UAE Launches Water Infrastructure Projects to Prevent Flooding in 13 Areas
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build dams and canals in 13 residential areas to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rains.
In accordance with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directions and with Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s continuation, the Executive Committee for Presidential Initiatives authorized water infrastructure projects on Friday, October 18.
The initiative aims to improve the UAE’s strategic water infrastructure in line with the objectives of the Water Security Strategy 2036 by increasing the capacity of water installations.
The project includes construction of nine new water dams, expansion of two existing dams and construction of several barrages.
These measures aim to increase water reserves with a storage capacity of up to 8 million cubic meters by improving infrastructure to adapt to climate change and harvesting rainwater and floodwater.
To be completed within 19 months, these projects will consist of nine 9 km long water canals.
This will cover 13 residential areas:
| Location | Emirate |
|---|---|
| Shis | Sharjah |
| Khor Fakkan | Sharjah |
| Masfout | Ajman |
| Sha’am | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Al Fahleen | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Mohamed bin Zayed City | Abu Dhabi |
| Hail | Fujairah |
| Qidfa | Fujairah |
| Murbeh | Fujairah |
| Dadna | Fujairah |
| Al Seeji | Fujairah |
| Ghazimri | Fujairah |
On April 16, the United Arab Emirates received the country’s heaviest rainfall in 75 years, which grounded numerous planes, flooded homes and roads and submerged cars.