experienced workforce." Aqualyng's global headquarters are in Norway, with regional offices spread across the world including Spain, Ghana and China. It has installed desalination plants in Europe, Africa and South East Asia. Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the Emirates Business 24|7 daily newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .