Meet Abdullah Al-Ajmi: Saudi Arabia’s Space Business Development Director
Abdullah Al-Ajmi holds a crucial role as the space business development director for Lockheed Martin in Saudi Arabia. In this position, he plays a vital role in coordinating and enhancing the Kingdom’s space initiatives.
His responsibilities extend beyond mere coordination, as he also focuses on fostering strategic partnerships between government entities and commercial organizations. Additionally, Al-Ajmi oversees the facilitation of scientific experiments, international research collaborations, and the planning of future space missions.
A retired brigadier general from the Royal Saudi Air Force and Ministry of Defense, Al-Ajmi brings a wealth of expertise in remote sensing, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and space systems to his current role.
Throughout his career, Al-Ajmi has been deeply involved in various space committees led by the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council for nearly two decades. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the Kingdom’s space capabilities.
With a career spanning over twenty years, Al-Ajmi has left his mark on numerous committees and projects. He has played key roles in the RSAF intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance committees, as well as the F-15SA RSAF program in partnership with the US Air Forces.
In previous positions, Al-Ajmi showcased exceptional leadership as the head of technical groups focusing on ISR and space systems. He has actively participated in committees such as the RSAF UAV committee, the Saudi-French Space Technical Group, Saudi/UK reconnaissance projects, and the Saudi-US Armament committee.
Al-Ajmi’s educational background is just as impressive as his professional achievements. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from King Saud University, graduated as a military officer from King Faisal Air Academy, and earned a master’s degree in the military use of remote sensing from Oklahoma State University in the US.
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