Nawaf Al-Mansoori

Nawaf Al-Mansoori is a distinguished Emirati astronaut and engineer who made history as the first citizen of the United Arab Emirates to travel to space. In 2019, he participated in the International Space Station (ISS) mission aboard a Russian spacecraft, contributing to scientific research and international collaboration. His journey highlighted the UAE’s growing presence in space exploration and inspired many in the region. Al-Mansoori's background includes aerospace engineering, and he has been an advocate for STEM education, encouraging young people to pursue science and technology careers.