The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan have explored ways to enhance cooperation and opportunities to further develop the space industry in both countries.
This was discussed during a meeting between Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), and Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
The collaboration will take place under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in coordination with the UAE Space Agency and other relevant entities. Both sides aim to conclude and sign the MoC within a year.
This initiative is part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative between the two nations, signed in September 2022, and builds on the outcomes of the UAE-Japan Space Public-Private Workshop held alongside the Abu Dhabi Space Debate conference in December 2024. It marks a significant step towards strengthening space collaboration between the two countries.
The strategic partnership aligns with the UAE Space Agency’s initiatives, including the Space Economic Zones program, which supports the establishment and sustainability of local companies through collaboration with strategic partners.
The program focuses on creating an integrated business environment to meet local and international needs, foster innovation, and commercialize space technologies, contributing to the growth of a diverse and sustainable knowledge economy.
The two sides also discussed developing a roadmap for the space industry in both countries and organizing seminars to implement the roadmap.
