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Applications Are Open For The 2025 WiSER Pioneers Program

The initiative offers women professionals from around the globe the chance to join a 1-year program focused on sustainability and leadership.

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The Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative, created by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, has officially opened applications for its 2025 WiSER Pioneers Program.

Focused on empowering women to lead the global shift toward a net-zero future, the WiSER Pioneers Program provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to drive impactful change.

Originally launched in 2018, the year-long program offers women from around the world access to specialized educational workshops and global networking opportunities with industry experts, aiming to help them achieve their untapped potential. Since its inception, over 130 women from more than 30 countries have successfully completed WiSER Pioneers.

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Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, Program Director of WiSER, said: “The Pioneers Program is a cornerstone of WiSER’s enduring commitment to empowering young women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the charge toward a sustainable future. Since its inception in October 2018, the Pioneers Program has been equipping participants to become bold leaders in the global energy transition and creating a supportive community of talented sustainability professionals”.

The program is open to women between the ages of 25 and 35 who have at least two years of work experience and hold a degree in a field related to the environment, energy, sustainability, or STEM disciplines. Applicants must be currently employed or self-employed.

The WiSER Pioneers Program is designed to offer a broad range of activities aimed at building skills, advancing careers, and fostering connections. Key components of the course include tailored workshops and training sessions that focus on sustainability, clean energy, and leadership development.

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Participants in the program also get to engage in the annual WiSER Cares initiative, which focuses on community development through cultural exchange. For example, in 2024, 18 participants took part in a five-day program on adaptive agriculture in Marrakesh, Morocco.

In addition, WiSER is an active participant in major global sustainability events such as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the COP conferences. These events offer participants valuable opportunities to learn, contribute to critical discussions, and network with global industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals.

To apply for a place on the WiSER Pioneers Program, head to the website.

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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.

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HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.

The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.

Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.

Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.

Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.

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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.

The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.

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