September 18th, 2025 - 06:32 GMT
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) space market is valued at USD 18 billion, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Governments in Space: A universe of opportunities". The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar represent the core of the region’s civil space investments - each contributing actively to the GCC’s emergence as a hub for space innovation and ambition. The report highlights the UAE's strategic commitment to space, with a USD 443 million investment in civil space for 2024. This corresponds to approximately 40-45% of government ...