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Satellite view of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi has witnessed an explosion of wealth and population since its independence in 1971 and the oil boom of 1973. Before, groundwater was the only source of water supply. It was very scarce since there is little recharge and most of the aquifers are highly saline.
In June 2016 Abu Dhabi announced a project for an enhanced rainwater drainage system due to unnaturally occurring thunderstorms in March 2016 which caused 860 damages on properties and flooding. [5] The three main characteristics of United Arab Emirates' politics contribute to the recent natural unsustainability.
At 40.6 MiGD, the Umm Al Nar storage is the largest water source for Abu Dhabi, followed by the rivers Shuweihat and Taweelah. [82] With falling groundwater level and rising population density, Abu Dhabi faces a severely acute water shortage. On average each Abu Dhabi resident uses 550 litres (120 imp gal; 150 US gal) of water per day. [83]
Xylem wins contract for pretreatment system to increase potable water supply in the United Arab Emirates WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company ...
The first LEED Platinum Building in Abu Dhabi . The regional headquarters for Siemens is also located in Masdar City. The LEED Platinum building makes use of sustainable and energy-efficient materials and building techniques. [5] It was designed to use 45 per cent less energy and 50 per cent less water than typical office buildings. [6]
The falaj irrigation system at Al Ain Oasis. The oasis is known for its underground irrigation system (falaj [1] [2] or qanāt), which brings water from boreholes to water farms and palm trees. The falaj irrigation is an ancient system dating back thousands of years and is used widely in Oman, UAE, India, Iran, and other countries. [14] [15]
Map of United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) faces the impacts of climate change such as water stress, rising sea levels, dust storms, desertification and extreme heat. [1] Climate change threatens the country's water resources, wetland ecosystems, human health, economic stability, and international affairs. [1]
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans a 250 MW pumped-storage hydroelectricity at Hatta using 3,300,000 cubic metres (880,000,000 US gal) of water and 300 meter above a lower dam. [ 13 ] UAE is planning to generate half of its electrical energy by 2050 from solar and nuclear sources, targeting 44% renewables, 38% gas, 12% clean ...