Oman’s space sector to get a boost with international forum

Oman’s space sector to get a boost with international forum

Muscat: Oman's space sector will take a big step forward when the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) will host the inaugural Middle East Conference from January 8-10, 2024. The conference aims to promote the space sector in the Middle East and Oman's role as a strategic gateway for attracting investments in space applications and technologies into the region. Organised by Euroconsult, the French-based space advisory firm, the conference is expected to focus on all key issues for the development of the space sector in the Middle East including space strategies, space sector's financing, market trends and opportunities across the space industry, satellite communications, Earth observation and more. Running alongside conference activities will be an exhibition dedicated to local and global companies specialising specifically in space technologies and sciences, with the aim of attracting investment, establishing new business partnerships through networking, and raising awareness in technological developments occurring throughout the sector. The conference is expected to welcome leading space executives from government agencies and private sector companies around the world. The conference will be delivered in collaboration with leading global space and satellite strategy consulting and market intelligence firm Euroconsult, leveraging their proven expertise and reputation for delivering