{
  "id": 12359273,
  "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",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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 has become the first Arab nation to join the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), marking a significant milestone for the country's polar research efforts. Membership in the international body will enable UAE scientists to collaborate with a global network of researchers and institutions dedicated to advancing understanding of Antarctica and its role in the global climate system. The Emirates Polar Programme, launched by President Sheikh Mohamed in 2023, has positioned Emirati scientists at the forefront of international research in both polar regions. SCAR's membership will facilitate new pathways for Emirati scientists to contribute to international research, work alongside leading scientific institutions, and build expertise to support the UAE's growing role in polar science. The UAE's involvement will be carried out through the Emirates Polar Programme and the Polar Research Centre at Khalifa University, where researchers are developing expertise and conducting environmental monitoring and field research in Antarctica. Antarctica, known for its extreme cold and minimal terrestrial life, holds about 70% of the world's freshwater ice. As global temperatures rise, changes in this ice are already impacting oceans and coastlines worldwide. Through SCAR, UAE researchers will be able to participate in the committee's international research and expert groups, working on various aspects of polar research, including ice-sheet dynamics, Southern Ocean change, permafrost, and geological history. Early-career Emirati scientists will also have access to SCAR fellowships, research placements, and international scientific exchanges.",
  "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…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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."
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