Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, EGA collaborate to research use of UAE-made aluminium in space – Arabian Business

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, EGA collaborate to research use of UAE-made aluminium in space – Arabian Business

A delegation from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, led by Director-General Salem Al Marri, has visited Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)’s Jebel Ali site to explore potential collaboration in research and the use of EGA’s UAE-made aluminium in space.

The two parties discussed potential future synergies, including the use of Emirates Global Aluminium metal by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in constructing its next spacecraft, the sharing of laboratory capabilities, high-end machinery and fabrication facilities, and material sourcing.

The chief executive officer of EGA, Abdulnasser bin Kalban, said: “We look forward to close cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre as the UAE’s aluminium industry contributes to our nation’s space ambitions.