Dr. Khalid Al Naqbi

Vice President Product & Engineering at Space42 | National Expert in Space Sector | AI Powered SpaceTech and Satellite Communications | PhD Engineering in Leadership and Management

14.7 yrs experienceTelecommunications

Jan 2025Added yesterday

The move

MoveYahsat → Space42

TitleVP - Systems Design and Engineering → Vice President - Product & Engineering at Space42

LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi

Career arcRooted in UAE★

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE15.3

Total experience14.7 years

Space42 headcount501-1,000 employees

Space42 industrySpace Research and Technology

Space42 HQAbu Dhabi

Space42 typePrivately Held

Career arc

Vice President - Product & Engineering at Space42Jan 2025 — Present
Space42· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
VP - Systems Design and EngineeringJul 2023 — Jun 2025
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
AVP - Design Authority and Engineering at YahsatJan 2021 — Jul 2023
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Manager - Program EngineeringJan 2020 — Jan 2021
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Manager - Business DevelopmentJan 2019 — Jan 2020
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
National Service with Etihad AirlinesNov 2017 — Dec 2018
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Military Airborne SATCOM Program ManagerJun 2017 — Jan 2018
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Senior Engineer Airborne SolutionsJan 2015 — Jun 2017
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Satellite Ground Terminal EngineerAug 2011 — Jan 2015
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

American University of Sharjah
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc · Electrical and Electronics Engineering2006 — 2011
University of Sharjah
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD · Engineering Management Industrial EngineeringSep 2018 — Dec 2025
Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai (RIT Dubai)
Master's degree · Electrical and Electronics Engineering2012 — 2015
Saif Al Yarabi high school
High School · General2004 — 2006

Languages

Top skills

IECProgramme DirectorsData AnalyticsLeadership DevelopmentCustomer SatisfactionArtificial Intelligence (AI)

About

I'm a results-driven executive with a rich history of spearheading extensive satellite communications and engineering initiatives. 📡 My career is a testament to strategic leadership, with a notable track record in overseeing high-impact projects, including a USD 250M military satellite network refresh and a groundbreaking USD 5.1B Military Satellite Fleet Program. 💼 Project Management Maestro With a knack for exceptional project management, I have honed my skills in financial oversight, technical guidance, and stakeholder engagement. 📊 My ability to navigate complex projects is a testament to my commitment to excellence. Whether it's collaborating with the Ministry of Defence or the UAE Government, I have a deep understanding of client needs and a talent for crafting innovative solutions.

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