The United Arab Emirates lead Arabs to space

Abu Dhabi: Mohammed Alaa

Arab participants in the World Space Conference confirmed that the Charter for the establishment of the first Arab Space Cooperation Group, which includes 11 Arab countries, would be the first Arab satellite project, a new Emirati project that will allow United Arab Emirates to lead the Arab countries in the field of space science.
Farouk El-Baz, international space science expert and director of the Center for Space Research at Boston University, welcomed the charter, saying that young people are hoping for the project's revival. Arab space, that the United Arab Emirates are directing Arabs to space and that these young people have a great opportunity to make a leap forward. The Arab countries, where the international community considers the Emirati as the beginning of the entry of Arabs into space.
He added that speed of implementation is the most important element of the UAE space project through the use of young men and women who have the energy needed to enter the world. ;space. The UAE is a model in the Arab world to empower young people and the launch of this initiative allows Arab countries to share their experiences and Space Sector.
"We are delighted by the achievements of the UAE in the field of space, there is no doubt that the impact will have a positive impact on the Arab world and that the youth of olden times will attract a lot of interest" , said Apollo 11, the first vehicle to land on the moon. Secretary General of Lunar Landing Site Selection Committee, a group of astronauts and a group of astronauts pointed out the young age of the project staff (26 years on average). And they invent.
Dr. Bader Al-Suwaidan, a researcher at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, said the charter was a very good initiative, reflecting the concerted efforts of Arab countries and meeting the aspirations of young people to present their ideas and ideas. their innovations.
"Saudi Arabia has collaborated with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector in research and development, and we are still returning to lead the Arab efforts to serve the aspirations of the Arab countries to scientifically and technically enrich the region. The participation of young people in the manufacture of satellites and the implementation of the steps required by It reminds us all of the journey of Prince Sultan Bin Salman in 1984, when he was the first Arab to reach the Moon and was a catalyst for many young Arabs.
Dr. Yasser Abdul Rahim, from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Kuwait, said the announcement was a pleasant surprise for all Arab countries, encouraging people to work and make efforts in this sector, and a big leap forward for serious work.
He stressed that the initiative would contribute to the transfer of experiences and training of young people, the opening of areas and opportunities for great enthusiasts, as well as the participation of resources and information. We emphasize and follow the fact that the State of Kuwait is moving confidently in the space sector and that the presence of UAE in the leadership is something we honor and follow.
"This is a wonderful initiative that has been accepted by everyone, especially the United Nations, the support organization and one of the members of the Arab Group," said Abdullah Al Ghurair of the Regional Center for Teaching Children. space science and technology in West Asia, Jordan. He commended the United Arab Emirates for having seven institutions operating in the space sector, the first in the Arab sector and an example for many countries.
Engineer Mohamed Bassem, originally from Egypt, said that there was no excuse for Arab countries to follow the United Arab Emirates in the space sector because it was not possible for the Arab countries to follow the United Arab Emirates in the space sector because Attention has become a necessity and not an option.
He added that this initiative opens up non-traditional fields for Arab youth to work and train.