The Critical Importance of Seawater Desalination for the UAE and Potential Alternatives in Case of Disruption
Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world and relies heavily on seawater desalination to meet its freshwater needs. Desalinated water accounts for over 40% of total water demand in the UAE (EAD, 2019). However, seawater desalination is highly susceptible to pollution and contamination of intake seawater. […]