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UAE astronaut captures Dubai coastline from space

United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi captured the coastline of Dubai from the International Space Station (ISS).

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The photo showcases UAE’s iconic landmarks, including Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and The World Islands.

“Say hello to the place that is a microcosm of the world. Our stunning Dubai as seen from space,” he tweeted on Friday.

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Al Neyadi has captured parts of the UAE and the wider Arab world since arriving at the station on March 2 on a six-month mission.

During Eid Al Adha, Al Neyadi tweeted a video of himself wearing an Emirati kandura and holding Suhail — the MBRSC game mascot — also dressed in traditional dress.

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This post was last modified on July 1, 2023 4:42 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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