His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, witnessed the signing of an agreement to develop the lander for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). The agreement was signed by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency; andHis Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, and representative of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said: “The agreement signed to develop the EMA lander, which is designed to study ‘Justitia,’ highlights the spirit of cooperation between various UAE organisations and institutions, and embodies our philosophy of transforming challenges into opportunities, to build a bright future led by knowledge.” His Highness added: “The UAE’s space exploration journey follows the leadership’s vision to make the UAE a global hub for innovation and advanced technology, and a leader in the global space sector. “Our achievements in the space sector reflect our relentless ambition to promote the UAE’s ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, affirmed that the UAE Armed Forces play a vital role as a steadfast guardian of the nation’s achievements, serving as a protective shield for its progress and enhancing the country’s ability to pursue the path of growth and development. Sheikh Hamdan hailed the UAE Armed Forces for their significant contribution to the country’s advancement. The UAE continues to make impressive strides towards ever greater prosperity under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and with the unwavering support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses, the Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, His Highness added. His Highness’s remarks came during his visit to Zayed Military City in Abu Dhabi, where he inspected advanced defence systems and equipment. He was briefed on technical features of various weapons systems and the intense training of the military personnel, enabling them to operate the latest defence technologies and ensuring the highest levels of preparedness to undertake missions at any time. Sheikh Hamdan also emphasised the importance of rigorous training ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said Dubai’s success in fostering strong public-private partnerships has been driven by the emirate’s ability to serve as a trusted partner, committed to safeguarding the business interests of its stakeholders. Speaking during a meeting with businessmen and traders at the Za’abeel Majlis, His Highness further said this enduring relationship has been built on mutual trust, transparency, shared objectives, and a clear vision for future development and leadership. Prominent attendees at the gathering included His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council; and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. HH Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the importance of such gatherings as a platform for meaningful engagement with Dubai’s business community, including traders, entrepreneurs, and investors across various sectors. He noted that this long-standing approach has been integral to Dubai’s ethos and leadership approach since the era of the late Sheikh ...