NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Class of 2018 student Yousteena Bocktor, 21, from Egypt, has been selected as a 2018 Al Ghurair STEM Scholar.
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UAE enables “great minds to innovate”, says Sheikh Mohammed
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new initiative focused on scientific research and development (R&D) in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Centennial 2071.0 1494
Oman to establish new science and technology university
Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat.
Sharjah spotlights scientific research and innovation
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has recently attended the 12th Annual Scientific Research Forum “Research and Innovation Serving the Community” at Al Razi Hall in Medical and Health Sciences Colleges at University of Sharjah, UoS.
Scientific advancements support Dubai’s strategic objectives: Sheikh Hamdan
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that learning about the latest scientific findings and discoveries across various fields and acquiring the most advanced knowledge that can help meet the vital needs of human beings has become critical today, given the growing challenges facing the world.
UAE Space Agency committee discusses future projects
The UAE Space Agency is vital in promoting the nation’s stature as an advanced country in the area of space science, according to Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the agency.
UAE Space Settlement Challenge receives over 200 global entries
The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Accelerated Research has received the results of its first funding programme this week, the Space Settlement Challenge.
Ready for lift-off: Lego releases space-themed sets
Lego’s education arm just announced two new robotic kits that can be used in the First Lego League series of robotics competitions, the Mission Moon and Into Orbit sets were designed in partnership with astronauts and space experts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lego league itself.
Khalifa University researchers develop IoT devices for mobile health
Khalifa University researchers will present two demonstrations of Internet of Things (IoT) devices developed for mobile health at a one-day workshop for the UAE Society of Engineers (SoE) and UAE IEEE Society.
Dubai space programme to give a “taste” of what it’s like to be an astronaut
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, a Dubai Government entity which aims to promote scientific innovation and technology advancement in Dubai and the UAE will unveil an Astronaut suit for the very first time along with a mock module of Mars city and Astronaut’s food which will be available for visitors to try.
UAE to become a top destination for scientists and innovators, says Prime Minister
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Sunday unveiled the UAE National Advanced Science Agenda 2031.