How UAE will bring huge iceberg from Antarctica? How will it impact climate? What is the need for this project? Will iceberg melt along the way?
Drinking Water Crisis: The United Arab Emirates is working on a plan to bring a mountain of ice from Antarctica to its coast. The UAE company, National Advisor Bureau Limited, has been working tirelessly for years to complete this project. Although the project was supposed to be completed in 2020, it has yet to be successful.
Meanwhile, the UK Intellectual Property Office has granted a patent to the company's iceberg reservoir invention. Abdullah Alshei, the founder of this UAE company, stated during Expo 2020 in Dubai that a patent for this project would boost investor confidence and enthusiasm, reassuring them that the project is technically and economically viable.
Following this, the company was granted a patent by the UK in 2022. According to a report by ArabianBusiness.com, this patent has been granted in the name of the founder of the UAE Iceberg Project. The company has been granted this patent for a unique technology that minimizes the melting of ice during long journeys. The company has been testing a plan to tow icebergs from Antarctica since 2022.
What is the need for this project?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is adopting this unique method to address the country's drinking water crisis. During this process, the iceberg will have to travel a distance of about 12,000 km. The UAE will spend about 3.5 billion rupees on this project.
Positive impact on UAE's climate
If successful, this project will not only solve the country's drinking water crisis but could also have a positive impact on the UAE's climate. The arrival of a massive iceberg on the coast could also alleviate the country's problem of insufficient rainfall.
How will it impact climate?
According to National Advisor Bureau Limited, the company working on the project, a large iceberg contains an average of 20 billion gallons of water. This could quench the thirst of 1 million people for five years, alleviating their drinking water needs.
According to the company, the area around the iceberg has the potential to experience climate change. The iceberg towed from Antarctica will attract clouds over the Arabian Sea. The resulting vortices will cause rainfall in the region, providing an alternative source of clean water.
Special technology will be used to reduce the cost of the project.
Will iceberg melt along the way?
According to an earlier report by ArabianBusiness.com, the company will use special technology to reduce the cost of the project. Furthermore, special technology will be used to prevent the iceberg from melting during its journey from Antarctica to the UAE. The company applied for a patent for this technology in the UK, and it has now been granted. If successful in bringing more icebergs to the UAE, people will also have access to affordable drinking water.