H.E. Bin Touq highlights UAE’s leadership in space sector and partnership with France to drive innovation
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, reaffirmed the UAE’s leadership in the global space sector as a key driver of future economic growth and innovation. His remarks came during an event hosted by the UAE Embassy in France, where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between UAE-based Madari Space and France’s Avalanche to enhance cooperation in developing space data centers, support innovation, and accelerate joint space initiatives.
The event was attended by H.E. Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, UAE Ambassador to France; Dr. Shareef Al Romaithi, CEO of Madari Space; along with government officials, private sector representatives, and academic institutions from both countries.
H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that, guided by the vision of its wise leadership, the UAE has strengthened its position as a global contributor to the growth of the space economy and to advancing innovation, research, and investment in space-related industries. He highlighted the strategic partnership between the UAE and France, noting their shared efforts to expand ambitions in space technology, climate change solutions, Earth monitoring systems, and sovereign space capabilities.
He added: “The space sector is a major driver of development within the UAE’s vision for the future economy. The country plans to develop and launch the Space Economic Cluster under the National Policy for Economic Clusters, which will boost competitiveness, attract global investments, and establish the UAE as a hub for the regional and global space economy.”
H.E. further stressed the role of international partnerships in shaping the UAE’s space strategy, affirming that the Space Economic Cluster will unlock new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation worldwide.
He also praised Madari Space for its pioneering efforts in nurturing innovation among Emirati entrepreneurs, highlighting its current projects as examples of how national talent is developing advanced technological solutions that merge investment with innovation to shape the future of the space economy.
