Space Economy

SpaceTech-Gulf and Rajeeshwaran Moorthy (MD & Chair of Space Sector of The Chart Think Tank) Forge a Strategic Partnership to Advance Space Analytics in the Gulf Region 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 13, 2025 – SpaceTech in Gulf, a leading space market intel firm the Gulf region, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rajeeshwaran Moorthy (MD & Chair of Space Sector of The Chart Think…

Roya Media Group platforms join Es’hailSat’s video hotspot on Es’hail-2 Satellite

Es’hailSat continues growth of video neighborhood at 26° East Doha, 3 March 2025 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating three new channels under the umbrella of Roya Media Group, Roya TV, Roya News,…

Bringing AI-Driven Earth Observation to MENA: LatConnect 60’s Vision for Sustainability and Innovation

LatConnect 60, an Australian Earth Observation company, is expanding into the MENA region to deliver AI-powered geospatial analytics for agriculture, climate monitoring, and emissions tracking. Led by CEO & Founder Venkat Pillay, the company leverages advanced satellite technology, including its…

ATSS and Iridium Communications Inc. Sign MoU to Enhance Smart City Connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 09 February 2025 – Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) and Iridium Communications Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize smart city connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership aims…

UAE Soars to New Heights with the Launch of Three Satellites

The United Arab Emirates continues to solidify its position as a global leader in space exploration and innovation with the launch of three groundbreaking satellites, each representing a milestone in scientific advancement and international collaboration. HCT-SAT1: A Student-Led Milestone The…

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…

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…

Innovating Remote Sensing in Oman: An Interview with Mohammed Al-Riyami, CEO of Ankaa for Space and Technologies

In this interview, we engage with Mohammed Al-Riyami, CEO of Ankaa for Space and Technologies, a leader in drone and satellite remote sensing. With a deep background in geospatial analysis and data interpretation, Mohammed oversees the strategic integration of remote…

Bahrain to Host Sixth Edition of International Space Forum: A Diplomatic and Economic Milestone

The National Space Science Authority (NSSA) of Bahrain, in cooperation with the Italian Space Agency and the International Astronautical Federation, has announced that it will host the sixth edition of the International Space Forum (ISF) on July 2-3, 2024. This…

UAE Space Agency and INNOSPACE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Space Commercialization Efforts

The UAE Space Agency and INNOSPACE, a South Korean private spaceflight startup specializing in small satellite launch vehicles, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in space commercialization. The signing ceremony took place in Seoul on May…