The National Center of Meteorology participates in an Emirati-Bulgarian scientific expedition to Antarctica

The National Meteorological Center, in cooperation with the Bulgarian Institute of Polar Research, completed the first joint scientific expedition to Antarctica, which reflects the UAE’s firm commitment to pioneering global scientific research and strengthening international partnerships in the fields of meteorology and climate science, and its pivotal role in confronting global climate challenges.

Two Emirati meteorological experts, Ahmed Al Kaabi and Badr Al Ameri, participated in the mission, after extensive training to withstand the harsh conditions facing scientific missions in the polar regions, including physical and technical training, to ensure the team’s readiness to deal with the challenges it may face in the harsh environment. For Antarctica.

The two experts installed two meteorological and seismic monitoring stations, which contribute to collecting vital data about weather and seismic patterns in the polar region, to support the National Center of Meteorology’s projects and develop more accurate numerical prediction and seismic monitoring models, in addition to preparing media and photographic documentation for the mission using virtual reality technologies to provide an interactive experience. It contributes to highlighting the importance of the mission and the data collected.

Dr. Abdullah Al Mandoos, Director General of the National Center of Meteorology and President of the World Meteorological Organization, said that this scientific expedition to Antarctica, in cooperation with the Bulgarian Institute for Polar Research, represents a prominent step in strengthening the UAE’s position as a center for global scientific research in the fields of meteorology and climate, and our commitment In active participation with the international community to enhance knowledge and develop scientific solutions to current climate challenges, adding that the completion of the installation of meteorological and seismic monitoring stations in a remote polar region is evidence of his competence. The center’s experts contribute to improving the accuracy of weather and seismic forecasting models.


He added that the data collected from this mission enhances the center’s efforts to provide accurate predictions and improve its response to changing climate conditions, expressing his aspiration for further progress in its research projects and the strengthening of international scientific cooperation that supports efforts to confront climate change and achieve sustainable development.

The mission aims to conduct critical research on climate change and atmospheric composition, as well as study polar meteorology, while seeking to make important contributions to enhancing global understanding of the role of Antarctica in regulating the planet’s climate.

The team succeeded in conducting pioneering scientific observations that included collecting atmospheric data to study the impact of polar weather patterns on the global climate, in addition to monitoring the melting of ice and its effects on sea level rise, which provided vital data for climate change studies. Advanced meteorological devices designed to work were also tested. In harsh environments.

By enhancing the exchange of knowledge and technologies, cooperation between Emirati and Bulgarian scientists contributes to stimulating scientific innovation and mutual growth between the two countries.

These activities reflect the UAE’s ambition to enhance its scientific capabilities and its active role in international efforts to combat climate change, and highlight its commitment to enhancing environmental sustainability and its determination to contribute scientifically and practically to a more sustainable future at the global level.