https://spacewatch.global/tag/thuraya/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:33:29 +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/thuraya/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/thuraya-enters-south-african-market-for-the-first-time-with-thuraya-4-satellites-commercial-rollout/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68888 Thuraya has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa, towards expanding national coverage and strengthening critical communications across essential sectors. The satellite will subsequently strengthen South Africa’s connectivity-dependent industries, including energy, mining, maritime, civil government, and humanitarian operations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/thuraya-launches-new-generation-satellite-and-cellular-phone/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52813 Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobility arm of the UAE’s Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (YAHSAT) announced on the 13th of December that it is releasing a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. The phone is a dual-mode, dual-SIM satellite-cellular phone that allows users to move in and out of terrestrial coverage and seamlessly connect with ease, regardless of their location. It has been developed to meet the needs of a growing market and was upgraded to support terrestrial 4G LTE networks for flexible connectivity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/yahsat-acquires-minority-stake-in-esat-global/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43950 Yahsat, UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, has acquired a minority stake in eSAT Global Inc, an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions provider.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-adnan-al-muhairi-why-next-gen-the-thuraya-programme-recap/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41316 Our Space Café WebTalk “33 minutes with Adnan Al Muhairi - Why Next Gen? - The Thuraya Programme” took place on Tuesday, 31st May. Adnan Al Muhairi is the Chief Technology Officer of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), and has had a distinguished career in the space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-adnan-al-muhairi-on-31-may-2022/ Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41043&preview=true&preview_id=41043 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Adnan Al Muhairi, Chief Technology Officer at Yahsat, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Why Next Gen? - The Thuraya Programme. In his role as Chief Technology Officer, Adnan Al Muhairi is committed to designing and developing technological solutions with his team to better serve Yahsat and Thuraya customers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/yahsat-wants-to-list-30-at-the-abu-dhabi-stock-exchange/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33829&preview=true&preview_id=33829 The satellite operator Yahsat, owned by the Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala, wants to go public, sell “at least 30%” of its capital and list at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, the company announced. The offering creates an opportunity for investors to participate in the strategic growth of a leading integrated satellite communication services provider, Yahsat said. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/gmv-provides-control-center-for-yahsats-thuraya-4-ngs/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33212&preview=true&preview_id=33212 The Spanish high-tech group GMV will supply the control center and flight dynamics system for Yahsat’s Thuraya 4‑NGS satellite, the company announced. Thuraya 4‑NGS is a next generation L-band system built by Airbus on its Eurostar Neo platform and slated for operations in 2024.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/spacewatchgl-coproduction-yahsat-paving-the-future-of-space-industry-and-economy/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31645 The UAE-based global satellite operator, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has seen immense strides in both technology and opportunity over the last year.  In the face of a pandemic and unpredictable space market, Yahsat prevailed with ingenuity and strategic partnerships that are enabling the company to quickly emerge as a leader in the industry and a principal stakeholder and contributor to the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) transformation as a space economy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/ali-al-hashemi-to-follow-masood-mahmood-as-yahsat-ceo/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30301&preview=true&preview_id=30301 https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/spacewatchgl-interviews-ali-al-hashemi-of-thuraya/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:30:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28655&preview=true&preview_id=28655 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/thuraya-to-launch-sattrack-to-track-and-monitor-fishing-vessels/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27295&preview=true&preview_id=27295 The mobile satellite operator Thuraya launches a cloud-based tracking and monitoring service for fishing vessels, the company announced.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/l3harris-selected-by-airbus-for-next-gen-mobile-telecom-satellite-antenna/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25749&preview=true&preview_id=25749 L3Harris selected by Airbus for next gen mobile telecom satellite antenna]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/yahsat-boosts-thurayas-next-generation-capabilities/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25594&preview=true&preview_id=25594 Airbus has been selected by Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s leading global satellite operator, to build Thuraya 4-NGS, the next generation mobile telecommunications system that will drive the continued advancement of Thuraya’s L-band business.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/thuraya-users-to-benefit-from-ericsson-core-network-modernization/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24015 United Arab Emirates-based mobile satellite services operator Thuraya has signed an agreement with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) for a core network modernization and upgrade to a 4G and 5G ready infrastructure. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/thuraya-aero-reaches-line-fit-milestone-for-airbus-helicopters/ Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22109 Thuraya, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, and SCOTTY Group, a developer of beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communication solutions based in Austria, announced on 30 April 2020 that they have secured line-fit offerability for the Thuraya Aero mobile connectivity solution on Airbus H145 and H135 helicopters.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/uaes-yahsat-government-solutions-looks-to-expand-into-military-market/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21653 Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), one of the leading providers of secure satellite communications for militaries and governments in the Middle East, is looking to use its L-band satellite communications service to expand its offering to government and military clients.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/thuraya-marinestar-becomes-a-major-success-story/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21424 Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, announced on 9 April 2020 that Thuraya MarineStar, its best in class, affordable maritime voice solution with advanced two-way tracking and monitoring capabilities is a bestseller, especially in the Asian maritime markets.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/thuraya-commits-to-support-covid-19-global-humanitarian-response-plan/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21137 Thuraya, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, announced on 31 March 2020 that it has welcomed the launch of the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), announced by the United Nations Secretary-General on 25 March.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/uae-space-law-details-announced-to-facilitate-space-sector-development/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19890 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/spacewatchgl-op-ed-the-right-elements-for-a-thriving-uae-space-sector/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19454 Along the sidelines of local and international events, my colleagues and I at the UAE Space Agency meet with a myriad of official delegations and representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation and the state of the global space sector.]]>