UAE looks to Korea for water security partnership ahead of UN summit

The United Arab Emirates is seeking deeper cooperation with South Korea in desalination, artificial intelligence and clean energy as it prepares to host the 2026 UN Water Conference, positioning Seoul as a key partner in efforts to tackle the growing global water crisis.

In a written interview with The Korea Herald, UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi said South Korea's technological strengths make it a natural partner for the conference, which the UAE will co-host with Senegal in Abu ...