The Executive Council of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain organized, in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saud Bin Rashid Al-Mualla, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council in Umm Al Quwain, and in cooperation with UAE Space Agency, the event of live broadcast of launching Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station "Journey of Zayed Ambition ". The event included an introductory workshop on UAE space sector achievements and its future plans.
The event was attended by Nasser Saeed Al-Talay, Director of The Amiri Diwan, Humaid Rashid Al-Shamsi, Secretary General of the Executive Council, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Emirates Canadian University College, Dr. Galal Hatem, president of Emirates Canadian University College, and ECUC’s academic and administrative members and students.
The audience celebrated the moment of starting the journey by raising UAE flags, reflecting the pride in the UAE and its citizens, and praying to Hazzaa Al Mansoori to succeed in his journey and get back safe.