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07/10/2026

đź’§ Water for planet. Nine out of ten disasters triggered by natural hazards over the last decade were water-related.

Session 4 of Pathways to UN Water 2026 looks at why healthy ecosystems are essential to water security and resilience, how technology works best alongside nature rather than in place of it, and how restoration can recover what has been lost, with:

• Sandra Amlang, Chief, Regional Office for Arab States, UNDRR

• Eng. Abdulla Alghais Alhammadi, Groundwater Specialist, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi

• Dr. Hany El Shaer, Regional Director for West Asia, IUCN

▶️ Watch the full session, link in bio.

25/09/2026

đź’§ Water for people. Access to safe water and sanitation is still out of reach for millions.

Session 3 of Pathways to UN Water 2026 looks at what it takes to move from infrastructure to lasting impact, and how the 2026 UN Water Conference can turn commitments into results for those furthest behind, with:

• Barbara Bedike, Programs Manager, Dubai Cares

• Omar El Hattab, Senior Advisor, WASH, UNICEF

• Pascal Grante, CEO, Veolia Near and Middle East

▶️ Watch the full session, link in bio.

10/09/2026

đź’§ Water is everywhere in global policy. So why does governance still fall short?

Session 2 of Pathways to UN Water 2026 tackles one of the central paradoxes of the global water agenda, and what needs to change before and beyond 2030, with:

• H.E. Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy & Sustainability, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

• H.E. Sanoi Boyzoda, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Tajikistan

▶️ Watch the full session, link in bio.

03/09/2026

💧The 2026 UN Water Conference isn’t just an event. It’s a process, already underway.

Session 1 of Pathways to UN Water 2026 breaks down how it’s structured, who’s driving it, and why early engagement matters, with:

* Shaima Gargash, Director of Energy & Sustainability, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

* Madhushree Chatterjee, Chief of Service, Sustainable Development, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

* Ziad Khayat, Vice-Chair, UN-Water; Senior Sustainable Development Officer, UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN ESCWA)

▶️ Watch the full conversation, link in bio.

31/08/2026

🌊 Pathways to UN Water 2026 is now live on YouTube.

With the 2026 UN Water Conference just months away - co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi this December - we created this series to bring together leading voices shaping the future of global water cooperation.

Eight episodes. Six interactive dialogues. One goal: a more water-secure future.

Watch and subscribe via the link in bio.

Water challenges do not stop at borders, and neither can the solutions. đź’§The UN in the UAE, together with the Embassy of...
22/05/2026

Water challenges do not stop at borders, and neither can the solutions. đź’§

The UN in the UAE, together with the Embassy of Tajikistan and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, convened a press briefing in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”.

The discussion highlighted the importance of stronger multilateral cooperation, practical partnerships and accelerated action to advance SDG 6 and build momentum toward the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

With water at the heart of sustainable development, climate resilience and human security, continued global dialogue and collective action have never been more important.

The UN in the UAE met with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a constructive...
29/04/2026

The UN in the UAE met with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a constructive exchange on women’s leadership and digital transformation.

The discussion highlighted the UAE’s progress in advancing women’s participation across key sectors, and the importance of sustaining inclusive approaches to close remaining gaps globally.

24/04/2026

Students and young professionals joined the United Nations in the UAE to mark International Girls in ICT Day, exchanging ideas on AI, innovation, leadership and breaking barriers in tech.

From classrooms to careers, their voices are helping shape a more inclusive digital future.

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