ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front row 8th R), HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (front row 4th R) stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (front row 7th R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with:
( Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front row 5th R), HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (front row R) stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (front row 4th R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with:
( Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), receives the UAE flag which travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) with UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi (L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), receives the UAE flag which travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) with UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi (L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (3rd L) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (7th L), stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (4th L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region (L), Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (2nd L), Hazza Al Mansoori, UAE Astronaut (5th L) and Noura Al Matrooshi, UAE Astronaut (R).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (5th L) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (8th L), stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (6th L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with HE Mohamed bin Abdulla Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs (L), HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (2nd L), HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region (3rd L), Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (4th L), Hazza Al Mansoori, UAE Astronaut (8th L) and Noura Al Matrooshi, UAE Astronaut (R).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (C), greets his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (C), greets his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), receives UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi (L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (C), receives the UAE flag which travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) with UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi (L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), receives the UAE flag which travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) with UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi (L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front row 11th R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (front row 7th R), stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (8th R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (2nd L), is received by his father Saif Al Neyadi (R) and his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (center R), receives UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (center L), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (R), attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front L) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (front R), greet members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (back R) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (back L), greet members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (R) and Sheikha Salama bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan (L), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (R), HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi (C) and Sheikha Salama bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan (L), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: (L-R) Sheikha Fatima bint Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (L) and HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council (R), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (back 3rd R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (R), stand for a photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (2nd R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with Saif Al Neyadi (back L), Rashed Sultan Al Neyadi (front L), Abdulla Sultan Al Neyadi (front 2nd L) and Reem Sultan Al Neyadi (front 3rd L).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (back 3rd R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (R), stand for a photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (2nd R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with Saif Al Neyadi (back L), Rashed Sultan Al Neyadi (front L), Abdulla Sultan Al Neyadi (front 2nd L) and Reem Sultan Al Neyadi (front 3rd L).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: (R-L) Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Media Office, HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Sheikha Hassa bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: (R-L) HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Media Office, HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikha Hassa bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohamed bin Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, Sheikha Salama bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (L).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with Noura Al Matrooshi, UAE Astronaut (L) and Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (2nd L).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (back C), greets his father Saif Al Neyadi (front C) and his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (back C), greets his father Saif Al Neyadi (R) and his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (C), greets his father Saif Al Neyadi (R) and his children during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front row 11th R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (front row 7th R), stand for a group photograph with UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (8th R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (front L) attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (L) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (R), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets Major General Talal Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Vice President of Mohamed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) (L), during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (back R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (back R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (front R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (back R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) greets a member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (C) attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (L), at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with Noura Al Matrooshi, UAE Astronaut (R), Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (2nd R) and Hazza Al Mansoori, UAE Astronaut (3rd R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (C) attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (L), at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS). Seen with Noura Al Matrooshi, UAE Astronaut (R), Mohamed Al Mulla, UAE Astronaut (2nd R) and Hazza Al Mansoori, UAE Astronaut (3rd R).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R) speaks with Saif Al Neyadi (L), during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: (L-R) Sheikha Fatima bint Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Media Office (R) and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office (C), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (R), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L) and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President (R), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 18, 2023: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai (2nd L), attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (L), attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council (L), attends the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (3rd R) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (R), receive UAE Astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (2nd R), during a homecoming reception at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. Seen with (L-R) Reem Sultan Al Neyadi, Rashed Sultan Al Neyadi and Abdulla Sultan Al Neyadi.
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: (L-R) HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Hazza Sultan Al Neyadi and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: Members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, attend the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: Hazza Sultan Al Neyadi (R), attends the homecoming for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi (L), at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – September 19, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), greets Saif Al Neyadi (L), during the homecoming reception for astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi at the new Abu Dhabi international airport. The reception comes after Sultan Al Neyadi spent 6 months at the International Space Station (ISS).
( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court )