After AI, quantum computing eyes its ‘Sputnik’ moment
Cambridge, United Kingdom - Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English...Science
Dubai-based rowers brave Arctic this July to highlight plastics pollution
At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic...Science Uncategorized
Indonesian Govt, 3 organizations to protect marine environment
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Indonesian Government, G42, a UAE-based AI and cloud computing company, a global nonprofit OceanX and...The project recognizes the importance of mapping of marine resources through advanced technologies to protect and preserve the ocean environment.
The project intends to provide marine genomics applications by G42 Healthcare in support of OceanX’s social welfare mission.
COP27 focuses on ways and means to feed 8 billion people
The adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.A series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture.
The focus comes at a particularly challenging year for food security.
Tropical Storm Nicole delays launch of NASA Moon rocket
After two launch attempts were scrubbed this summer because of technical problems, the rocket had to be returned to the Vehicle...A senior official at the US space agency said that a launch attempt, which had been scheduled for November 14, will now take place on November 16
Some experts have voiced concern that the rocket, which is estimated to cost several billion dollars, could be damaged by debris from the hurricane if it remains exposed
‘UAE to reveal implementation map of Net Zero 2050 at COP27’
Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said the UAE’s participation in the 27th session of...A UAE minister said the COP27 focuses on financing and ensuring equitable participation of developing countries in climate action efforts.
She said the UAE will invite the world to participate in the efforts to spread and use renewable energy.
21 Saudi Universities figure in Times Higher Education list
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The number of Saudi universities in the Times Classification of Specializations increased to 21 Saudi universities,...Saudi universities are distinguished in 10 major disciplines out of the 11 majors in which international universities are ranked.
The Kingdom’s universities rankings include 47 in physical sciences, 56 in computer science and 57 in engineering.
Saudi culture ministry provides training in UNESCO program
Under its recently announced Experts Program, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has provided an intensive leadership training course for Man...MAB is an intergovernmental scientific program that seeks to enhance the relationship between people and their environments through natural and social sciences.
Delivered in partnership with the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science in the Arab States, the course brought together 17 local and international participants.
Video games not as harmful for children as feared
Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, but a large new US study indicates...For the new research, Chaarani and colleagues analyzed data from the large and ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
Future studies could also benefit from knowing what genres of games the children were playing -- though at age 10 children tend to favor action games
Robotic suit gives paralyzed children gift of walking
The mechanical joints of the battery-powered titanium suit adapt intelligently to the motion of each child, according to the European Patent...The suit helps to achieve in record time rehabilitation goals that would take months to achieve with conventional therapies
The benefits include muscle strengthening, improvement of the digestive and respiratory systems and a major mood boost
Trust in digital services increases across MENA region despite rising online security threats
MENA residents' satisfaction and expectations about how services can and should be delivered have been radically altered due to the...MENA residents' satisfaction and expectations about how services can and should be delivered have been radically altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Increased interest and spending on technological infrastructure, especially artificial intelligence is in line with the global trend toward digitization
Dubai’s Museum of the Future to house Global Futurist Society
The Global Futurist Society headquarter at the MOTF creates a physical center for international and cross-border dialogue.The Global Futurist Society headquarter at the MOTF creates a physical center for international and cross-border dialogue
It will harness the knowledge and expertise of local and global networks and members of the constituent parties to shape practices in future
