A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
UAE’s historic first Mars mission launches from Japan
The United Arab Emirates’ launched the Arab world’s historic first interplanetary mission to Mars from Japan on Sunday evening.
Kuwait’s ruler, 91, undergoes a ‘successful’ surgery
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s 91-year-old ruler underwent a “successful” surgery Sunday that required the oil-rich nation’s crown prince to be temporarily empowered to serve in …
UN agency: US-sought tanker ‘hijacked’ off UAE now in Iran
A United Nations agency acknowledged Sunday that a U.S.-sought oil tanker “hijacked” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after allegedly smuggling …
Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch
IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday’s scheduled liftoff for the Arab world’s first …
UAE set for historic Mars mission as it preps Hope orbiter for launch
The United Arab Emirates is set to launch a historic mission to Mars from an island off the coast of Japan. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope, is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Amal will …
UAE’s historic Mars launch now planned for Sunday evening
The United Arab Emirates’ historic science mission to Mars is now scheduled to launch in Japan on Sunday evening.
UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday
The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates’ Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad weather at the launch site in southern Japan, is now set for Monday. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope, is the Arab world’s …
The United Arab Emirates is launching the Arab world’s first mission to Mars — here’s how to watch
The Hope Probe is one of three spacecraft set to lift off for Mars this month. The UAE mission aims to map the Martian climate for the first time.
UAE president orders reshuffle of central bank board of directors – state news agency
The United Arab Emirates president ordered the reshuffle of the central bank’s board of directors, state news agency WAM said on Thursday. The reshuffle follows the appointment of Abdulhamid Saeed as …