Hope amid the pandemic

Economic and social shutdowns as a result of coronavirus pandemic led to uncanny changes globally but the historic success of the UAE’S first mission to Mars will forever be a reminder of an optimistic narrative in a year gone sour.

Despite imminent threats from the coronavirus the Emirati scientists associated with the mission, largely remained unfazed. Their unwavering focus has etched a different story for the world today.

Even across the country, large gatherings were eschewed but locals and expats stood in solidarity to honour the day when the high stakes mission was at its most critical phase…the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI), an admirable accomplishment by a Gulf country. Amping the mood, the success of the mission coincided with the nation celebrating its milestone Golden Jubilee Year.

Looking ahead, the UAE, which does not have decades of experience in space exploration, has proven that it is no less determined to occupy the centrestage along with global heavyweights who have been veterans in the space race.

This Emirati endeavor has raised international prestige showing its eagerness to implement alternative strategies that can confront all crises no matter what the scale is.

Ultimately, ‘The Hope Mission’ has been a catalyst for transformation with a cascading impact across the globe, at a time when nations are grappling with a world forever changed by Covid.