During UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s state visit to Angola, UAE-based space technology company Space42 signed a major five-year partnership deal with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service.
What’s in the Deal
The agreement covers satellite communications, artificial intelligence, Earth observation, security drones, and border control systems. Space42 will help Angola develop a centralized command and control center using advanced space technology.
Space42 already provides satellite internet coverage across Angola through its YahClick service, making this partnership a natural next step.
Why It Matters
We’re incredibly excited about this partnership and what it means for Angola,” said Sulaiman Al Ali, Space42’s Chief Commercial Officer. “After years of serving the Angolan people through our satellite services, this MOU represents a natural evolution of our commitment to the country. When General Massano and his team visited us in the UAE, we could see their genuine interest in how our space technology and AI solutions could make a real difference – not just for national security, but for the everyday lives of Angola’s people and communities.”
The deal came after high-level meetings in the UAE where Space42 demonstrated their technology to General João Pereira Massano and his team from Angola’s security service.
The Bigger Picture
This partnership strengthens UAE-Angola relations while positioning Angola to access cutting-edge space technology for both security and civilian uses. It’s part of Space42’s growing presence across Africa and shows how space technology is becoming increasingly important for African nations’ development and security needs.
