The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency has announced its participation in World Space Week, which aims to promote space exploration globally.

The UAE Space Agency will hold a range of events throughout the week to raise awareness about space exploration as well as the national space sector’s successes, UAE News Agency (WAM) reported.

The week’s events will place a particular emphasis on engaging with youth and students, encouraging them to take interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and pursue careers in the industry.