UAE Mars mission: A proud moment for every Emirati

Dubai - Happy Emiratis smile with victory gesture following the entry of the Hope probe into the Mars orbit, a few minutes after 8pm on Tuesday.

As they held their breath in the last few minutes before Hope’s entry into the Martian orbit, Emiratis across the UAE were brimming with pride. It was a historic moment and they share one feeling: ‘We are lucky to have seen this achievement in our lifetime’.

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Members of the Federal National Council (FNC), who held a session earlier on Tuesday, have expressed pride and happiness as they congratulated the UAE. “We congratulate our leadership on this unique scientific achievement. This achievement — which coincides with the golden jubilee of the UAE — clearly demonstrates that our country is exceptional, possessing intellect, ambition, creativity and innovation, and capable of making miracles and achieving all its dreams on the ground despite the difficulties and challenges,” said FNC member Sara Mohammad Falaknaz.