Water resources

    UK University of Reading helps UAE to test cloud-busting drones to boost rainfall

    Drones that fly into clouds, giving them an electric shock to “cajole them” into producing rain, were tested in the United Arab Emirates, Bath reports. A new method to trigger rain in places where water is scarce is being tested in the United Arab Emirates using unmanned drones that were designed and manufactured at the […]

    The marine environment of the Arabian Sea is under threat from rapid development, overfishing and pollution

    Award-winning documentary “A Voyage Against Time” follows three kayakers across the Gulf to spotlight the urgent need for a sustainable strategy that protects those whose livelihoods depend on it. Let’s check the article by Bashar Al Huneidi, founder of Kayak4Kuwait. His main message is that we must change our mode of consumption with a view […]

    Water as Iran’s biggest problem

    With supplies running out, water security could be the issue that finally makes the region’s countries work together. Let’s check how Alex Vatanka, the director of the Iran program at the Middle East Institute, describes the situation. Thanks to Foreign policy for this article. Author’s statement #1: Iran is parched. Indeed, this year is expected […]

    Why the UAE should hold Cop28

    On his opening trip to Asia as the Biden administration’s special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry’s first stop was Abu Dhabi, where he attended the Regional Climate Dialogue in April. “It was not your usual diplomatic visit,” WAM and The National said, adding that rather than being confined to reception rooms, Kerry was given […]

    UAE Water Aid Board of Trustees holds second virtual meeting of 2021

    The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), which operates under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, held its second virtual meeting for 2021. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, chaired the meeting, WAM reports. The meeting highlighted the updates of the 3rd […]