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For your diary: Check out Prototypes for Humanity Nov 16 & 17

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Taking place on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17 from 1 pm to 9 pm at the Atrium, Precinct Building 5, DIFC, Prototypes for Humanity is a must-visit for all engineering and tech nerds.

Featuring over 100 innovations selected from universities in 100 countries such as Oxford Medical School, MIT’s Aerospace Engineering Programme and, Harvard’s School of Government, alongside research hubs from 30 countries in the Global South.

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council, the pioneering exhibition aims to raise awareness of global problems, celebrate solutions and catalyze action for positive social and environmental impact.

Stand-out innovations to discover include:

  • A heart defibrillator powered by a mobile phone
  • A bicycle wheel attachment that filters and cleans the air
  • A smartwatch that converts body heat into a power supply
  • A device to help tackle Nigeria’s disproportionally high infant and maternal mortality rate
  • A low-cost robotic device for measuring water quality
  • A financial services platform for students in developing countries
  • An implant for type 1 diabetes management
  • A prototype solution to remove small debris in space
  • A solution to generate energy whilst capturing carbon
  • A center for preserving the culture and traditions of Palestine

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