February 21, 2021
Sarah Al Amiri named among Next 100 Most Influential People in the World
Al Amiri headed the team, of whom 80 percent are women, through the challenging journey of building and launching the first Arab spacecraft in collaboration with international universities. The team, under her leadership and guidance, defied the rising challenge of successfully launching the probe from Japan in July 20, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
September 22, 2020
UAE invention ‘Touch’ smart ring wins James Dyson Award 2020
Invented by two university students in the UAE, Touch is an elegantly designed smart ring, white in colour and with a central channel that can flash different colours. The Touch smart ring is an easy to use device that enables people with visual impairments to ‘see’ colours and small text.
September 19, 2020
Italy launches InnovItalyUAE to strengthen cooperation with UAE
The initiative, organized with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology and in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, will be on the following sectors: cybersecurity, space research, smart cities, life sciences, food technologies, renewable energy and circular economy.
September 2, 2020
Cisco’s Webex enables UAE to adopt new remote learning models
Recognizing the concerns of educators, which range from compliance and online safety, to student privacy and stimulating participation, Cisco’s Webex platform provided a vital link in enabling institutions to continue educating students in a secure manner – leveraging advanced security and authentication features to protect data and provide added peace-of-mind.