Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, the premier satellite solutions provider in the UAE, is set to unveil its space technologies at COP28 in Dubai, dedicated to addressing the global challenges posed by climate change.
Collaborating closely with various UAE government entities and international organisations, including the United Nations, Yahsat is actively committed to delivering advanced, affordable, resilient, and reliable solutions that tackle the issues surrounding global climate change. The company’s satellite capabilities play a crucial role in providing practical climate technology solutions aligned with COP28’s focal areas and objectives.
Yahsat’s presence at COP28
- Representation at the UAE Space Agency Pavilion: Yahsat will showcase its climate tech solutions, representing the UAE Space sector at the UAE Space Agency Pavilion.
- Tech & Innovation Hub Sessions: Organising two sessions on the ‘Nature, Land Use, and Oceans’ thematic day, including a panel discussion on the “Role of Technology to Support Ocean Biodiversity and Safety of Fishermen Communities.” Additionally, Yahsat will lead a knowledge-sharing session on “Empowering at-risk and Indigenous Communities through Capability Building and Technology for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.”
- Blue Zone Panel Participation: Yahsat will take part in the Blue Zone panel discussing “Digital Connectivity and Technologies for Early Warnings for All Initiative,” with a focus on Direct-to-Device (D2D) technologies for early warning systems.
- Mubadala Pavilion Panel Discussion: Participating in a panel discussion named “Collapsing Time and Space: Technology and Climate Smart Disaster Response” at the Mubadala Pavilion. Yahsat will also showcase its technologically advanced satellite solutions, providing telemedicine and digital learning support for communities in remote locations.
Ali Al Hashemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat, expressed, “As an Emirati company with a fleet of 5 satellites reaching more than 80 percent of the world’s population, Yahsat is proud to participate in COP28, hosted in the UAE for the first time. COP28 is a significant opportunity to demonstrate the critical role of space technologies in developing climate solutions for the country, the region, and the world. We are already playing an important role in providing state-of-the-art climate-focused technology to mitigate the impact of climate change or adapt for climate resiliency.”
Yahsat also takes pride in being one of the first 21 UAE companies pledging support for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s strategic initiative – the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge. The company is committed to measuring and disclosing its emissions, developing plans to reduce its carbon footprint, and implementing a decarbonisation pathway to support the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative.
