HH Sheikh Mohammed Just Tweeted Looking For Applicants For What Is Possibly The Greatest Job Ever
Going into space seems like an unimaginable dream, however a tweet from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has shown it is now achievable for some.
Young Emiratis are invited to apply for a coveted position who will carry the pride of the nation and be the first ever Emirati astronaut to go into space; if you’re truly dedicated you can apply now.
Our ambitious goals are fuelled by dedicated people, who support us until, without hesitation or scepticism, we succeed. I invite young Emiratis to register for the UAE Astronaut Programme through the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre at https://t.co/h6ADrtR0Hs pic.twitter.com/8ltUjOmOI7
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 6, 2017
The ‘most competitive’ applicants will be accepted
However, if you don’t make it, HH Sheikh Mohammed notes that every Emirati contributes to the future of the UAE whether on land or in the skies.
The most competitive applicants will be selected to be ambassadors for the UAE in space exploration. However, every single Emirati will contribute in his or her own way to the future of the UAE, whether it’s on land, or in the skies.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 6, 2017
Find out everything you need to know about the Mohammed bin Rashid space programme here
“We plan to send the first Emirati astronaut to the space over the next few years, and starting from today, we are preparing the first Emirati and Arab astronaut to join scientists at the International Space Station. Our objective is to show the world that we are able to contribute to humanity through quality knowledge and scientific discoveries”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid – April 2017