UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi appointed as Minister of State for Youth

In a groundbreaking move, United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who recently created history by spending six months at the International Space Station (ISS), has been appointed as Minister of State for Youth.

The appointment was made by Sheikh Mohammed



bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Saturday, January 6, during a cabinet reshuffle.

Taking to X, Sheikh Mohammed wrote, “We announce the appointment of Sultan Al Neyadi as Minister of State for Youth in the UAE.”