Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the second edition of the World Space Congress, the largest gathering of space leaders hosted by the Middle East and North Africa, Emirates Space.

His Highness also attended the signing ceremony of the Charter for the Establishment of the Arab Group for Space Cooperation, under which 11 Arab countries are participating. He directed the development of an advanced satellite for Earth observation and environmental and climatic changes to serve as a gift from the UAE to Arab countries. , And the manufacture of the satellite a number of engineers and young Arabs from the countries that signed the charter of the launch of the first group of its kind in the Arab world. The project will be developed within the state-of-the-art facilities of the UAE for the manufacture of satellites, and will benefit from the UAE's expertise in its previous missions in satellite manufacturing projects of various types, sizes and purposes.

"We have seen the launch of the World Space Conference in Abu Dhabi ... We also witnessed the signing of a charter for the establishment of the first Arab group for space cooperation involving 11 Arab countries ... and the first of its projects will be a satellite that Arab scientists will work here from a state," said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. UAE ... personally I believe in the capabilities of the Arab mind,
He added: "We called the satellite that will be the work of the Arab scientists (813), the date of the beginning of the prosperity of House of Wisdom in Baghdad during the reign of Al-Ma'mun ... House that gathered scientists and translated knowledge and unleashed the scientific energies of the people of the region .. "We must all believe in this principle."

His Highness stressed that "the UAE leads the Arab mobility in the space sector, and we have faith in the capabilities of the Arab mind and the Arab scientists." He pointed out that "our Arab nation has scientists, scientific expertise and extraordinary energies that qualify it to compete in the race of development and innovation in the space sector and achieve excellence and leadership."

"We launched months ago the first satellite in Emirati hands ... We are working on building the first Arab and Islamic probe to Mars ... and our ambition is to record Arab successes at the farthest point in the universe," he said. : "We extend our hands, expertise and resources to Arab scientists who share our dream and ambition to build a better future for our nation."

"The satellite is a message sent by the UAE to the Arab peoples that through joint action we can build a bright future for all," he concluded.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended the opening session of the conference, which will be held from March 21st until March 21st. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future.

He also toured the exhibition accompanying the conference, highlighting a number of platforms of national and international companies involved, and aware of a number of projects of the Emirates Space Agency.

The launch of the Arab Group for Space Cooperation in Abu Dhabi comes at the initiative of the UAE and with the participation of 11 Arab countries. It aims at launching a system of gathering technical capabilities, qualifications and scientific cadres to work on advanced projects that enhance the endeavors of the global scientific community towards the exploration of outer space. The cadres capable of preparing generations of Arab youth who will push the joint projects to achieve their goals.

The launch of the group coincides with a revival in the region towards the entry and expansion of the space sector and associated science, both in terms of establishing national space agencies and agencies or in the launch of satellites for commercial and educational purposes. Of the process of developing the national space sector in the country, especially during the past few years, which witnessed a number of important achievements.

Through its agenda, the World Space Conference focuses on the opportunities offered by the space sector for cooperation and partnerships, as well as the latest and most dynamic space programs of States, cooperation and integration among them, as well as the review of new technology and its role in changing the features of the space sector. Future generations to lead the sector and rehabilitate competencies to build more prosperous and secure societies.

New phase
In his inaugural address, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Falousi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, Chairman of the Emirates Space Agency, highlighted the importance of the event. "The organization of the World Space Congress is part of the continuous efforts of the Emirates Space Agency In order to advance and develop the global linkages of the space sector, further promote the exchange of knowledge, build cooperative relations and form partnerships with key players in the sector, to achieve the desired goal of space science for the good of Human beings and improve their conditions. "

Al-Falasi said that the global space sector is on the threshold of a new stage of technological development, in which more countries are entering the line of space activities. The increasing demand for various space services and the growing role of the private sector is witnessing the fastest stage in decades. Which requires all parties involved to coordinate efforts, form partnerships and develop optimal plans and strategies.

He stressed that the UAE is the best place to review these opportunities as it is the largest space sector in the region. He pointed to the growing position of the UAE as an active and ambitious contributor to the global arena in the space sector and its leadership in the future efforts.
To provide for the sustainable development of societies.

The Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, Chairman of the Emirates Space Agency reviewed the achievements of the national space sector achieved during the last two years since the first session of the conference, which included the launch of the "National Space Program," the largest scientific plan of its kind in the region, Khalifa Sat, which was fully developed by a team of UAE engineers at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, Yahah 3 to reach state services via satellite network to 145 countries, and the "probe of hope" to explore Mars from design to Phase of the experiment Aa, as well as the selection of the first astronauts to represent the State in the International Space Station and all international forums.

He stressed that the process of developing the satellite will be a large area for young Arab ambitious armed with science and advanced knowledge, to highlight their capabilities, and competencies in a project dedicated to serve the region, and adds to the scientific balance of the Arabs.

Global participation
The conference witnessed a wide global participation of heads of space agencies around the world, as well as executives from leading aerospace companies, as well as representatives of government agencies, organizations and institutions, leading researchers and academics, to discuss a range of key issues and issues related to the sector, policies and strategies. Space projects to the latest in space exploration technology and ways to develop cadres qualified to lead the sector, in addition to promoting the development of space technology, analysis and development of commercial space strategies.

The Emirates Space Agency announced plans to send a group of plant seeds to the International Space Station for consideration by astronauts aboard the station to reach the possibility of planting them in outer space.

The seeds to be sent to the station are for palm trees and algae, where they will be tested for space conditions such as lack of gravity, water and other experiments.

"This important initiative is part of the Agency's strategic objectives to encourage scientific research and innovation, as well as to prepare the next generation of space industry leaders through a range of educational programs," said HE Eng. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General of Emirates Space Agency. Doubt will stimulate many students in the state to enhance their understanding of the topics of agriculture in space and other related. "

"This initiative is in line with a range of state-of-the-art Mars exploration projects, including the Mars 2117 project, which includes a range of initiatives to promote human knowledge about Mars and the Mars Scientific City, the largest space city on earth On an area of ​​one million and 900 thousand square feet, to be a viable model for application on Mars. "