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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 dial

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.

This vision is powered by DWTC, the world’s leading tech event organiser. With a 30-year

legacy through CABSAT, GITEX, and AIE, DWTC is a catalyst for regional sector growth,
reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global hub for trade and innovation.

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