His Excellency Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), said: “The Hope Probe’s success in its mission embodies the entire journey of our country and its commitment to achieving the impossible. It demonstrates the Emirati people’s ability to take the lead and to contribute to science and human civilisation.”

“As it enters its orbit around Mars, the Hope Probe tells a story of triumph for Emirati minds and dedicated hard work – the story of an accomplishment that will remain forever engrained in the heart and memory of our country and the world,” H.E. Al Falasi added. “With unconditional support from our wise leadership, our trained professionals demonstrated that nothing is impossible in the UAE. The Hope Probe is another milestone to be added to the UAE’s achievements that have astonished the world over the past five decades.”

“Behind this landmark accomplishment is a wise leadership that has long championed investing in human beings as the only means to ensure continued progress and prosperity. We congratulate our leadership and our people for this historic achievement, which has made us all the more confident that the people of the UAE are capable of effecting positive change and shaping a better future for generations to come,” the DoE Undersecretary concluded.