H.H. Sheikh Mohammed meets UAE astronauts

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met astronauts Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazza Al Mansoori and praised their contributions to the UAE's space sector.

The meeting took place at Zabeel Palace along with the "Zayed Ambition 2" team from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the latest Arab space mission, including Al Neyadi’s six-month stay on the ISS and his historic spacewalk. 

The meeting highlighted the UAE’s ambition for space exploration and its commitment to fostering talent for global advancement.

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