https://spacewatch.global/tag/omar-qaise/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:59:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/omar-qaise/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/oq-tech-and-telefonica-to-conduct-live-demo-of-two-way-satellite-communication-directly-with-smartphones/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74668 OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany will run the first European two-way direct-to-smartphone satellite demo, integrating LEO satellites with existing mobile networks.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/oq-technology-and-eseye-partner-for-global-5g-iot-connectivity-through-satellite-terrestrial-integration/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70602 OQ Technology and Eseye have announced a strategic partnership to unite OQ Technology’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity Hub, creating a unified ecosystem that bridges terrestrial and satellite networks through a single SIM solution. This solution allows IoT devices to maintain continuous, reliable connectivity, even in the most remote and challenging environments where terrestrial networks are unavailable.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/oq-technology-and-monogoto-partner-to-expand-hybrid-global-connectivity-using-leo-satellites/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70258 OQ Technology and Monogoto have announced a strategic partnership to add OQ’s Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to Monogoto’s existing hybrid ecosystem, which already includes partnerships with GEO satellite networks, resulting in a comprehensive multi-layer connectivity offering. With this strategic partnership, Monogoto’s customers will be able to seamlessly connect devices across public and private cellular networks, Wi-Fi, GEO, and LEO satellites, all through a single SIM, unified IP addressing, and consistent APIs.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/oq-tech-connects-cellular-iot-chipset-for-ntn-iot-enabling-large-scale-iot-connectivity-deployment/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69868 OQ Technology has certified Nordic Semiconductor’s low-power nRF9151 cellular IoT chipset for use on its 3GPP-compliant Non Terrestrial network (NTN), expanding the company's global addressable IoT device ecosystem for satellite connectivity. The chipset certification followed an end-to-end Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) connection and IoT data transmission from Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF915 IoT module to an OQ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, confirming that the module can operate over OQ’s network with no hardware changes or software updates required. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/ste2025-space-tech-unleashed-omar-qaises-pioneering-vision/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69115 Join us as Laura Todd sits down with Omar Qaise CEO and founder of OQ Technology, at the Luxembourg stand during Bremen Space Tech Expo 2025. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/oq-technology-achieves-europes-first-direct-to-mobile-emergency-broadcast-message-from-space/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69089 OQ Technology has used its Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to successfully deliver Europe’s first direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast message from space, transmitted directly to standard smartphones without any hardware or software modifications. This milestone makes OQ Technology the first European satellite operator to demonstrate a direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast message, positioning the company at the forefront of sovereign, secure, and resilient space-based communications for public safety and disaster response. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/oq-technology-granted-luxembourg-concession-for-satellite-based-5g-iot-d2d-services/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68783 OQ Technology has received a concession from the State of Luxembourg, authorizing it to deploy and operate satellite-based 5G networks providing D2D and IoT connectivity. The concession positions Luxembourg as one of the first European countries to authorize 5G NTN and D2D operations, granting OQ Technology the regulatory rights to operate its satellites using its priority ITU filings under internationally coordinated frequencies and orbits. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/oq-technology-contracts-with-esa-for-direct-to-cell-study/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53576 OQ Technology, a global satellite narrowband IoT connectivity operator, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a feasibility study of Direct-to-Cell connectivity. The Luxembourg Government, under the LuxImpulse program, is funding the contract. The  LuxImpulse aims to foster Luxembourg and European space initiatives through the national space program. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/oq-technology-confirms-successful-launch-of-macsat-satellite/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51650 OQ Technology, a Luxembourg based satellite communication service, announced on the 10th of October that its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, MACSAT, successfully launched aboard Arianespace’s Vega. The satellite was launched from French Guiana at 10:37 pm local time on the 8th of October. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/wsbw-2023-interview-with-omar-qaise-of-oq-technology/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51003 We're thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology, from World Satellite Business Week 2023 in Paris. Our wide-ranging discussion provides key insights into OQ Tech's upcoming launch of the MACSAT satellite in late September - Omar Qaise outlines the significance of this milestone. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/aramco-and-oq-technology-sign-mou/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50122 OQ Technology, a Satellite communication service in Luxembourg, announced on the 19th of July the signing of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco, the Saudi Arabian Oil Group. This will strengthen their existing collaboration and going forward they will concentrate on automation and Satellite IoT connectivity for Aramco’s remote site infrastructures. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/mbrsc-and-oq-technology-partner-on-phi-demo-satellite/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49618 OQ Technology and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have announced their partnership for the launch of the PHI-Demo satellite, part of the Payload Hosting Initiative (PHI). The satellite will carry technologies into space to undergo testing for the very first time, marking a milestone achievement for both organizations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/oq-technology-partners-iot-squared-for-iot-connectivity/ Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48863 OQ Technology and IoT Squared have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for IoT connectivity using 5G protocol through Shabbab Al Ghamdi for IoT Squared and Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/oq-tech-receives-space-activity-licence-from-luxembourg/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48221 OQ Technology has received a space activity licence from the Government of Luxembourg after undergoing rigorous technical, legal, security, and administrative due diligence on the company, its operations and future plans. As a result, OQ Technology becomes one of the first space companies in Luxembourg to receive this authorization under Luxembourg’s new law on Space Activities]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/kongsberg-nanoavionics-to-build-oq-tech-satellites/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47228 Smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer Kongsberg NanoAvionics has received an order for three further satellites from 5G telecoms operator OQ Technology. As a result, these satellites will join OQ Technology’s existing constellation, turning the company into one of the largest 5G NB-IoT (narrowband Internet of things) satellite operators globally. ]]>