https://spacewatch.global/tag/h-e-dr-mohammed-al-ahbabi/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/h-e-dr-mohammed-al-ahbabi/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/uae-space-agency-commences-virtual-activities-of-global-space-industry-accelerator-programme/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21461 The UAE Space Agency, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi-based global innovation hub Krypto Labs, announced on 9 April 2020 that it would be kicking off its virtual programmes as part of the Global Space Industry Accelerator (GSIA) initiative.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/uae-space-law-details-announced-to-facilitate-space-sector-development/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19890 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/spacewatchgl-op-ed-the-right-elements-for-a-thriving-uae-space-sector/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19454 Along the sidelines of local and international events, my colleagues and I at the UAE Space Agency meet with a myriad of official delegations and representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation and the state of the global space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/uae-space-agency-launches-satellite-challenge-as-part-of-uae-hackathon-2020/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19190 The UAE Space Agency launched a "Satellite Challenge" event as part of “UAE Hackathon 2020 - Data for Happiness and Wellbeing.” During UAE Innovation Month.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/uae-space-agency-and-saudi-space-commission-activate-cooperative-mou/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18636 The UAE Space Agency and the Saudi Space Commission met on the sidelines of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Riyadh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 10 January 2020, where both parties officially activated their Memorandum of Understanding that was initially signed last year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/uae-space-agency-and-krypto-labs-launch-uae-newspace-innovation-programme/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18557 The UAE Space Agency announced its collaboration with the Abu Dhabi-based global innovation hub, Krypto Labs, to launch the UAE NewSpace Innovation Programme, which aims to maximise the growth of space technology start-ups with New Space, the rising private spaceflight industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uae-offers-ambitious-vision-for-arab-space-cooperation-group/ Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17298 The UAE Space Agency has organised the fourth meeting of the representatives of member states of the Arab Space Cooperation Group on the sidelines of the 16th edition of Dubai Airshow 2019, which was hosted by Dubai World Central on 17 - 21 November.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uaes-mubadala-spotlights-future-opportunities-in-emirati-space-and-ict-industries/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17200 Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based global investor, hosted a university masterclass, which included leading UAE aerospace and space organisations in partnership with Dubai Airshow.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/frances-cnes-discusses-uae-space-cooperation-at-dubai-airshow-2019/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17204 Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) President Jean-Yves Le Gall was at the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow 2019, attended by His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uae-space-agency-hosts-fourth-arab-space-dialogue-at-2019-dubai-airshow/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17126 The UAE Space Agency has announced its participation in Dubai Airshow 2019 as part of the efforts to enhance its international presence and showcase its current projects and future plans.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uaes-mbrsc-hosts-4th-young-professional-in-space-conference-in-dubai/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16864 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) launched the fourth edition of the Young Professionals in Space (YPS) Conference, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/uae-space-agency-flies-flag-at-70th-international-astronautical-congress-in-washington-dc/ Sat, 26 Oct 2019 05:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16620 The UAE Space Agency, represented by a high-level delegation led by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, is participating in the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2019. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/uaes-mbrsc-and-japans-jaxa-sign-stem-education-agreement-for-use-of-iss-kibo-technology/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16008 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the United Arab Emirates and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will cooperatively perform an educational project that uses JAXA’s "Int-Ball", a camera robot for the International Space Station, when the UAE astronaut gets on board the International Space Station for the first time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/arab-league-and-uae-space-agency-discuss-arab-space-cooperation-group/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16005 Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, received Eng. Mohamed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, to discuss an initiative launched by the UAE to establish the "Arab Space Cooperation Group."]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/nanoracks-delivers-uae-science-experiments-to-iss-for-upcoming-emirati-astronaut-mission/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15434 The 18th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station from SpaceX delivered a historic mission for NanoRacks. NanoRacks, the leading provider of commercial access to low-Earth orbit, transported the materials for the science experiments that will be conducted by the first Emirati astronaut upon his arrival to the International Space Station (ISS) in late September 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/uae-space-agency-officially-joins-french-led-space-climate-observatory-inbox-x/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14707 The UAE Space Agency has joined the Space Climate Observatory (SCO) initiative, along with other international space agencies, in an official ceremony attended by the French President Emmanuel Macron.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/mbrsc-launches-emirates-mars-mission-science-week-promoting-uae-space-exploration-ambitions/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14638 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will launch the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) Science Week during the first week of July, at the Emirates Towers Youth Hub. Science Week is an EMM initiative, the first Arab space exploration mission to an outer planet.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/uae-space-agency-taps-exolaunch-for-meznsat-launch-by-end-of-2019/ Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14111 The UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch have announced a joint agreement to launch MeznSat into orbit by the end of this year. The agreement was signed during the recent Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/france-and-uae-hold-11th-space-cooperation-strategic-dialogue-in-paris/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13608 The France-United Arab Emirates Strategic Dialogue convened for its 11th session in Paris on 16 April 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/uae-space-agency-and-krypto-labs-announce-winners-of-geotech-innovation-programme/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13578 The UAE Space Agency and Krypto Labs have announced the two winning teams of the GeoTech Innovation Programme. The winners were awarded funding of AED100,000 (U.S.$27,250.00) in cash and AED500,000 (U.S.$136,125.00) in kind, as well as the opportunity to accelerate and transform their innovative ideas into commercially viable and scalable market-ready products and services.]]>