Saudi Gazette report

BRASILIA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Agency, participated in the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The CEO of the Saudi Space Agency, Dr. Mohammed Al-Tamimi, headed the Kingdom’s delegation.

The meeting discussed enhancing the role of the global space economy and its tangible contributions to addressing environmental challenges and opportunities to benefit from the scientific and technical fields of space in addressing these challenges to achieve sustainable development goals.

It was held with the participation of space agencies and bodies in the G20 member states, representatives of invited countries, and heads of international and regional organizations.

Dr. Al Tamimi stressed that the theme of this year’s meeting, “Space Economy and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities,” enhances the vital role played by the space sector in addressing global environmental challenges and its significant contributions to improving the quality of life on planet Earth.

He thanked the government of Brazil, represented by the President of Brazilian Space Agency, Marco Antonio Chamon, for their efforts in holding the 5th session of this important meeting.

He pointed out that Saudi Arabia is participating in enhancing the role of space economy globally, as the agency has established the "Center for the Future of Space" in partnership with the World Economic Forum, which will act as a catalyst for international cooperation, innovation, and the creation of economic opportunities in the space sector.

He stressed Saudi Arabia’s belief that investment in space is essential for the progress of humanity.

The holding of the Space Leaders Meeting is one of the outcomes of Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the G20, which included it for the first time on the group’s agenda seeking to enhance space cooperation between countries to maximize the benefits of the space economy and the benefits of using space data in supporting sustainable development, food security and global health.