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5/12/25, 11:32 AM SATExpo Middle East 2025 launches as regional space industry hub - BroadcastPro ME
The inaugural edition will welcome 140+ international exhibiting brands and 8,000+ senior-level
professionals, high-level buyers, and global thought leaders to explore the latest breakthroughs,

share insights and shape the future of space technology. SATExpo will also showcase
transformative technologies that are shaping the industry, from next-generation satellite systems

to best-in-class space exploration innovations.

Driven by the National Space Strategy 2030, the UAE’s space sector is rapidly expanding,
achieving a 40% increase in space service and application contracts in 2020, alongside growth in

related education and training. SATExpo is projected to support this advancing market by
shaping the future of space and satellite services in the MEASA region.

The exhibition, held concurrently with CABSAT, features the launch of the Innovation

Capsule , a bespoke concierge programme that will offer private briefings and B2B meetings, to
help establish MOU and partnerships. An exclusive private lounge creates a space of relaxed

networking and dialogue.

SATExpo also brings from CABSAT the SATExpo Summit, which will convene global space
industry leaders for two days of high-level discussions and features a roster of space sector

leaders, including key figures from government and state-linked entities. After an opening
address by Amer AlSayegh, Assistant Director General for Aerospace Engineering Sector at
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC); Majid AlNaimi, Executive Director of Satellite

Projects at Es’hailSat (Qatar’s state-owned satellite operator), will headline a panel on the
Private Sector s Role in the New Space Economy, spotlighting Qatar s strategic

investments in satellite infrastructure. He joins Prof. Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space
Agency (EgSA), who leads a fireside chat on empowering SMEs through agency initiatives.

On Day 1, sessions will explore the private sector’s role in the new space economy, the shift

toward smaller, smarter satellites, and how satellite tech can enable safer, more sustainable cities,
featuring speakers from the UAE Space Agency, S4 GmbH, and Astroscale Japan. Day 2 will

focus on AI-driven satellite data applications, strategies for technology localisation, and the
growing influence of women in space leadership, with key insights from Rivada Group,
SpaceData Inc., and the Egyptian Space Agency, setting the stage for the next era of space

innovation.

The UAE’s strategic investments in space, forward-thinking policies, and advanced infrastructure

have cemented its role as a global space leader. Premier events like SATExpo will amplify this
position, drawing international attention and fostering industry collaboration. Backed by a legacy
of high-impact programmes, the expo will drive policy innovation and shape the future of the

space economy.

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