The students visited with space scientists from the UAE Space Agency and learned about Azure Space, a Microsoft platform that extends intelligent cloud from its earthly home to stars. Students also had opportunity to meet with Microsoft career advisors and IT professionals, who helped them develop softer skills such as teamwork and other interpersonal skills in addition to technical abilities.
Participants in the ‘Arab Space Pioneers’ programme will receive a number of benefits including a fully-covered three-year residency in the UAE, a world-class specialized training in space science and technology, an opportunity to build advanced satellites in the UAE.