The long-standing collaboration of the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) continues for 2018 with a further enhanced partnership to bring a programme of strategic debate on key issues for the current satellite industry technology and service marketplace to CABSAT in Dubai. Here, Martin Jarrold, Chief …
Read More »Qatar’s Es’hailSat Talks Up Es’hail 2, Doha Teleport; In Discussions for Es’hail 3 and 4
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has exhibited at the 3rd Global SatShow conference and exhibition being held on November 9-10, 2017, at Halic in Istanbul, Turkey. This is the third year for the Global SatShow event, dedicated to the entire value chain in the satellite industry, as well as space …
Read More »La Poste Sénégal Selects Eutelsat to Connect 200 Post Offices
Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, has announced a multi-year agreement with La Poste Sénégal, the country’s public postal service company, to interconnect 200 post offices nationwide. La Poste Sénégal has chosen high-power Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 WestA satellite to support the country’s largest Very …
Read More »Israel’s Gilat Reports Continued Growth in Profitability in Q3 2017
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Key Financial Highlights: Revenues for Q3 2017 were $69.9 million compared with $66.2 million in Q2 2017 and $78.6 million in Q3 2016. Profitability …
Read More »Israel’s Spacecom Announces AMOS-17 Successfully Passes Critical Design Review
Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, announced today that its AMOS-17 communication satellite has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and entered full production. Specifically designed for the African continent and scheduled for launch in early 2019, AMOS-17 will operate from 17°E to expand and strengthen Spacecom’s coverage …
Read More »Qatar’s Es’hailSat To Deliver Inmarsat L-band Services
Es’hailSat has announced a new partnership with Inmarsat, which will see the Qatar-based communications satellite operator complement its existing portfolio of fixed Ku- and Ka-band services with Inmarsat’s award winning L-band service. The landmark partnership is the first of its kind in Qatar, which consolidates all L-band service requirements for …
Read More »UAE’s Thuraya Launches VoIP App and Service
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the launch of Thuraya Talk, its high quality Voice over IP (VoIP) service. Thuraya Talk gives customers an easy and convenient way to stay connected and opens up unique communication capabilities for both personal and professional use. All users will receive their own dedicated number …
Read More »UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Participates In the Dubai Airshow 2017
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is participating at the Dubai Airshow 2017, one of the most prominent and important aerospace events in the world, which runs from November 12-16, 2017. During the participation, MBRSC will showcase the Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe model for the first time, its …
Read More »Intelsat and Coca-Cola Partner to Promote Digital Access in Africa
Intelsat S.A., operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, and The Coca-Cola Company are working together to bring satellite-enabled Wi-Fi services to remote communities across Africa. The partnership will support both companies’ future business plans and also their mutual efforts to promote sustainable development, …
Read More »Day 4 of the UAE Space Agency-UNOOSA High Level Forum: Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development
The forth and last day of the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development,” in Dubai, which is hosted by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and jointly organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the …
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