Festivities in Umm Ghafah are far from over, with gatherings that include speeches, traditional dances, showcasing the renowned Emirati hospitality
Festivities in Umm Ghafah are far from over, with gatherings that include speeches, traditional dances, showcasing the renowned Emirati hospitality
In a statement released via the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), AlNeyadi described the emotions he felt at returning to the country
The country had been counting down the days until his arrival, and the wait was definitely worth it
AlNeyadi and Hazzaa Al Mansoori were chosen as the first two astronauts to represent the country in space exploration missions
Last evening, buildings all over Abu Dhabi lit up with messages and photos welcoming the Emirati astronaut back to his home country
We thank God for his safe return, says the first Emirati to go to space
Beaming President and Vice-President, proud Crown Princes, ministers and top officials, hundreds of children cheered and chanted AlNeyadi's name
The astronaut said he lived his childhood dream of going to space and seeing the Milky Way
The father of six said that he had taken some of their toys to space and he was looking forward to returning those to them
After landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AlNeyadi says he would love to go to the moon and to Mars, if possible