IT Academy (NITA) Space Academy has commenced its first training programme in Earth Observation (EO), with an inaugural cohort of Saudi nationals.
The programme forms part of a wider Space Academy initiative in collaboration with Serco as part of upskilling the kingdom’s future space workforces. NITA and Serco play a central role in supporting Vision 2030 by building local capabilities, fostering innovation and investing in the next generation of national talent.
The first cohort comprises 20 participants from Neo Space Group (NSG), representing a range of departments across the organisation. The five-day programme combines theoretical and practical EO training and is delivered by Serco’s subject-matter experts.
Equipping professionals
The EO programme is designed to equip professionals with the skills required to access, analyse and interpret EO imagery and value-added products, supporting real-world applications across both civil and commercial use cases. Future programmes will cover remote sensing, satellite communications and ground segment (SATCOM), positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), and cybersecurity.
“This collaboration with Serco and our partners plays an important role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s space ecosystem,” remarked Nora Al Shaikh, Executive Director, NITA.
Future-ready training
“Working in partnership with NITA and industry stakeholders, Serco is focused on delivering practical, future-ready training that creates long-term value,” commented Amar Vora, Head of Space for Serco Middle East.
“We are proud to join the Academy’s inaugural cohort; this Earth Observation programme, along with future modules, equips our team with the hands-on expertise needed to drive Saudi Arabia’s space ambitions forward,” noted Moutaz Mashhour, Chief Human Resources Officer, Neo Space Group.
