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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is sending two UAE national members of staff to the Antarctic to take part in an expedition led by renowned polar explorer and environmentalist Robert Swan. The International Antarctic Expedition 2011 will take place in March and the Etihad Ambassadors, Ali Al Shamsi, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Hub, and Taryam Al Subaihi, Corporate Communications Manager, will be part of the group of 65 people hand-picked from 25 nations. By taking part in the expedition Ali and Taryam’s findings will contribute to Etihad’s corporate social responsibility initiative which is dedicated to increasing awareness of climate change and protection of the environment. Ali and Taryam will explore the Antarctic Peninsula with on-board experts and gain firsthand knowledge of the continent’s fragile ecosystem, experience its unique wildlife and observe the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, all while learning about climate change and what can be done to protect the last great wilderness on earth. Taryam said: “This expedition is set to be life-changing for Ali and I. Coming from the UAE, with its own unique environment, but similarly desert-like environment, we are excited to learn more about the arctic tundra and life there." The expedition is part of the 2041 project which introduces people from across the world to Antarctica and is named after that date when commercial exploration of the region could begin, if the 1959 Antarctic Treaty System is not renewed. Taryam added: “The 2041 project does a huge amount to promote sustainability globally and we look forward to bringing back new ideas and knowledge from the expedition to inspire and energise our colleagues and greater Abu Dhabi community.” Robert Swan and the 2041 team will lead an international group of corporate leaders, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, teachers and young people on a journey through the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting incredible locations and sharing his insights and personal experiences of this unique continent along the way.
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