DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced yesterday that the MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region, successfully launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The 27-minute launch window opened at 10:49 PM (UAE time) from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. The launch went […]
SHARJAH: Sir Bu Nair Island Protected Area has officially joined the prestigious IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, underscoring Sharjah’s commitment to global sustainability. This recognition, announced by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), highlights Sharjah’s world-class approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management. Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of EPAA, commended […]
ABU DHABI: Masdar City has officially launched the testing phase for advanced autonomous vehicles, showcasing its commitment to revolutionising urban mobility and sustainability. This initiative, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), cements Masdar City’s role as a global hub for sustainable innovation. As the Strategic Partner of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Masdar […]
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honoured the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize winners, spotlighting 11 organisations and high schools for transformative global contributions. During the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the winners were recognised in six categories—Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools. The award ceremony, attended by […]
SHARJAH: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has completed a remarkable mangrove planting programme in AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba, solidifying its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. In collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and Bee’ah, 11,600 mangrove seedlings were planted over two weeks. This […]
ABU DHABI: In a groundbreaking move, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have unveiled the world’s first large-scale, 24/7 gigascale solar power and battery storage project. Announced in the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this pioneering project combines a 5.2GW […]
BEIJING: A research team in China has achieved a significant milestone by creating an ideal solid electrolyte interphase for lithium metal anodes. This breakthrough, reported by People’s Daily Online and published in Nature, could revolutionise next-generation lithium battery performance and safety. Led by Yan Keyou from the South China University of Technology, the team developed […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched registrations for the groundbreaking “One Million Prompters” initiative, aiming to train one million individuals in AI prompt engineering. Launched in May 2024 under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative aligns with Dubai’s ambition to lead AI adoption […]
ABU DHABI: Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), inaugurated the Water Conference during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. The event united global leaders to address pressing challenges of water and food security, especially in arid regions. Al Kaabi emphasised the […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the third edition of the Shams Creative Fest, set to take place from 6–9 February 2025 at the Shams Business Centre. This exciting festival aims to celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural richness by bringing together small and medium enterprises, creative talents, and industry experts. One of the event’s […]
GEMS School of Research and Innovation to open August 2025 in Dubai Sports City, drawing on 65 years of GEMS’ educational excellence for families DUBAI, UAE: GEMS Education today announces the launch of its most innovative school to date, GEMS School of Research and Innovation, set to open its doors in August 2025 to take […]
