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UAE Expands Global Space Ambitions with New $272M Program

The United Arab Emirates has launched a $272 million (AED 1 billion) International Space Cooperation Program aimed at expanding global partnerships, advancing scientific research, and strengthening the country’s space capabilities. Announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative seeks to support technology development, knowledge exchange, and joint projects with international partners while helping build local expertise and a competitive national space ecosystem. The program forms part of the UAE’s broader strategy to enhance its position in the global space sector, building on achievements such as the Emirates Mars Mission, astronaut programs, and satellite development efforts, while contributing to economic diversification and long-term innovation-driven growth.