The UAE is seeking the brightest scientists and researchers in the Arab world for a new training course to develop them into space experts.
Successful applicants will be brought to the Emirates and put through an intensive three-year training programme to prepare them for jobs in the space sector.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said the Arab Space Pioneers drive was looking for young researchers, scientists, inventors and people with creative talent.
The government will offer scholarships and financial incentives to the best candidates, along with a full three-year residency visa.
Teaching will be both theoretical and hands-on.
Trainees would participate in ongoing UAE projects and have access to job opportunities when they graduate, including the construction of 'advanced satellites'.
“In the coming days, the UAE will launch the Hope probe to Mars, the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission," Sheikh Mohammed said.
"And today, we are launching a programme to invite Arab youth to gain expertise in space technologies in the UAE.
“We strive to prepare the next generation of Arab astronomers and space scientists as part of our wider mission to revive the Arab civilisation’s status in the scientific sphere.”
The Arab Space Pioneers programme was unveiled in the run up to the Hope probe launched on July 15.
The Emirates Mars Mission aims to "spark an Arab exploration of outer space, build a space industry in the region and advance regional and national capabilities in this sector," Dubai's government said in a news release.
Dr Ahmad Al Falasi, chairman of the UAE Space Agency and Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, said the programme was an investment in future talent for the Arab world.
“The Arab Space Pioneers programme responds to the rising ambitions and passion of the young Arab generation in advanced sciences and space, and tackles the need to invest in the future economy," he said.
He said the Mars mission "sends an inspirational message to young Arab minds and talents across the region that the sky is not the limit to their dreams".
“Building expertise in space science and technology enables youth to actively contribute to global efforts towards creating a sustainable future for mankind," he added.
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Landfill in numbers
• Landfill gas is composed of 50 per cent methane
• Methane is 28 times more harmful than Co2 in terms of global warming
• 11 million total tonnes of waste are being generated annually in Abu Dhabi
• 18,000 tonnes per year of hazardous and medical waste is produced in Abu Dhabi emirate per year
• 20,000 litres of cooking oil produced in Abu Dhabi’s cafeterias and restaurants every day is thrown away
• 50 per cent of Abu Dhabi’s waste is from construction and demolition
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Meydan Racecourse racecard:
6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes Listed (PA) | Dh175,000 | 1,900m
7.05pm: Maiden for 2-year-old fillies (TB) | Dh165,000 | 1,400m
7.40pm: The Dubai Creek Mile Listed (TB) | Dh265,000 | 1,600m
8.15pm: Maiden for 2-year-old colts (TB) | Dh165,000 | 1,600m
8.50pm: The Entisar Listed (TB) | Dh265,000 | 2,000m
9.25pm: Handicap (TB) | Dh190,000 | 1,200m
10pm: Handicap (TB) | Dh190,000 | 1,600m.
UAE rugby in numbers
5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons
700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams
Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams
Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season
Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season
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Name: Yousef Al Bahar
Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994
Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
Water waste
In the UAE’s arid climate, small shrubs, bushes and flower beds usually require about six litres of water per square metre, daily. That increases to 12 litres per square metre a day for small trees, and 300 litres for palm trees.
Horticulturists suggest the best time for watering is before 8am or after 6pm, when water won't be dried up by the sun.
A global report published by the Water Resources Institute in August, ranked the UAE 10th out of 164 nations where water supplies are most stretched.
The Emirates is the world’s third largest per capita water consumer after the US and Canada.
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The bio:
Favourite film:
Declan: It was The Commitments but now it’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
Heidi: The Long Kiss Goodnight.
Favourite holiday destination:
Declan: Las Vegas but I also love getting home to Ireland and seeing everyone back home.
Heidi: Australia but my dream destination would be to go to Cuba.
Favourite pastime:
Declan: I love brunching and socializing. Just basically having the craic.
Heidi: Paddleboarding and swimming.
Personal motto:
Declan: Take chances.
Heidi: Live, love, laugh and have no regrets.
