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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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