Photos: UAE leaders honour Hope Probe team

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Friday honoured the UAE Hope Probe team for their historic achievements at Qasr Al Watan Palace on the first day of Eid Al Adha. Image Credit: WAM

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed congratulated the UAE Hope Probe team for their exceptional achievement. Image Credit: WAM

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said on Twitter, “On the day of Eid, and in the presence of my brother Mohammed Bin Zayed, we received the team of the Hope Probe. The sons of the nation are the most important achievements of this country and with their achievements we are proud”. Image Credit: WAM

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Present at the event were Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and members of UAE Cabinet. Image Credit: WAM

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Sheikh Mohammed expressed pride over this breakthrough achieved by the Emiratis. He praised Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed for his keenness to honour the team while celebrating Eid Al Adha. “I would like to thank my brother and friend Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed who added a new flavour to this Eid’s celebrations, making it an occasion to celebrate the success of our dedicated hard-working Emiratis.” Image Credit: WAM

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“After every hard journey, there is a break. After every achievement, there is time to celebrate. Today is a day of joy over this great Emirati achievement, the Mars Hope Probe. Today is a day of celebration for the team and the people of the UAE. A day where we thank you for your efforts that continued for six years,” Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid continued. Image Credit: WAM

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed extended the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Probe team, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the people of the UAE on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. He also wished further happiness and success for Emiratis on the occasion. Image Credit: WAM

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed said, “The successful launch of the Hope Probe is a cultural achievement, which mirrors the leadership of the UAE and its potential to enhance the role of Arabs in astronomy and space sectors.” He also greeted Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, stressing that, “He is a symbol of strong will and leadership that does not know impossible as well as a source of permanent aspiration that always looks for the first position in various fields.” Image Credit: WAM

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Addressing the Hope Probe team, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed said, “We are proud of you, as you are an honourable model for Emirati youth, which we want to be the best, most knowledgeable, developed and qualified. You have presented a positive image of Emirati and Arab youth to the world. You and other national cadres in all the sectors are our real and winning bet for the future.” Image Credit: WAM

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Each member of the team received a personalised “Thank You” message signed by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, as well as a plaque with the signatures of the two leaders, in recognition of their role in this Emirati and Arab achievement. Image Credit: WAM

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