The World Meteorological Day on 23 March 2022 has the theme Early Warning and Early Action and spotlights the vital importance of hydrometeorological and climate information for disaster risk reduction.
As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, to celebrate 75 years of India's independence, the WTI Awards have been conferred 75 women achievers for their contribution towards a 'Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat'.
Paris-based Financial Action Task Force has added the UAE in its Grey List. It is a list of 23 countries of increased monitoring including fellow Middle-East nations Jordan, Syria and Yemen.