Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الدكتور سلطان النيادي |
| Mission | Zayed Ambition 2, Expedition 69, 2 March to 4 September 2023 |
| Education | BSc, University of Brighton; MSc and PhD in IT, Griffith University |
| Current role | Minister of State for Youth Affairs, since January 2024 |
Source: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre: Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi; Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre: Missions and projects; UAE Government Portal: The UAE Cabinet1,2,3
Background
AlNeyadi studied electronics and communications engineering at the University of Brighton, then took a master's and a PhD in information technology at Griffith University in Australia. He worked in network security for the UAE Armed Forces before his selection for the UAE Astronaut Programme with Hazzaa AlMansoori.1
Zayed Ambition 2
He trained for more than 4,000 hours over five years in Moscow, Houston and Cologne, and was backup to AlMansoori in 2019. On the station he led more than 200 experiments and studies with international and UAE partners, and was the first person to practise jiu-jitsu in a gi aboard the ISS.1,2
He joined the UAE Cabinet in January 2024 as Minister of State for Youth Affairs.1,3
Sources
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre: Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre: Missions and projects
- UAE Government Portal: The UAE Cabinet
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.