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  Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid yesterday an inspection visit to the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (Eiast). During his tour, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on progress of work in Eiast well as its development programmes to upgrade its performance. Eiast scientists explained to Sheikh Mohammed the objectives of programmes and research on space, astronomy, energy, environment and water. The Vice President also stopped at the earth observation station of DubaiSat-1 and then proceeded to the room for collection, management and analysis of data and images and exchange of data. At the lab for building satellites, Sheikh Mohammed viewed a model of DubaiSat-1 and learnt from UAE engineers and scientists about the phases of launching the satellite into space and its mission. Sheikh Mohammed watched a footage about DubaiSat-1 while circling the earth and passing through the UAE and Dubai airspace. Sheikh Mohammed commended efforts made by UAE scientists to achieve this historic milestone which has further established the UAE place at the world map of excellence and innovation