Abu Dhabi: The Harvard Business School Aerospace Alumni Group announced the launch of its local chapter in Abu Dhabi at the opening of the Global Space and Satellite Forum.

The aerospace group will have a primary office in Washington DC, with upcoming representative regional offices in France, the UAE, and Singapore to provide services for the aerospace community in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East.

The group is focused on the three clusters of civil aviation, defence, and space exploration, and aims to become a prominent one in the aerospace community, with access to world-class resources and experience in both the aviation and space industries.

The Global Space and Satellite Forum provided an opportunity for international experts to meet regional leaders and discuss satellite projects under way across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.