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H.E. Abdulla Balalaa speaks to POLITICO on AI, data centres and water
In an interview with POLITICO’s Surge newsletter, H.E. Abdulla Balalaa set out how the UAE matches data centres to the water available, and why AI is part of the answer.
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Water, AI and energy anchor the UAE's week at UNGA81 🇺🇳
The United Arab Emirates concluded a week of high-level engagements during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, bringing governments, businesses, investors, innovators, humanitarian organizations, researchers, students, and civil society together into the final stages of global preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
Read MoreWater, AI and Energy Anchor UAE Global Engagements on Water at UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week
The United Arab Emirates concluded a week of high-level engagements during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, bringing governments, businesses, investors, innovators, humanitarian organizations, researchers, students, and civil society together into the final stages of global preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
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A wrap on the 81st UN General Assembly 🇺🇳
We just concluded a high-level week at the 81st UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week, laying the groundwork for the push to the 2026 UN Water Conference - just 71 days away!
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Feeling inspired? Join us in December! 🇦🇪
With UNGA behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to planning for the fall - have you registered yet to join us at the Oasis at the 2026 UN Water Conference?
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Sports as a driver for global solutions 🌍
The 2026 UN Water Conference hosted an intimate roundtable at Goals House in New York, where leaders across professional sports, cultural institutions, policymakers, and development, were eager to explore how sports and culture can help shape the future of water.
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Water security is an economic opportunity 💡
On the sidelines of a busy week in New York, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on water security with HE Balalaa, Chuck Chaitovitz, the Chamber’s Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, and US and UAE private sector and public sector stakeholders.
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