Photos: UAE leaders honour Hope Probe team

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.

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

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”.

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.

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.”

“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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 31, 2020: (R-L) HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, attend a ceremony to honour the Hope Probe team, at Qasr Al Watan. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 31, 2020: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (L) and HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (R), attend a ceremony to honour the Hope Probe team, at Qasr Al Watan. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 31, 2020: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (2nd R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (not shown), attend a ceremony to honour the Hope Probe team, at Qasr Al Watan. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs )​ ---

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 31, 2020: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (2nd L) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend a ceremony to honour the Hope Probe team, at Qasr Al Watan. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 31, 2020: (R-L) HH Major General Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy National Security Adviser, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attend a ceremony to honour the Hope Probe team, at Qasr Al Watan. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs )​ ---