H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), participated in the opening of the Space Sustainability Forum. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the forum is taking place in Geneva on September 10th and 11th. The event is designed to address the swift advancements in space technology and to offer a global platform for discussion by bringing together leaders, experts, specialists, and stakeholders from regulatory bodies as will as Space and satellite agencies to explore policies, strategies, and solutions essential for the sustainability of outer Space.
H.E. Al-Tamimi highlighted that Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with ITU members and all other relevant stakeholders, is actively contributing to the advancement of the Space economy and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Adding that Saudi Arabia harnesses its resources and specialized expertise in communications, space and technology through initiatives designed to promote and support space sustainability
H.E. the Governor concluded his remarks by emphasizing Saudi Arabia's ambition to explore new horizons for the future through advanced Space technologies, with the goal of achieving growth and sustainability for humanity, mentioning that the first conference on Space debris, held in collaboration with the ITU and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, aiming to enhance global awareness of Space debris challenges.
It is important to mention that Saudi Arabia has been a member of the ITU since 1949, in addition to its membership in the ITU Council since 1965, representing one of the 48 countries out of the 193 total member states.
