Global Shapers Community Dubai

An electrical engineer with an MSc in Space Science and an MIT Bootcamps alumnus, Abdullah went on to found SpacePoint "SPACE.", a UAE-based EdTech startup on a mission to make satellite development accessible to students from middle school through university. In this episode, Abdullah takes us through his journey from his early inspirations and engineering roots, to the turning points that led him to entrepreneurship. We explore what it means to be a young founder in the UAE's growing space economy, the role of community in driving innovation, and how his path brought him to the Global Shapers Dubai Hub.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Global Shapers Community Dubai Hub Podcast! This platform is a space created by the community for the community. In this introductory episode, we sit down with Zainab Abdulla, Project Lead for the podcast, and Mohammad Mishal, Curator of the Dubai Hub, to discuss the vision behind this initiative, the importance of creating meaningful conversations, and how storytelling can inspire impact within our local community and beyond.This podcast will spotlight the experiences, journeys, and ideas of Global Shapers, while also bringing insights from local experts and changemakers across different fields. We are incredibly excited to launch this project and build a space where people can connect, learn, and contribute to important conversations. We would also love to hear from our audience! To share with us the topics and discussions you would like featured in future episodes, please fill out this form: https://globalshapersdubai.com/podcastWe are excited to embark on this new journey with our incredible community!