The GCC needs to increase its water desalination capacity by nearly 40% by 2020. That’s according to research company MEED Projects, who say it’s all down to fast growing populations in the UAE and Qatar, and depleting groundwater supplies in Saudi Arabia. It’s thought the UAE has plenty of capacity, but water supply is set to be a challenge for other GCC countries. Ed James is from MEED Projects, he says the UAE is using tariffs to control demand.
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Two injured from falling debris in Abu Dhabi
Two people have been injured in Abu Dhabi after fallen debris from missile interceptions fell across two locations, authorities have announced.
UAE in 'state of defence' after Iranian missile and drone attacks, says MoFA
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with two updates posted on its official channels on Monday morning.
Fire contained in Fujairah after air defence interception
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
Two people have been injured in Abu Dhabi after fallen debris from missile interceptions fell across two locations, authorities have announced.
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with two updates posted on its official channels on Monday morning.
