Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) Satellite Design Department chief Aysha Al Haram has been appointed co-chair of the newly established “SSPI-WISE East” regional group under the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) initiative Women in Space Engagement (WISE), reflecting Bahrain’s growing role in the global space sector.
Ms Al Haram is the first Arab woman to assume a senior leadership role within the organisation, which focuses on empowering women and youth in the space and satellite industry worldwide.
Her appointment aims to support women in the space sector across the Middle East and Asia, highlighting the importance of emerging markets in shaping the industry’s future.
This achievement highlights international recognition of Bahraini female talent in advanced technology and underscores the BSA’s key role in the global space sector.
