{
  "id": 12358958,
  "title": "UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/uae-becomes-first-arab-nation-to-join-scientific-committee-on",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/uae-becomes-first-arab-nation-to-join-scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Arab country to join the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), a global organization dedicated to advancing knowledge about Antarctica and its role in the Earth's climate system. Membership in SCAR will enable UAE scientists to collaborate with international experts and institutions, advancing their research in polar regions. The UAE's entry into SCAR is a significant milestone for its Emirates Polar Programme, launched by President Sheikh Mohamed in 2023, which aims to position Emirati scientists at the forefront of international polar research. Through this new partnership, UAE researchers will have access to SCAR's international research networks, fellowships, and collaborative opportunities, further solidifying the UAE's commitment to polar science and its role in addressing global challenges.",
  "summary": "The UAE has joined the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (Scar), becoming the first Arab country to do so. Membership of the international body will help connect the UAE 's polar research projects with a global network of scientists and institutions, working to advance the understanding of Antarctica and its impact on the global climate system. Last December, The National reported how…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE joins SCAR, first Arab nation to do so.",
    "SCAR advances Antarctic research knowledge.",
    "UAE's Emirates Polar Programme launched in 2023."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/uae-becomes-first-arab-nation-to-join-scientific-committee-on-12359273",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:31:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}