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UAE’s space area hopes to collaborate with private area to fuel space economy, the travel industry

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Roads for coordinated effort will zero in on upgrading organizations with the private area by supporting the uses of Industry 4.0 and space advancement in a bid to help the UAE’s future financial turn of events

The United Arab Emirates is going to the private area to give its space area a lift while it searches for new speculation roads in space economy and space the travel industry administrations.

Abdullah canister Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, on Thursday met with Brent Sherwood, Senior Vice President of Blue Origin, the aviation producer and spaceflight administration organization, and delegates of AzurX, a Dubai-based innovation and vital areas venture organization, Strategic Advisor to Blue Origin in the Middle East.

“In accordance with the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071, the public monetary vision for the coming time centers around upgrading the job of empowering influences in new economy areas, and supporting space as one of their drivers. The Ministry is working with its accomplices to set up an open monetary biological system that draws in ventures to target areas and animate imaginative organizations to help economical turn of events and establish a high level speculation climate,” Bin Touq said.

Roads for coordinated effort will zero in on improving associations with the private area by supporting the uses of Industry 4.0 and space advancement in a bid to help the empowering agents of the UAE’s future financial turn of events.

“Today, the UAE is home to a few significant space organizations, offering phenomenal freedoms to new businesses in benefiting from the capability of working external the Earth’s circle. We will push ahead with our endeavors to draw in the organizations working in this field to become accomplices in driving development and headway of UAE’s space economy,” he said.

The space area’s additional worth in the UAE has reached roughly AED3 billion, and the country’s interests in this area have added up to AED22bn to date. The area gives in excess of 3,200 positions, and more than 57 space organizations and elements are at present working in the UAE, including worldwide and new businesses, and five space science research focuses. All through the new years, the UAE’s all out unfamiliar exchange of aviation vehicles and their parts has arrived at AED190bn.

The UAE and Blue Origin concurred on fostering a collaboration plan through which Blue Origin adds to supporting and speeding up the procedures and plans of the Ministry of Economy in these driven future regions. The arrangement additionally centers around fostering the space economy climate in the nation, characterizing new ways to set out venture open doors in the field of room and space the travel industry in the country. It will add to the advancement of a future approach and procedure to upgrade the commitment of this area as a critical column inside the new monetary model in the nation and to raise its future intensity at the provincial and worldwide levels.

The gathering occurred as the International Astronautical Congress 2021 started off in Dubai this week. It is the initial time an Arab country has facilitated the congress since its foundation in 1950.

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UAE fuel prices announced for February

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The UAE fuel price committee on Friday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of February 2025.

Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.74, compared to Dh2.61 a litre in January, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.63 a litre, compared to Dh2.50 a litre the previous month.

E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.55 a litre, compared to Dh2.43 a litre in January, while diesel will now cost Dh2.82 a litre, compared to Dh2.68 a litre the previous month.

Fuel prices in the UAE are closely tied to movements in the global oil market, which has experienced significant fluctuations since last year. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting supply dynamics and concern about slowing economic growth have all contributed to the volatility in oil prices.

The UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, aligning them with market fluctuations.

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UAE-made MBZ SAT set to launch into space from California tonight

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The UAE’s most advanced Earth-imaging satellite, MBZ-SAT, will launch on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:49 PM UAE time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced.

This marks the second satellite entirely developed by Emirati engineers. MBZ-SAT, weighing 700 kg, will launch alongside the student-built CubeSat, HCT-SAT 1, as part of SpaceX’s rideshare program. Originally planned for October 2024, the launch was delayed due to technical issues with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. A livestream of the event will be available from 9:30 PM UAE time at live.mbrsc.ae.

The SpaceX rideshare program, introduced in 2019, has enabled the deployment of over 200 satellites, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional launches.

MBZ-SAT, named after President Sheikh Mohamed, will revolutionize Earth observation with enhanced imaging capabilities, producing ten times more images than current satellites. Meanwhile, HCT-SAT 1 underscores the UAE’s commitment to fostering future space experts.

Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director-General of MBRSC, stated, “We have a team of seven members on-site in the US and another at Mission Control in Dubai, working around the clock to ensure a successful launch.”

The UAE currently operates 10 satellites, with eight more under development. MBZ-SAT underwent rigorous testing in the UAE before being transported to South Korea for environmental assessments. Afterward, it was shipped to SpaceX in the US for final testing.

Marri described the simultaneous launch of these two distinct satellites as a moment of national pride. He emphasized the significance of combining advanced space technology with initiatives like the HCT-SAT program, which involved 50 students from across the UAE. This dual effort, he said, highlights the country’s dedication to building a robust space industry while nurturing local talent.

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Ring in the New Year on Dubai’s waters: Abra, Taxi & Ferry with Atlantis views

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As Dubai residents and tourists gear up to celebrate New Year, they can ring in 2025 with celebrations in the waters of the emirate.

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has announced special offers and exclusive services during the New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024, on marine transport means including the Dubai Ferry, the Abra, and the Water Taxi.

Passengers can enjoy views of the Burj Khalifa, Bluewaters, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Towers. Residents can cruise into 2025 aboard the Dubai Ferry, Water Taxi, and Abra, with the backdrop of the Dubai coastline, adorned with hotels, heritage areas and landmarks such as The World Islands.

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