UAE Establishes Supreme Space Council: A New Space Era
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cabinet has reached a significant milestone in the country's space industry development: they have approved the establishment of the Supreme Space Council, which will serve as the highest-level governing body of the UAE's space exploration sector. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and member of the UAE Ministerial Council, has been appointed as the chairman of the new council.
The role and responsibilities of the Supreme Space Council
The new body aims to oversee and guide the UAE's space exploration and space technology programs, ensuring that the country occupies a place among the world's leading space powers. The council will be responsible for adopting legislation and policies related to the space sector, making strategic decisions on industry regulations, developmental directives, as well as financing space exploration projects.
Elevating the UAE's space program to a new level
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has made significant strides in space exploration and technological innovation. With the Mars-bound “Hope” probe and the Arab world’s first lunar mission, the Rashid rover, the country’s goal is clear: to occupy a leading regional role in the space industry. The establishment of the Supreme Space Council ensures that these projects receive the necessary direction and support in the future as well.
New opportunities and collaborations
The newly formed council not only supports internal space programs of the UAE but also opens new doors for international collaboration. It is important for the UAE to expand its partnerships with other space agencies and technology companies, ensuring continuous growth and development of the space sector.
The path towards the future
The appointment of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum to the position of chairman of the Supreme Space Council guarantees that the country's space strategy will be deliberated and executed at the highest level. With the cabinet's approval, the new body can now officially begin its work, preparing to launch next-generation space projects aiming to secure a more prominent position for the UAE in the global space exploration map.
With the establishment of the UAE Supreme Space Council, a new era dawns for the country, further strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ role in the global space research arena and paving the way for future innovations.
