The UAE Space Agency has launched a new digital services platform at GITEX Global 2025, creating a unified and streamlined gateway for the nation’s burgeoning space sector. This initiative is designed to significantly reduce bureaucracy and simplify access to essential services, providing a major boost for investors, entrepreneurs, and startups looking to operate in the UAE’s space industry.
A Four-Step Digital Gateway to Space
The platform revolutionizes the licensing process by replacing traditional paper-based transactions with a fully integrated digital system. Applicants can now secure a space licence through a simple four-step process: registering via UAE PASS, submitting an online application, undergoing an agency review, and receiving an instant digital licence upon approval. This new system enhances efficiency and provides applicants with transparent, real-time tracking of their submissions.
Eliminating Bureaucracy for a Thriving Ecosystem
His Excellency Eng. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, described the launch as a “major milestone in our smart transformation journey.” The platform directly supports the UAE Government’s paperless strategy and national efforts to eliminate bureaucracy. By offering services tailored to the needs of startups and investors, the agency aims to foster innovation within a supportive and agile regulatory framework, further solidifying the UAE’s position as a global hub for space innovation.
Space42 Receives Inaugural Digital Licence
During its soft launch phase, the platform marked a historic achievement by issuing its first-ever digital licence to Space42. The company praised the new system for its efficiency, speed, and user-friendly design, highlighting the immediate positive impact of the agency’s digital transformation. This successful first issuance serves as a powerful symbol of the UAE’s commitment to digital governance in its advanced economic sectors.
Aligning with National Strategic Vision
The digital services platform is a key component of the UAE’s long-term strategic goals, including the National Space Strategy 2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071 vision. At GITEX Global 2025, the agency showcased live demonstrations and announced upcoming projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s competitiveness in the global space industry. This initiative underscores the country’s dedication to building a sustainable, knowledge-driven economy powered by cutting-edge technology and innovation.
About the UAE Space Agency
The UAE Space Agency was established in 2014 with the objective of organizing, regulating, and supporting the UAE’s national space sector. The agency is responsible for developing a world-class space industry that contributes to the national economy and advances science and technology. It works to promote space exploration, research, and commercial activities while building a skilled national workforce to lead the sector.
Source: meatechwatch
