UAE space mission strengthens our confidence in our youth: AD CP - GulfToday

UAE space mission strengthens our confidence in our youth: AD CP

  • 25 Sep 2019
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Sheikh Mohamed BIn Zayed Al Nahyan

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday took to twitter to congratulate UAE astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori and other crew members on the successful blast off of Soyuz MS-15.

“I proudly watched as Hazzaa Al Mansouri lifted off into space. This event strengthens our confidence in our youth who will take our nation to new heights and reinforces our ambitions for the future. We pray for Hazzaa’s success and his safe return home,” tweeted Sheikh Mohamed.

 

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