DUBAI (WAM)
Nora AlMatrooshi, the first Emirati and Arab woman astronaut, has stated that in light of the great development witnessed by the UAE in the field of space, Emirati women stand out as active and influential element in this vital sector.
They have proven their high efficiency and distinguished expertise, especially in major space projects such as the Hope Probe mission, where 50 percent of the engineers who worked on the project were women.
These statements were given to WAM on the sidelines of the Global Women's Forum Dubai, which kicked off on Tuesday in Dubai.
“Women in the UAE enjoy all means of excellence and creativity, thanks to the support of the wise leadership, which seeks to empower women in all fields.”
AlMatrooshi added that various programmes and initiatives in the country have contributed to opening doors for them to be present in advanced fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) specialised in this important sector.
She pointed out that the challenges that women may face in this sector are global, but the UAE is an example to follow, as there are no real obstacles for Emirati women to enter this field or others.
She said that women in the UAE have entered all disciplines required in the field of space, from engineering to computer science.
“The cooperation between various entities such as Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and local and international universities is an important starting point to promote this field and share knowledge and expertise," AlMatrooshi added.