On August 28, as one of the eight sub-events of the 7th China-Arab States Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "China-Arab Expo"), the Docking and Exchange on High-Quality Development of Meteorology, themed "Deepening China-Arab Meteorological Cooperation to Jointly Build a Climate-Resilient Future", opened in Yinchuan, Ningxia. Decision-makers and experts from meteorological and hydrological departments of China, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, the Comoros, Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, Libya and other countries, as well as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), relevant universities, enterprises and scientific research institutions, gathered together to jointly map out a new blueprint for China-Arab meteorological cooperation.

Chen Zhenlin, Administrator of the China Meteorological Administration, delivered a speech via video. Li Yifei, Secretary of the CPC Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region People's Congress, and Almandous, President of the WMO and Director of the National Meteorological Service of the United Arab Emirates, attended and delivered speeches. Ayman Gholam, President of the WMO Regional Association II (Asia), Chairman of the Meteorological and Climatic Committee of the League of Arab States, and Director of the Saudi Arabian National Meteorological Service, delivered a speech via video. Cao Xiaozhong, Vice Administrator of the China Meteorological Administration, was present.

Photo | Opening Scene of the Docking and Exchange

At the opening ceremony, the China Meteorological Administration and Arab countries jointly launched three practical cooperation initiatives. Experts and scholars delivered special reports on topics including the progress and direction of China-Arab meteorological cooperation, arid land climate change and desertification control, the application of meteorological satellites in early warning, the concept and practice of "Observation as a Service", and China's actions to advance the UN Early Warnings for All initiative.

This docking and exchange event is sponsored by the China Meteorological Administration and undertaken by the Meteorological Bureau of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the International Cooperation and Training Center of the China Meteorological Administration.

From August 28 to 31, the Smart Meteorology Exhibition of the China-Arab Expo was held concurrently in Yinchuan, Ningxia. This exhibition brought together advanced technologies and equipment in the meteorological field from home and abroad, showcasing the latest achievements and development trends of meteorological science and technology. Sponsored by the People's Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and co-undertaken by the Meteorological Bureau of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the Chinese Meteorological Society, the Smart Meteorology Exhibition has the theme of "Technology Empowers Meteorology, China and Arab States Jointly Paint a Picture of Safety and Tranquility". Qinhai Technology made a wonderful appearance with a variety of independently developed high-precision meteorological detection equipment.

Photo | A Delegation Led by Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous (President of the World Meteorological Organization and Director of the National Centre of Meteorology of the United Arab Emirates) and Cao Xiaozhong (Vice Administrator of the China Meteorological Administration)

Photo | A Delegation of Meteorological Officials from Arab Countries Visits and Exchanges at Qianhai's Booth

Photo | Leaders and Experts from the Meteorological Bureau Visit and Exchange at Qianhai's Booth