UAE to bolster coordination between advanced technology & space sectors
The major UAE government entities have partnered to boost coordination between the advanced technology and space sectors. The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), UAE Space Agency, and COP28, through the Office of the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change (OSECC) will work together to encourage organizations in the advanced technology and space […]
‘We are proud’: Sheikh Hamdan sends UAE astronaut well wishes as team gears up for historic mission
Less than 24 hours remain for the UAE to undertake the Arab world’s first long-duration space mission, and excitement is running high for the launch of the landmark mission. The mission was given an official ‘Go’ today, and Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi – the UAE’s second ever – is all set for takeoff. The ‘Launch […]
Dubai’s Emirates cancels Germany flights due to airport strike
Emirates Airline has cancelled flights to and from Düsseldorf, Germany as airport workers go on strike to demand better pay. The strike, initiated by two trade unions in Germany, Verdi and Komba, have prompted the Dubai-based airline to cancel the following flights today: EK055: Dubai to Düsseldorf EK056: Düsseldorf to Dubai EK057 : Dubai to […]
UAE: First female Emirati aircraft engineer on breaking the glass ceiling
A well-known personality now, Dr Suaad Al Shamsi, who is the UAE’s first female Emirati aircraft engineer, opened up to Khaleej Times in a conversation that ranged from breaking the glass ceiling and women in leadership to raising her two boys. Speaking on the sidelines of the Women in Leadership Panel Discussion of the Abdulla Al Ghurair […]
Abu Dhabi Space Debate is UAE’s opportunity to develop new partnerships
The Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD), organised by the UAE space agency is expected to present opportunities to develop new partnerships in the space sector. The event, which will kick off today at the ADNOC Business Centre, will highlight the new geopolitics of space and ways to strengthen international law for the use of space. […]
UAE space tourist talks about his amazing 10-minute trip
UAE expat Hamish Harding fulfilled his childhood dream of travelling to space on Saturday, June 4. Although Harding was spellbound during his out-of-the-world experience, he knows precisely how he feels back on earth. “People ask me to describe the experience in one word, and for me, that is addictive. I am now addicted to space, […]
Dubai’s Airport Show to set pace for industry growth
The 21st edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport event, opening in Dubai tomorrow (May 17) will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry. Set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Dubai’s DEWA, Infra X develop IoT terminals for DEWA-SAT1
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Research & Development (R&D) Centre, in collaboration with Infra X, the IT and telecommunications arm of Digital DEWA, and their British technical partner Wyld, has developed satellite Internet of Things (IoT) terminals for DEWA’s 3U nano satellite, DEWA-SAT1. DEWA launched it as part of its Space-D programme and became […]