UAE

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…

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…

Space42 Debuts on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Following Merger of Bayanat and Yahsat

Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 01, 2024 – Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) made its trading debut on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today following the successful merger completion of Bayanat, a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C….

Loft Orbital and Marlan Space Join Forces to Create First Satellite Production Company in the Middle East

SAN FRANCISCO-Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space, a new space company affiliated with International Holding Company (IHC), has established a joint venture with Loft Orbital to form Orbitworks, the Middle East’s first private space infrastructure company. Orbitworks marks a significant milestone in…

Bayanat and Yahsat Successfully Launch UAE’s First SAR Satellite

Strategic Collaboration Expands Bayanat and Yahsat’s Global Earth Observation Capabilities, Strengthening UAE’s Leadership in the Space Sector Abu Dhabi, UAE — Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC…

Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Welcomes Latest Cohort of Innovators to Join its Innovation Accelerator Program

Dubai, UAE – 05 June 2024: Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has announced the selection of entrepreneurs for Cohort 8 of its Innovation Accelerator…

MBRIF and AzurX Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Innovation in the Space Sector

Dubai, UAE – May 30th, 2024 – Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with AzurX, a leading private space and satellite…

Flat6Labs Announces Investment in SARsatX, Space Tech Startup in KSA and UAE

Flat6Labs, the leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, has announced its investment in SARsatX, a promising Space Tech startup based in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. SARsatX is a standout participant in Cycle…

Gulf Cooperation Council Unites for Space Exploration: Workshop Highlights Regional Collaboration

The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf recently organized a pivotal workshop titled “Cooperation in the Field of Space,” aimed at fostering collaboration among Gulf nations in space exploration and development. The workshop,…

Bayanat & Yahsat Shareholders Approve Merger, Forming SPACE42

Bayanat and Yahsat shareholders have approved the merger, creating SPACE42! The merger of G42 geospatial AI company Bayanat and Mubadala satellite services subsidiary Yahsat has been given the green light, forming a $4 billion group named SPACE42. The General Assembly…