DUBAI / WAM
Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency, discussed with Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Communications and Chairman of the National Space Science Agency in the Kingdom of Bahrain, ways to enhance prospects for cooperation in the space sector.
In their meeting on Tuesday at the Dubai Airshow 2021, the two ministers also discussed the latest developments in joint space projects, in the presence of a number of officials from both sides.
Sarah Al Amiri said: “The UAE cherishes the longstanding ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain.â€
Under the guidance and support of the leadership, the UAE Space Agency gives special importance to strengthening constructive cooperation and exchanging experiences and knowledge with the National Space Science Agency in Bahrain. We are pleased to see the remarkable development in bilateral relation between the two agencies.”
The meeting also covered the UAE Space Agency’s participation in the upcoming Bahrain International Airshow to be held late next year. The two parties also signed a letter of intent expressing the UAE Space Agency’s interest to participate in the event, marking a reflection of the distinguished partnership between the UAE Space Agency and the National Space Science Agency in Bahrain.