Bahrain has been selected to chair the committee responsible for developing the Arab Space Strategic Plan during the 11th meeting of the Arab Space Co-operation Group, held in Egypt.
The appointment recognises Bahrain’s growing leadership role in the regional space sector, its institutional strength in strategic planning and its notable success in advancing international co-operation.
Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) strategic planning chief Rasha Al Amad has been appointed to chair the committee, which includes representatives from eight Arab space agencies.
She will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the strategic plan.