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Sultan AlNeyadi returns to the UAE

Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments

by Gulf Business

September 18, 2023

Image credit: WAM

UAE astronaut Dr Sultan Al Neyadi is set to make a triumphant return to his home country on Monday after successfully completing a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) officially announced that Dr Al Neyadi’s anticipated return is scheduled for approximately 5:30 pm local time.

مثل ما قلت سلطان.. إن شاءالله سنتابع العمل للوصول إلى وجهات أبعد وتحقيق أهداف أكبر. ?
هذه المهمة الحمدلله كانت قصة نجاح تحققت بفضل رؤية قيادتنا الرشيدة، وبفضل جهودك وجهود الزملاء بمركز محمد بن راشد للفضاء، إضافة للتعاون المستمر مع الشركاء.. نراكم جميعًا في الإمارات قريب ?? https://t.co/z190iMc09r

— Salem AlMarri سالم حميد المري (@Salem_HAlMarri) September 17, 2023

Sultan AlNeyadi’s homecoming

The nation eagerly awaits his arrival, and a grand hero’s welcome has been planned in Abu Dhabi to celebrate his extraordinary journey.

The event will be broadcast live, allowing viewers from around the world to join in the festivities.

Tomorrow marks the @Astro_Alneyadi‘s return to the UAE, after completing the longest Arab space mission in history. https://t.co/h6OSPyy5RL pic.twitter.com/ebNANbMtRl

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 17, 2023

Watch live stream

To witness Dr Al Neyadi’s return and the festivities, viewers can tune into a live-stream starting at 5:30 pm on the MBRSC website (mbrsc.ae/live/) or watch the event on YouTube.

Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments. He was the Crew-6 mission specialist during his time aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

His stint at the ISS has etched his name in the history books as he is the first Arab astronaut to complete a six-month long mission in space.

Among his other notable achievements that have impacted the citizens of the UAE is his science lessons in both English and Arabic, specifically designed to inspire and educate young minds.

His mission has not only advanced the UAE’s space endeavourrs but also left a lasting impact on global education and space exploration.