The United Arab Emirates Space Agency’s National Space Academy develops Emirati space-science and engineering cadres through structured workshops, hands-on spacecraft and mission-planning activities, research projects, and practical mission experience. Launched in 2023, it has continued with second-cohort programmes in Earth observation and space mission and satellite engineering: the 2025 SMSE cohort selected 22 Emirati participants from 13 entities, while the Agency reported 70% employment among prior graduates. Its academic, industry, and agency partnerships build durable national capability, entrepreneurship, and pathways into the UAE space sector.