UAE Space Agency officially launches the operational phase of Geo-Spatial Analytics Platform at COP28

UAE Space Agency officially launches the operational phase of Geo-Spatial Analytics Platform at COP28

Abu Dhabi, UAE: In partnership with Bayanat, the UAE Space Agency announced the launch of the operational phase of Geo-Spatial Analytics Platform, on the sidelines of its initiatives in organising the Space Pavilion’s first participation at COP28. Today’s accomplishments are as result of the UAE government transformational project  that was kicked-off on Q3 2022 and the partnership that was announced during the Abu Dhabi Space Debate 2022 . The platform will include three key services: facilitation an access to satellite imagery  from international space agencies and a number of world-leading private companies, offering Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithms to generate analytics reports, and a market-place for space applications and AI Space-Based Models. These services will help to attract leading innovators, accelerate the development process of space products, and contribute to the diversification of the UAE's economy. His Excellency Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of UAE Space Agency, said: “The operational phase of the Geo-Spatial Analytics Platform is a significant strategic step towards strengthening the UAE’s position as a major player in the global space industry and supporting sustainability. The platform will certainly contribute to improving our understanding of Earth and climate changes, and developing scientific and technological capabilities to combat these changes.”