nostr:nprofile1qy3hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtt5v4ehgmn9wshxkwrn9ekxz7t9wgejumn9waesqgzk9zf0q9szvtykuppj2hmjxek9x9whq03l37evcwl2u9evwnfn2ypalfss https://media.alittihad.ae/store/archive/image/2025/8/4/8632bcbd-da06-493e-9df5-4e7d6b5b26a0.jpg?width=1000 His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, President of the Presidential Diwan, paid a visit to the National Center for Meteorology, where he was received by Dr. Abdullah Al Mandous, Director General of the Center and President of the World Meteorological Organization, along with several senior officials. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the center's advanced infrastructure and modern technologies in the field of meteorology, including the operations center, air forecasting units, marine forecasting system, and specialized renewable energy forecasting. He also learned about the latest international research findings on the Antarctic region and listened to a detailed explanation of the numerical modeling system for weather forecasting, which is one of the most advanced in the region and is used to analyze climate data to improve the accuracy of forecasts and enhance early warning systems. His Highness also visited the center's media unit, where he was introduced to a range of digital applications and platforms developed by the center to serve the local and international community. These services include real-time weather alerts, interactive maps, and smart applications that provide timely information on weather conditions to various segments of the community, enhancing the culture of preparedness and resilience. He also learned about the 'Early Warning System for All' platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which provides precise and timely warnings to citizens abroad about severe weather events, ensuring their safety and enhancing national and international coordination in managing climate-related risks. Additionally, His Highness visited the center's scientific dome, which is an advanced educational platform aimed at promoting environmental and climate awareness among students, universities, and the general public. He was briefed on the dome's interactive exhibits and specialized workshops, which contribute to promoting climate culture and inspiring the next generation to take an interest in environmental sciences. For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al Mandous expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness for the visit, emphasizing that the leadership's support is a key driver of the center's excellence and innovation. He added that this visit embodies the importance of the center's national role in protecting lives and assets, and facing climate challenges with national expertise and scientific capabilities. The National Center for Meteorology is one of the leading regional institutions in its field, playing a central role in supporting national policies related to sustainability and climate resilience, as well as its active membership in several international initiatives that enhance the UAE's position in addressing climate change challenges. https://www.aletihad.ae/news/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA/4595370/%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%8A%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1