Bahrain appointed Chair of Arab Space Strategy Committee
This appointment recognises Bahrain's growing leadership role in the regional space sector, its institutional strength in strategic planning, and its notable success in advancing international cooperation.
Rasha Al Amad, Chief of Strategic Planning at the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), has been appointed to chair the committee, which includes representatives from eight Arab space agencies. She will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Arab Space Strategic Plan.
The committee aims to coordinate efforts at both national and regional levels to enhance collaboration, positioning the Arab region as a competitive force in the global space sector.
Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of BSA, welcomed the appointment as recognition of the Agency's strong regional capabilities. He underscored BSA's commitment to close cooperation with Arab space agencies to establish a unified space strategy that promotes innovation, capacity-building, and enhances the region's position in global scientific and technological advancement.
He further noted that through this structured and collaborative process, the committee will work on establishing a comprehensive and unified strategy for the Arab space sector. This will include consultations with member states to define shared goals, aligning regional ambitions with global trends, and developing a clear roadmap that supports the sustainable growth of the sector across the region.
Al Amad expressed her honour in leading the committee, highlighting its key role in shaping the future of the Arab space sector. She stressed the importance of strong cooperation among member states, a structured approach to strategy development, and consistent coordination throughout its implementation.
She added that once the strategy is approved, the committee will oversee its implementation, monitor progress using agreed performance indicators, assess results, and issue regular reports on achievements and areas for improvement. This approach will ensure the Arab Space Strategic Plan remains flexible and responsive to changing regional and global developments.
This leadership role underscores the BSA's growing expertise in space governance, strategic planning, and international collaboration. It is worth noting that the Agency played a key role in formulating Bahrain's National Space Policy and its regulatory framework, laying the groundwork for sustainable development in this vital sector.
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