Abu Dhabi: The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has been launched under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to confront the urgent challenge of water scarcity around the world.
In order to address the problems posed by the water shortage situation, the effort seeks to raise awareness of its severity and quicken the pace of technical innovation. Extending the reach of global cooperation to tackle the crisis and promote investment for the benefit of present and future generations is another goal.
The UAE is working tirelessly to tackle water scarcity around the world through its innovative initiatives.
This initiative will be chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and vice-chaired by His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority.
The board members include His Excellency Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Her Excellency Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment; Her Excellency Maryam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court; His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council; His Excellency Abdulla Ahmed Balala, Assistant Minister of Energy and Sustainability Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; David Scott, Advisor to the Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; and Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates.