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To Infinity And Beyond: Dtec Forum Looks At The Opportunities In UAE's Space Tech Sector The third edition of the Dtec forum, powered by Entrepreneur Middle East, looked into the opportunities presented by the country's space tech sector.

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The third edition of the Dtec Forum, powered by Entrepreneur Middle East, looked into the opportunities presented by the country's space tech sector.

The event is organized in partnership between Dtec, a Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority-owned tech startup center, and Entrepreneur Middle East.

The #DtecForum analyzed the competitive advantage of various startup solutions- from space exploration to space vacations, and what investors should keep in mind when investing in space tech projects.

Speakers included Elodie Robin-Guillerm, Director, Gothams, Abu Dhabi Hub71; Aruba Khalid, Senior Research Analyst, Dubai Future Accelerators; Adham Mohammad Aqil Hadi Alkhaja, CEO, Ayn Astra and Fadaa Space Services; Rami Alkhatib Director, Rayatech; and David Critchley, CEO, TCarta.

Related: Scaling Up From The Middle East: Mona Kattan, Sima Ved, and Kunal Kapoor Explain How At Dtec Forum

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