MBZ-SAT captures landscapes in Al Ain and Sharjah from space
- Last updated: October 10, 2025 | 22:59
Dubai: The MBZ-SAT has captured images of the cities of Al Ain and Sharjah. According to a tweet posted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center on Twitter, the images show the Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque and the House of Wisdom, respectively. The tweet included four high-resolution images.The centre added that the MBZ-SAT can capture images 10 times more detailed than those taken by conventional satellites.
Splendour of Islamic Architecture
This mosque is a prime example of Emirati Islamic architecture. It is the largest mosque in Al Ain and one of the most beautiful and significant in the UAE. Named after the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, it was built in the Al Ma'had neighbourhood of Al Ain in 1948, adjacent to Al Muwaiji Fort and one of the oldest mosques, which was discovered 1,000 years ago.
A unique architectural masterpiece, it reflects ancient Islamic architecture and features a large dome adorned with verses from the Holy Quran in beautiful Arabic calligraphy.
The House of Wisdom in Sharjah was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in December 2020. This innovative cultural project embodies the world's most modern model for future libraries. Located 10 km from the centre of Sharjah, near Sharjah International Airport in University City, the building features contemporary architecture and consists of two floors housing 100,000 books.
In addition to the large number of paper books it contains, it also houses 200,000 e-books, making it the world's most modern model for future libraries.