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5/12/25, 11:37 AM First-Ever Edition Of Satexpo Middle East To Spotlight Innovations Shaping Global Space And Satellite Industry

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.

Alex Nicholl, Vice President, New Industries, the Dubai World Trade Centre, said:“As a
dynamic platform convening experts and leaders from around the globe, SATExpo Middle
East will be a pivotal milestone for the global space community. The plan to launch the
'Innovation Capsule' at the event highlights the platform's commitment to nurturing the next

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