The Director General of the Bahrain Space Agency, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, played a prominent role at a recent global technology seminar held in Bahrain, focusing on the latest trends in space exploration and technological innovation. Shaikh Salman underscored Bahrain’s commitment to building a strong space program grounded in cutting-edge technology and international partnerships.
He emphasized the vital contribution of space science to Bahrain’s economic diversification and sustainable development goals. The seminar gathered global industry leaders, space experts, and government officials to exchange knowledge on emerging space technologies, satellite applications, and the growing importance of space in national security and communications infrastructure.
Aligned with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, the space agency is actively developing local expertise in aerospace engineering, satellite data analytics, and satellite manufacturing to position the Kingdom as a regional space innovation hub. The event also stressed the need for collaboration between public institutions and private enterprises to boost space technology commercialization.
Shaikh Salman expressed optimism about future partnerships that will advance Bahrain’s role in the global space sector. His participation highlights Bahrain’s active engagement with the international space community and its dedication to fostering technological excellence through collaboration.
