ABU DHABI- The UAE Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, defining a framework for collaboration and the exchange of information and expertise in the fields of space science, research, and technology.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, and Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Economy, Internal Security and Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
The signing of took place as part of an official visit to Abu Dhabi by a high-level delegation from Luxembourg, headed by HRH Prince Guillaume, Crown Prince of Luxembourg, and including HRH Princess Stephanie, Crown Princess of Luxembourg, and Elisabeth Cardoso, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the UAE.
The delegation met with UAE Space Agency officials including Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi and Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency.
The MoU promotes cooperation in various aspects of space exploration, including space science, research, technology, remote sensing, and navigation. In addition to this, the MoU encourages collaboration on space policy, law, regulation, and personnel training for space activities.
Source: https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/UAE_Space_Agency_signs_MoU_with_Luxembourg-WAM20171010131053557/