The rocket carrying the UAE's Hope probe blasts off from Japan in 2020. Now the UAE and the Philippines are looking at ways to team up in space exploration. Photo: AFP
The rocket carrying the UAE's Hope probe blasts off from Japan in 2020. Now the UAE and the Philippines are looking at ways to team up in space exploration. Photo: AFP
The rocket carrying the UAE's Hope probe blasts off from Japan in 2020. Now the UAE and the Philippines are looking at ways to team up in space exploration. Photo: AFP
The rocket carrying the UAE's Hope probe blasts off from Japan in 2020. Now the UAE and the Philippines are looking at ways to team up in space exploration. Photo: AFP

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A new frontier: UAE and Philippines could team up in space sector

UAE Space Agency and Philippines envoy hold talks on collaboration

The National

August 23, 2021

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The UAE and the Philippines are exploring collaboration in the space sector, state news agency Wam reported.

Officials from the UAE Space Agency met the Philippines' ambassador to the UAE, Hjayceelyn Quintana, along with a delegation from the country's space authority on Sunday to consider areas of co-operation.

Both nations have ambitious national road maps for space exploration.

Developing a space sector can help to create highly skilled local talent, build industries and grow a knowledge-based economy.

Ibrahim Al Qasim, space science adviser at the UAE Space Agency, with Hjayceelyn Quintana, Philippines ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Wam
Ibrahim Al Qasim, space science adviser at the UAE Space Agency, with Hjayceelyn Quintana, Philippines ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Wam

"Space sector collaborations are essential for both the UAE and the Philippines," said Ibrahim Al Qasim, space science adviser at the UAE Space Agency.

"As our two countries accelerate the growth and increase investments into this exciting yet nascent industry, there will be many opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge and ideas as we work together to create new avenues for space-based innovation."

Ms Quintana said teaming up in the flourishing space sector would be an appropriate way to mark the 47-year bilateral relationship between the countries.

"What better way to commemorate the 47th anniversary of our important diplomatic relations than by bringing together our space agencies to meet, share knowledge and expertise and discover what we can achieve together," said Ms Quintana.

  • An artist's impression of the UAE's lunar rover called Rashid.
    An artist's impression of the UAE's lunar rover called Rashid.
  • Dr Hamad Al Marzooqi, project manager of the Emirates Lunar Mission at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dr Hamad Al Marzooqi, project manager of the Emirates Lunar Mission at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • An artist's impression of iSpace's Hakuto-Reboot lunar lander. It will carry UAE's Rashid rover to the surface of the Moon in 2022.
    An artist's impression of iSpace's Hakuto-Reboot lunar lander. It will carry UAE's Rashid rover to the surface of the Moon in 2022.
  • The UAE aims to land the Rashid rover on the near side of the Moon due to its smoother surface.
    The UAE aims to land the Rashid rover on the near side of the Moon due to its smoother surface.
  • The far side of the Moon remains largely unexplored, but Nasa is turning its focus back to the lunar surface.
    The far side of the Moon remains largely unexplored, but Nasa is turning its focus back to the lunar surface.
  • The HAKUTO-R lander, which will deliver the UAE's Rashid rover to the lunar surface in 2022, is now in final stages of assembly.
    The HAKUTO-R lander, which will deliver the UAE's Rashid rover to the lunar surface in 2022, is now in final stages of assembly.
  • The ispace team completed the assembly of the lander's structure thermal model in April. Courtesy: ispace
    The ispace team completed the assembly of the lander's structure thermal model in April. Courtesy: ispace
  • The final assembly of the lander is being carried out in co-operation with the Ariane Group GmbH at the Ariane Group facility in Lampoldshausen, Germany. Courtesy: ispace
    The final assembly of the lander is being carried out in co-operation with the Ariane Group GmbH at the Ariane Group facility in Lampoldshausen, Germany. Courtesy: ispace
  • Using a lander and rocket that is already available helps Emirati engineers and scientists get quicker and easier access to space. Courtesy: ispace
    Using a lander and rocket that is already available helps Emirati engineers and scientists get quicker and easier access to space. Courtesy: ispace
  • The initial concept design of the Rashid rover. Courtesy: MBRSC
    The initial concept design of the Rashid rover. Courtesy: MBRSC
  • Rashid rover's thermal imager will analyse the Moon's properties through thermal energy. Courtesy: MBRSC
    Rashid rover's thermal imager will analyse the Moon's properties through thermal energy. Courtesy: MBRSC
  • The Langmuir probes on the rover will analyse the lunar surface charge and electric fields. Courtesy: MBRSC
    The Langmuir probes on the rover will analyse the lunar surface charge and electric fields. Courtesy: MBRSC
  • One of the rover's two high-resolution optical imagers that will take photos of the Moon. Courtesy: MBRSC
    One of the rover's two high-resolution optical imagers that will take photos of the Moon. Courtesy: MBRSC

"I consider it a distinct honour to be a part of this historic inaugural meeting to chart a new frontier in our strategic partnership, which, like space, is of limitless possibilities."

It comes as the UAE's space programme is advancing. The Arab world’s first lunar rover, Rashid, is set to land on the Moon in 2022.

The lunar project follows the UAE's ambitious Hope mission, in which the Emirates became the first Arab country to send a probe to Mars.

Hope started orbiting Mars in February and is conducting crucial experiments on the Red Planet.

The UAE also has 12 satellites in orbit, with another six in development.

The Philippines is also building a space programme. Authorities unified the country's space agency in 2019 and it has several satellites in orbit.


The permutations for UAE going to the 2018 World Cup finals

To qualify automatically

UAE must beat Iraq.

Australia must lose in Japan and at home to Thailand, with their losing margins and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.

Saudi Arabia must lose to Japan, with their losing margin and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.

 

To finish third and go into a play-off with the other third-placed AFC side for a chance to reach the inter-confederation play-off match

UAE must beat Iraq.

Saudi Arabia must lose to Japan, with their losing margin and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.

$1,000 award for 1,000 days on madrasa portal

Daily cash awards of $1,000 dollars will sweeten the Madrasa e-learning project by tempting more pupils to an education portal to deepen their understanding of math and sciences.

School children are required to watch an educational video each day and answer a question related to it. They then enter into a raffle draw for the $1,000 prize.

“We are targeting everyone who wants to learn. This will be $1,000 for 1,000 days so there will be a winner every day for 1,000 days,” said Sara Al Nuaimi, project manager of the Madrasa e-learning platform that was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to reach Arab pupils from kindergarten to grade 12 with educational videos.  

“The objective of the Madrasa is to become the number one reference for all Arab students in the world. The 5,000 videos we have online is just the beginning, we have big ambitions. Today in the Arab world there are 50 million students. We want to reach everyone who is willing to learn.”

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Age: 35

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Education: Masters of arts in cultural communication and tourism

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Favourite hobbies: Art and horseback ridding

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Dave Penalosa v Lerato Dlamini - WBC Silver title
Prince Patel v Michell Banquiz - IBO World title

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Lolito Sonsona v Isack Junior
Rodrigo Caraballo v Sajid Abid
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Updated: August 23, 2021, 6:11 AM
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