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MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES THROUGH RESOURCES DIVERSIFICATION IN AN ARID REGION: CASE STUDY FROM ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)

Abu Dhabi Emirate is situated in one of the most stressed area in water resources in the world. Water resources in Abu Dhabi Emirate, which is located to the west and southeast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is very scarce as the area is mainly characterized by low amount of rainfall and high rate of evaporation and temperature. Previously, groundwater was the principal source of water for human uses, however, with the time; desalinated water became the main source of life in the Emirate. Groundwater resources in the Emirate are limited source as it depends mainly on the rainfall recharge. It is observed the average annual withdrawal of groundwater is reducing with the time, where it reduced by 22.5% during the period of 2005-2011. In addition, it is noted that regulation enforcement accompanied with long-term vision to sustain the water resources in the Emirate lead to such reduction. The Government of Abu Dhabi Emirate made significant efforts to secure the water resources through sources diversification. Such measurement helps the decision makers in the Emirate to secure the water resources for future generations. In order for better management, it is essential to assess the water resources in the Emirate in regular basis.