UAE Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The UAE Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market is Segmented by Type (Earth Observation Data, Value Added Services), by Satellite Orbit (Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit, Geostationary Orbit), and by End-Use(Urban Development and Cultural Heritage, Agriculture, Climate Services, Energy and Raw Materials, Infrastructure). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

UAE Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Size

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.06 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.60 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 8.55 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Major Players

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United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size is estimated at USD 1.06 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.60 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.55% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The UAE Satellite-based earth observation market is driven by the increasing government support to boost the country's space sector coupled with the increasing demand for environmental monitoring.

  • The satellite-based earth observation market in UAE is analyzed to witness substantial growth in the coming years, with the country's government making significant strides to boost the country's space sector. The country has established several centers and entities, such as UAE Space Agency, to support the research and development of space sciences. The agency works to raise awareness about the importance of space technologies, enhance national capabilities, and encourage the peaceful application of space research.
  • Moreover, the country is making substantial investments in the space sector, which is further analyzed to create significant growth opportunities for satellite-based earth observation market in the coming years. 
  • For instance, in July 2022, the UAE Space Agency announced a new AED 3 billion (USD 820 million) national investment and development fund for the space sector to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. The National Space Fund will actively encourage partnerships between international and local companies in the space sector.
  • Further, Emirati companies are working on next-generation earth observation satellites to strengthen the country's satellite-based earth observation market. For instance, to be developed at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai, the MBZ-SAT, a next-generation earth observation satellite, is expected to be launched in 2024. The low earth orbit satellite is expected to provide substantial support in the country's urban planning, monitoring environmental changes, watery quality, and agricultural development.
  • Emirati public sector space organizations are making significant strides to foster the country's earth observation satellite sector aligned with the UAE National Space Programme. For instance, over the years, the MBRSC has built, developed, and operated several Earth observation satellites, provided imaging services, analyzed and studied them, and produced relevant data for scientific communities and research centers worldwide. 
  • Among the earth observation satellites that the center operates are DubaiSat-1 & DubaiSat-2. Such developments further support the market growth in the country over the forecast period.

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Industry Overview

The UAE Satellite-based Earth Observation market is moderately competitive with the presence of global as well as local market vendors such as Thales, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), Bayanat AI, etc. The market vendors in the region are indulging in partnership and acquisition activities to enhance their market presence in the country's space sector.

  • May 2023 - Bayanat, a leading developer of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and AI Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), the UAE's top provider of satellite solutions, announced a comprehensive Space Programme. The Programme intends to develop the UAE's national satellite remote sensing and Earth Observation (EO) capabilities. This programme is part of the two firms' collaboration with ICEYE, a well-known SAR satellite. The expansion intends to investigate the economic potential in the UAE space environment as well as the global EO market.

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Leaders

  1. Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat)

  2. Bayanat AI

  3. Airbus

  4. Thales

  5. ViaSat Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market News

  • February 2023 - Bayanat, a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, signed an MOU with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), the UAE's flagship satellite solutions provider, to develop an in-country space program. The strategic collaboration aims to establish and operate strategic earth observation partnerships within the UAE, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical imagery satellite capabilities.
  • December 2022 - The UAE Space Agency and Bayanat signed a collaboration agreement to create and operate a geospatial analytics platform for Space Data Centre, one of the transformational programs of the UAE government. Bayanat will establish an innovative environment for Earth observation apps under the conditions of collaboration by using the capabilities of large-scale data management and processing capabilities and providing analytical reports based on Earth observation satellites.

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Several Initiatives and Investments by UAE Government in Space Sector
    • 5.1.2 Growing demand for Environmental Monitoring is Expected to Drive the Market
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Lack of Skilled and Trained Personnel

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Earth Observation Data
    • 6.1.2 Value Added Services
  • 6.2 By Satellite Orbit
    • 6.2.1 Low Earth Orbit
    • 6.2.2 Medium Earth Orbit
    • 6.2.3 Geostationary Orbit
  • 6.3 By End-use
    • 6.3.1 Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
    • 6.3.2 Agriculture
    • 6.3.3 Climate Services
    • 6.3.4 Energy and Raw Materials
    • 6.3.5 Infrastructure
    • 6.3.6 Others

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat)
    • 7.1.2 Bayanat AI
    • 7.1.3 Airbus
    • 7.1.4 Thales
    • 7.1.5 ViaSat Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Satcom Direct, Inc.
    • 7.1.7 Inmarsat Communications Company LLC
    • 7.1.8 EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG
    • 7.1.9 SES S.A
    • 7.1.10 4 Earth Intelligence (4EI)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Industry Segmentation

Satellite-based earth observation is done with the help of satellites orbiting around the planet to view and identify environmental changes, map making, etc. The satellite-based earth observation technology captures and stores information from satellites relating to the physical, biological, and chemical compositions of the Earth for monitoring, surveillance, and decision-making in various verticals, such as defense and intelligence, infrastructure and engineering, natural resource management, energy and power, and disaster management.

The UAE satellite-based earth observation market is segmented by type (earth observation data, value added services), by satellite orbit (low earth orbit, medium earth orbit, geostationary orbit), and by end-use (urban development and cultural heritage, agriculture, climate services, energy and raw materials, infrastructure). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Type Earth Observation Data
Value Added Services
By Satellite Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
By End-use Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
Agriculture
Climate Services
Energy and Raw Materials
Infrastructure
Others
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How big is the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market?

The United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size is expected to reach USD 1.06 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 8.55% to reach USD 1.60 billion by 2030.

What is the current United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size?

In 2025, the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size is expected to reach USD 1.06 billion.

Who are the key players in United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market?

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), Bayanat AI, Airbus, Thales and ViaSat Inc. are the major companies operating in the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market.

What years does this United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size was estimated at USD 0.97 billion. The report covers the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

United Arab Emirates Satellite-based Earth Observation Industry Report

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