The UAE has announced Nora al-Matroushi as its first female astronaut

Mohammed al-Mulla, left, and Noura al-Matroushi, right.
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The UAE revealed its first female astronaut, who will join the country's space program.
Sheikh Mohammed posted on Twitter on Saturday to announce Nora al-Matroushi's appointment.At the same time, Mohammed al-Mulla was named as her male counterpart.
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The United Arab Emirates on Saturday announced its first female astronaut. Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, revealed the news o