Startup Grind Muscat is hosting an exclusive fireside chat with the trailblazing astronaut and space entrepreneur, Sara Sabry, on Monday, October 6, 2025. Taking place at OQ in Muscat Grand Mall, this special event, held during World Space Week, offers a unique opportunity for the region’s tech and startup community to hear directly from the first Arab woman in space.
Event Details
- What: An exclusive fireside chat with astronaut and space entrepreneur Sara Sabry.
- When: Monday, October 6, 2025 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
- Where: OQ, Muscat Grand Mall, Muscat, Oman.
- Focus Areas: Space Tech, Entrepreneurship, AI, STEM Leadership, and Social Impact.
About The Event
This inspiring fireside chat is designed to celebrate the ongoing developments in Oman’s growing space and technology ecosystems. The session will delve into Sara Sabry’s extraordinary journey, exploring the unique intersection of deep space exploration, high-tech leadership, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain an insider’s perspective on the global space sector and learn how innovation at the final frontier can be used to address critical challenges here on Earth.
What to Expect
The conversation, moderated by SG Muscat Co-Director Laura Cretney, will cover a range of inspiring topics:
- An Astronaut’s Journey: Hear Sara Sabry’s personal story of becoming the first Egyptian astronaut and Arab woman in space, including her selection from over 4,000 applicants for the world’s first Citizen Astronaut program.
- Space Entrepreneurship: Learn about her ventures, KORA TechLabs and Deep Space Initiative, and gain insights on the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling businesses in the demanding space sector.
- AI-Driven Innovation: Discover how AI-integrated biomedical technology is being developed for human health in extreme environments, with applications for both future space missions and underserved communities.
- The Overview Effect: Understand the profound, transformative perspective gained from viewing Earth from orbit and how this experience drives her work as both a founder and a social impact advocate.
Featured Speaker
- Sara Sabry: An engineer and entrepreneur, Sara Sabry made history as the first Egyptian astronaut, the first Arab woman, and the first woman from the African continent to go to space. She is the founder and CEO of KORA TechLabs, a company developing AI-driven space med-tech, and the founder of the non-profit Deep Space Initiative, which works to broaden accessibility in the space field.
How to Attend
Registration is now open for this free, in-person event. Founders, engineers, students, and space enthusiasts are encouraged to secure their spot for what promises to be an unforgettable conversation.
About The Organizers
This event is hosted by Startup Grind Muscat, the local chapter of the world’s largest startup community. Startup Grind’s mission is to give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
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