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Analysis and commentary on the global water agenda.

UN conference will shine spotlight on world's water crisis, says UAE minister
As co-hosts of the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, the UAE and Senegal are shifting the focus towards concrete implementation and bridging the $6 trillion water infrastructure financing gap.
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UAE official says opening Hormuz integral to any Iran deal, describes infrastructure damage 'manageable
UAE Assistant Minister Abdulla Balalaa addressed the geopolitical necessity of open shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz while outlining a strategy to privatise the water sector and attract private investment ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
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