A new space training programme for the next generation of Arab astronomers and scientists has been launched in the UAE, as the country counts down to its landmark mission to Mars, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday.
Candidates with a passion for space science and a scientific background can apply on the website ArabsToSpace.com. Applications will be evaluated based on qualifications and achievements in research and science.
How the programme works
To be supervised by the UAE Space Agency, the programme will help young Arab researchers, scientists and inventors and creative talents practice their passion of discovering the universe and eventually expand their career prospects in the region’s rising space sector.
The intensive programme combines theoretical and hands-on practical training that will see young Arab talents take part inf the UAE Space Agency’s projects.
Overall, it seeks to support the growth of the region’s space industry by ensuring it has the pool of young Arab experts and specialists for its next landmark missions to explore the cosmos.