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Sultan AlNeyadi homecoming: Dubai passengers to be welcomed with special stamp on arrival

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returns
Dubai Airports to Stamp Passports Welcoming Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Back from Space

In a unique and symbolic gesture, passengers arriving at Dubai airports will receive a special stamp inside their passports to commemorate the return of UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi after his historic six-month space mission.

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On September 18 and 19, travelers found the slogan "The Return of the Hero Sultan Al Neyadi" stamped in their passports, celebrating his remarkable achievements. This decision was announced by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs Dubai and was created in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, the director of DGRFA, emphasized that this decision aims to highlight the significant advancements in the UAE's space exploration and scientific research. He expressed the organization's commitment to supporting national milestones and celebrating Emirati achievements in space exploration.

Dr. Al Neyadi's homecoming marks a historic moment for the UAE after his successful mission in space. The astronaut, who returned to Earth on September 4, has been participating in a recovery program in Houston, Texas, to help him readjust to Earth's gravity.

Sultan Al Neyadi's return is eagerly anticipated, and he is expected to receive a hero's welcome as he inspires a new generation of space enthusiasts. He will be joined on his journey back to the UAE by Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati to travel to space in 2019.

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By: Vibha Kapoor

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