These were the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, when he launched the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (SpaceD) program in January 2021, which aims to use space technologies in electricity networks. and water, and taking advantage of the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and provide electricity and water services in accordance with the highest standards of quality, abundance, reliability and efficiency to make Dubai the smartest, happiest and best city in the world for life.
The United Arab Emirates has made important achievements in the space sector and has become one of the leading countries in the field of space science and technology
Unprecedented achievements of the UAE in the Arab world, what it has achieved in the space sector during the past few years, starting with the launch of “KhalifaSat”, the first Arab satellite made by 100% Emirati hands; Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri to the International Space Station; And the launch of the “Probe of Hope” to Mars, and participation in the exploration of the moon, Venus and other asteroids in the solar system, is firm evidence of the success of the UAE’s strategy in establishing A developed and sustainable science and technology sector that contributes to Strengthen The knowledge economy and the state’s competitiveness in this The most promising sector One of the main sectors in the state’s economy, with investments exceeding 22 billion dirhams over the past few years.
Twelve months after the launch of SpaceD, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launched DEWA-Sat 1, a nano-satellite of the type (3U) to become The first service organization in the world to use nano-satellites and the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain to exchange information via satellite communications and Earth observation technologies in order to improve operations, maintenance and planning of electricity and water networks, relying on an Emirati cadre specialized in the use of Space technologies in electricity and water networks.
Nano-satellites – smaller and less expensive – are part of the technologies that will improve many areas, as they are used in many sectors such as: energy, agriculture, civil engineering, oil and gas, and others.
The SpaceD program will contribute to enhancing global competitiveness and strategic partnerships for the national space sector in the country
At DEWA, we will continue to strive to enhance the UAE’s leadership in the renewable and clean energy sector, and support The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may God protect him, to resume Arab civilization with the support of the sons and daughters of the nation who have acquired pioneering experiences and skills in various fields, including Including space science and technology.
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