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SUMMARY:Lunar Luminary: UAE's Celebrating The international Moon Day
DESCRIPTION:University of Dubai will host a local event as part of global events to educate and create awareness about the UAE interest to explore the moon. The UAE Space program has initiated a moon mission through Rashid Explorer which was supposed to land on the moon on 25th of April 2023 for the purpose of studying the moon atmosphere to contribute to the scientific knowledge and understanding about the moon. Unfortunately\, communication was lost at the last 2 seconds before the lander touched the moon surface and assumed crashed with the moon surface. UAE now has a initiated another mission to the moon in 2024 called Rashid explorer 2 and will continue endeavor to try to land a rover on the moon. UAE works the with international community and with other space agencies to cooperate in space exploration including the moon and Mars as part of scientific exploration. Celebrating International Moon Day is of strategic importance to UAE and spread knowledge and create awareness to inspire young generations to think about Space and to advance the space industry in the UAE. \n\n\n\nProgram:\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:10 President of University of Dubai Remarks – Celebrating the International Moon Day\n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:30: Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri\, Advisor IMD\, opening presentation: Why the Moon!\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00: A keynote by Dr. Farouq El Baz\, Director Center for Remote sensing\, Boston University\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:20: Mr. Mohammed Aboud\, NASA Space apps and Space Challenges for the UAE\n\n\n\n10:30 – 12:00: A workshop for students: Generative AI design for the Moon\n\n\n\n12:00 – 12:15: Students presenting their work from the workshop\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:30: Ending remarks\n\n\n\n\nReport\n\n\n\nIMD-UAE-celebration-Report-University-of-DubaiDownload\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser:
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/lunar-luminary-uaes-celebrating-the-international-moon-day/
LOCATION:UAE – University of Dubai\, Academic City Emirates Road - Exit 49\, Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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SUMMARY:UAE's Celebration of the International Moon Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:UAE is a leading emerging country in space exploration and have developed an ambitious program to explore the Moon and Mars for possible settlement including Mars 2117 initiative.
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/uaes-celebration-of-the-international-moon-day-2024/
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SUMMARY:International Moon Day 2025 Main Event
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 IMD Main Event will take place in Dubai\, UAE and it will be hosted by the University of Dubai. \nStay tuned for more information!
URL:https://internationalmoonday.org/event/international-moon-day-2025-main-event/
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SUMMARY:Gateway to the Universe
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nMoon Day will be celebrated at Curtin University – Dubai on Wednesday\, July 24\, 2025\, in honor of the first human landing on the Moon on July 20\, 1969. The event highlights the Moon’s significance in the advancement of science and technology and its role in the future of space exploration.Event Objectives:• Promote scientific and cultural awareness of the Moon and its importance.• Inspire students and space and technology enthusiasts.• Offer interactive and educational experiences through Virtual Reality (VR).• Create inspiring dialogue with speakers from the space and science sectors.Suggested Activities & Programs:• Talks and Panel Discussions: Led by experts in space science\, lunar exploration\, and modern technologies.• Virtual Reality Experience (VR): An immersive journey walking on the Moon’s surface\, simulated lunar landing\, and exploration of future Moon bases.• Mini Moon Exhibition: Visual display of the Moon’s exploration history\, featuring NASA\, UAE\, and global space agency missions.• Youth & Kids Zone: Simplified workshops and educational games about the Moon and space.• Artistic/Interactive Segment: Live drawing or 3D moon model design experience.Target Audience:• University and school students• Space and science enthusiasts• Faculty members• Families and general visitorsCore Message:The Moon is not just a celestial body orbiting Earth; it is a gateway to understanding the universe\, sparking scientific creativity\, and shaping the future of humanity beyond our planet.
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