HRH Prime Minister congratulates UAE President

Manama, Oct. 3 (BNA): His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the success of the historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS) by the first Emirati and Arab astronaut Hazza Al-Mansour, who returned to earth on Thursday. HRH the Premier commended the UAE space strategy which relies on national expertise, describing the scientific and technological achievement as a source of pride to the Arab and Islamic nations. HRH the Prime Minister wished the United Arab Emirates further success in the space field and all other sectors.