We are barely a week away from witnessing the UAE’s historic mission to the International Space Station.
And in the run-up to that, a new documentary is taking us through the backstories of the two Emirati astronauts and their preparations for the launch.
The four-part series also charts the development of the UAE’s Mars mission and other space projects.
The show premieres on National Geographic on Thursday, September 19 (8:00 pm), with further airings on September 22 and 23.
UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel
The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza as part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’
The UAE has continued dispatching humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its ongoing relief efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
Emirates, Etihad cancel New York flights as snowstorm hits eastern US
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York and Newark and other US destinations, due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.
Dubai Police block 232 drug websites, aid global arrests in drugs crackdown
Dubai Police say they blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 arrests worldwide during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting an intensified campaign against narcotics and international trafficking networks.
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