Rain enhancement, boosting water security: UAE to host international forum on urgent sustainability issues

Rain enhancement, boosting water security: UAE to host international forum on urgent sustainability issues

University students will get the opportunity to present their innovative research projects to group of world-renowned scientists

Published: Sun 8 Jan 2023, 5:33 PM

Leading global and national experts, researchers, scientists, and stakeholders will gather in Abu Dhabi late this month at a forum to discuss the latest scientific and technological advances in rain enhancement research.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM), through the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has announced the 6th Edition of the International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF) which will be held from January 24-26 January, 2023.

As a leading event tackling urgent water and sustainability issues worldwide, IREF provides a platform for discussion of the latest developments and efforts to find innovative solutions to water security issues through advancing scientific understanding and sharing knowledge in rain enhancement, while highlights the UAE's position as a global hub in rain enhancement.

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of NCM and President of the Regional Association II (Asia) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), said: “We are proud to host the 6th International Rain Enhancement Forum as a means of strengthening international cooperation in this important field. The event serves as an excellent opportunity to bring together the scientific community to discuss