Cyprus will receive portable desalination plants from the UAE to address water shortages exacerbated by a fire at a static plant and low reservoir levels. The UAE's donation will provide 15,000 cubic meters of potable water daily, crucial for the peak tourism season. Cyprus is also planning long-term solutions, including new desalination plants and subsidies for private hotel plants.
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