Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), received Space Engineer Yaqoob Al Qassab (photo) on the occasion of his election as Chair of the United Nations Scientific and Technical Subcommittee for 2027.
Dr. Al Aseeri congratulated Al Qassab on the appointment, describing it as a milestone for Bahrain’s space sector and a reflection of international confidence in national expertise and its contribution to shaping global space policy.
The meeting discussed the next phase of work following the appointment, including coordination with relevant national and international entities and enhancing Bahrain’s contribution to the subcommittee’s scientific and technical agenda in line with global developments in the space sector, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
On his part, Al Qassab expressed appreciation for the trust placed in him, noting that the role represents a national responsibility to represent the Kingdom of Bahrain and contribute effectively to the committee’s work, particularly in advancing international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space. He also thanked the Bahrain Space Agency for its support and nomination.
The meeting concluded with a call to continue efforts to strengthen Bahrain’s presence in regional and international space forums.
The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) was established by Royal Decree, in line with His Majesty’s vision “to promote Bahrain to a position of international prominence in the field of space science for the purpose of achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.”
BSA focuses on harnessing space technologies for national development, promoting space science and applications, developing advanced space research programs, ensuring capacity building, and creating a new space sector in the Kingdom.
BSA is working closely with Ministries in the Kingdom of Bahrain, identifying their needs, and planning to provide enhanced space-based technology services for governance and development. It is also working with universities on exciting potential new space missions to advance research and development in space sciences.
