The UAE Space Agency signed Memoranda of Understanding and strategic agreements.
The UAE Space Agency signed several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) as part of the second day of the Space Pavilion’s activities at the Space Conference at Dubai Airshow 2025.
The strategic agreements included the signing of a MoU between the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) and AllianceSense, a national company under the Space Economic Zones Program. The MoU aims to create a strategic partnership between MSRO and Aliensense to support the development of Maldives’ sovereign space capabilities. Through this agreement, both parties will collaborate on joint research and development initiatives, promote frontier technologies, and build long-term cooperation.
Furthermore, Madari Space signed a strategic MoU with Innospace, a leading South Korean launch services provider, to advance the development of space-based data infrastructure and strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of South Korea. Through this partnership, Innospace will support Madari’s entry into the South Korean market and facilitate introductions to key government stakeholders, enabling deeper collaboration in data security, advanced missions, and space technology development.
Day two of the Space Conference focused on promoting international cooperation, reviewing the regional strategy for the space sector, and discussing the vital intersection between space technology and Earth's needs. With a large turnout at the panel discussions, lectures, and interviews, the conference was attended by government officials, heads of space agencies, and leaders from the private sector.
The opening session, Forging New Frontiers Through Global Partnerships, discussed the transformation of the space industry and the role of space agencies and government authorities in establishing the new space economy. The session also explored the strategic priorities, challenges, and opportunities in the coming decade, including the importance of establishing norms of behaviour in space, and how the Artemis Accords, which are celebrating their five-year anniversary, are contributing to a future of peace and prosperity.
Moderated by Mike Gold, President, Civil and International Space, Redwire Space, the panel included Teodoro Valente, President, ASI (Italian Space Agency); His Excellency Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director-General, UAE Space Agency; Chris White-Horne, Deputy CEO, UK Space Agency; Eng. Ahmad Alghofaili, Deputy CEO, Saudi Space Agency; and Jean Marc Astorg, Chief Strategy Officer, CNES.
The following panel discussion, Charting New Horizons: Strategic Vision for the Regional Space Sector, provided insights on how the region is positioning itself at the forefront of space innovation and development, key technological investments, priority sectors driving regional space advancement, economic opportunities, and cross-border initiatives.
The session, Bridging Space Technology With Earth’s Needs, addressed innovations in space-based technologies and their application on Earth, as well as the economic and societal value of space-derived applications. Participants included Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO & Founder, Open Cosmos; Dr. Maria Chiara Noto, Deputy Director for International Affairs and Head of International Cooperation and Space Diplomacy, ASI (Italian Space Agency); Mohamed Ibrahim, Director of Commercialization and Space Services, Egyptian Space Agency; and Elodie Viau, SVP Telecom and Navigation Systems, Airbus Space Systems.
Activities also included a case study entitled Space and Aviation, presented by Neale Faulkner and Nick Maynard, both from Neo Space Group.
The second day of the Space Conference concluded with From Low Earth Orbit to High Returns. The session addressed how space innovation is driving trillion-dollar markets, and how commercial space stations and satellite intelligence are transforming life sciences, climate resilience, global connectivity, and creating significant opportunities.