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This chapter summarizes the main conclusions of this book. Part one provides the main highlights of each chapter and an overview of global water resources. Part two explains how geomorphology controls surface water resources, while geology determines the nature, setting, and water quality of different aquifers. Part three describes the main features of the UAE climate, illustrates the impacts of global warming and climate change on water resources, and presents the effect of climatic water balance on the hydraulic properties of sand dunes. Part four presents the results of detailed investigation of conventional water resources in the UAE. Part five discusses the nonconventional water resources and the environmental impacts of their production and usage. Part six identifies the challenges facing water resources; drinking water sources, standards and quality; and groundwater pollution. Part seven illustrates the positive impacts of water harvesting techniques and application of modern irrigation systems on water conservation. Part eight describes the use of remote sensing, GIS, isotope hydrology and modeling techniques in water resources investigations. Part nine analyzes water governance and provides recommendations for increasing coordination and improvement of integrated water resources management. Part ten summarizes water resources and water demands, and efforts of maximizing resources and managing demands.

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    Abdulrahman S. Alsharhan

  2. University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

    Zeinelabidin E. Rizk

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Alsharhan, A.S., Rizk, Z.E. (2020). Conclusions. In: Water Resources and Integrated Management of the United Arab Emirates. World Water Resources, vol 3. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31684-6_28

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