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DUBAI (WAM)
The fourth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award has received applications from 51 countries worldwide.
The award has gained increasing trust from companies, research centres, institutions, and innovators for its role in promoting innovative and sustainable solutions to the global water crisis using renewable energy.
The growing interest in the award underscores the UAE’s active participation in addressing the challenges of water scarcity and ensuring access to potable water for all.
The biennial award, with a total prize fund of $1 million, is overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE).
It encourages the development of innovative projects, technologies, and prototypes in water desalination and purification using renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, osmotic power, and geothermal technologies.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, said, “Since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, we have witnessed significant advancements in the quality of innovative projects and an increase in beneficiaries and participating countries. The expanding interest from around the globe reflects the award’s success in supporting the UAE’s commitment to addressing global challenges and advancing investments in innovative and sustainable technologies. This aligns with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, particularly Goal 6: clean water and sanitation for all."
The award has four main categories: the Innovative Projects Award, which includes the Large Projects Award and the Small Projects Award; the Innovative Research and Development Award, which includes the National Institutions Award and the International Institutions Award; the Innovative Individual Award, which includes the Distinguished Research Award and the Youth Award; and the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award.
