UAE rewrites scientific history of the region

With the announcement of the second batch of Emirati astronauts, the UAE is rewriting the scientific history of the Arab region and proving that its entry into the space sector was not a coincidence or some type of propaganda.

The national space sector was born on solid ground and according to a carefully thought out plan and a clear forward-looking vision that aims to make the UAE a major contributor to the space sector, whose membership is currently limited to a few countries.

The national space sector has an investments portfolio that exceeded Dh22 billion in just a few years, which is not a small number compared to the date of the establishment of the UAE Space Agency in 2014, which proves the strength of this programme from the moment of its birth.

Just as the UAE was distinguished by setting an Arab precedent in this sector at the end of the first 50 years of its founding, with the arrival of the first Arab astronaut at the International Space Station, today, the second 50 years begins with a distinctive step by announcing the selection of the first Arab female astronaut.

Success of UAE educational system

What is noteworthy in this announcement is the huge number of applicants from the nation’s scientifically qualified men and women, which exceeded 4,300 applicants, and confirms the great success in the output of the scientific and educational system in the country, as well as the faith of the nation’s youth in this national programme, which enjoys the support of the wise leadership.

The future missions of Emirati female and male astronauts bolster the UAE’s vision for the next fifty years, as it is a real bet on science and youth within an integrated system, through which it continues to write a new scientific history for the Arab region and build a solid national knowledge base led by young people armed with science and knowledge.