Shaikh Khalid bin Ali participates in Kazakhstan Space Days Forum 2025

Almaty, Sep 9 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, and Chairman of the Bahrain Space Agency, participated in the International Forum Space Days Kazakhstan 2025, held in Almaty on September 8–9.

The forum brought together over 500 participants and more than 30 speakers in 15 main sessions addressing key issues in space technology, including education and training initiatives for youth, satellite tracking for safe and sustainable space activities, the future role of geostationary satellites in communications and early warning, and the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Earth observation.

On the sidelines, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali met with Baubek Oralmagambetov, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Aerospace Committee, to discuss cooperation between the Bahrain Space Agency and Kazakh space institutions.

The event also featured international astronauts sharing field experiences and exploring opportunities for astronaut training and joint exploration programs.

Shaikh Khalid bin Ali emphasised that Bahrain’s participation reflects the advanced ties with Kazakhstan and provides an opportunity to exchange expertise, support the agency’s strategic objectives, and advance Bahrain’s progress in science, technology, and innovation.