The Republic of Kazakhstan and the UAE are launching a cloud seeding project in arid regions

Created on 03.10.2025 18:11

At the VIII International Forum Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation at the EXPO International Exhibition Center, a trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between:

* The National Meteorological Center of the United Arab Emirates,

* “Kazaeronavigatsia” RSE, and

* “Kazhydromet” RSE.

The document provides for the identification of a pilot region in Kazakhstan for cloud seeding—a contemporary climate technology for stimulating precipitation. Mr. Serik Shulembekov, the Acting Director General signed the Memorandum on behalf of “Kazaeronavigatsia” RSE.

The Memorandum was developed in fulfillment of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and provides for preparatory activities and joint research within the framework of a pilot project. The document also aims to develop cooperation in the field of meteorology, the implementation of climate technologies, and increasing the agricultural sustainability to climate change.

This technology has long been successfully used in the United Arab Emirates. It has proven effective in increasing precipitation volume, mitigating the effects of drought and strengthening the country's water resources.

To implement the project, “Kazaeronavigatsia” RSE has prepared a METAR data archive for the period from 2020 to 2025 for all aerodromes of Kazakhstan. Moreover, the transmission of radar information from Doppler weather radars is planned, which will significantly improve the effectiveness of the project's preparatory research.

For the Republic of Kazakhstan, the implementation of the pilot project will be an important step toward creating modern climate infrastructure, supporting the agricultural sector, and protecting arid regions from moisture deficiency. The international partnership opens new prospects for scientific and technical exchange and the application of advanced solutions in the field of climate technology.

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