His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and chairman of the Presidential Court, officially inaugurated the NAQA’A DESALINATION PLANT  in Umm Al Quwain, one of the largest reverse osmosis desalination projects in the world. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), Engineer Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, CEO of EtihadWE, and a number of senior officials.

Commenting on this event, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed said, “We are proud of the accomplishment of the Naqa’a desalination plant project, which embodies the vision of the UAE and its leadership’s path in ensuring sustainable water resources for future generations. This significant project represents an important step towards enhancing our ability to face future challenges in the water sector and affirms the UAE’s proactive approach in planning for a sustainable future.”

His Highness added, “With the UAE leaders’ focus on water security and their diligent efforts in addressing urgent water sector issues, as clearly demonstrated by the recent initiative of His Highness the President to combat water scarcity, the inauguration of the Naqa’a plant reaffirms the UAE’s steadfast commitment to realising tangible steps on the ground that support these directions. It also emphasizes the leadership’s commitment to achieving sustainability and well-being for our people.”