• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2017. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2017. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2017. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in 2017. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sign a piece of the Hope Probe, which will be launched to Mars in July, at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sign a piece of the Hope Probe, which will be launched to Mars in July, at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre ​​​​​​​as the final external part of the Hope Probe, signed by UAE rulers, is installed. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre ​​​​​​​as the final external part of the Hope Probe, signed by UAE rulers, is installed. Wam
  • The Hope Probe in Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, before it was transported to Japan. Wam
    The Hope Probe in Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, before it was transported to Japan. Wam
  • The Hope Probe in Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, before it was transported to Japan. Wam
    The Hope Probe in Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, before it was transported to Japan. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed was briefed by the Hope Probe team at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre headquarters about the final technical and logistical preparations and testing procedures ahead of the Hope Probe’s launch in July. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed was briefed by the Hope Probe team at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre headquarters about the final technical and logistical preparations and testing procedures ahead of the Hope Probe’s launch in July. Wam
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, visits the centre to see the Hope Probe. Wam
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, visits the centre to see the Hope Probe. Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre as the last external part of the Hope Probe is installed. Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre as the last external part of the Hope Probe is installed. Wam
  • The Hope Probe arrives at its launch site, at the space station on Tanegashima Island, in Japan.
    The Hope Probe arrives at its launch site, at the space station on Tanegashima Island, in Japan.
  • Officials from the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre oversee the delivery of the Hope Probe to its launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.
    Officials from the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre oversee the delivery of the Hope Probe to its launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.
  • The Hope Probe is delivered to the launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.
    The Hope Probe is delivered to the launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.
  • The Hope Probe is delivered to the launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.
    The Hope Probe is delivered to the launch site at the space station on Tanegashima Island in Japan.

Government

Etisalat and du signal support for Mars mission by changing network name

Phone customers were greeted by the slogan ‘UAE2Mars’ as the country prepares to launch Hope probe into space

The National

July 14, 2020

  • English
  • Arabic

Telecom operators du and Etisalat showed support for the UAE's historic launch of the Hope probe on its mission to Mars by changing their network names in honour of the event.

This week, phone customers across the Emirates were greeted by the slogan ‘UAE2Mars’ as the country prepares to etch its name in the record books with yet another historic space voyage.

A number of mobile customers tweeted screenshots of the message ahead of the launch, which will take place at 12.51am UAE time on Wednesday.

The carrier rocket will blast off from Japan against the backdrop of an Arabic countdown which will be broadcast around the world. It will be the first time the famous countdown will be voiced in Arabic.

The probe is intended to reach the planet’s orbit in 2021 and data collected will help to answer questions about the Martian atmosphere.

Biography

Favourite Meal: Chicken Caesar salad

Hobbies: Travelling, going to the gym

Inspiration: Father, who was a captain in the UAE army

Favourite read: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Favourite film: The Founder, about the establishment of McDonald's

The biog

Favourite books: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life' by Jane D. Mathews and ‘The Moment of Lift’ by Melinda Gates

Favourite travel destination: Greece, a blend of ancient history and captivating nature. It always has given me a sense of joy, endless possibilities, positive energy and wonderful people that make you feel at home.

Favourite pastime: travelling and experiencing different cultures across the globe.

Favourite quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.

Favourite Movie: Mona Lisa Smile 

Favourite Author: Kahlil Gibran

Favourite Artist: Meryl Streep

Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

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