ABU DHABI // Representatives from the Bahraini National Space Science Agency have visited the UAE Space Agency’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

According to state news agency Wam, Dr Khalifa Al Rumaithi, the UAE Space Agency chairman, and Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, the agency’s director general along with other senior officials welcomed the Bahrain delegation led by Dr Mohammed Al Amer, chairman of agency.

The two sides discussed opportunities of cooperation in the space sector and ways of making the most of their expertise in the fields of technology and space science.

During the meeting, the UAE Space Agency shared the details about the UAE’s space sector strategy, its objectives, initiatives and programmes.

The agency also outlined its strategic priorities for the next phase of development, and its plans for running educational programs in universities and specialised institutions.

The UAE Space Agency commended Bahrain for its efforts in the space sector.

The UAE Space Agency also organised a tour for the Bahraini delegation to its satellite control room. The tour also featured a presentation about the company’s global projects and the services it provides for developing communication solutions via satellite to governments and businesses. The Bahraini delegation congratulated the UAE on its inception of the Space Agency and on its mission to Mars.

The Bahraini delegation also met with the Al Yah Satellite Communication’s Chairman Jassem Al Zaabi, and company’s chief executive, Masood Sharif Mahmoud.

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