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Dubai’s Iceberg Towing Plan Nearly Took Off

Dubai’s Iceberg Towing Plan Nearly Took Off

Bold climate initiative aimed to bring Antarctic ice to the UAE
Dubai’s audacious plan to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to the UAE came closer to realization than many expected.

The proposed project, aimed at supplementing freshwater resources, was shelved due to logistical hurdles but has sparked global discussion on innovative climate adaptation strategies.
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خطط سحب جبل الجليد في دبي كادت أن تنطلق (Arabic)
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