The Environment Authority in Abu Dhabi confirmed that the salinity of the soil represents one of the important environmental challenges in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as it is affected by a set of natural factors and human activities, noting that the region is witnessing high evaporation rates alongside a low annual rainfall that does not exceed 100 mm, which makes the soil by nature vulnerable to the accumulation of salts, and it is expected that climate changes will contribute to the exacerbation of these conditions, which may lead To an additional rise in salinity levels. In the report of the “Plan Adaptation to Climate Change in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi – Environmental Sector 2025-2050 towards a flexible future, the authority indicated that some of the prevailing agricultural practices prevailing in enhancing soil salt, such as using groundwater, contribute to the use of groundwater, such as the use of groundwater
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