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5/30/25, 10:54 AM UAE Hosts The First Intergovernmental Session Of The IOC Sub-Commission For The Central Indian Ocean

UAE Hosts The First Intergovernmental Session

Of The IOC Sub-Commission For The Central

Indian Ocean

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2025-05-29 06:00:51

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) The UAE National Commission for Education, Culture, and
Science, in collaboration with UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
(IOC), hosted the First Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the
Central Indian Ocean (IOCINDIO-1) recently, in Ras Al Khaimah. This milestone event
reflects the UAE's long-standing commitment to strengthening international cooperation in
scientific research and the protection of the marine environment.

The meeting established a foundational framework for IOCINDIO's work, strengthening
regional cooperation in ocean sciences and supporting progress toward key sustainable
development goals. It brought together experts from international organizations specializing
in ocean research and marine science.

The meeting addressed several key themes, including the development of joint strategies to
conserve marine ecosystems, the enhancement of research and technical capabilities

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