“Strengthening Water Security in Arid Regions Through Sustainable Resource Management”

Dubai, UAE – 17 June 2026: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully convened its 3^rd Panel Discussion of the year on the theme “Water Security in Arid Regions: Innovations for Scarcity, Resilience & Sustainable Growth”, bringing together sustainability leaders, policymakers, researchers, industry experts, educators and youth representatives to address one of the most pressing environmental and developmental challenges facing arid regions today.

The event served as a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue on the future of water sustainability, highlighting the urgent need for innovative technologies, resilient infrastructure, integrated governance and collective action to secure long-term water availability across the GCC and beyond. The timing of the discussion was particularly significant as it coincided with the United Nations World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on 17 June. As a member of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), EEG remains committed to advancing awareness and action on the interconnected challenges of water scarcity, land degradation, desertification and climate resilience, particularly within arid and water-stressed regions.

In her opening address, Dr. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of EEG, highlighted the growing importance of unity, resilience and sustainability in addressing the complex challenges facing the region and the world. She emphasized that water security has become one of the most critical sustainability priorities, particularly for arid regions experiencing rising temperatures, declining freshwater resources, and increasing demand pressures.