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clean energy sources by 2050 . DEWA Solar Park can provide a spectacular backdrop for events and houses an auditorium . Research expertise and speakers are available to tap into for suitable events .
Space Centre While DEWA is helping to harness the power of the Sun , innovation ad astram is in full swing at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre ( MBRSC ). Founded in 2006 , the space centre is home to the UAE National Space Programme . The centre builds and operates earth observation satellites , offering imaging and data analysis services to clients around the world .
The centre launched DubaiSat-1 , DubaiSat-2 , and more recently KalifaSat on 29 October 2018 from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan . And , while the early space programmes were joint ventures , KhalifaSat was developed 100 % by a team of emirati engineers .
The centre is also developing the Emirates Mars Mission and the Mars Hope Probe , the Arab world ’ s first interplanetary mission . The Centre is also working on Mars 2117 , a vision to build a human colony on the Red Planet . The UAE Astronaut programme was another of the centre ’ s achievements and saw the launch of Hazzaa AlMansoori , the first emirati astronaut , to the International Space Station in
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September 2019 .
As well as establishing an emirati space sector , the MBRSC ’ s goal is to develop advanced technology for wider use in the UAE .
The MBRSC hosted The International Astronautical Congress ( IAC 2021 ) at DWTC in October 2021 . It was the first time the event was held in the Middle East and attracted more than 6,500 delegates from 110-plus countries .
Dubai Future Foundation Dubai has also set up a foundation concentrated on future vision . The Dubai Future Foundation houses not only some of the best minds in the region , but start ups and incubators . There is major work being done in the field of robotics , virtual reality and medicine , among others , and a number of Smart City initiatives have already been adopted by the Dubai authorities .
District 2020 There is also a new future city . District 2020 is set to repurpose the space it ’ s currently using at the Expo2020 site to offer offices and residences , education and cultural facilities , venues , and other attractions post Expo . District 2020 will provide a curated innovationdriven business ecosystem . District 2020 will re-purpose 80 % of the Expo ’ s build environment into an integrated mixed use community .
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Above : Dubai has become a powerful hub for associations
Below : Sharing the vision at Expo2020
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Expo2020 Aside from showcasing innovation in some spectacular pavilions , stands and activations , Expo2020 has been bringing important themes to the fore , including during its recent Global Goals Week in January .
Gender equality was discussed at The Women ’ s World Majlis . It was an event that took place at the Women ’ s Pavilion as part of Expo2020 ’ s Programme for People and Planet , which has been connecting changemakers and leaders from around the world to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ). Rt Hon Helen Clark , former prime minister of New Zealand , said : “ If we can ’ t achieve SDG 5 [ Gender Equality ], then we can ’ t achieve the SDGs ... If women are fully supported , then you are not only fulfilling their right to equality , but it ’ s also a huge contributor to prosperous societies , families and economies .”
Global Goals Week was the seventh of 10 Theme Weeks under the People and Planet programme .
National Days ’ celebrations have been a big part of Expo2020 and K-Pop made its mark during the Republic of Korea ’ s National Day , 16 January . Just one example , but many countries have used the stages to present unique presentations over the past few months .
Dubai is clearly investing in events and the industry ’ s future post Expo looks to be rosy . It is an opportunity that should be seized by our sector .
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