A nanosatellite that is being jointly developed by UAE and Bahrain, will be sent into space on December 21.
Called Light-1, the satellite will monitor and study terrestrial gamma ray flashes from thunderstorms and cumulus clouds.
It is part of an emerging field in geoscientific research that will be launched to the International Space Station
The spacecraft was developed by 23 students, including 14 Emiratis from Khalifa University and New York University Abu Dhabi and nine Bahraini nationals.
The development was a collaboration between the UAE Space Agency and Bahrain's National Space Science Agency (NSSA).
It will be sent onboard a SpaceX, Falcon 9 rocket under supervision from the Japanese Aerospace Space Agency (JAXA).
Light-1’s name was inspired by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain's book, The First Light. The name reportedly symbolises Bahrain's growth and scientific progress.
Bahrain is a member of the Arab Space Cooperation Group, an initiative adopted to promote cooperation on space among Arab countries. It has 14 member states and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Municipality has intensified its efforts to control pests that endanger public health through comprehensive strategies and programs, such as chemical, physical, and biological control methods, with a focus on curbing the spread of mosquitoes.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a Government of Sharjah undertaking, has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Al Hadiba field, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area in Sharjah.
The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from regional leaders on the death of his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
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