The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) has launched the UAE Maritime Network initiative, which aims to support international maritime organisations and promote the UAE as a global maritime hub and an ideal environment for maritime investments. The project supports the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the standing of the maritime industry in the UAE abroad. In addition to being a significant contributor to the Projects of the 50

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced its participation in the development of the Metaverse, which will simulate the UAE’s manned Mars mission in 2117. BEDU, Dubai’s foremost pioneer in Web3 technologies and solutions, will lead this first-of-its-kind project. The 2117 Metaverse project, which has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding, will involve close collaboration between MBRSC and BEDU. BEDU will contribute its expertise to the development of the 2117 Metaverse.

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and as a part of UAE Maritime Week, Seatrade Maritime will bring its flagship Middle East conference and exhibition, now known as Seatrade Maritime and Logistics Middle East, back to Dubai in May 2023. Since 2003, the marine exhibition and conference has been a regular event on the maritime calendar, integrating Logistics for the first time. Featuring new features and enhanced core experiences, the event will be the focal point of UAE Maritime Week from 16 to 18 May

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a WhatsApp business account through which customers can contact the ministry and submit inquiries. Customers can reach the ministry at 600590000, and services will be available in English and Arabic. The new channel, verified by Meta, the owner of WhatsApp, allows employers, employees, domestic helpers, and other categories to contact MoHRE in real-time. With the launch of the new service, MoHRE has become the UAE’s first federal entity to have a verified WhatsApp business account.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Research and Development (R&D) Centre has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly robotic carrier capable of transporting solar photovoltaic panels easily and gently, as well as lifting them smoothly from any surface. It can also transport glass panels or any other sensitive materials that require special care. The carrier is self-balancing and has a wheel locking hinge mechanism that allows the wheel to move along the transported product, reducing human interference.