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Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre launch first edition of MBRSC Science
Event
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched the first edition of
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Science Event (MBRSC Science Event), that
will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on
October 21, at Etihad Museum under the theme “Through Space we Flourish”.
MBRSC Science Event is a scientific and educational initiative for the
education, science and technology sectors in the country. It aims to develop
national capacities in space science, technology and research by creating a
platform that brings together students, experts and decision-makers in the
country together to present and explain the UAE's directions for these
sectors. The Event will also offer scientific and technological workshops,
awareness activities to nurture a culture of research and development for
future generations, reflecting the UAE's strategic objectives for the sector
and building a generation of scientists and specialists. The event targets
individuals of all ages, university and school students, teachers,
professors, researchers and people who are interested in science and space.
The event host ministers and high-level speakers from the UAE, who will
present their vision for the future of the UAE in its transformation journey
towards the knowledge economy, in-line with its ambitious plans and
strategies. Speakers will shed-light on the country's excellence and
leadership experience in creating knowledge, science, economy and education.
In addition to that, scientists and researchers in space missions, space
science and engineering experts will present and discuss the results of
their research.
MBRSC Science Event will also include a number of sub-events and activities,
including the 3rd Annual EMM Science Workshop, the second edition of Explore
Mars Competition, and workshops for "Teachers Ambassadors" program. The
Center will also organize interactive scientific activities, various
workshops about space, discussion sessions and lectures for scientists’ and
specialists in Mars science, space and satellite industry.
Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space
Centre, praised the gracious auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, stressing the “Centre’s continuous efforts to create opportunities to
build national capacity and enable it to rise to the highest levels of
technical innovation and scientific research in space, science and advanced
technology."
Al Shaibani added: "MBRSC Science event is a platform that aims to bring
together researchers, scientists, specialists and officials with different
fields of the society, young and old, specialists and non-specialists, to
raise awareness about space and science. It is an ideal opportunity to
benefit the international research expertise in space and transfer it to the
scientific community and prominent researchers in the country."
He emphasised on the importance of establishing scientific, research and
educational culture in line with the UAE’s ambitions for the coming decades,
reflecting the strategic vision of the scientific, knowledge and
technological development”. “The Centre's strategy and plans are focused on
developing all aspects of science creation, and increasing knowledge
production in science, space and advanced technology. This will be achieved
through active participation in building an integrated system that fosters
passion and innovation in these areas".
September 18, 2017
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Courtesy Arabian Aerospace
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