Sultan AL NEYADI

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi is a pioneering Emirati astronaut and the UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs. He made history as the first Arab to participate in a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expedition 69. This mission included his unprecedented achievement as the first Arab to conduct a spacewalk, which lasted 7 hours and 1 minute.

Born on May 23, 1981, in Umm Ghafa, near Al Ain, Dr. Al Neyadi pursued higher education in the United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Brighton. He furthered his studies at Griffith University in Australia, obtaining a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Information Technology.

In 2018, Dr. Al Neyadi was selected as one of the first two astronauts for the UAE Astronaut Programme, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. He served as the backup for Hazzaa Al Mansoori during the UAE's first scientific mission to the ISS in 2019. In March 2023, he launched aboard SpaceX Crew-6 and became the first Arab astronaut to perform a spacewalk.

Dr. Al Neyadi's contributions extend beyond space exploration; he is committed to inspiring the next generation of Emirati youth and fostering international collaboration in space science and technology.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2021

25-29 October 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Participation: