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UAE FoodTech Challenge Announces Its 10 Finalists on the Sidelines of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly
- The FoodTech Challenge supports agri-food tech start-ups poised to transform food systems in arid environments in the UAE and beyond. The competition, now in its third edition, attracted 1,215 submissions from 113 countries
- The 10 Finalist teams hail from seven countries, with technologies spanning climate-resilient food production, food waste reduction, and crop health
- Finalists will complete a tailored preparatory programme, gaining mentorship and market insights before four winners are selected later this year
- Winners will share a USD 2 million prize package and receive in-kind support to develop and scale their solutions through the UAE’s innovation ecosystem and wider global networks
New York City, USA: Monday, 3 October, 2025 – The UAE has announced the 10 finalists of the FoodTech Challenge (FTC) 3.0. The flagship competition seeks to identify and scale the world’s most promising agri-food technology solutions that are poised to transform food systems in arid, hot and increasingly challenging environments.
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates ‘Centre for Arabic Studies’ at the University of Coimbra in Portugal
- Launched Joanina Digital Library, developed in collaboration with the Emirate of Sharjah
- Signed copies of A Momentous Journey in Arabic, English, and Portuguese
- Donated the rare 1565 Barbosa Manuscript to the Joanina Library
Coimbra, Portugal, October 4 2025
On Friday, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA); launched the Centre for Arabic Studies at Portugal’s prestigious University of Coimbra. This landmark initiative, the first of its kind in Portugal, is dedicated to teaching the Arabic language and culture, housed within one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned academic institutions.
Middle East Space Economy Projected to Reach $34 Billion by 2030
Middle East Space Economy Projected to Reach $34 Billion by 2030: Beyond Earth Ventures Unveils New Trend Report Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Bahrain Drive the Region’s Transition from Symbolic Missions to a Multi-Billion Dollar Space Economy
(Dubai, UAE – 1 October) – The Middle East space economy, valued at $18 billion in 2024, is projected to almost double and reach $34 billion by 2030, according to the new report by Beyond Earth Ventures. The study shows that Saudi Arabia will account for nearly half of this total, driven by its $8.7 billion space economy in 2024 and a projected trajectory to $31.6 billion by 2035.
Continue reading Middle East Space Economy Projected to Reach $34 Billion by 2030Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists
- The awards see strong turnout with 150 finalists, recording a 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities
- Over 20 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, the UK, the US and Uganda, among others
- The Sustainable Initiative of the Year award recorded the highest number of entries this year
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 September 2025 – The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize projects, organizations, individuals and teams driving sustainable, collaborative and technology-led achievements, highlighting evolving standards of excellence across both public and private sectors in the urban development and construction landscape.
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