Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Dewa’s space project

  • Date: 13-Jan-2021
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Dewa’s space project

An initiative to build the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (Dewa) capabilities and train Emirati professionals to use space technologies was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Space-D will take advantage of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain to exchange information with the help of satellite communications and earth observation technologies.

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Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, during his visit to Dewa.

Sheikh Mohammed said the vision of the UAE's leadership and the efforts of its citizens have enabled the country to achieve ambitious goals, create new opportunities, and overcome diverse challenges.

“We are working to establish global leadership in every sector. Development projects will not stop in our country. We continue to execute innovative initiatives that promote the happiness and wellbeing of the people. Investing in and nurturing our human capital continues to be one of our biggest priorities so that our