His Excellency Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General for the UAE Area Company supplied a keynote session on the significance of the country's area programme highlighting obstacles faced by his group in the region while planning for their objective to Mars.

The talk was offered at the Satellite Communications Conference, part of the 24th edition of CABSAT which opened up yesterday (14 January) at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

HE Dr Al Ahbabi, said: "CABSAT is a important exhibition and seminar for us as it demonstrates new modern technology in this region. The event additionally aligns with the UAE government's strategy to position the country as a hub for room events and events showcasing future technologies.

" It is necessary for us to use this event to present the UAE area program, tell people why we want the space industry at this certain time, highlight the challenges that are facing the region, and concentrate on the relevance of just what we are doing to resolve these challenges.

" One of our crucial programs is planning the mission to Mars, and we have established a goal of doing this to inspire youngsters worldwide, elevate the expectations of the people and try to lead and demonstrate that anything is possible.

As a nation that was as soon as a leader in astrology scientific research, it becomes part of our nationwide DNA and we make every effort to stimulate that again with science and technology.

" We likewise have many challenges to think about because of jobs in the room industry. Objectives of this size need a big spending plan, a substantial quantity of time, along with a requirement for highly experienced and driven individuals. It could additionally be extremely dangerous, and we will certainly need to be prepared for potential troubles, should they develop."

An expansion of CABSAT's broadcast-related satellite profile, the co-located Satellite Communications Conference is set to supply satellite interaction services to industries throughout the region, determining exactly how the growing satellite industry is sustaining ambitious programs such as that of the UAE Area Agency.

Uniting the current developments and establishing trends in the shipment of global web content, the GVF Satellite Summit, part of the Satellite Communications Meeting at CABSAT, is hosting local and global specialists spearheading favorable modification in the satellite industry.

CABSAT is the definitive event for broadcast, satellite and home entertainment content fields across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). The three-day occasion is the leading platform for the broadcast, production, web content shipment, digital media, and satellite markets throughout MEASA, cultivating disruptive innovation, production, distribution, and monetisation possibilities in the regional market.

CABSAT 2018 is open from 10am - 6pm January 14 and 15, and 10am - 5pm on January 16, with free access to business and trade visitors only. Check out www.cabsat.com to learn extra.

Caption: His Excellency Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General for the UAE Area Agency speaking at CABSAT, running until 16 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre