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Maj Al Mansouri used Suhail as a tool to interact with children and educate them about space. EPA
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Suhail on board the International Space Station. Courtesy: Maj Al Mansouri's Twitter
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Saeed Al Emadi is the Emirati who designed UAE's first space mascot, named Suhail. The stuffed toy flew into space with the first Emirati astronaut, Hazza Al Mansouri on September 25, 2019. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Miniature versions of Suhail were created and distributed to children. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Mr Al Emaadi hopes to develop the 'Suhail' cartoon character further to inspire more children. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A child holds a miniature version of Suhail while attending the live screening of Maj Al Mansouri's launch. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Maj Al Mansouri used Suhail as a tool to interact with children and educate them about space. EPA
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Suhail on board the International Space Station. Courtesy: Maj Al Mansouri's Twitter
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Saeed Al Emadi is the Emirati who designed UAE's first space mascot, named Suhail. The stuffed toy flew into space with the first Emirati astronaut, Hazza Al Mansouri on September 25, 2019. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Miniature versions of Suhail were created and distributed to children. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Mr Al Emaadi hopes to develop the 'Suhail' cartoon character further to inspire more children. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A child holds a miniature version of Suhail while attending the live screening of Maj Al Mansouri's launch. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Maj Al Mansouri used Suhail as a tool to interact with children and educate them about space. EPA
Emirati artist designs a stuffed toy that flew to outer space
Saeed Al Emadi is the brains behind UAE’s first space mascot, called Suhail
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04 January, 2021
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