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First Arab Water Academy launched in Abu Dhabi
The first Arab Water Academy was launched on Sunday in Abu Dhabi as an initiative by Arab states and environment agency to better train a new generation in water managment.
- By Marten Youssef, Staff Reporter
- Published: 13:00 July 6, 2008
Dubai: The first Arab Water Academy was launched on Sunday in Abu Dhabi as an initiative by Arab states and environment agency to better train a new generation in water managment.
The academy is the brain-child of the Arab Water Council in Cairo and will be based in Abu Dhabi.
The academy will collectively address the issues of water shortage in the region.
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