Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UNOOSA and MBRSC launched the PHI-1 mission carrying hosted payloads from Nepal and Bahrain under the Access to Space for All initiative. The mission helps developing nations gain spaceflight experience through cost-effective payload hosting, supporting space-enabled hazard sensing and secure communications, and advancing the UN’s broader “Space2030” participation agenda.
The UAE and Egypt have signed an MoU to strengthen space cooperation, focusing on areas like Earth observation, satellite communication, and emerging technologies. This partnership reflects both nations’ commitment to sustainable development and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the UAE’s vision as a key player in global space exploration.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted Pakistan’s growing interest in enhancing space cooperation with China, focusing on satellites, telecommunications, and satellite internet. Discussions with Galaxy Space’s delegation could lead to joint projects, while Pakistan continues to advance its space technology with satellite launches and plans for satellite internet services.
Algeria’s Space Agency (ASAL) and South Africa’s National Space Agency (SANSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in space science and technology. The partnership, focused on joint projects and the exchange of expertise, aims to foster regional development and scientific innovation across Africa.
Algeria and South Africa’s space agencies, ASAL and SANSA, signed an MoU on December 6, 2024, to enhance cooperation in space science and technology. The agreement aims to develop joint projects, share expertise, and promote space technologies for peaceful purposes, strengthening bilateral ties in the space sector.
Algeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in space science and technology. The agreement, signed during a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, aims to foster joint space projects and the exchange of expertise between the two nations for peaceful purposes.