‘I enjoy doing somersaults in space’: UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi tells students

‘I enjoy doing somersaults in space’: UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi tells students

This was the sixth edition of 'A Call from Space' event, which is a part of the live call series

Published: Wed 14 Jun 2023, 8:31 PM Last updated: Wed 14 Jun 2023, 8:48 PM

Students in Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday had a chance to speak to Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, who is currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

This was the sixth edition of 'A Call from Space' event, which is a part of the live call series. This edition was hosted at the Higher Colleges of Technology – Ras Al Khaimah Women’s Campus.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, also graced the occasion with his presence and interacted with Al Neyadi.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Saud Al Qasimi asserted that the UAE, under the leadership of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is delivering exceptional scientific achievements that are enhancing the country’s position in the field of space exploration across the Arab world and internationally, and said, “Creative Emirati minds are overcoming challenges, harnessing space science and inspiring our people to make further strides towards our objectives for comprehensive sustainable development, supported at every step by a wise leadership that provides