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ZAWYA: UAE leads international charter: Space and Major Disasters meetings
ZAWYA: UAE leads international charter: Space and Major Disasters meetings
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UAE to lead the meetings of the International Charter “Space and Major Disasters” virtually on 22–23 June 2026The UAE is the first Arab country to assume the leadership of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, reflecting international confidenceNational participation led by the UAE Space Agency to strengthen international disaster response through space technologiesMore than 1,168 activation missions carried out by the Charter to support 146 countriesMeetings to discuss developing disaster response mechanisms and expanding international cooperation in sharing space dataMohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and Space42 support the Charter’s work through satellite data and imageryAbu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE, represented by the UAE Space Agency, will lead the meetings of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, which will be held virtually on 22 and 23 June 2026. This comes as part of the UAE’s leadership of the Charter, which runs from April to October 2026.The UAE Space Agency will lead the meeting in coordination with national partner entities, bringing together the country's space and emergency response capabilities to support effective disaster management. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) will facilitate coordination efforts, while the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will provide satellite imagery and space-based data to enhance situational awareness. Complementing these efforts, Space42 will deliver advanced geospatial analysis and insights, supporting timely decision-making and strengthening disaster response and recovery operations.His Excellency Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, said: “Leading these meetings in the UAE reaffirms its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in employing space technologies to serve humanity and support communities affected by disasters and crises.”Al Qubaisi added: “The UAE’s leadership of the Charter marks a significant milestone that reflects the advanced position the country has achieved in the space sector. It also demonstrates the international community’s confidence in the UAE’s role as an active partner in developing innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing countries’ preparedness and response to disasters and emergencies.”His Excellency Salem Al Marri said: “Space technologies have become a...