United Nations - United Arab Emirates

Water challenges do not stop at borders, and neither can the solutions. 💧

The UN in the UAE, together with the Embassy of Tajikistan and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, convened a press briefing in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”.

The discussion highlighted the importance of stronger multilateral cooperation, practical partnerships and accelerated action to advance SDG 6 and build momentum toward the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

With water at the heart of sustainable development, climate resilience and human security, continued global dialogue and collective action have never been more important.

The UN in the UAE met with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a constructive exchange on women’s leadership and digital transformation.

The discussion highlighted the UAE’s progress in advancing women’s participation across key sectors, and the importance of sustaining inclusive approaches to close remaining gaps globally.