UAE scientists partner with India for 45th Antarctic Expedition

Abu Dhabi/New Delhi: Scientists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have partnered with India for the 45th Antarctic Expedition, said the Indian embassy in the UAE.

A team from the UAE’s Khalifa University joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station.

The joint team is studying Antarctica's extreme, Mars-like landscapes to support research in polar science and planetary studies. The collaboration reflects deeper cooperation between the two countries in climate research, earth sciences and space-linked studies.

"Emirati researchers from Khalifa University joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition at Maitri station, exploring Antarctica's Mars-like landscapes to advance polar and planetary science, " the Embassy wrote in a post on social media platform X.