UAE Leaders Congratulate Emirati Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi

UAE leaders including President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed congratulated Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi for successfully completing his six-month space mission at the International Space Station (ISS). 

Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, along with three other Crew-6 members, landed safely back on Earth at 8:17 a.m. (UAE time) on Sep. 4.

On the joyous occasion, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tweeted on X "@Astro_AlNeyadi, the people of the UAE are immensely proud of you and the entire team for achieving major advances in space exploration. You carried the dreams of a nation to new frontiers, and we celebrate your pioneering journey and safe return."

PM of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohamed tweeted "We congratulate the people of the Emirates and all Arab youth on the safe return of Sultan Al Neyadi to planet Earth - the first Arab astronaut on a long mission to the International Space Station."

Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan said "Today, we celebrate Sultan AlNeyadi's return to earth after the longest Arab space mission ever - a milestone moment for a nation whose ambitions know no limits. As we look towards new adventures in space, the UAE continues to pursue its vision for a brighter Arab future."

The return of the Emirati astronaut is a moment of joy and pride for the people of the UAE and the rest of the Arab world.

Image source: @MohamedBinZayed Twitter page