Saudi Astronauts return to Riyadh after a space mission

Riyadh: Saudi astronauts, Ali Al-Qarni and Rayhana Barnawi safely returned to the capital city of Riyadh following the completion of their successful space mission.

According to Saudi news agencies, Ali Al-Qarni, Rayhana Barnawi, Maryam Ferdous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi, along with King Khalid International Airport officials and state dignitaries, were present to welcome the Saudi space explorers upon their arrival.

The Saudi pilot expressed his gratitude, saying, "You have brought joy to the Saudi people, and now we are delighted to have your company on this journey back to our beloved homeland."

The astronauts toured the aircraft cabin and captured memorable images with the crew.

Barnawi and Al-Qarni returned to Earth from the International Space Station on May 31.

During their eight-day stay at the station, they conducted 14 significant scientific experiments.