UAE astronaut Sultan AINeyadi shares stunning video of Makkah, Madinah from space
Dubai: UAE astronaut Sultan AINeyadi has shared a stunning video of Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah captured from space. The video shows the three cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sparkling in the night, with the lights of the Masjid Al Haram shining bright in the center of Makkah, even visible from space.
AINeyadi, who has been on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, posted the video on his official Twitter account on Monday. The video captured attention worldwide, as AINeyadi is known for sharing amazing images and videos from space.
In the video, AINeyadi moves the camera towards Madinah and describes it as the city to which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) immigrated with his beloved people. The image shows the twinkling lights of the city and its many roads.
The astronaut then shifts the camera towards Jeddah, referring to it as the Bride of the Red Sea. Finally, he points the camera towards Makkah, calling it the holy city where the message of Islam took root with the Prophet (PBUH).
AINeyadi is awed by the sight and describes it as fascinating, saying the three cities are shining like stars and that it is one of the most beautiful views he has ever seen.
من محطة الفضاء الدولية،
— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) April 17, 2023
إهداء لعيال سلمان في هذه الليالي المباركة 🌙⭐️
إهداء لبلاد الحرمين الشريفين، مهبط الوحي وأرض الرسالة، المملكة العربية السعودية. 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/3OQTg4CgXb
#UAE astronaut #SultanAlNeyadi posted a beautiful video on Twitter. It shows three cities in the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia sparkling in the night - #Makkah, #Madinah and #Jeddah.https://t.co/RJbHZohpYt pic.twitter.com/CiOgpk03Qa
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
