The United Arab Emirates on Saturday announced Noura Al-Matrooshi as the country’s first female astronaut. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the country’s vice-president, said Al-Matrooshi is one of two new astronauts in the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Space Centre astronaut programme. Al-Matrooshi, 28, was chosen alongside Mohammed Al-Mulla, out of over 4,000 candidates who applied for the programme. She described her selection into the programme as unforgettable while expressing readiness to commence work. ​“The nation gave me unforgettable moments today. I aim to work hard to script historical moments and achievements that...