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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 AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi under the UAE Astronaut Programme. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Ras...

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 world's 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 world's first woman astronaut proves, a top official said. Salem AlMarri. UAE's Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs and Head of the UAE Astronaut Programme at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Spa...