Woman appointed chairperson for Scientists Council

Dubai - Sara Amiri worked previously on building the operational and technical capabilities at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered appointment of chairperson of the UAE Mars Mission, Sara Amiri, 29, as chair of the UAE Scientists Council.
The UAE Scientists Council will launch programmes for developing a generation of researchers, scientists and academicians. It will comprise prominent researches, academicians and specialists with the aim of conducting periodic review, as well as higher national policy for sciences, technology and innovation besides presenting scientific and knowledge advice to decision makers.
Sara Amiri worked previously on building the operational and technical capabilities at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre .
Holding a BSc and Masters degree in computer engineering from the American University in Sharjah, Sara began her career at the centre, where she worked as programmes engineer on Dubai Sat 1 and Dubai Sat 2.
Shaikh Mohammed also issued directives appointing Abdullah Mohammed Al Basti Al Marri as secretary-general for the cabinet.
Abdullah Al Basti has an experience of more than 23 years in government sector.

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