nostr:nprofile1qyd8wumn8ghj7ctjw35kxmr9wvhxcctev4erxtnwv4mhxqpq2c5f9uqkqf3vjmsyxf2lwgmxc5c46up7878m9npmatsh936dxdgse0yefn https://media.alittihad.ae/store/archive/image/2025/8/4/8632bcbd-da06-493e-9df5-4e7d6b5b26a0.jpg?width=1000 Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and President of the Presidential Diwan, made 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 high-ranking officials. During the visit, he was briefed on the center's advanced infrastructure and modern technologies in the field of meteorology, including the operations center, weather forecasting units, marine monitoring system, and specialized weather forecasting for renewable energy. He also learned about the latest international research findings related to the South Pole and received a detailed explanation of the numerical weather forecasting system, which relies on a high-performance computer that is one of the most advanced in the region, and is used to analyze climate data to enhance the accuracy of forecasts and raise the level of early preparedness. He 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 different segments of society, thereby enhancing the culture of preparedness and readiness. He also visited the 'Early Warning for All' platform, developed by the center in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which provides precise and timely warnings to citizens abroad about severe weather conditions, ensuring their safety and enhancing national and international coordination in managing climate-related risks. Additionally, he visited the center's scientific dome, which is an advanced educational platform aimed at promoting environmental and climate awareness among school and university students, as well as the general public. He was briefed on the dome's interactive exhibits and specialized workshops, which contribute to promoting climate culture and encouraging the new generation to take an interest in environmental sciences. For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al Mandous expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed for this visit, emphasizing that the support of the leadership 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 properties, and facing climate challenges with national expertise and scientific capabilities. The National Center for Meteorology is one of the region's premier 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 country's reputation 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