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.
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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 1604
“STEMinism” on spotlight at women’s forum in Dubai
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is set to extend its support as Dubai Government Partner to the 4th edition of the Arab Women in Leadership & Business Summit.
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.
Emirates Scientists Council appoints new leadership
UAE Minister of State for Advanced Science Sarah bin Yousef Al Amiri has been appointed to head the Emirates Scientists Council following a UAE Cabinet meeting on reshuffling the organisation.
UAE coding project receives over a million applications
The One Million Arab Coders initiative has reportedly received 1.1 million applicants from around the Arab world since it was launched, in October 2017, according to WAM.
Oman symposium to explore AI’s impact on education
Oman will put the spotlight on how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector in an upcoming symposium at the Sultanate.
Calling all aspiring astronauts: UAE’s space programme wants to hear from you
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced 35 vacancies for Emirati youth at Careers UAE.
UAE women in STEM roles “almost triple” the global standard
Speaking at a breakfast briefing today hosted by Mecomed to celebrate International Women’s Day, Al Amiri said that the number of women enrolling in STEM subject courses in the Middle East equate to approximately 50 percent of applicants.
UNESCO to bridge the gender gap in the digital space
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) aims to increase the visibility of women in the digital space by organising a global call for contribution, the ‘Edit-a-thon’, on International Women’s Day, on 8th March.
Thousands of candidates apply to become UAE astronauts
Over 3,000 candidates have successfully completed the online registration, 60 percent of who are STEM qualified and over 20 percent are pilots.