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Al Naimiy named head of UAE observatory project.


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Dubai: The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) has appointed a project scientist for the UAE (Uninterruptible Application Error) The name given to a crash in Windows 3.0. In subsequent versions of Windows, a crash was called a "General Protection Fault," "Application Error" or "Illegal Operation." See crash in Windows and abend.  National Astronomical Observatory National Astronomical Observatory can mean:
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 and Telescope project, under a deal signed with the University of Sharjah The University of Sharjah is a semi-governmental higher educational institution. It's founder, Supreme President and Chairman is the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi himself.  to exchange technical and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees.  expertise.

Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Dean of the College of Sciences at the university is also president of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, and will lead the formulation of the user requirement statement including scientific, educational and tourism requirements.

He will also oversee the general goals and areas of activity of the observatory and its various components including telescopes, instrumentation, planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis.  and their use. He will represent the project team in liaison with the astronomy, space sciences and amateur astronomical community in the UAE, and play an active advisory role in the execution of the project up to its completion.

The UAE National Astronomical Observatory and Telescope project is aimed at improving scientific and astronomical infrastructure, scientific knowledge transfer to UAE nationals, and raising public awareness and enthusiasm for astronomy as well as promoting tourism.

Professor Al Naimiy will give guidance and advice in choosing and testing the best location for the observatory and telescope, and will participate in drafting proposals and evaluating proposals.

"Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy has extensive experience in the field of astronomy and he will ensure the successful and optimal development and implementation of a world-class facility that will greatly contribute to creating interest among the community in astronomy, astrophysics and space science Astrophysics and Space Science is an academic journal in the field of astrophysics and space science. External Links
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," said Ahmad Al Mansouri, director general and vice-chair of the Board of Directors, EIAST.

"This will strengthen the astronomy base in the UAE, enable regional and international joint astronomical research projects and also advance tourism sector along with increased public awareness on astronomy and space sciences."

Professor Al Naimiy will work closely with EIAST's project manager and other technical staff as a member of the multi-functional team.

He will recommend the appointment of scientists and engineers for the implementation phase and will also formulate a full training programme for nationals.

Al Nisr Publishing Al Nisr Publishing is a company based in Dubai, UAE. The company is a part of Al Tayer Group. It was established in 1985 by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Abdullah Al Rostamani and Juma Al Majid. It employs 1,050 people and has branches in Manilla, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.  LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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Date:Jul 1, 2009
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