Possible Management Strategies and Mapping Flash Floods Vulnerable Hot Spots In Fujairah City – Using Remote Sensing and GIS Based Analysis
Author: Dr. Subarelu Pakam
28-01-2024Flash floods are the most common natural disasters worldwide. They occur when a large amount of rain falls rapidly, resulting in significant surface runoff. The frequency of flood catastrophes has significantly risen as a result of climate change and other environmental factors. Given the vulnerability of most nations to flooding, it poses a significant global hazard to human life. Flash floods ha...
Unveiling the Black Box: XAI and Why It Holds the Key to Unlocking AI's Potential?
Author: Ms. Seba Almokdad
27-01-2024AI models have been used to automate decision-making in a variety of domains, from business to more essential areas that directly influence human lives, such as healthcare. Although nearly all of these suggested AI systems are classified as black box models with no explainability, there is a growing trend of aiming to construct explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) systems. If individuals can...
AI language models and their capabilities in imitating human communication
Author: Ms. Noryne Ridouane Dafir
26-01-2024AI language models are foundational to a still-ongoing revolution in language and computer science . Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and DALL-E are trained to understand, generate and interpret text that closely resembles human language. They have managed to permeate daily life and transform public consciousness on the potential of Artificial Intelligence. This blog post aims to synthe...
Ethical Considerations in AI: Navigating the Moral Landscape
Author: Ms. Hiba Moideen
25-01-2024Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become an essential part of our daily lives, affecting decision-making processes, automating chores, and transforming many businesses. As AI technologies improve, it becomes increasingly important to traverse the complicated moral environment surrounding their research and use. Navigating the moral terrain in the field of artificial intelligence is critical...
Unveiling the Healing Potential: The Wonders of Apitherapy with Bee Venom
Author: Ms. Khawla Alyammahi
24-01-2024Beyond the familiar sting we associate with bee encounters lies a hidden gem—bee venom. Bee venom, a complex substance produced by our tiny pollinator friends, has recently been gaining attention for its potential health benefits. The Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) aims to explore the therapeutic potential of bee venom through the lens of apitherapy. We will delve into the research conducted by th...
Exploration of the Native Plants from the Biodiversity of United Arab Emirates for Conservation and Reintroduction Efforts: Collection, Verification, Design, and Implementation of UAE Flora Database
Author: Ms. Aishah Aldhanhani
23-01-2024Native plants are plant species that have evolved and naturally occur in a specific geographic region, ecosystem, or habitat without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local environmental conditions, including climate, soil types, and ecological interactions, over an extended period, typically thousands of years or longer. Native plants play a vital role in su...
Native plants research/Biochar
Author: Dr. Francois Mitterand Tsombou
22-01-2024Prosopis juliflora commonly called mesquite is a big evergreen shrub native to Centrale and South Americas. This plant species was introduced in many countries including arid and semi-arid regions with the main goal to combat desertification process and to stabilize the soil against natural erosion. To date, plants of P. juliflora are found in around 73 countries including the United Arab Emirates...
The Crucial Role of Moisture and Electrical Conductivity Tests in Ensuring Honey Quality
Author: Mr. Sachin Ashok Porob
21-01-2024Introduction: Honey, a golden elixir produced by bees, has captivated human taste buds for centuries. It is often referred to as nature's sweet treasure, has been a staple in human diets for centuries due to its unique flavors, nutritional benefits, and therapeutic properties which makes it a sought-after natural sweetener. As the demand for high-quality honey continues to grow, ensuring the puri...
Biotechnology & Sustainable Technology
Author: Ms. Ragad Alblooshi
20-01-2024Clean technology focuses on minimizing the production of industrial pollutants by adopting various strategies. One approach is the prevention option, which involves the elimination or reduction of pollution at its source, rather than merely transferring or managing pollutants in another location. This method aims to address the root cause of pollution, emphasizing proactive measures during the pro...
FRC laboratories: One of the main lab CHARACTERIZATION LAB-Food and pesticide testing
Author: Engr. Deepak Kumar
19-01-2024Fujairah research center is a multidisciplinary center to empower the innovation and sustainability in terms of facilitating research, testing and development through it’s center of excellence in Emirates of Fujairah, UAE. The facility has different laboratories Characterization, Environment, Microbiology, Veterinary and Marine which are equipped with high end instruments supporting to research, t...