Oman Successfully Completes Historic Rocket Launch
Oman completed a much-anticipated test flight of a high-altitude rocket on Thursday, marking a significant step forward for the Middle East’s expanding space ambitions. The landmark launch from the under-construction Etlaq Spaceport in southern Duqm had originally been scheduled for…
Neo Space Group to Acquire UP42 Earth Observation Platform from Airbus
Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Airbus Defence and Space’s UP42, a next-generation Earth observation digital platform. The acquisition is subject…
Bahrain’s NSSA and BRS Labs Partner to Boost Space Science Education
In a significant step toward advancing STEM education, Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) has signed a partnership agreement with BRS Labs to deliver online training in space sciences for young students. The agreement, formalized at the Bahrain International Airshow…
Yafa Medya TV channels joins Es’hailSat’s video hotspot on Es’hail-2 Satellite
Es’hailSat continues growth of video neighborhood at 26° East Doha, 24 November 2024 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating two new channels, Tayba and Al Tanasuh TV, into its video distribution lineup at…
Precision Optics for the Final Frontier: An Inside Look at Scanway’s Innovative Space Solutions
In this interview, we delve into the world of advanced optical solutions with Vasilisa Svirydava, a marketer at Scanway. Known for its pioneering contributions to the space industry, Scanway specializes in telescopes, cameras, and machine vision systems, delivering mission-critical imaging…
SPACE-COMM EXPO CONFIRMED FOR DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE 2025
Space-Comm Expo Dubai, 8-9 October 2025, is expected to be the biggest ever space industry expo hosted in the UAE and the Middle East under the patronage the of the Space Economic Zones a strategic initiative by the UAE Space…
BrightWorld Labs: Pioneering Geospatial AI for a Healthier and Sustainable Future
In this interview, we delve into the vision, innovation, and projects driving BrightWorld Labs to the forefront of geospatial AI. From disease prediction to environmental monitoring, BrightWorld Labs is leveraging advanced AI and geospatial technologies to tackle today’s most pressing…
Oman’s First Rocket Set for December Launch, Confirms Etlaq
Muscat: Etlaq has confirmed the launch of the Sultanate of Oman’s first space rocket is scheduled for December 2024, though the event will not be open to the public. In a statement, Etlaq addressed recent reports about the upcoming space…
UAE Establishes Supreme Space Council to Drive Sector Growth
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its position as a global space leader with the establishment of the Supreme Space Council. Announced on October 7, 2024, the Council will be chaired by Sheikh Hamdan…
Orbital EOS renews an agreement with a Saudi company to detect oil spills in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
The Valencian company Orbital EOS has signed a new collaboration agreement with the Saudi public company SIRC (Saudi Investment Recycling Company) to renew the oil spill monitoring service based on satellite imagery in the territorial waters of the Persian Gulf…