Emirates Polar Program

In light of the UAE’s efforts to keep pace with everything new in the fields of science and exploration, and to ensure its international commitment to supporting research and solutions related to global challenges, pioneering efforts at the Arab, regional and international forums, the Emirates Polar Program was created. The drivers behind the Emirati program for polar research include several objectives that are aligned with the United Arab Emirates national priorities: Competitiveness & International Cooperation Global Climate Action and Environmentalism Scientific and Human Capital Advancement Economic Diversification Establishing a physical presence on Antarctica and The Arctic