Bahrain's Aysha Al Haram Takes Co-Chair Role in Global Women in Space Initiative

By: WE staff | Monday, 14 July 2025

• Aysha Al Haram, Division Head of Satellite Design at the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), has been appointed as co-chair of the new "SSPI-WISE East" regional chapter
• Her appointment is a significant milestone in Bahrain's growing leadership position in the global space industry

Aysha Al Haram, Department Head of the Satellite Design Department of Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), has been appointed as the co-chair of the newly formed "SSPI-WISE East" regional chapter—an affiliate of the international Women in Space Engagement (WISE) program by Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI). Her designation is a testament to Bahrain's increased global recognition and space leadership.

Aysha is the initial Arab female with a top leadership position in the SSPI-WISE network, committed to increasing the participation of women and young people in the satellite and space industries. In her new position, she will push for women empowerment in the space industry in the entire Middle East and Asia and lead the push for emerging markets to become key players in the future of the industry.

She has committed to advancing STEM education, initiating technical and leadership development initiatives, and establishing strong regional networks to develop engineers, researchers, and Arab women employed in space professions. Her appointment is a testament to international recognition of Bahraini women's capability in state-of-the-art technology and reinforces BSA's greater role on the world space stage.

BSA Chief Executive Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al Aseeri wished Aysha congratulations on her appointment as a victory for empowering Arab women and strengthening Bahrain's place in the international space community.