UAE, Kuwait sign MoU to expand space partnerships

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The UAE and Kuwait have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at building a comprehensive framework for collaboration in space sciences, advanced research, and national capacity development.

The agreement was conducted between the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).

A meeting was held between Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait and a delegation led by Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General of MBRSC at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait as part of their official visit to formalise the MoU. 

The MoU focuses on advancing joint efforts in key areas including space exploration, remote sensing, applied research, and satellite development.

It also supports the exchange of technical expertise and the launch of specialised training programmes for researchers, engineers, and students in both nations.

The agreement also paves the way for collaborative scientific and technical projects designed to advance sustainable development and boost the competitiveness of the regional space sector.

The meeting reviewed methods to strengthen the exchange of scientific and technical expertise between the Centre and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS),

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