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Established in 2021, the I2U2 aims to strengthen technological and private sector cooperation in six key areas — water, energy, transportation, space, health and food security. The forum also serves as a platform to discuss strategic infrastructure projects in the Middle East as a counter to China’s increasing influence in the region. The project, which will use space-based observation data and capabilities of the four I2U2 partner countries, aims to create a unique space-based tool for policymakers, institutions, and entrepreneurs, enabling their work on environmental and climate change challenges and furthering their cooperation in the applications of space data for...