TRENDS Research & Advisory Collaborates With UAE Space Agency On Space Research And Development

TRENDS Research & Advisory is collaborating with the UAE Space Agency to explore research opportunities and foster knowledge partnerships. This collaboration focuses on space research, advanced technologies, and foresight studies. It also includes field surveys, opinion polling, and training initiatives aimed at developing purposeful knowledge.

Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, highlighted the importance of working with TRENDS Research & Advisory. He described it as a leading think tank in the region and globally. Al Qubaisi stated that integrating research with practical space science applications is crucial for sustaining the national space sector's leadership.

The partnership aims to support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Both parties are committed to creating a roadmap for a sustainable future through modern scientific research methodologies. They plan to organise workshops and interactive sessions to introduce national space sector policies and strategies.

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, praised the UAE Space Agency for advancing the national space sector. He noted its role in making the UAE a regional and global leader while enhancing competitiveness. The agency has also bolstered the knowledge economy by supporting Sustainable Development Goals.

Al Qubaisi emphasised that collaboration with TRENDS will produce innovative research and qualitative studies. These efforts aim to bridge knowledge gaps in the space sector while training national professionals to lead this vital industry in the future. This supports the UAE’s development journey and enhances its status in peaceful space exploration.

Dr. Al-Ali explained that TRENDS and the UAE Space Agency will soon conduct joint research on space foresight and its peaceful applications. They will study social and economic impacts related to space sciences and technologies while analysing policies focused on sustainability research in space.

Building Human Capital

The cooperation aims to deepen understanding of challenges and opportunities within the space sector. It seeks to develop informed policies, build human capital, attract talent, and support academic activities. These efforts align with objectives of the National Space Program, strengthening UAE’s position as a hub in the global space industry.

This partnership contributes to advancing space capabilities by transferring knowledge and supporting a sustainable economy based on innovation. By focusing on resource management in space, they aim to support decision-making processes crucial for this sector's growth.

The collaboration between TRENDS Research & Advisory and the UAE Space Agency is set to enhance productivity in research and development within space programmes. Their joint efforts will focus on producing innovative studies capable of bridging existing knowledge gaps while preparing a new generation of astronauts.

With inputs from WAM