UAE and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation in the space industry. This collaboration will be formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) involving the UAE Space Agency and relevant entities, with the 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 partnership aligns with the UAE Space Agency’s initiatives, including the Space Economic Zones programme, which supports the establishment and sustainability of local companies through collaboration with strategic partners. The programme focuses on creating an integrated business environment to meet local and international needs, foster innovation, and commercialise 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 organising seminars to implement the roadmap.
