The first female Arab astronaut, Nora Al Matrooshi, is one of United Arab Emirates University graduates and had obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the university in 2015. Ms Al Matrooshi was selected as the first Emirati astronaut. This reflects UAEU's commitment to supporting its students by broadening their horizons, boosting their capability in scientific research, and guiding their educational journey to the right path offered with an educational environment that follows the highest international standards in this field.