Astronaut Becomes First Native American Woman in Space

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Astronaut Becomes First Native American Woman in Space

A US astronaut has become the first Native American woman in space following a Nasa launch on Wednesday, Marine Colonel Nicole Mann, 45, is one of four astronauts who blasted off from Florida at midday bound for the International Space Station (IS..
International Astronautical Federation elects first Saudi woman as representative

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) on Sunday announced that Saudi Arabia's representative has been elected as one of the federation's 12 vice presidents. Aerospace engineer Mishaal Ashemimry is the first Saudi woman to hold a..
Riyadh launches astronaut program, to send first Saudi woman into space in 2023

The Saudi Space Commission launched on Thursday the Kingdom’s first astronaut program which includes sending the first female to space in 2023. The program is dedicated to train competent Saudi personnel to undertake long- and short-term spa..
New Airspace Design at Qatar’s Airports to Handle 100 flights Per Hour

According to an official, the new airspace design has greatly boosted the flight handling capacity of Qatar's airports, allowing them to accommodate 100 planes per hour during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Mohammed Al Asmakh from Qatar Air Tr..
Summer working hours in open spaces end today

The Ministry of Labour has announced the end to summer working hours in open spaces effective today, September 15, 2022. The Ministry said the legal period for prohibiting morning work in open and shaded places that are not equipped with appropria..
SpaceX Launches 35 New Satellites

SpaceX successfully launched 35 satellites into orbit including a huge test satellite built to provide power to smartphones in remote areas. The AST Space Mobile's Blue Walker 3 is the size of a studio apartment and unfolds into a flat 693-squ..
Qatar University Launches Global Sustainability Space Challenge Competition

Qatar University (QU) launched Monday the Global Sustainability Space Challenge Competition, the first one of its kind at the global level, in cooperation with international partners and with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Cha..
Masks not required in Public spaces starting September 1, 2022

According to the Cabinet Meeting held on August 31, 2022, masks are no longer necessary in closed public places beginning September 1, 2022, except in health facilities and when using public transportation. All employees at businesses whose jobs r..
Demand for Lusail Office Space Rises

Since commercial rents have gotten cheaper, many more businesses are looking for office space. Cushman and Wakefield just released a report for the second quarter (Q2) that says the total amount of purpose-built office space in Qatar has recently rea..

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