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In pictures: UAE's first Emirati astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori returns home

Hazzaa arrived at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi

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Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Hazzaa and Sultan
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Hazzaa AlMansouri is greeted by young Emirati kids.
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Hazzaa’s children welcome their father upon his return to the UAE, after the successful completion of his space mission.
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Hazzaa Al Mansouri being interviewed
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa was greeted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Hazzaa was greeted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa was greeted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa arrives at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Hazzaa AlMansouri being interviewed.
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