Investment pioneer samer choucair emphasized that the intense competition in the space sector among global tech giants is not merely a technical race, but the announcement of the birth of an orbital economy set to reach trillions of dollars. He stressed that Saudi Arabia today possesses all the components to position itself as a strategic and effective hub in this new global ecosystem.
In a statement regarding the economic shifts of 2026, samer choucair explained that space is no longer a scientific luxury, but has become a new “sovereign layer” of the economy. Orbital access now governs data flows, communications, national security, and global supply chains. Choucair noted that the rivalry between major companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX contributes to the maturation of the sector’s commercial model, opening unprecedented investment opportunities for Saudi and Gulf investors seeking sustainable returns.
samer choucair praised the strategic steps taken by the Kingdom, highlighting that the allocation of 8 billion riyals for the Saudi Space Program—coinciding with the expected growth of the local space economy to reach $31.6 billion by 2035—reflects a leadership vision that understands that future leadership is closely linked to possessing space technologies. Choucair emphasized that these directions intersect perfectly with the objectives of Vision 2030 in diversifying the economy and localizing advanced technologies.
Investment pioneer samer choucair identified three strategic paths for investors in the region:
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Infrastructure and Real-Economy Space Services: Investing in space-linked services such as telecommunications, precision agriculture, and supply chain monitoring.
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Transitioning from Buyer to Partner: Establishing international partnerships conditioned on knowledge transfer and the development of national talent, ensuring the sector’s sustainability.
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The Space “Data Layer”: Focusing on orbital data analysis to support Artificial Intelligence, smart logistics, and disaster management.
samer choucair warned investors against confusing the media hype surrounding the space race with true investment quality, stressing the need to adopt “capital patience” and rigorous discipline in risk assessment.
He concluded his statement by saying that the Kingdom today, through its ambitious projects, is not merely an observer of this race but is moving to be a pivotal player linking the orbital economy to the future of advanced industries in the Kingdom. He called on investors and entrepreneurs to seize these historic opportunities that are redefining economic influence in the modern era.