The UAE Space Agency has recently discussed a potential collaboration with the Philippines in the space sector.
Officials from the UAE Space Agency met with Philippines Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, along with a delegation from the Philippines Space Agency to look at ways to further boost the two nation’s 47-year bilateral relationship.
Ibrahim Al Qasim, Space Science Advisor at the UAE Space Agency, welcomed the ambassador and praised the strong and important ties between both nations. The UAE and the Philippines have a deep and long-standing partnership built on decades of mutual collaboration and cooperation across a wide range of strategically important industries.
Both nations have bold and ambitious national roadmaps for space exploration and see great value in sharing knowledge and expertise. Exploring the latest developments in space science and advanced technologies can create highly-skilled talent, build local industries and create a knowledge and innovation-based economy.
Ibrahim Al Qasim, Space Science Advisor, UAE Space Agency, said, “Space sector collaborations are essential for both the UAE and the Philippines. As our two countries accelerate the growth and increase investments into this exciting yet nascent industry, there will be many opportunities to collaborate and share knowledge and ideas as we work together to create new avenues for space-based innovation.
He added that the long-standing strategic bilateral relationship between the UAE and the Philippines is grounded in a shared collaborative spirit and a shared commitment to empower talent and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. “We look forward to expanding our horizons through potential joint space exploration programs and initiatives that accelerate economic diversification by scaling up expertise in cutting-edge new industries.”
Though a young nation with a relatively nascent space programme, the UAE has made history in this industry and continues to make significant strides in space science, advanced technologies, and exploration. Today, it has 12 satellites in orbit, while a further six are under development.
Philippine Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, said, “As we reflect on the adventures of the Philippines and the UAE in space, we see two nascent programmes but one united vision. What better way to commemorate the 47th year anniversary of our important diplomatic relations than by bringing together our space agencies to meet, share knowledge and expertise, and discover what we can achieve together. I consider it a distinct honour to be a part of this historic inaugural meeting and chart a new frontier in our strategic partnership which, like space, is of limitless possibilities.”
