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UAE Names First Arab Woman Astronaut Apr 16, 2021 By Naadiya Adams The first ever Arab woman astronaut has been selected to take part in the United Arab Emirates space programme. Announced this weekend, Nora Al Matrooshi joins fellow selectee and Mohammed Al Mulla to become the second batch of astronauts from the UAE, they will form part of a four member team who will receive training with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The two new astronauts join astronauts Hazzaa Al...

A sneak peek into the nation’s bid to scale up its space ambitions.

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut. Emirati national Nora al-Matrooshi, a 27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate is currently working at National Petroleum Construction Company, Abu Dhabi. Very soon, she is going to join NASA’s 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class in the United States. Along with Matrooshi, another Emirati,

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector to diversify its economy.

Arab world’s first woman astronaut brings new dimension to our space programme: AlMarri Nandini Sircar © Provided by Khaleej Times Arab worlds first woman astronaut brings new dimension to our space programme: AlMarri UAE is not only pushing the gender boundaries but introducing diversity in all walks of life as the selection of Nora Al Matrooshi as the Arab worlds first woman astronaut proves, a top official said. Salem AlMarri. UAEs Assistant Director General for Scientif...

The United Arab Emirate on Saturday announced Noura Al-Matrooshi as the country's first female astronaut.

The United Arab Emirates has selected the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut, as the Gulf country rapidly expands into the space sector to diversify its economy.

UAE is rewriting the scientific history of the region yet again with the announcement of the first female Arab astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi...

The United Arab Emirates has announced its first female astronaut A woman has made history in the United Arab Emirates as the country’s first female astronaut. Noura Al-Matrooshi is one of two new astronauts in the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Space Centre astronaut program, UAE vice president and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on Twitter. She was chosen with Mohammed Al-Mulla, two of over 4,000 candidates who applied to the program, Sheikh Mohammed, the r...

Dubai: An Arab woman is on the cusp of joining an elite group of space pioneers. The UAE announced Nora Al Matrooshi, a 27-year-old Emirati engineer, as one for the country’s two new astronauts. She was chosen alongside Mohammed Al Mulla, 33, a pilot. Al Matrooshi is the first female Arab astronaut. There had been only 65 women in space. She was chosen from over 4,000 candidates to be trained for future exploration missions. The two form the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme. The an...