The UAE Space Agency participated in the Global Aerospace Summit 2022, under the theme of “prosperity supported by digital technologies.”
The event hosts a participation of leaders in the aviation, space, and defence sectors from around the world.
The summit will outline the rapid shift witnessed in the aviation, space, and defence sectors during the past few years, and the role of innovation and technology in developing these sectors in the future. Due to the growing interest by aviation and defence companies in advanced digital technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, primarily AI, robotics, data analysis, and computerisation technologies, the Summit is focusing on the impact of digitisation and advanced technologies in terms of enhancing efficiency and sustainability levels in the aviation, space, and defence sectors.
Director-General of the UAE Space Agency Salem Al Qubaisi will discuss the importance of enhancing prospects of establishing international partnerships to strengthen the UAE’s position on the regional and international levels.
“With the insightful vision of the wise leadership, the UAE has succeeded in consolidating its position as an international soft power in the fields of knowledge, technology, and space science,” he said.
“The UAE has realized historical achievements based on a national policy that seeks to build a strong and sustainable national space sector, which would support and protect national interests, and contribute to enhancing the Emirati youths’ capabilities and develop their scientific and technical knowledge and skills. This paves the way for the Emirati youth to be part of the UAE space sector’s journey of development and growth throughout the next fifty years.”
“Our participation in this important global event is a unique opportunity for reviewing the consecutive achievements realized by the UAE space sector, and share our expertise and successes, in addition to boosting cooperation and joint action with international partners in the fields of space science and peaceful exploration of outer space,” he added.
The Global Aerospace Summit 2022 agenda includes new activities, including sessions for startups and workshops, which focus on attracting investments in new projects and technologies.
The summit will also be organizing the NextGen Leaders program, which is dedicated to developing and building the skills and capabilities of students, graduates, and young professionals in the aviation, defence, and space sectors.
