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Research & leadership
Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a modern analytical technique widely used to analyze materials quickly and without damaging samples. One of the most advanced forms of this technology is Fourier Transform Near Infrare…
Marine science
Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems in the ocean. They support marine life, protect coastlines from waves and storms, and provide food and income for millions of people worldwide. However, coral reefs ar…
Marine science
Our oceans are vital to life on Earth, but they are under increasing pressure from climate change, pollution, and human activities. To better understand and protect marine environments, smart marine buoys are becoming an…
Technology & engineering
نافورة الحشائشCOMMON NAME:Fountain grassesARABIC:نافورة الحشائشBOTANICAL NAME:Pennisetum siberianum (Forssk.) Chiov.FAMILY:POACEAEKIND:NativeEMIRATE:Ras-Al-KhaimahGROWTH FORMS:HerbsHABITATS:SandyTYPES:PerennialREMARKS:Ra…
Research & leadership
خس بريCOMMON NAME:split-leaf lettuceARABIC:خس بريBOTANICAL NAME:Lactuca dissecta D. DonFAMILY:ASTERACEAEKIND:NativeEMIRATE:FujairahGROWTH FORMS:HerbsHABITATS:WadiSlope (Rocky)Slope (Stony)TYPES:AnnualDESCRIPTION:Annual, …
Environment & agriculture
Regulators focus on consistency, traceability, and reproducibility. Botanical origin plays a critical role in all three.Fast, objective botanical screening allows authorities to prioritize resources, focusing detailed in…
Animal science
I’ve rejected more AI systems for lack of explainability than for lack of accuracy.In welfare applications, trust is not optional. Some XAI methods looked impressive but explained nothing useful. Others actually helped e…
Research & leadership
Authors: Al Hmoudi M., Elgazali M., Al Mesmari F., Al Dahmani W., Al Naqbi M.Bar charts comparing clear and not clear urine samples, indicating slightly higher pH in clear samples and marginally increased specific gravit…
Technology & engineering
SGDs ate the world’s agreed playbook for fixing what’s broken without wrecking the future.The 17 goals No PovertyZero HungerGood Health & Well-BeingQuality EducationGender EqualityClean Water & SanitationAffordable & Cle…
Environment & agriculture
نبات الصفصاف او الروبيانCOMMON NAME:water-willow and shrimp plant.ARABIC:نبات الصفصاف او الروبيانBOTANICAL NAME:Justicia heterocarpa T.AndersonSYNONYMS:Ecbolium heterocarpum (T.Anderson) Kuntze, Rostellularia heterocarpa…
Research & leadership
Public institutions operate under scrutiny, regulation, and political constraints. Pretending otherwise is naïve.Copying private-sector innovation models into government is a guaranteed failure.I’ve worked across both wo…
Technology & engineering
For generations, camel training records have depended on subjective impressions. One trainer might document a training session, while another relies on intuitive memory. Notes may be brief, incomplete, or influenced by p…
Apiculture & food
Modern beekeeping isn’t abandoning tradition—it’s upgrading it.With SmartHive, beekeepers gain a new skillset: understanding biological data, trends, and predictive signals. This elevates the profession from manual labor…
Environment & agriculture
Manual botanical analysis is scientifically sound but operationally constrained. It requires years of training, is time-intensive, and difficult to scale.Human interpretation introduces variability, especially when deman…
Technology & engineering
I’ve seen many AI projects fail quietly because of aggressive augmentation.In our experiments, some augmentations helped. Many hurt. Blur, noise, and artificial effects reduced reliability.Here’s the rule I’ve learned th…
Apiculture & food
Authors: James Arruda Salome, , Shaher Bano Mirza, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane, Khawla Mohammed AlyammahPopulation growth of Apis mellifera jemenitica beehives in Fujairah, UAE, fed different commercial pollen and honey subs…
Technology & engineering
FRC expands its reach through key FRC Technology Partnerships with EAD, TII (Solar Park), and RSK Group, driving innovation in environmental data and sustainable infrastructure.
Research & leadership
FRC is pioneering terrestrial monitoring in the Emirates using advanced UAV remote sensing and satellite imagery to accurately map biodiversity and assess ecosystem health.
