As commercial activity expands across borders, the Middle East is rapidly emerging as a major player on the world stage. Leading this charge is Bahrain, a nation building its own path in the space economy through innovation, youth leadership, and international collaboration.
In a recent episode of SSPI’s The Space Business Is… podcast, sponsored by ST Engineering iDirect, we hear from Eng. Aysha Alharam, Chief of the Satellite Department, and Eng. Yaqoob Alqassab, Engineering Specialist at the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA). Both are recognized as SSPI “20 Under 35” honorees and represent a new generation of engineers driving Bahrain’s rise in the global space community.
Podcast Highlights
This episode explores:
- How Bahrain’s first fully developed national satellite, AlMunther, is advancing local innovation and technical expertise.
- The Bahrain Space Agency’s mission to cultivate national talent and strengthen global partnerships.
- How the Middle East’s growing ecosystem is shifting the region from space consumers to space contributors.
- The pivotal role of AI-based data analysis, Earth observation, and CO₂ monitoring in building a sustainable and secure future.
Through their stories, Aysha and Yaqoob reveal how Bahrain’s next generation is leading with vision—turning ambition into tangible achievements that extend from Earth to orbit.
Listen now to discover how Bahrain and the wider Middle East are shaping the future of space exploration and technology.