Youth Minister meeting focuses on UAE space ambitions

Thursday, 1 February 2024 05:22

By ARN News Staff

The ambitions of the UAE space programme were the focus of discussions in a meeting between Sultan Al Neyadi and Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

The Youth Minister was accompanied by the Special Task Team of the Zayed Ambition 2 mission, part of the UAE Astronaut Programme.

The talks also highlighted the UAE's accomplishments, including achieving the longest space mission in Arab history, with appreciation expressed for the efforts of those involved.

It also emphasised the role of the UAE's leadership and the country's success, which also reflects the aspirations and determination of the people of the Emirates.

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