Developing science and technology through education
The UAE has many colleges, institutes, centres etc. that support and promote the research, development and education of various sciences. They offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various fields of science and technology. Some of them are:
Space science and technology
- Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and technology
- Center for Space Science - New York University, Abu Dhabi
- Aerospace Research and Innovation Center
- Dubai Astronomy Group (not for profit)
Information and Communication technology
- Center for Cyber Security
- Information Security Research Center
- Khalifa University Robotics Institute (KURI)
- College of Information Technology
Life science and technology
- Center for Genomics and Systems Biology
- Centre for Advanced Biomedical Research and Innovation (CABRI)
- Al Jalila Foundation
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences
- Khalifa University Center of Excellence in Biotechnology
Nuclear science and technology
- Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute
- Emirates Nuclear Technology Center
- Energy Pioneers Programme- Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Others
- Higher Colleges of Technology
- UAE University
- Zayed University
- Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research
- Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
- National Research Foundation
- The NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Technology and Economic Development
- The Petroleum Institute
- Institute of Applied Technology
- Al Jazirah Institute of Science and Technology
- Al Jaheli Institute of Science and Technology
- Baynounah Institute of Science and Technology
- Al Reef Institute of Logistics and Applied Technology
- Sharjah Institute of Science & Technology
- Secondary Technical School
- Vocational Education Development Center
Science venues
Other ways in which the UAE supports the development of science is through edutainment centres. Some of them are:
Science events
The UAE also holds events to boost spirit of curiosity and develop scientific temper amongst the youth. Some of the important events are:
Updated On :
29 Oct 2024
