Water is an engine of opportunity

September 12, 2026

HE Abdulla Balalaa speaking at a lectern during a media briefing

This week at a media briefing, HE Abdulla Balalaa, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, outlined the UAE’s vision for the 2026 UN Water Conference, underscoring the importance of the private sector and the financial community to scale water solutions:

“Water is the invisible thread of the economy. You may not always see it on a balance sheet, but water underpins every aspect of development and economic activity.”

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