Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 2025 – Orbital Universe is proud to announce its selection as one of six pioneering startups chosen to participate in the inaugural Design in Saudi Arabia with AI (DISAI) —an initiative led by Aramco Overseas Company B.V., Qualcomm Technologies International, Inc., and the Saudi Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA).
Launched at LEAP 2025, the DISAI program is designed to empower early-stage companies working at the cutting edge of AI, IoT, and wireless technologies. The program seeks to catalyse Saudi Arabia’s growing technology innovation ecosystem and support its long-term goals under Vision 2030.
Orbital Universe will advance its AI-powered mangrove monitoring solution as part of the program. Using edge AI, IoT-enabled water sensors, and satellite imaging, the company’s platform monitors carbon sequestration and ecosystem health in Saudi Arabia’s mangrove plantations, directly supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and the Kingdom’s broader environmental sustainability goals.
“We are proud to join forces with Qualcomm and RDIA on the first national run of this critical program. Through our Saudi Accelerated Innovation Lab (SAIL), we are dedicated to the pursuit of fostering digital transformation and industrial innovation in the Kingdom. The DISAI program exemplifies our continued dedication to building a strong technology sector and supporting Saudi entrepreneurs. We are excited to see the innovative solutions these startups can develop by harnessing the limitless potential of advanced AI, IoT, and digital technologies to make a positive impact in the Kingdom and beyond.”– Sami A. Ajmi, Acting Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology, Aramco
“Being selected to join the DISAI program and work alongside global leaders like Aramco and Qualcomm is an incredible opportunity. This collaboration strengthens our mission to unlock climate resilience using space and AI technologies—bringing precision and transparency to natural ecosystem restoration at scale.” – Ariane Platell, COO of Orbital Universe.
Media Contact:
Ariane Platell
Chief Operating Officer
Orbital Universe
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About Orbital Universe
Orbital Universe is a geospatial intelligence company delivering climate resilience solutions powered by space data, AI, and IoT. Its flagship products include ecosystem monitoring platforms that support carbon markets, environmental policy, and sustainable development initiatives in the Middle East and beyond.
