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.
The renowned hydrologist Wilfried Brutsaert is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2022 for his groundbreaking work to quantify environmental evaporation, helping to make accurate predictions of the impact that climate change has on local rainfall patterns and water sources.
The day of 4th March is celebrated as National Safety Day to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council. The day aims to raise awareness about all safety protocols, including on-roads, workplaces, health and the environment.