THE POWER OF HOPE
METAL PIECE SIGNED BY UAE’S RULERS, CROWN PRINCES
The last component of the Hope Probe was handed for installation yesterday to Shaikh Mohammad. After final testing procedures the Hope Probe will be launched in July |
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday said that the Hope Probe is a testament to the capabilities of the youth.
“The project, which represents a historic achievement for the nation, also sends a message of hope to youth in the Arab world,” he added.
Shaikh Mohammad’s remarks came as he was ceremonially handed the last component of the probe during an event held to mark its installation. Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, who is also Chairman of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) attended.
The last component carries the names and signatures of the Rulers of the Emirates and the Crown Princes. Inscribed on it is a phrase that reads, ‘The power of hope shortens the distance between the earth and the sky’.
Shaikh Mohammad was briefed by the Hope Probe team at MBRSC headquarters about the final technical and logistical preparations and testing procedures ahead of the Hope Probe’s launch in July.
“Our country has become known the world over for path-breaking achievements that have made history. We will
gift the world with a wealth of space-related knowledge and expertise,” Shaikh Mohammad said, adding, “the Hope Probe project carries the hopes and ambitions of the Emirati nation and the aspirations of the Arab and Islamic people for a brighter future. We seek to send a message of peace and hope to the world, and envision a glorious future in which knowledge and scientific expertise are freely shared between nations.”
Shaikh Hamdan, who is the general supervisor of the Hope Probe, said exploring Mars has become a reality thanks to the determined efforts of a group of youth who dedicated their time and efforts to serve humanity. “These youth are a source of pride for the Arab and Muslim nation,” he said.
“Reaching Mars is not impossible for us. The word ‘impossible’ has no place in our dictionary,” he added.
The Hope Probe team briefed them about different aspects of the project. Project officials explained the roles of the six key sub-teams working on the project.