A private Houston-based company is set this week to lead a mission to the Moon which, if successful, will mark America’s first lunar landing since the end of the Apollo era five decades ago.
UAE’s ATRC launches global tech R&D platform at WGS 2024, allocates US$200 m fund to accelerate innovation for developing nations
In a landmark announcement on Day 1 of the World Governments Summit WGS 2024 Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council ATRC unveiled a pio …
UAE’s ATRC Launches Global Tech R&D Platform at WGS 2024: Allocates US$200 Mn Fund to Accelerate Innovation for Developing Nations
As the driving force behind Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE’s advanced research and development (R&D) ecosystem, this initiative underscores ATRC’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth and global …
Flying taxis in Dubai: Worried about privacy, noisiness? Company founder reveals details
A re you worried about privacy and the noises of flying taxis flying over your homes? Aviation industry executives say there is no need to worry about them. JoeBen Bevirt, founder …
UAE defends Israel ties as Gaza war concerns grow
A top Emirati diplomat on Monday defended her country’s decision to maintain ties with Israel despite its mounting concern over the war in Gaza. Despite maintaining its ties with Israel since the …
Orange Jordan the first to launch VoLTE roaming service commercially
The service is meant to allow Jordanian customers in the United States to make voice calls via the 4GLTE technology …
Sudanese left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout
A communications network blackout in Sudan, blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has hobbled aid delivery and left the war-weary population of almost 50 million unable to make payments or …
IM-1 mission: How to watch launch of private lunar landing vehicle
An American company is hoping to land a vehicle on the Moon, just a few weeks after a lunar mission launched by a fellow US firm failed. Intuitive Machines will attempt a soft touchdown of its Nova-C …
Confusion over Russia using Starlink
A source in Ukraine says that Russia is importing Starlink equipment from Dubai, but at hugely inflated prices. The Ukrainian (Oleg Kutkov), who repairs damaged …
Flooding in Dubai after heavy rain
Heavy rains caused flooding and blocked streets in some areas of Dubai on Monday. Cars were trapped in standing water as drainage systems were unable to cope with the downpour.
Glasgow Airport hydrogen hub to support zero-emission flight by 2027
The Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Innovation Hub summit held last Thursday (8th February) revealed that the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027. London …
UAE: Air taxi firm looking to set up manufacturing facility in region
T he US-based firm Joby Aviation, which develops all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is exploring opportunities to set up manufacturing facility in the UAE and …
Dubai Future Foundation announces 10 global trends: Robots, $265bn cybersecurity threat, next-generation energy and the end of disease
Nanoscale printing, biomaterials, explainable AI (XAI) and next-gen climate technologies are also among the potentially world-changing megatrends identified in the second edition of Dubai Future …
7 key steps to becoming a solar rooftop consultant and contractor in Dubai
Here is what you need to know to become a certified Solar PV Consultant or Contractor and tap into the growing solar energy sector in Dubai . 7 key steps to becoming a solar rooftop consultant and …
Arte Museum to make its regional debut at Dubai Mall
Arte Museum, the immersive digital art venue produced by the internationally acclaimed Korean digital design company d’strict, is set to make its highly anticipated debut in the region. Located in the …
Dubai Future District Fund Dedicates $54.47 Million to Climate Tech
The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has committed 20% of its Dh1 billion ($272.264 million) fund, totaling $54.47 million, to support climate technology and innovation projects.[1] Read More: Abu Dh …
New Artemis Generation Astronauts to Graduate, NASA Sets Coverage
NASA will honor the next generation of Artemis astronaut candidates to graduate at 10:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 5, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.