Hamdan Bin Zayed Chairs 3rd Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Board Meeting Of 2026
Umer Jamshaid
Published September 29, 2026 | 12:15 AM
ABU DHABI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 29th Sep, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has chaired the agency’s third board meeting of 2026. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviewed EAD's key performance indicators and achievements, as well as its plans and initiatives aimed at:
- Conserving natural resources and biodiversity
- Enhancing environmental quality across Abu Dhabi
He emphasized that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility involving government entities, institutions, and community participation. Noting the rapid growth of Abu Dhabi, he stressed the need for a proactive environmental system based on legislation, scientific data, and effective partnerships, reflecting the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his commitment to preserving the nation's natural heritage.
The meeting, held at Al Nakheel Palace, was attended by:
- Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi (Deputy Chairman of EAD)
- Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri (Chairman of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi)
- Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi (Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development)
- His Excellency Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan (Chairman of Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi)
- Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa (Chairman of Department of Municipalities and Transport)
- Nasser Mohammed Al Mansoori (Undersecretary of Ruler's Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region)
- Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak (Managing Director of EAD)
- Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri (Secretary General of EAD)
- Dr Tarek Ahmed Al Ameri (Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority)
His Highness reviewed the roadmap for environmental policies, legislation, and strategies for 2026–2028, covering:
- Groundwater
- Air quality
- Ecotourism
- Species and habitat protection
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Waste management
- Climate change
- Circular economy
He also approved the updated Climate Change Strategy 2028-2032 and directed accelerating its delivery in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
EAD presented its key performance indicators for January to August 2026, highlighting:
- 91.2% air quality compliance with national standards (exceeding the federal target of 90%)
- Progress in sustainable fisheries and microbial water quality indicators