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5/12/25, 11:35 AM First-ever edition of SATExpo Middle East to spotlight innovations shaping global space and satellite industry
The highly anticipated 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.

Shaping an advancing market

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 powerhouse 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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