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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