UAE President Meets Emirati Students and NASA Graduates in Washington

UAE President Engages with NASA Graduates and Emirati Students in Washington

President Sheikh Mohammed met with Emirati students studying at universities in the US and Emirati astronauts Nora Al Matrushi and Mohammed Al Mulla, who recently graduated from NASA’s astronaut training program. The meeting is part of his official visit to America.

At a reception held at the UAE Embassy in Washington, the President noted that he is always happy to meet young Emiratis who are studying at the world’s leading institutions.

He inquired about the welfare and progress of the students, learned about their areas of specialization and emphasized the leadership’s commitment to provide all necessary support to ensure their academic success.

The President reiterated that the UAE’s youth are its true wealth and investing in today’s youth is the best way to shape the nation’s future. He explained that the UAE is moving into a new phase of development that requires the next generation to be well qualified and able to take responsibility.
He encouraged the students to remain determined, acquire knowledge, focus on areas that align with the country’s development vision and ensure that they return home with the necessary skills and expertise to benefit themselves and their country.

President Sheikh Mohammed noted that the world is advancing at an unprecedented speed, especially in the field of advanced technology. Today, those with technical expertise, especially artificial intelligence, hold influence and wealth, because the wealth of the future lies in knowledge and knowledge.

He emphasized that students have a unique opportunity to showcase the progress and achievements of the UAE through their efforts in the US. He explained that students should consider themselves ambassadors who reflect their country’s values, principles and the character of its people in everything they do.

The leader urged the students to hold on to their identity and values ​​while actively engaging in seeking new skills and expertise. He encouraged them to learn about the culture, values ​​and traditions of the society they were studying so that they could become a bridge between the two cultures.

He expressed his pride in the Emiratis who have brought honor to the UAE and the Arab world in the field of space exploration, affirming that the involvement of UAE youth in space demonstrates their ability to succeed in any field and especially their determination to acquire knowledge. In advanced sciences.

The President pointed out that the UAE has significant ambitions in space exploration and is working to build a strong base of experts in this field. The role of Emirati astronauts such as Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrushi, and their predecessors Hassa Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi, has been instrumental in building this foundation by imparting their knowledge and experience to colleagues in the UAE space program. .

He wished the astronauts and students ongoing success in their efforts to further the development of the United Arab Emirates.

During their visit with the President, the Emirati students conveyed their happiness and expressed gratitude for his concern for their well-being and the support of the UAE.

They vowed to work hard to fulfill his expectations.

Among those who attended the meeting were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Special Affairs Adviser at the Presidential Court; Ali Bin Hamad Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council; Youssef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America; And some senior officers.