TRENDS Research & Advisory reviewed avenues of research, knowledge cooperation, and partnership with the UAE Space Agency, particularly in space research, advanced technologies, and specialized foresight studies. The cooperation also extends to field surveys, opinion polling, and training, all of which contribute to the development of purposeful knowledge.

Through their effective and close collaboration, both parties aim to support the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to chart a roadmap toward achieving a better and more sustainable future for all humanity. This will be pursued through the development of modern scientific research methodologies, organizing workshops and interactive sessions to introduce national space sector policies and strategies, and enhancing the productivity of research and development in space programs.

Space Sector Sustainability

His Excellency Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, affirmed that the Agency is open to constructive cooperation with TRENDS Research & Advisory, which is considered one of the most prominent and important think tanks in the region and the world. He added that integrating the research and foresight dimension with the practical applications of space sciences is vital to ensuring the sustainability and leadership of the national space sector.

Al Qubaisi noted that sustainable scientific and knowledge cooperation with TRENDS will enable the Agency to deepen its understanding of challenges and opportunities, develop informed policies and strategies, build human capital, attract national talent, and support academic activities in the space sector. This, in turn, supports the objectives of the National Space Program and strengthens the UAE’s position as a regional and global hub in the space industry.

Bridging Knowledge Gaps

H.E. Al Qubaisi further emphasized that cooperation and partnership with TRENDS will contribute to producing innovative research and qualitative studies capable of bridging knowledge gaps in the space sector. It will also help in training and qualifying a group of national professionals capable of leading this vital sector in the future. This supports the UAE’s journey of development and progress, enhancing its status as a pioneering country in the peaceful exploration and utilization of space to serve humanity. Moreover, it contributes to advancing space capabilities, transferring knowledge, and supporting a sustainable, knowledge- and innovation-based national economy.

Envisioning the Future of Space

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, emphasized that the UAE Space Agency has successfully advanced the national space sector, making it a regional and global leader and a key contributor to the UAE’s competitiveness. The Agency has also strengthened the knowledge economy by supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting specialized research and studies in space sciences, developing human capacities, and preparing a national generation of astronauts.

Dr. Al-Ali explained that TRENDS and the UAE Space Agency will, in the coming period, conduct joint research in the fields of space foresight and its peaceful applications, as well as study the social and economic impacts of the development of space sciences and related technologies. They will also work on analyzing space policies and legislation, with a particular focus on sustainability research in space and resource management, thereby supporting decision-making in this vital sector.

Enhancing Knowledge Exchange

The TRENDS CEO pointed out that the space sector is a driver of technological and economic progress in the modern era. Through cooperation with the UAE Space Agency, TRENDS will be able to build a knowledge base that enriches the global dialogue on the future and sustainability of space, inspired by the UAE’s vision and national space strategy. He added that both sides agreed to strengthen the exchange of expertise and knowledge by organizing workshops, conferences, and seminars featuring global experts and specialists, as well as designing and implementing specialized training and qualification programs in the fields of space policy analysis and future studies. This will be in addition to deepening cooperation in the field of research and analytical consulting.