Sarah Al Amiri
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Sarah Al Amiri's career is marked by historic firsts. She was the youngest lead scientist to help send a spacecraft to Mars, and the Emirates Mars Mission was the first Arab interplanetary mission. Her leadership has been celebrated by TIME, the World Economic Forum, and international space organizations. She continues to inspire a generation of Arab women in STEM and is a key figure in the UAE's scientific and educational advancement.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Named among the world's 100 most influential people.
TIME100 Impact Award
Honored in the Innovation category for leadership of the Emirates Mars Mission.
World Economic Forum 50 Young Scientists
Recognized for contributions to science and technology.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
TIME100 Impact Awards
50 Young Scientists
Magazine Covers
TIME
2021
Sarah Al Amiri: 'Our Differences Bring About Great Innovation'
TIME for Kids
2022-05-02
Making an Impact
AEROSPACE (Royal Aeronautical Society)
2021-07-13
Plane Speaking
Records & Feats
Youngest lead scientist to send a spacecraft to Mars
At age 33, Al Amiri led the scientific team for the Emirates Mars Mission, which successfully placed the Hope probe in Mars orbit.
First Arab interplanetary mission
The Emirates Mars Mission was the first Arab mission to reach another planet, with Al Amiri as a key leader.