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About the Space Agency​

The UAE Space Agency is a federal agency that was created under Federal Law by Decree No. 1 of 2014. The space sector includes all projects, activities and programs related
to outer space.

The decree stipulates that the UAE Space Agency works in line with the Council of Ministers and has an independent legal position, enjoying financial and administrative independence as well as the legal capacity necessary to direct all activities that will ensure the achievement of its objectives.

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His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi

Minister of Education, Chairman of the UAE Space Agency

About the Chairman

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi was appointed Minister of Education in May 2022. He oversees the process of developing the educational system in the UAE, increasing its efficiency, and enhancing educational outputs, to meet the nation’s future developmental, economic and social needs.

His Excellency has also been the Chairman of the General Authority of Sports since 2021, responsible for setting plans, programmes, systems, and regulations to ensure the organisation and development of the sports sector in the country. Through his position, His Excellency has contributed to implementing numerous strategic initiatives like the National Sports Strategy 2031, and the launch of the Emirates Committee for Elite and High-Level Sports.

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About the Director General​

Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi is the UAE Space Agency’s Director General and has more than 20 years of public and private sector leadership experience in military aviation, security, and defense. He is responsible for setting the Agency’s strategic direction, delivering on its mandate to strengthen the space sector, and contributing to the nation’s vision for sustainable economic growth and diversification.

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His Excellency Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi

Director General of the UAE Space Agency

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Achievements​

Since being established in 2014, the UAE Space Agency has reached a number of significant landmarks, both locally and internationally. This includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the national space sector, the signing of a number of Memorandums of Understanding with key international players in the space sector. In addition, the Space Agency has successfully launched and executed notable local and regional initiatives and projects.

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History of UAE Space Sector​

The United Arab Emirates’ interest in astronomy and space sciences dates back to the 1970’s, when His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan met with the NASA team responsible for the Apollo moon landing. This encounter sparked a national focus on space that began almost three decades ago, eventually leading to the birth of a national space sector with the establishment of Thuraya Communications Company in 1997 and Al Yah Satellite Communications company (Yahsat) in 2007.

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Board of directors

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HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi
HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi
Minister of Education, Chairman of the UAE Space Agency
HE Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Jabri
HE Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Jabri
Assistant Undersecretary for Support and Defence Industries, UAE Ministry of Defence
HE Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai
HE Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai
Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, with the rank of Minister - Secretary-General and Board Member of the Advanced Technology Research Council, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EDGE, and member of the Emirates Research and Development Council.
HE Omran Sharaf
HE Omran Sharaf
UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology - Chairman, UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Operating Companies

Thuraya Telecommunications Company
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Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
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Al Yah Satellite Communications Company
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