UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi enters the International Space Station for the first time, on Friday. Photo: Nasa
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi enters the International Space Station for the first time, on Friday. Photo: Nasa
Dr Al Neyadi helps his fellow astronauts as they prepare to enter the space station. Photo: Nasa
Dr Al Neyadi helps his fellow astronauts as they prepare to enter the space station. Photo: Nasa
Astronauts already on board the ISS prepare to receive the SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts. Photo: Nasa
Astronauts already on board the ISS prepare to receive the SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts. Photo: Nasa
The Dragon capsule docks on the ISS. Photo: Nasa
The Dragon capsule docks on the ISS. Photo: Nasa
The capsule approaches the space station for docking. Photo: Nasa
The capsule approaches the space station for docking. Photo: Nasa
The capsule as seen from the ISS. Photo: Nasa
The capsule as seen from the ISS. Photo: Nasa
The astronauts watch the docking process on their screens inside the Dragon capsule. Photo: Nasa
The astronauts watch the docking process on their screens inside the Dragon capsule. Photo: Nasa
The SpaceX mission control room. Photo: Nasa
The SpaceX mission control room. Photo: Nasa
The Dragon capsule during 'Waypoint 1' of its approach to the space station. Photo: Nasa
The Dragon capsule during 'Waypoint 1' of its approach to the space station. Photo: Nasa
A photo taken from the space station shows the capsule above Earth. Photo: Nasa
A photo taken from the space station shows the capsule above Earth. Photo: Nasa
The ISS as seen from the capsule. Photo: Nasa
The ISS as seen from the capsule. Photo: Nasa
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AFP
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AFP
Skies above the Kennedy Space Centre lit up after the rocket lifted off. Photo: nasa
Skies above the Kennedy Space Centre lit up after the rocket lifted off. Photo: nasa
A long exposure shot of the rocket hurtling towards space. AFP
A long exposure shot of the rocket hurtling towards space. AFP
The Crew-6 astronauts in zero gravity after launch. Photo: NASA
The Crew-6 astronauts in zero gravity after launch. Photo: NASA
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, watches from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre as the Falcon 9 rocket lifts off . Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, watches from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre as the Falcon 9 rocket lifts off . Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan watches as the rocket carrying Dr Al Neyadi makes its way. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan watches as the rocket carrying Dr Al Neyadi makes its way. Photo: Dubai Media Office
The crew monitoring their operation screens. Photo: NASA
The crew monitoring their operation screens. Photo: NASA
The rear capsule. Photo: NASA
The rear capsule. Photo: NASA
The rocket firing. Photo: NASA
The rocket firing. Photo: NASA
Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, Nasa astronauts Warren Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, and the UAE's Dr Al Neyadi moments before blast-off. Photo: Nasa
Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, Nasa astronauts Warren Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, and the UAE's Dr Al Neyadi moments before blast-off. Photo: Nasa
Ground teams prepare the astronauts for launch. Photo: Nasa
Ground teams prepare the astronauts for launch. Photo: Nasa
Dr Al Neyadi prepares to board the spacecraft. Photo: Nasa
Dr Al Neyadi prepares to board the spacecraft. Photo: Nasa
The cars carrying the astronauts approach the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Nasa
The cars carrying the astronauts approach the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photo: Nasa
Maj Fedyaev, Dr Hoburg and Capt Bowen, and Dr Al Neyadi head to the launch pad. AP
Maj Fedyaev, Dr Hoburg and Capt Bowen, and Dr Al Neyadi head to the launch pad. AP
Dr Al Neyadi waves to family members. AP
Dr Al Neyadi waves to family members. AP
Dr Al Neyadi said he was ready to see space this morning as the Crew-6 astronauts prepared to board. AP
Dr Al Neyadi said he was ready to see space this morning as the Crew-6 astronauts prepared to board. AP
UAE astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri arrives at the space centre to watch the launch. Sarwat Nasir / The National
UAE astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri arrives at the space centre to watch the launch. Sarwat Nasir / The National
Adnan Al Rais, manager of the UAE's second mission to the International Space Station, at the space centre. Sarwat Nasir / The National
Adnan Al Rais, manager of the UAE's second mission to the International Space Station, at the space centre. Sarwat Nasir / The National

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UAE in Space

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to speak to Sultan Al Neyadi on Tuesday

Ruler of Dubai to converse with Emirati astronaut live on Nasa TV

The National

March 05, 2023

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, will speak to Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi on Tuesday through a live video link-up on Nasa TV.

Dr Al Neyadi, 41, arrived at the International Space Station on Friday, marking the beginning of his milestone six-month mission on the orbiting science laboratory.

During his time there, he will take part in more than 200 experiments assigned by Nasa and 19 others involving UAE universities.

Live streams and pre-recorded videos will be broadcast each week to hundreds of schools in the country, in which Dr Al Neyadi will share what life in space is like.

The talks are part of a new educational project by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the Emirates Literature Foundation.

Dr Neyadi is the second Emirati to travel into space ― after Maj Hazza Al Mansouri's eight-day stay on the ISS in 2019 — and the first Arab to undertake a long-duration mission. He could also possibly perform the first spacewalk by an Arab astronaut.

At the start of Maj Al Mansouri's mission three years ago, Sheikh Mohammed spoke to him live from the ISS and also took part in a Q&A with pupils and students at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.

The live event on Tuesday from ISS Expedition 68 will take place at 4.50pm UAE time, according to Nasa's website.

On Friday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, congratulated Dr Al Neyadi on beginning his mission successfully.

"All the Emirates and Arabs stand with you as you begin your mission from inside the International Space Station," Sheikh Hamdan tweeted

"We were counting the seconds and we were looking forward to recording a new achievement that carries Zayed's ambition."

Abu Dhabi pupils soar to new astronaut world record - in pictures

Pupils at Repton School in Abu Dhabi set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as astronauts. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils at Repton School in Abu Dhabi set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as astronauts. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The record-breaking feat saw 940 pupils from the Fry Campus on Reem Island take part.
The record-breaking feat saw 940 pupils from the Fry Campus on Reem Island take part.
The pupils donned self-made astronaut costumes.
The pupils donned self-made astronaut costumes.
Junior pupils pose at a photo booth dressed in their astronaut costumes.
Junior pupils pose at a photo booth dressed in their astronaut costumes.
Pupils wait patiently to see if the record attempt was successful.
Pupils wait patiently to see if the record attempt was successful.
Children cheer as the new world record is announced.
Children cheer as the new world record is announced.
A green screen is used to make children appear as if they are aboard a spaceship.
A green screen is used to make children appear as if they are aboard a spaceship.
More celebrations after breaking the record.
More celebrations after breaking the record.
Raafat Tawfik, Guinness World Record adjudicator, was on hand to check regulations were being followed.
Raafat Tawfik, Guinness World Record adjudicator, was on hand to check regulations were being followed.
More pupils pose for pictures.
More pupils pose for pictures.
There were astronauts as far as the eye could see (almost).
There were astronauts as far as the eye could see (almost).
School staff were on hand to make sure the astronauts behaved themselves.
School staff were on hand to make sure the astronauts behaved themselves.
Mr Tawfik presents a certificate to Repton headteacher Aran Smith.
Mr Tawfik presents a certificate to Repton headteacher Aran Smith.
The children were allowed to design their own astronaut helmets.
The children were allowed to design their own astronaut helmets.
The children gathered in a car park.
The children gathered in a car park.
Teachers ensure there are no stray astronauts.
Teachers ensure there are no stray astronauts.
The record attempt created a buzz of excitement.
The record attempt created a buzz of excitement.

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Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

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