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5/12/25, 1:08 PM SATExpo Middle East 2025 Takes Off: Regional Hub for Space Innovation Debuts in Dubai - TechAfrica News
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

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