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HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday, announced that the UAE has been an active member of the second category of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) represented by the Sharjah Centre for Space and Astronomy at the University of Sharjah.
The membership was presented at General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union, which was attended by representatives of 92 countries from around the world. Sheikh Sultan affirmed that the selection of the UAE was unanimous.
The Sharjah Ruler explained the announcement came on the sidelines of 30th International Conference of the IAU, held in Austrian capital, Vienna. It was attended by more than 3,500 scientists, researchers and specialists in the fields of space and astronomy.