Meeting from Space: UAE astronaut meets father, children and UAQ students’ families

Meeting from Space: UAE astronaut meets father, children and UAQ students’ families

Umm Al Quwain:The Umm Al Quwain edition of “A Call from Space” event, hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, in collaboration with Umm Al Quwain University, unfolded with an impressive turnout of a diverse audience, spanning students, government dignitaries, and space enthusiasts, who came together for a unique live conversation with the UAE’s proud representative in space.

The event was attended by Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre; Nasser Saeed Al Talay, Director of the Emiri Court of Umm Al Quwain; Humaid Rashid Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and several directors from the emirate’s federal and local departments.

The Umm Al Quwain edition saw the presence of Sultan’s children and his father, Saif Al Neyadi. They made a personal appearance, much to his surprise.

Al Neyadi expressed his delight and extended warm wishes on behalf of their family. A heartwarming moment ensued when Sultan mentioned he would return the toys, which had accompanied him to space, alongside Suhail.

At the event’s start, Sultan eagerly welcomed the guests, expressing his enthusiasm to engage with the people of Umm Al Quwain and address their questions, fulfilling their shared passion