The infrastructure projects will cover five emirates.
The UAE has greenlit a series of major water infrastructure projects to tackle flooding across five emirates. Announced on October 18th, the initiative includes the construction of new dams, water canals, and embankment barriers in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah.
This project, directed by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to enhance the country’s flood control capacity and water storage, with a goal of holding up to 8 million cubic metres of rain and floodwater. Nine new dams and water canals will be built, while two existing dams will be expanded.
Set to be completed within 19 months, these projects are part of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, which focuses on ensuring sustainable water access and reducing the impact of heavy rainfall.
The UAE saw record rainfall and flooding this year.
The infrastructure will be implemented in 13 locations across the country, including Shis and Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, Masfout in Ajman, Sha’am and Al Fahleen in Ras Al Khaimah, Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi, and multiple areas in Fujairah.
