Dubai displays model of ‘The Gateway Lunar Space Station’
At the World Governments Summit, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has said that this is a historic project where the UAE is developing the Emirates Airlock
The Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Space Centre announced that they have displayed a model of “The Gateway Lunar Space Station” at the World Governments Summit.
The Centre said that this is a historic project where the UAE is developing the Emirates Airlock.
Salem Al Marri, Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space said on X, “The Gateway Lunar Space Station is at the World Governments Summit.
“At this year’s Summit, we are displaying a model of the Station — a historic project where the UAE is developing the Emirates Airlock.
“We are also showcasing our latest and upcoming missions while participating in sessions that feature astronauts Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazzaa Al Mansoori, along with the MBR Space Centre team.
“This Summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with entities worldwide and enhance our collaboration with different countries to foster the development of the space sector. Thank you to the organising team for this great event.”
The WGS 2024 continues its diverse dialogues through forums such as the Artificial Intelligence Forum, the Future of Work Forum, the Emerging Economiesforum,thegovernanceofgeotechnology Forum, the Sustainable Development Goals Forum, in addition to the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders.
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY, UN-HABITAT PARTNER TO SUPPORT AI PROJECTS, SOLUTIONS: Dubai Municipalityontuesdaysignedacooperationagreement with the United Nations Human Setlements Programme (Un-habitat) to support and enhance the“artificialintelligenceindubai:pioneeringurban Intelligence for a Comprehensive and Sustainable Future” project.
The agreement was signed during the World Governments Summit 2024 in the presence of Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Chairman of World Governments Summit (WGS); and Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary-general of the Dubai Executive Council.
Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-general of Dubai Municipality,andmichalmlynár,assistantsecretarygeneral and Acting Executive Director of the United Nationshumansetlementsprogramme(un-habitat) signed the agreement, which seeks to accomplish the shared objectives in establishing an innovative environmentfordevelopingandemployingartificial intelligencetopromotesustainableurbanplanning.
Al Hajri emphasised the significance of the agreementinfosteringandexpandingcooperation intechnicaldomainsassociatedwithurbanplanning and innovative planning tools. This demonstrates Dubai Municipality’s efforts and strategic plans toward sustainable planning, targeted at improving the quality of life and positioning Dubai as a leader in the use and governance of artificial intelligence in urban planning.
Alhajrisaid,“wearepleasedtosignthisstrategic cooperation agreement with the Un-habitat, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2024. This partnership will strengthen urban policies, programs, and the integration of cuting-edge technologies to produce beneficial results, thereby creating an advanced environment for artificial intelligence applications.”