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Khaleej Times
20-07-2025
- Science
- Khaleej Times
'Marhaba Mars!': When UAE's Hope Probe entered the Red Planet's orbit 5 years ago
On July 20, 2020, the UAE embarked on a bold journey of ambition and discovery— the launch of the Hope Probe, the Arab world's first interplanetary mission. Less than seven months later, on February 9, 2021, the UAE stunned the world by successfully inserting the spacecraft into Martian orbit, making the country only the fifth in history after the US, Russia, the EU, and India to reach the red planet. Today, five years since that daring launch from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre, the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) is being celebrated as one of the UAE's most remarkable scientific achievements. The stakes were sky-high. In February 2021, as the Hope Probe neared Mars, the atmosphere back home was electric. UAE leaders, scientists, and citizens gathered at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and at Burj Plaza, anxiously following the probe's delicate Mars Orbit Insertion. Burj Khalifa stood illuminated in the background as a towering witness to the event. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. With a 22-minute communication delay, no real-time commands could be sent. The spacecraft had to autonomously fire its thrusters and slow down from 121,000 km/h to just 18,000 km/h to avoid either crashing into Mars or missing its orbit and vanishing into deep space. Then came the words that resonated across the UAE and the Arab world: 'Marhaba Mars!' Mission accomplished The timing was symbolic. The Hope Probe's arrival at Mars coincided with the UAE's Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of the nation's union. Since entering Martian orbit, the Hope Probe has far exceeded its original mission goals, collecting more than 1.7 terabytes of scientific data and freely sharing it with the international community. To date, over 688.5 gigabytes of processed data have been released publicly, helping scientists worldwide better understand Mars' atmosphere and weather patterns. To recap, here are some of the mission's key accomplishments: Capturing never-before-seen images of Martian dust storms billowing across the surface. Observing remarkable concentrations of oxygen and carbon monoxide in Mars' atmosphere. Recording the sinuous discrete aurora, a mysterious 'worm-like' aurora on Mars' nightside, something no previous Mars mission had documented. Providing new insights into the escape of hydrogen and oxygen from Mars' upper atmosphere, contributing to theories about how the planet lost its once-thick atmosphere over time. N ew era for the UAE From its unique orbit ranging from 20,000 to 43,000 km above the Martian surface, the Hope Probe completes one revolution around the planet every 55 hours, providing global coverage of the Martian atmosphere every nine days. For the UAE, the Hope Probe represents far more than a single scientific mission; it's a symbol of the country's shift toward a knowledge-based economy and a driver of national pride in scientific achievement. 'This is the future of the UAE,' said Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency and Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, after the successful launch in 2020. Since then, the nation has doubled down on its space ambitions: In 2022, the UAE launched the National Space Fund, a Dh3 billion ($817 million) initiative to support space innovation, startups, and radar satellite development. The UAE has also expanded its human spaceflight programme, with astronaut Saleh Al Ameri completing an eight-month isolation mission simulating conditions for future Mars missions. Plans are underway for the UAE's Lunar Mission, as part of the country's broader goal of building a human settlement on Mars by 2117. Looking ahead With the Hope Probe still operational and continuously delivering data, the Emirates Mars Mission has already left a lasting legacy. It has opened doors for regional scientists, inspired a new generation of Emirati engineers, and contributed vital information to the global scientific community. As Hessa Al Matroushi, EMM Science Lead, put it: 'The latest insights reaffirm that there is much to discover. With every new data release, we're not only learning about Mars, we're building the future of space exploration for the UAE and the world.' Five years on, the Hope Probe is still living up to its name, carrying the dreams of a nation and the promise of discovery far beyond Mars.
Campaign ME
16-07-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
UAE Government Media Office launches Media Campaign Planning Guide
The UAE Government Media Office has launched a comprehensive guide to serve as a strategic reference for communication teams across federal government entities. The guide was introduced during the Government Communication Network meeting, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai, in the presence of Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office. Directors, senior officials, and communication advisors from federal government entities were in attendance. The guide sets out a structured approach to planning and executing effective media campaigns at both national and international levels. It offers key steps, systematic methodologies, and leading global practices to support the development of impactful communication initiatives. As part of the meeting, Saeed Al Eter delivered a session titled Successful Media Campaigns, in which he outlined the strategic components and stages necessary for designing and delivering effective campaigns. Al Eter also addressed targeting methods and performance evaluation. The session highlighted successful national and international campaigns, such as the UAE's Hope Probe, demonstrating the transformative impact of strategic communication. Al Eter stated, 'The launch of the guide reflects the UAE Government Media Office's ongoing commitment to developing advanced communication tools for federal entities, empowering them to achieve their strategic communication objectives and align with the UAE's broader national media vision.' Developed in partnership with the New Media Academy, the guide outlines foundational steps for effective campaign planning. It also addresses common challenges and how to proactively mitigate them. The content covers team formation, visual identity development, campaign messaging, channel selection, creative ideation, and the formulation of comprehensive evaluation frameworks. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Content Management Platform, an integrated digital system designed to support federal entities in developing, approving, and managing media content in coordination with the UAE Government Media Office. The platform enhances efficiency in content creation and approval processes, improves data access and analysis, and facilitates unified archiving and message alignment across all government communication. Additionally, the UAE Government Media Office recently introduced a Social Media Guide for Government Entities, an initiative developed in collaboration with the New Media Academy to keep pace with the rapid evolution of social media and to enhance communication between federal government entities and the public. This guide aims to support federal entities in navigating rapid shifts in the digital landscape, ensuring unified, consistent, and clear communication across social media platforms while enhancing public engagement and strengthening the government's digital presence.
Al Etihad
15-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE Government Media Office launches comprehensive guide for modern media campaign planning
15 July 2025 18:32 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) The UAE Government Media Office has launched a new Media Campaign Planning Guide, designed to serve as a strategic reference for communication teams across federal government guide was introduced during the Government Communication Network meeting, held at the Creators HQ in Dubai, in the presence of Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and Chairman of the UAE Government Media meeting was attended by directors, senior officials, and communication advisors from federal government entities. Empowering Government Communication through Global Best Practices The guide sets out a structured approach to planning and executing effective media campaigns at both national and international offers key steps, systematic methodologies, and leading global practices to support the development of impactful communication part of the meeting, Saeed Al Eter delivered a session titled 'Successful Media Campaigns,' in which he outlined the strategic components and stages necessary for designing and delivering effective Eter also addressed targeting methods and performance evaluation. The session highlighted successful national and international campaigns, such as the UAE's Hope Probe, demonstrating the transformative impact of strategic Al Eter stated, 'The launch of the guide reflects the UAE Government Media Office's ongoing commitment to developing advanced communication tools for federal entities, empowering them to achieve their strategic communication objectives and align with the UAE's broader national media vision.'Developed in partnership with the New Media Academy, the guide outlines foundational steps for effective campaign planning. It also addresses common challenges and how to proactively mitigate content covers team formation, visual identity development, campaign messaging, channel selection, creative ideation, and the formulation of comprehensive evaluation meeting also featured a presentation on the Content Management Platform, an integrated digital system designed to support federal entities in developing, approving, and managing media content in coordination with the UAE Government Media platform enhances efficiency in content creation and approval processes, improves data access and analysis, and facilitates unified archiving and message alignment across all government the UAE Government Media Office recently introduced a Social Media Guide for Government Entities, an initiative developed in collaboration with the New Media Academy to keep pace with the rapid evolution of social media and to enhance communication between federal government entities and the public. This guide aims to support federal entities in navigating rapid shifts in the digital landscape, ensuring unified, consistent, and clear communication across social media platforms while enhancing public engagement and strengthening the government's digital presence.
Gulf Today
04-07-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Syrian child with rare genetic disease begins treatment at Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai
The family of Yaqeen Ibrahim Kanaker, a Syrian child, confirmed that she began treatment on Thursday at Al Jalila Children's Hospital, which is part of Dubai Healthcare City. This was a swift response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Yaqeen's father told "Al Khaleej", "We started Yaqeen's treatment at Al Jalila Hospital, where we found that the entire medical staff were treating her with a high level of care. They are working to complete all the necessary assessments in preparation for the treatment plan." He added, "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's humanitarian gesture will never be forgotten and will remain etched in our memories for as long as we live. This is not surprising given the UAE leadership's numerous urgent relief initiatives to assist those in need." He further pointed out that His Highness has always supported and backed every person in need in the country, setting an example in the fields of charity and humanitarian giving. Yaqeen's mother, whose little girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy — a rare genetic disease requiring urgent treatment, expressed her happiness on the start of her daughter's treatment at Al Jalila Hospital. She thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his generosity and for taking a noble and humanitarian stance in supporting Yaqeen's treatment. She also expressed her gratitude for the donation, saying that it reflects His Highness's commitment to alleviating suffering and his boundless support for humanity. She added that his initiatives have had a profound impact on the lives of many people in the UAE and beyond. With the support of friends, the Kanaker family launched a moving appeal through the International Charity Organisation. In a moving video, Yaqeen's uncle urged the UAE and Arab leaders to donate in order to save the child's life, emphasising that time is running out and treatment is urgent. In 2021, Sheikh Mohammed undertook to provide for the medical treatment of an 18-month-old Iraqi girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy. The girl's mother had posted a video to Sheikh Mohammed, in which she asked him to provide for the treatment of her daughter in Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai. She said that her child was suffering from a rare disease and muscle atrophy that may reach the bronchi and turn her into a doll. According to preliminary information, the treatment is one of the most expensive treatments in the world and its cost may reach Dhs8 million. Linking her appeal to Sheikh Mohammed to the Hope Probe, the mother said: 'I arrived in the UAE when the Hope probe reached Mars. I hope that you can meet my need.' The generous Dubai Ruler has always stands up for humanitarian situation. In June 2020, Sheikh Mohammed covered the expenses of a surgery of an Indian child in Dubai. Pritvik Sinhad, 15, who was suffering from kidney failure. Sheikh Mohammed sent a message to Pritvik. He said, 'To my dear Pritvik, this is a small gesture from me to you to remind you that you are here at home and that you are in safe hands, and I will pray to God to keep you in good health and safe… keep smiling little warrior.' The message was accompanied by a bouquet of flowers and a personal gift. Pritvik said that the gesture of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid means a lot to him.
Broadcast Pro
23-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
UAE Space Agency concludes participation at Make it in the Emirates 2025
During the forum, the Agency reviewed its key projects, namely the Space Economic Zones Programme. The UAE Space Agency concluded its participation in the Make it in the Emirates event, which was held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from May 19 to 22. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by the ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC. Participating alongside more than 500 exhibiting companies from 12 key sectors, as well as leading government officials, industry pioneers, global investors, and technology innovators, the Agency reviewed its strategic achievements and pioneering projects that highlight its vital role in advancing the national space economy and enhancing the UAEs global competitiveness in scientific research, advanced technologies, and space exploration. In addition, the Agency explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise, and expand strategic partnerships with both local and international participants. His Excellency Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of UAE Space Agency, said: 'This event presents a strategic opportunity to highlight the UAEs achievements in the space sector and to broaden partnerships between space and industrial entities, within a unified national framework that supports localisation, empowers Emirati talent, and accelerates the transfer of knowledge and advanced technologies.' Al Qubaisi added: 'Through our participation, we aim to highlight the Agency's efforts in transforming space innovation into a tangible development driver, supporting the nation's vision for building a sustainable economy and enhancing its global competitiveness.' The UAE Space Agency team introduced visitors to the Space Economic Zones Programme, which aims to create an attractive and integrated business environment that meets local and global needs. The team highlighted the programmes role in supporting startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and enhancing the competitiveness of companies operating in the national space economy. They also showcased the major economic incentives and initiatives offered by the program. Participating with the UAE Space Agencys from the Space Economic Zones were Four Earth Intelligence Environmental Consulting LLC, QuantCube Technology, AlienSense, Third Body Dynamics, and Madari Space. The UAE Space Agency also showcased the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) with a full-scale model of the Hope Probe, highlighting how it embodies the UAE leadership's vision of building a future based on knowledge and innovation. The project was developed by local talents in collaboration with international partners and contained several components developed by Emirati engineers. Since its arrival at Mars, the Hope Probe has produced several terabytes of data, distributed via the Science Data Center, that provide a unique view of the Martian Atmosphere. The data from EMM has resulted in numerous contributions to the global scientific community, publishing nearly 40 research papers in prestigious international scientific journals. On the sidelines of the event, Al Qubaisi joined a panel discussion titled Advanced Technologies and Space Manufacturing: New Horizons for the UAE's Industrial Ecosystem. The panel discussed leveraging advanced technology and space manufacturing to reshape global supply chains and achieve quantum leaps in medicine, energy, and communications. The session also addressed challenges in infrastructure, investment, and capacity building, as well as the importance of integrating the space sector and advanced manufacturing to drive economic growth and scientific innovation. The UAE Space Agency's participation in Make it in the Emirates forum reflects its unwavering commitment to supporting the national drive to localise advanced industries, most notably space industries. Through its participation, the Agency seeks to foster cooperation with local and international partners and highlight promising investment opportunities in the space sector. This contributes to empowering the private sector, driving innovation, and expanding the space economy's contribution to the UAEs non-oil GDP.
