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The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 is highlighting the close connection between heritage and sustainability, with participating institutions at its 23rd edition, which opened yesterday, showcasing traditional environmental practices that reflect Emirati society’s awareness of the value of resources and the importance of preserving them, alongside the use of modern technologies and solutions to improve resource efficiency and support the transition to a circular economy.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and a leader in advancing water resilience and integrated water and energy governance.

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the agency has issued an administrative decision extending the season for fishing with fixed-gear, known locally as Al Hadhra, across the waters of Abu Dhabi until 31st October 2026.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is taking part in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, held at ADNEC from 28 August to 6 September, bringing together the science shaping the future of environmental conservation and the deep-rooted falconry heritage at the heart of the UAE's identity.

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in association with Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team successfully convened a panel discussion under the theme “Green Infrastructure and Retrofitting: Upgrading the Built Environment for Net Zero,”. This is the 4th panel that EEG is organising this year and it brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, sustainability experts, urban planners, architects, engineers, researchers, industry leaders, educators and students to explore how the transformation of existing buildings and urban infrastructure can accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

In line with World Water Week 2026, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global water security as a foundation for stronger communities, sustainable development and long-term economic progress.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Thursday announced the launch of the Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, a research-driven international initiative bringing together university students from around the world with researchers, industry experts and policymakers to develop practical solutions to pressing global water challenges.

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that 25 per cent of the reduction cells at the company’s Al Taweelah smelter have now been restarted.

The UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) held a roundtable titled “From Commitment to Impact: Humanitarian Action in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene,” as part of the agency’s participation in the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2026), held this year under the theme “Humanity in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action.”

Dubai Municipality has received international certification for compliance with the global ISO 24566 standard on the management of stormwater services for adaptation to climate change impacts, becoming the first government entity worldwide to achieve the certification.