In Brasilia on September 12, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), took part in the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The Kingdom’s delegation was led by SSA’s CEO, Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, as announced by SSA in a press release.
The meeting centered around enhancing the global role of the space economy and its significant contributions to solving environmental challenges and leveraging space-related scientific and technological advancements to achieve sustainable development goals. Attendees included space agencies and organizations from G20 member countries, representatives from invited nations, and heads of international and regional entities.
In his address, Dr. Altamimi highlighted this year’s theme, "Space Economy and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities," stressing the essential role the space sector plays in tackling global environmental issues and improving life on Earth. He also expressed his gratitude to the Brazilian government, particularly to Marco Antonio Chamon, CEO of the Brazilian Space Agency, for hosting the fifth edition of this important meeting.
Dr. Altamimi emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to advancing the global space economy. He mentioned the Kingdom's recent establishment of the "Future Space Center" in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, designed to foster international cooperation, drive innovation, and create economic opportunities within the space sector. He reiterated that investing in space is key to the progress of humanity.
The G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, introduced during Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency, reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering international space collaboration. This initiative aims to harness the benefits of the space economy and promote the use of space data to support sustainable development, food security, and global health.
