ABU DHABI / WAM
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received a delegation from the UAE Space Agency, which was accompanied by representatives of the space sector in the UAE. The delegation presented a demonstration on the most important accomplishments in UAE space sciences, and the latest updates regarding the Mars Hope and other ambitious national projects.
The delegation also presented its vision of developing the UAE’s space sector, according to a strategic work plan to place and establish a strong and sustainable foundation for science and knowledge in the area of space sciences, to enable the national manpower to provide new innovations and discoveries for the space sector, and serve the UAE’s advancement in all other sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his happiness at seeing young, qualified and ambitious national manpower in a vital and advanced sector, as they provide the foundation for a generation of scientists who will lead the national space sector in the future.
His Highness also stressed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to prepare its national manpower with the ability to answer the future demands of all sectors and fields. His Highness added that the UAE invests carefully in its people, as they are the true resource of the nation and the main pillar to protect its gains and accomplishments and build its future.
His Highness also stressed that the UAE completely trusts its creative and exceptional youth manpower, who are capable of creating change and achieving the nation’s ambitions. He also stated that the UAE aspires to make a difference by strengthening its sustainable development in the science, technology, research and space sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan added that the coming period will require greater efforts, giving and dedication, to advance the wheel of development, achieve the nation’s ambitions and strengthen its ability to rise to greater levels of
advancement and prosperity.
The UAE Space Agency has many prominent accomplishments, and it has succeeded, during the past three years, in establishing its presence among its counterparts from other international space agencies, as well as its stature among prominent international organisations by receiving prestigious international memberships.
The Agency has also signed
16 Memorandums of Understanding with the most important international space agencies.