UAE aims for the stars with new space agency plans

May 26, 2015 by The Canadian Press

Oil-rich OPEC member looks to diversify its economy and create skilled jobs for a growing youth population.

UAE plans to establish a space agency, send first Arab spaceship to Mars in 2021

July 16, 2014 by The Canadian Press

The unmanned space probe is aimed at diversifying the country’s economy and building local talent in technology and aerospace.