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UAE establishes $817 mln fund to support space sector

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed, meanwhile, said the fund aims to supporting the establishment of national companies in the space sector and boost national strategic and research projects.

Published on: Jul 17, 2022, 19:02:30 IST
Reuters
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The United Arab Emirates on Sunday launched a 3 billion UAE dirham ($816.84 million) fund to support its space programme and a new initiative to develop radar satellites, the Gulf country's president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan said on Twitter.

File photo of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. (REUTERS)
File photo of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. (REUTERS)

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed, meanwhile, said the fund aims to supporting the establishment of national companies in the space sector and boost national strategic and research projects.