Dr. Fouad Mohamed Al -Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Space Sciences, confirmed that the launch of the first Bahraini satellite “Al -Mundhir” is marking the entry of the Kingdom of Bahrain the space world and the expansion of specific research by relying on the data and capabilities of the satellite and the changes it monitors.
And d. Al -Ansari is the historical event that reflects the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of space, and embodies its firm commitment to keeping pace with the latest scientific and technological developments, as the “Al -Mundhir” satellite was designed and fully developed in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is the first of its kind in the region, which employs artificial intelligence techniques in analyzing the space images on a satellite of this size.
He stressed that the success of the satellite successfully with Bahraini arms reflects the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect and preserve him regarding the trend towards future sciences, and in implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister, may God protect him. Noting the great support that the project received from His Highness, General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard, Secretary -General of the Supreme Defense Council, to enhance investment in young Bahraini energies, and enable them to achieve this achievement and encourage the exchange of experiences and technologies in the fields of future science and advanced science.
The President of the University of Bahrain praised the distinguished efforts made by the National Authority for Space Sciences, in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, in achieving this achievement, which is a milestone in the march of the Kingdom of Bahrain towards achieving scientific and technical excellence. Adding that this achievement sends a spirit of pride for future youth, to get close to the field of satellite design and operation, science, research and exploring space. It is also a cause of pride for them, to contribute and be part of the journey of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the ranks of developed countries in the field of space science and its techniques, expressing his pride that the majority of the engineers of the National Agency for Space Sciences are graduates of the University of Bahrain.
