Saudi Arabia unveils its man shaped AI robot Mohammad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia unveiled its first male humanoid robot ‘Muhammad’ during the second edition of DeepFast in...
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US lunar landing a ‘historic achievement’, says Biden
Washington, US - President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed the landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon as a historic...
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Breathable sand could disrupt UAE agri-sector
The technology could help the UAE grow more crops within its boundaries, ensuring food security, says Dake Rechsand CEO and...
- The UAE is 80 percent desert, with less than 1 percent agricultural land
- Systemic, climatic, and geographic concerns threaten food and water security in the country
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Mubadala, G42 plan campus
The biopharma campus is expected to be set up in Abu Dhabi.
- The biopharma campus is expected to tap into global vaccine and therapeutic products to strengthen regional supply chains
- It is also expected to drive the UAE’s diversification and economic-growth agenda
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MBRSC to manufacture MBZ-SAT, most advanced satellite in the region
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Tuesday announced that it has completed the critical design review of MBZ-SAT,...
- The satellite design already completed weighs over 800 kg and is one of the largest and most advanced satellites to be developed in the UAE
- MBZ-SAT has been pivotal in supporting the local space industry, with 90 percent of the mechanical structure and 50 percent of the electronic modules being built in the UAE
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Sharjah Council okays measures for boosting safety of agri products
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved a draft Emiri decree on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, and a...
- The Council approved draft Emiri decrees on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club and the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club.
- The council directs the authorities concerned to equip cadres with the necessary inspection and control skills.
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The UAE joins SESAME as a member with observer status
Minister Al Kaabi indicated that the achievement will enhance the nation’s scientific capabilities and enable its scientific and industrial organizations...
- The move will enable scientists, researchers and industrial entities in the UAE to use the center’s specialized laboratories to conduct research and develop local industries.
- SESAME was conceived as an international facility for the benefit of the MENA region to help the region retain and attract scientific and engineering talent.
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UAE names newly EAO-discovered stars after Sheikh Zayed
The stars were photographed using an Astronomical Observatory with a diameter of 0.6 meters, using a specialized astronomical camera at...
- The discovery was made by EAO engineer Nezar Sallam in conjunction with the World Space Week
- These stars were monitored by the EAO and their data was analyzed using software and mathematical algorithms
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Oman okays 3rd Covid-19 vaccine dose for adults
The decision is said to have come at a meeting of Oman’s Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from...
- Epidemiological reports and analyses point to a minor increase in positive cases in Oman
- The reports also showed that 93 percent of the target population received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccines
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UAE launch trials of autonomous taxis
The UAE last month approved a temporary license to test self driving taxis on the roads with safety officer sitting...
- Bayanat started the trial of two electric and two hybrid taxis under the name TXAI
- Dubai will launch 4,000 self driving taxis by 2030
Turkey pledges to protect Mediterranean Sea
Turkey, the last G20 country that ratified the Paris climate agreement, faces criticism for how it treats its water.
- Microplastics pollution in the Mediterranean Sea poses a threat to marine life
- Turkey’s southern shores on the Sea of Marmara has witnessed the largest outbreak of ‘sea snot’
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UAE to fund project against red palm weevil
The red palm weevil is said to be a highly destructive pest that blights palm trees.
- The tripartite agreement has been signed by the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- The other signatories are the Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Saudi Arabia unveils its man shaped AI robot Mohammad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia unveiled its first male humanoid robot ‘Muhammad’ during the second edition of DeepFast in...
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UAE space sector localization: Strata Manufacturing delivers MBZ-SAT Satellite components
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Strata Manufacturing (Strata) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have established a local satellite component...
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Saudi astronauts successfully complete space trip
The spacecraft successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the Kingdom's entry into the league of a small number of...
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Saudi astronaut concludes pioneering space research
The experiments by Barnawi, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and...
- The experiments, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and early treatment of certain diseases
- The latest initiatives reflect the Kingdom's commitment to space exploration and investment in STEM, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030
China launches mission with first civilian to space station
Shenzhou-16 is the first mission to Tiangong since it entered its "application and development" stage, authorities said. Shenzhou-16 will carry out...
- The Shenzhou-16 crew took off atop a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 9:31 am (0131 GMT)
- The launch was a "complete success" and the "astronauts are in good condition", said Zou Lipeng, director of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
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Saudi Arabia enters a new era of tech and innovation
“The Kingdom advanced 15 places in the Global Innovation Index in 2022. Winning prizes and top ranks in international competitions...
- The Kingdom advanced 15 ranks in the Global Innovation Index in 2022, a clear indicator of the emerging innovative era
- Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the innovation sector includes a 2.5% GDP investment by 2040, as announced by its Crown Prince