After being named as a finalist for the Zayed Future Energy Prize, Abaarso School has been in the papers, namely in the United Arab Emirates, congratulating the school on this achievement. Abaarso School is one of two finalists in their division and is competing for a $100,000 prize to put towards renovating water, waste and energy systems at the school. Read more: "Building green future from remains of decades old war" and "Zayed Future Energy Prize finalists to compete for US$4 million"