Two Seas, One Sky: Indigenous-Qatar Youth Innovation Program
Sector:Climate Change and Clean Energy Transition
Location:Qatar
Grantee: University of Sydney
Project Description
This project will bring together Indigenous Australian and Qatari university students to collaborate on climate resilience and technology solutions through cultural exchange, workshops and innovation challenges. The initiative will strengthen youth leadership, promote cross-cultural understanding and foster long-term Australia-Qatar partnerships.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant: $54,606.00
Sparc Hydrogen: Morocco, KSA, Egypt and UAE Roadshow 2026
Sector:Clean Energy Transition
Location:Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Grantee:Sparc Hydrogen
Project Description
This project will showcase Australian green hydrogen innovation across the Middle East and North Africa through engagement with industry, government and research partners. The roadshow aims to strengthen commercial and research partnerships, promote Australian clean energy expertise and support opportunities for technology collaboration.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$38,900.00
Australia-Lebanon Telehealth Initiative: Implementing Digital Health Services and Clinical Training
Sector:Health and Sport
Location:Lebanon
Grantee:University of Technology Sydney
Project Description
This project will establish a telehealth physiotherapy service in Lebanon, improving access to rehabilitation care through innovative digital health technologies. Led by Australian and Lebanese partners, the initiative will build local clinical capability, strengthen healthcare delivery and showcase Australian expertise in telehealth solutions.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$45,000.00
Australia-Saudi Arabia Occupational Medicine Professional Exchange Program
Sector:Health and Sport
Location:Saudi Arabia
Grantee:Monash University
Project Description
This project will strengthen occupational health capability in Saudi Arabia through the co-design and delivery of specialised training for healthcare professionals. The initiative will build institutional partnerships between Australian and Saudi universities, support workforce development and establish a sustainable model for ongoing professional education.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$55,394.00
Australia-UAE AI Partnership: Forecasting Respiratory Illness Outbreaks and Insurance Costs
Sector: Health and Sport
Location:United Arab Emirates
Grantee:University of New South Wales
Project Description
This project brings together Australian and UAE partners to develop AI-driven forecasting tools that predict respiratory disease outbreaks and associated healthcare costs using health, environmental and behavioural data. The collaboration will strengthen health data science capability through joint research, training and knowledge exchange, supporting more resilient and data-driven public health systems.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$26,900.00
EpiREADY Epidemiology Training for Omani Veterinarians
Sector:Health and sport
Location:Oman
Grantee:University of Melbourne
Project Description
This project will strengthen Oman's capacity to detect, investigate and respond to animal disease outbreaks by training government veterinarians in disease surveillance and outbreak response. The initiative will enhance frontline biosecurity capabilities and support regional preparedness for emerging animal and zoonotic diseases.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$28,000.00
Building strategic partnerships to address climate change in marine ecosystems
Sector:Climate Change and the Clean Energy Transition
Location:United Arab Emirates
Grantee:James Cook University
Project Description
This project will establish a strategic Australia-UAE partnership to advance climate-ready marine management through collaborative research and innovative marine monitoring approaches. The initiative will support the development of monitoring frameworks for marine protected areas while building long-term scientific capacity through institutional exchanges and shared research programs.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$45,600.00
Empowering Women Through Digital Literacy and Inclusion
Sector:Gender equality
Location:Egypt, Morocco and United Arab Emirates
Grantee:Flinders University
Project Description
This project will support women in Egypt, Morocco and the UAE to build digital skills through workshops, entrepreneurship events and training in artificial intelligence, e-commerce and online safety. The initiative aims to strengthen women's economic participation, social inclusion and leadership in the digital economy.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$40,000.00
Champions of Change UAE Leadership Dialogue and Roundtable
Sector:Gender equality
Location:United Arab Emirates
Grantee:Champions of Change Coalition
Project Description
This project will bring together senior business and government leaders in the UAE to advance gender equality through dialogue, collaboration and the sharing of proven leadership approaches. The initiative seeks to lay the foundations for a locally led coalition that will drive measurable progress on gender equality across the region.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$44,100.00
Australia-Arab All-Inclusive Eco-Sport Exchange & Pan-Arab 3x3 Qualifier (Morocco Host)
Sector: Health and Sport
Location:Morocco and Algeria
Grantee:MADE Concepts
Project Description
This project will deliver an inclusive eco-sport exchange and 3x3 basketball qualifier in Morocco to strengthen Australia-Arab relations through sport, cultural exchange and environmental engagement. The initiative will promote people-to-people connections, inclusion and sports diplomacy while building links to Brisbane 2032.
Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant:$50,000.00