Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading provider of commercial space services, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Esri Global Inc., the world leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. This landmark agreement was finalized today during the Esri Saudi User Conference 2025, held at the Fairmont Riyadh. The MoU was signed by Martijn Blanken, CEO of Neo Space Group (left side of the picture), and Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of Esri (right side of the picture).
This partnership marks a transformative step towards strengthening the geospatial sector in Saudi Arabia and beyond, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. As one of the fastest growing and most innovative fields within the space technology ecosystem, geospatial solutions play a pivotal role in fostering economic diversification and supporting strategic national initiatives.
Martijn Blanken, CEO of NSG said: “By combining NSG’s expertise in providing a broad range of geospatial services and Esri’s cutting-edge GIS technology, this partnership aims to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities in talent development, research and development (R&D), and leveraging Earth Observation data for critical applications. This collaboration will focus on R&D initiatives that push the boundaries of geospatial technology, delivering groundbreaking solutions across various sectors”.
Moreover, NSG and Esri will launch specialized training programs, workshops, and on-the-job experiences to enhance skills and expertise in the geospatial field, empowering a new generation of leaders and innovators.
Transforming satellite data into actionable insights, the partnership will leverage Earth Observation and Remote Sensing data to develop applications in agriculture, defense, security, environmental monitoring, urban planning, maritime and more. These transformative solutions aim to address global challenges and foster sustainable development across multiple industries.
As a strategic driver of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the geospatial sector is rapidly evolving into one of the Kingdom’s most transformative industries. Neo Space Group’s leadership, as a PIF company, is advancing the Kingdom’s position in space technologies, enabling innovation, economic diversification, and sustainable development through cutting-edge geospatial and satellite communication services.
Join us at the Esri Saudi User Conference 2025 to witness this groundbreaking partnership and explore NSG’s cutting-edge geospatial solutions across sectors!
About NEO SPACE GROUP
NEO SPACE GROUP (NSG) is a global space services company offering a broad portfolio of services in the fields of satellite communications, geospatial, PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing), and an investor in various space technologies. As a PIF company, NSG contributes to transforming the Saudi space economy, supporting innovation and job creation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
For more information visit:www.neospacegroup.com
About Esri: Esri is the global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping technology. For over 50 years, Esri has supported organizations in leveraging data to create smarter decisions and sustainable outcomes, empowering industries worldwide.
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