Wednesday 28 / January / 2026
Muscat: The Middle East Space Conference 2026, which concluded on Wednesday in Muscat, issued a set of strategic recommendations reflecting the importance of the next phase in developing the space sector.
These recommendations resulted from specialised discussions and dialogue sessions that brought together a distinguished group of experts and executives from the government and private sectors, as well as academic institutions.
The conference called for the establishment of clear and transparent institutional governance for the space sector to help build confidence and enhance investment attractiveness.
It also advocated for the development of a flexible and stimulating legislative and regulatory framework that keeps pace with the rapid advancements in space technologies and modern business models.
Furthermore, the conference emphasised the need for continued investment in building national capabilities and localising knowledge and technology through training and qualification programs and the transfer of expertise, while expanding strategic regional and international partnerships based on the integration of technology, capital, and knowledge.
The conference also underscored the importance of activating the government’s role in supporting market growth, particularly through government procurement policies for space services and applications provided by national companies.
This would enable these companies to develop their solutions and build a competitive track record, alongside employing space applications to serve national priorities in urban planning, food and water security, disaster management, the environment, transportation, and smart cities.
Organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology over three days, the conference witnessed the signing of five ambitious agreements in the space sector and featured 17 panel discussions and specialized dialogues aimed at charting the future of the space sector in the region.
