Day: December 13, 2022

DUBAI, The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has opened tickets for its Space Explorer Camp.

The week-long camp, designed for students aged 10 to 14, includes theoretical and practical workshops, activities, and competitions that will boost creativity while preparing students for future scientific disciplines.

The camp will be held from 19th to 22nd December for girl students, and from 26th to 29th December for boy students, with the last day for tickets being on 18th December and 25th December, respectively.

During the four-day camp for each group, participating students learn about the MBRSC space missions, space technologies and the diverse elements of the solar system.

The engaging programme will be led by MBRSC project leaders and team members of the UAE Astronaut Programme, the Emirates Mars Mission – Hope Probe, Mars 2117, and the Satellite Development Programme. Through hands-on engineering challenges, all campers learn what it takes to go beyond Earth.

The camp will be held at MBRSC in Dubai, and participants will enjoy the opportunity to tour the Centre’s various space facilities.

The Space Explorer Camp is one of the pioneering initiatives launched by MBRSC to ignite students’ interest in exploration and space-related topics.

This camp is designed to align with the Centre’s primary objective of building a new generation of scientists capable of contributing to the UAE’s space sector.

The Space Explorer Camp is part of the Mars 2117 Programme, and it’s funded by the ICT fund of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, ‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’, a new winter guide, issued by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, as part of the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign, invites residents and visitors to explore a range of recreational activities in the emirate.

The guide covers an array of family-friendly activities and high-adrenaline experiences across land, sky and water, elements that form the basic theme of the campaign.

Launched on Sunday, the winter campaign aims to showcase events and attractions that make the emirate a top pick among global destinations in the cooler months of the year.

Fatma Almulla, City Branding Executive at Brand Dubai, said, “‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’ provides a range of activities that both residents and visitors can try across the city and the Hatta region, ranging from extreme sports and adventure activities that can get your heart pumping to leisurely activities that can be enjoyed with the entire family. The guide brings together the top adventures and unmissable activities that should be part of everyone’s bucket list this winter. Catering to every taste and mood, the listed activities represent the vast diversity of offerings that define Dubai’s unique winter destination experience.”

People looking for thrills can choose from a range of outlets offering activities that will set your pulse racing in diverse settings ranging from Dubai’s sand dunes to the sea and high up in the sky. For those looking for recreational activities, the guide also includes must-try outdoor experiences and beach activities.

‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’ also covers theme parks, cultural and sports activities, and one-of-a-kind experiences that will help residents and visitors soak in Dubai’s winter vibe.

Many outlets listed in the guide are drawn from Brand Dubai’s ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network, which seeks to raise the visibility of promising homegrown businesses. The ‘Proudly from Dubai’ initiative aims to tell the success stories of exciting and innovative businesses that were born and initiated in Dubai.

Almulla thanked the content creators and various talent who continue to support the campaign by contributing their unique stories and creative content about Dubai’s attractiveness as a must-visit destination. She also thanked the homegrown businesses in the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network for the exceptional products and services they provide.

Running until February 2023, the latest campaign of the #DubaiDestinations initiative encourages residents and visitors to discover Dubai’s diverse leisure, dining, adventure and family-friendly activities that make the city a distinctive winter destination.

The #DubaiDestinations campaign is being rolled out over digital, broadcast, print and outdoor media to ensure it reaches large sections of local and international audiences.

Brand Dubai is implementing the #DubaiDestinations campaign with various stakeholders and the creative media community.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (78) of 2022 regarding the regulation of public libraries in Dubai.

The Resolution is aimed at further enhancing the dissemination of knowledge, promoting a culture of reading, fostering a strong sense of national identity among the youth, and raising awareness among them about the importance of innovation and scientific research.

The provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (78) apply to all public libraries in Dubai, including special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

The Resolution also applies to digital libraries.

Libraries established under special laws that are not affiliated with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and libraries run by government entities in their office premises are excluded from the provisions of this Resolution.

The Resolution outlines the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority’s responsibilities and functions related to the regulation of public libraries. These include the establishment, operation and management of public libraries in Dubai and the provision of human and technical resources needed by public libraries to provide high-quality services. The Authority is also tasked with organising various cultural, artistic and literary events and other activities in public libraries.

Membership in public libraries is open to all institutions and the public. The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is responsible for outlining membership procedures. The duration of each public library membership subscription is five years. Membership can be renewed for a similar period.

The Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority is authorised to issue the Executive Regulations necessary for implementing this Resolution.

The Resolution annuls Local Order No. (9) of 2003 and its Executive Regulations regarding the Regulation of Public Libraries of Dubai Municipality, as well as any legislation that conflicts with it.

Resolution No. (78) of 2022 will be effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Source: Emirates News Agency