His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai interacted with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
"Praise be to God for your safe arrival at the International Space Station. The youth of the UAE and the Arab world follow you and wish you success in your mission. Congratulations, and may God protect you," said Sheikh Mohammed.
Al Neyadi, who arrived on the ISS last Friday, said that he and his fellow crew members were coping well with microgravity and that they had a packed schedule on their cards.
He added that a large number of experiments have been lined up, in which the UAE will be taking part.
The 41-year-old also thanked Sheikh Mohammed for keeping his promise of sending more astronauts to space after Hazza Al Mansoori went to the ISS in September 2019.
The Integrated Transport Centre has announced tariff and limit amendments coming into effect starting September 1, where tariff hours will be extended from 3 PM to 7 PM, and charge limits on private vehicles will be removed in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, with hundreds reported missing.
The UAE carried out its 71st airdrop of aid under Operation Birds of Goodness on Thursday, continuing its humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed brotherly relations and efforts to address regional developments with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a phone call on Thursday.
The UAE has expressed in the strongest terms its condemnation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements regarding the “Greater Israel” vision, considering it a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Following an arrest by the Dubai Police, the UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to Chinese authorities following a red notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).
The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, with 84 captives from each side, totalling 168 individuals.
The UAE has delivered a shipment of critical medical supplies to support Gaza's fragile health sector, which is at the brink of breaking point following intensified attacks.