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10/31/25, 9:24 AM UAE Space Agency hosts first UAE Space Retreat

For context on regional momentum and returns tied to flagship UAE missions

such as Hope and MBZ-SAT, see our note on Middle East space market
outlook.

Talent, research and the university–industry link

No talent, no industry. The retreat hammered that point.
Build a specialised human-capital base in space science and engineering

Fund research grants and centres of excellence

Connect universities, research labs and manufacturers with real projects

The plan leans on programmes that give students and researchers hands-on
experience with actual space hardware and data. It’s a pragmatic route to a
youth-led space economy, and one that draws academia closer to production

lines instead of just papers.

For a taste of local capability ramping up, read our coverage of the UAE’s first
liquid rocket engine test by TII. It shows how home-grown propulsion and

test infrastructure are coming together.

Manufacturing, testing and “Make it in the Emirates”

The retreat wants more of the supply chain built at home.
Develop an integrated national system for space manufacturing

Stand up advanced testing and manufacturing facilities to international

standards

Link industry moves to the Make it in the Emirates initiative

The intent is to help local firms produce satellite parts, subsystems and test
payloads in the UAE, backed by certified facilities. That shortens timelines,

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