Orbitworks’ first satellite tests Abu Dhabi’s space manufacturing ambitions

Get inside the minds of the business leaders shaping the Middle EastInside Abu Dhabi’s push to build satellites in the UAEAbu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing its first satellite for launch as it seeks to establish a commercial satellite manufacturing business in the UAE.Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing its first satellite for launch, a milestone the company says is critical to building credibility in the UAE's emerging satellite manufacturing industry. Acting CEO and Executive Director Hamdullah Mohib speaks with Dan Murphy about the company's operations in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, its planned 10-satellite, AI-enabled Altair Earth observation constellation and the challenge of proving UAE-assembled satellites can operate successfully in orbit.Mohib says Orbitworks currently imports the components used in its satellites while carrying out engineering, assembly and testing in Abu Dhabi. Watch the full interview on "Managing Middle East with Dan Murphy" in the video above.