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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 | Web Release
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.

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 generation of

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