400 participants to attend ME space forum
Published: 05:01 PM,Jan 07,2024 | EDITED : 09:01 PM,Jan 07,2024
400 participants to attend ME space forum
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport Communications and Information Technology, is hosting the first space conference in the Middle East region on Monday.
Highlighting the significance of the event, Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaithani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, said that the conference will serve as a unique platform for all partners from the government and industry to communicate directly and develop areas for collaboration.
He added that this conference also aims to raise awareness in the international space community about the opportunities in the space sector in the region.
The Sultanate of Oman made significant strides in its nascent space sector in 2023. Led by the ministry, Oman has identified the sector, which was valued globally at $337 billion in 2021, as a key driver for economic diversification in line with Oman Vision 2040.
According to ministry officials, more than 400 participants from the space sector are expected to participate in the forum which will spotlight related space industry policies, space applications and enablers.
The event is also part of Oman's National Space Programme — a 10-year executive programme which aims to cement the country’s role in the space industry.
Dr Al Shaithani emphasised the pivotal role the conference will play in propelling Oman’s space ambitions.
Euroconsult, a leading space sector consulting firm, is supporting the ministry in the delivery of this landmark forum in Oman.
Highlighting the significance of the event, Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaithani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, said that the conference will serve as a unique platform for all partners from the government and industry to communicate directly and develop areas for collaboration.
He added that this conference also aims to raise awareness in the international space community about the opportunities in the space sector in the region.
The Sultanate of Oman made significant strides in its nascent space sector in 2023. Led by the ministry, Oman has identified the sector, which was valued globally at $337 billion in 2021, as a key driver for economic diversification in line with Oman Vision 2040.
According to ministry officials, more than 400 participants from the space sector are expected to participate in the forum which will spotlight related space industry policies, space applications and enablers.
The event is also part of Oman's National Space Programme — a 10-year executive programme which aims to cement the country’s role in the space industry.
Dr Al Shaithani emphasised the pivotal role the conference will play in propelling Oman’s space ambitions.
Euroconsult, a leading space sector consulting firm, is supporting the ministry in the delivery of this landmark forum in Oman.