{
  "id": 6130979,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi to host UN Water Conference 2026 in December",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/abu-dhabi-to-host-un-water-conference-2026-in-december",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T10:23:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/abu-dhabi-to-host-un-water-conference-2026-in-december-1.500665864"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Media Authority, recently convened a media briefing to announce its preparations to host the UN Water Conference 2026 from December 8-10, 2026, jointly with the Republic of Senegal. The conference represents a significant international milestone, highlighting the UAE's dedication to enhancing water security and promoting practical, sustainable solutions for managing water resources and ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation services. Organized by the National Media Authority as part of its efforts to bolster coordination among national entities and bolster media coverage of major international initiatives, the briefing aimed to underscore the UAE's role as a global platform for dialogue and joint solution development, particularly concerning water security, sustainable development, and climate change.\n\nAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, Abdullah Balalaa, underscored the importance of hosting the conference in the UAE, discussing recent advancements and emphasizing the potential for strengthening international dialogue and swift progress in addressing water security challenges. The UN Water Conference 2026 will concentrate on converting international pledges into actionable steps and enhancing collaboration among financing, technological, and innovative solutions to develop practical water sector solutions. It will also aim to establish international partnerships capable of delivering scalable impact. The conference will convene governments, international organizations, financial institutions, the private sector, experts, and civil society to discuss strategies for reinforcing cooperation, sharing knowledge, and devising practical and sustainable water management solutions. Balalaa stressed the UAE's commitment to joint action with the international community to ensure the conference becomes a pivotal moment in global climate and water action, accelerating innovation and adopting sustainable technologies to safeguard future generations.\n\nThe National Media Authority coordinated the briefing in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present the UAE's preparations for hosting the conference, share outcomes of recent engagements, and highlight key priorities for the upcoming phase. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Vice-President and Secretary-General of the National Media Authority, emphasized the strategic partnership and coordination among national entities, as well as efforts to unify media and communications initiatives in support of UAE's conference preparations. He noted the conference's importance in elevating water issues on the global agenda and showcasing the UAE's commitment to international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and partnership development to tackle water resource challenges. Al Shehhi also announced the launch of an integrated media and awareness campaign to accompany the UAE's preparations for the conference, aiming to raise public awareness and facilitate communication of the event's significance and outcomes to both domestic and international audiences.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the National Media Authority, held a media briefing on Monday to showcase the country’s preparations to host the UN Water Conference 2026, scheduled to take place from December 8 to 10, 2026, in partnership with the Republic of Senegal. The conference will represent a…",
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}