Dubai’s international business district, DMCC, announced on Tuesday its partnership with AQUA-INDEX to launch the world’s first digital asset token that is directly backed by fresh water resources. This initiative aims to transform how water is traded, valued, and managed on a global scale. The token, which is the first of its kind, will be...
The University of Sharjah (UoS), in partnership with IBM through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, has introduced My FarmWell, a mobile application aimed at addressing water scarcity challenges and enhancing sustainable agriculture in the UAE and the broader MENA region. This initiative is particularly timely as it seeks to support farmers in managing water resources more...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to play a significant role in addressing water scarcity in the UAE by improving weather modification techniques. Experts at the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), which began in Abu Dhabi, emphasized the ability of AI to enhance predictions and minimize unintended consequences associated with weather interventions. The forum highlighted...