Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science participated in the Weather Modification Society Annual Meeting 2026, which was held from April 27 to May 1, 2026 in Reno, Nevada, USA.

The meeting witnessed the participation of a select group of scientists, researchers, experts and specialists with the aim of discussing the latest scientific developments and operational practices that support weather modification initiatives and rainmaking research worldwide.

Four researchers who received grants from the program participated in the meeting, delivering specialized scientific presentations during the main technical sessions. They reviewed the outputs of their research projects and the significant scientific results they achieved with the program's support. This participation, as the program's main sponsor, contributed to strengthening its presence at leading scientific forums concerned with advancing weather modification research .

On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organization and Director General of the National Center of Meteorology, said: “The annual meeting of the Weather Modification Society reflects the importance of scientific coordination and the promotion of joint research work to ensure the responsible application of weather modification science . The program’s participation in this leading event confirms our continued commitment to exchanging specialized expertise with international experts and institutions, and to actively participating in the scientific dialogue aimed at encouraging sustainable practices in this field, which contributes to international efforts to enhance global water security.”

For her part, Alia Al Mazrouei, Director of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science and Director of the Research and Weather Improvement Department at the National Center of Meteorology, said: “Our participation in the annual meeting of the Weather Modification Society confirms the depth and diversity of the research system supported by the program, and the multiplicity of scientific methods and methodologies adopted by researchers who have received program grants in carrying out their research projects, which include laboratory studies, numerical modeling, satellite data analysis, radar technologies, and artificial intelligence applications. These efforts also confirm the program’s role in supporting applied research that contributes to the development of rain enhancement science and promotes the sustainable management of water resources at the global level.”

During the meeting, Dr. Michael Dixon, a sixth-cycle grant recipient from the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science and principal scientist at EcoScienceWorks in the United States, along with Professor Rolf Berger, a research associate from Northwestern University, presented a full-day workshop on the TITAN/LROSE systems for identifying, tracking, and predicting thunderstorms. The workshop focused on advanced radar tools and their operational applications in weather modification research. Dr. Dixon also gave an additional scientific presentation during a session on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in weather modification, as part of his program-funded research project, "Enhancing Rain Enhancement Science Using Dual-Polar Radar Data and Artificial Intelligence."

Professor Daniel Rosenfeld, a fifth-cycle grant recipient and one of the leading experts in weather modification at the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, gave a scientific presentation during the session dedicated to discussing the role of satellite data in improving operational processes, sharing valuable insights from his program-granted research project entitled "Determining the Microphysical Susceptibility of Cloud Seedling in a Practical Way".

Dr. Linda Zou, a researcher and recipient of grants from the first and sixth cycles and a professor at Victoria University in Australia, presented a scientific paper on developing innovative cloud seeding materials and the efficient use of water vapor to enhance rainfall. This presentation was based on her research project, funded by the program, entitled "AI-Driven Development and Optimization of Ice Cloud Seedling Materials."

Professor Will Cantrell, a fifth-cycle research fellow and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Michigan Technological University, presented laboratory research findings during a session on hygroscopic seeding and modeling. His presentation highlighted the results of laboratory experiments using powders for cloud seeding, contributing to a deeper scientific understanding of cloud response to seeding processes .

Through its active participation in major international scientific events such as the annual meeting of the Weather Modification Society, the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science continues its efforts to strengthen research partnerships and drive scientific innovation, contributing to the development of rain enhancement science and supporting the sustainability of water resources.

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