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The Ministry of Power and Infrastructure launched the Satgate project

news agency wam , 10 Jul 2024 - 11:49

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) has announced that it has launched the Satgate project in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC).


 
According to Amac News: The ministry said that the aim of this project is to use satellite technologies and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of ship location, sea state monitoring and weather forecasting to promote the position of the United Arab Emirates as a world-class maritime pole. Is.
The Satgate project seeks to create a database of ships bound for UAE ports, helping to keep maritime facilities and beaches safe by tracking the location of ships that are not connected to tracking devices.
Satgate is a transformational project that is part of the 2023-2024 Performance Agreements aimed at implementing national priorities and achieving the requirements of the next phase of development in the UAE.
Sohail Mohammad Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasized the importance of this project in creating maritime security, improving the competitiveness of the national maritime sector and attracting international investors.
The minister emphasized the commitment of the UAE to support and help the further growth of the maritime sector. Such projects provide accurate and up-to-date data that supports the decision-making process and increases the efficiency of processes.
"The launch of the Satgate project in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure represents a significant advance in the use of space technology for the benefit of the maritime sector," said MBRSC Chairman Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori.
He added that this project embodies the vision of the United Arab Emirates to use advanced technology to achieve sustainable development and strengthen the country's position as a leading maritime hub.
 


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