Strategically based in Abu Dhabi, Isle has adeptly navigated the Middle Eastern water sector for over a decade.

Our experts work with municipalities, tech providers and investors across the Middle East, helping to address sustainable water challenges. Our seasoned professionals have a deep understanding of the local market and business and regulatory environment. Our diverse expertize in business, innovation, technology and regulation ensures clients successfully bridge the gap between innovation and impact. We guide clients through their journey, whether that be due diligence for informed investments or offering strategic advice for long-term asset management success.

Home to 7 of the world’s top 10 water-stressed countries, the Middle East faces diverse challenges that demand innovative solutions. From navigating complex regulatory frameworks to tackling water scarcity, from rapid urbanization to climate change, Isle is at the forefront of addressing these pressing concerns. We recognize the urgency and intricacies of the challenges faced by our clients in the region.

We work collaboratively with clients to develop tailored strategies that meet regulatory requirements and foster sustainable water management practices. Our water industry expertize and strong commercial acumen positions us to foster collaborative opportunities within the broader ecosystem. Isle is committed to delivering unique solutions that transcend technological boundaries. 

Our innovative approaches anticipate future needs, ensuring our clients stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s pioneering technologies, strategic partnerships, or bespoke consultancy, Isle stands out as the catalyst for transformative change.

Isle’s founding UK London team anchors our European presence, complemented by offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, bolstered by a diverse team across the continent. This expansion caters to local demand, enabling us to provide tailored advisory services for utilities and industrial companies rooted in the region’s history and culture.

Isle’s strategic central location allows it to drive investment through the thriving European technology start-up scene. Isle is a leader in this ecosystem, ensuring the right technology solutions are found to address the stringent and ambitious environmental regulations and net zero carbon pledges of Europe.

Environmental targets are tightening, posing challenges for compliance in areas like drinking water quality, water resource management, wastewater discharge, and resource recovery. This leads to escalating energy and chemical costs. Across Europe, there’s a shift towards water transition, addressing the balance between water scarcity and abundance, as well as managing non-revenue water levels and consumption. Water services are evolving from silent utilities to prioritize customer satisfaction. Aging, poorly-maintained assets are driving the adoption of digital, data-driven asset management. Additionally, emerging contaminants like PFAS and microplastics continue to be key concerns for the utility and industrial sectors.

The Isle team closely monitors emerging regulations and assesses their impact on the utility and industrial sectors. This provides a thorough grasp of current and near-future sector challenges. These identified issues are then paired with emerging technologies that Isle actively scouts. This allows Isle to trace a regulatory shift from inception to problem statement, technology selection, implementation, and impact tracking.