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An interview with the co-hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference
On the 25th of August, through a media collaboration with SIWI, The Water Diplomat held interviews with H.E. Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Questions and Dr. Mohamed Diatta, Sherpa for the Republic of Senegal for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Here are their respective responses.
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Join the people reimagining the future of water
Innovators Magazine looks ahead to the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, and to The Oasis as an open space for practical water solutions.
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Registration opens for public zone at 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi
H2O Global News reports that registration has opened for The Oasis, the public zone at the 2026 UN Water Conference, taking place 8–10 December in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE opens registration for The Oasis at UN Water Conference
Emirati Times reports that registration is open for The Oasis, the non-accredited zone hosted by the UAE as part of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
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Abu Dhabi to turn global ambitions to action at 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Economy Middle East reports that registration is now open for The Oasis, the non-accredited zone hosted by the UAE at the 2026 UN Water Conference.
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Abu Dhabi to welcome the world at the 2026 UN Water Conference this December
Zawya reports on the 2026 UN Water Conference coming to Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December, and on its two zones: the UN-accredited Blue Zone and The Oasis.
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UAE Japan to Mark 50th Anniversary of National Water Day and Water Week
A UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla Balalaa, visited Japan to participate in the 50th anniversary of the country's national Water Day, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in advancing sustainable water management.
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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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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mobilises Global Efforts to Accelerate Actionable Water Solutions During London Climate Action Week
During London Climate Action Week, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened global stakeholders to advocate for recognising water as essential urban infrastructure and to mobilise investment for water resilience projects.
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