savesignally - UAE Daily News | Technology, Business & World!

Emirati Astronauts Inspire Berlin with Vision of AI-Powered Space Exploration

The United Arab Emirates' pioneering space explorers - the Arab world's first astronaut and its groundbreaking female astronaut - took center stage in Berlin this week, showcasing how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing space exploration while fostering international collaboration.

Representing the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansouri and Nora Al Matrooshi brought Dubai's cutting-edge space technology to GITEX EUROPE at Messe Berlin from May 21-23. In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, the trailblazing duo shared their insights on integrating AI into humanity's cosmic ambitions.

"We're harnessing AI to analyze vast databases of satellite imagery that directly benefit communities across Dubai and the UAE," explained Al Mansouri, his words reflecting the nation's forward-thinking approach. "Our presence here demonstrates how space technology, artificial intelligence and practical applications form an inseparable triad for progress."

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

Al Matrooshi highlighted specific applications: "At GITEX, we're demonstrating how AI can optimize astronauts' valuable time in orbit. Why manually control robotic arms when AI can handle such tasks? This frees crew members for more complex scientific work." The Emirati astronaut emphasized that their mission extends beyond national pride - it represents a quantum leap for global space cooperation.

The young astronaut outlined her continuous training regimen: "Our learning never stops. Every day brings new equipment and technologies we must master as end-users pushing boundaries." Her vision transcends technical achievements: "We're not just preparing for missions - we're proving what humanity can accomplish through unified effort across borders."

UAE experts reveal which investments paid off in 2026, why they may win in 2026 too

UAE investors are reflecting on a year that rewarded disciplined strategies and tangible, cash-generating assets. Across markets and geographies, the trend was clear: the strongest returns came not from chasing the flashiest opportunities, but from reliable, well-structured investments.A Year of Stability Over SpeculationIn 2026, many investors prioritised assets that could withstand uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and changing interest-rate expectations. Gold emerged as a standout performe

Airbus CEO says Boeing likely to win order race this year

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury conceded likely defeat in the annual order race against Boeing on Wednesday, saying it was possible Boeing would win for the first time in six years, helped by settlements over U.S. tariff disputes.Airbus remains ahead of its U.S. rival in deliveries and the pipeline of outstanding orders, Faury told France Inter. Buoyed by strong demand for its 787 long-haul jet, Boeing on Wednesday posted 908 net orders after cancellations between January and November, compared with

Emirati astronauts Berlin AI-powered space exploration

Why crude oil’s slide looks set to hit $50 this year

Oil prices are drifting lower with a stubborn sense of inevitability, weighed down by swelling supply and an unconvincing geopolitical risk premium, even after the shock of a US strike in Venezuela.From Wall Street to Mumbai, analysts are converging on a view that crude could revisit levels last seen during periods of acute oversupply, with Brent flirting with $50 a barrel by mid-year and struggling to mount a durable recovery.The immediate drag is Opec+ itself. After years of restraining output

Is 2026 the year crypto finally moves from speculation to structural maturity?

For many people‭, ‬2025‭ ‬felt like a year the crypto market should have soared and didn’t‭. ‬Markets lagged‭, ‬prices disappointed and we started to rethink once sacred rhythms like the four year cycle‭. ‬Some analysts suggested a 5.4‭ ‬year pattern‭ (‬with hope for a final run at the bull market after all‭), ‬while others argued cycles might be replaced‭ ‬altogether by a market shaped more by institutions than solo traders‭. ‬At the same time‭, ‬by the end of the year my social media‭ ‬feeds were filled with people talking about how 2025‭ ‬was the year of the snake in Chinese zodiac‭, ‬and that in February‭, ‬we pass‭ ‬into the year of the Fire Horse‭. ‬So what if 2025‭ ‬was an important transition year‭, ‬where crypto shed its Wild West reputation like a snake sheds its skin‭, ‬in the direction of structural maturity and widespread adoption‭, ‬under the auspices of the Fire Horse’s energy‭, ‬enthusiasm and speed‭? ‬Either way‭, ‬markets are up despite geopolitical uncertainty‭, ‬an interesting development‭, ‬considering the impact of incidents in the past‭. ‬And 2026‭ ‬is shaping up to be very interesting indeed‭. ‬Here are six things I’m looking forward to‭:‬

Trending

UAE Boosts Private Sector Role in Space Ambitions with Local Contracts Push