Satellite/Comms

February 21, 2025

Through this partnership, ATSS will utilise Intelsats broad C-band and Ku-band satellite coverage.

SES deploys O3b mPOWER for Viasat Energy’s offshore vessel in APAC

February 20, 2025

The O3b mPOWER connectivity will support both critical and non-critical communications onboard.

EDGE and Lockheed to explore collaboration in aerospace and defence

February 20, 2025

Through this partnership, both companies will identify areas of collaboration to support the UAEs growing industrial landscape while reinforcing its defence sector with advanced technologies and capabilities.

AMMROC and Marshall partner to enhance C-130 fleet readiness

February 20, 2025

The new service agreement outlines an 18 month joint project under which Marshall will deploy engineering expertise to support AMMROC in attaining UAE Military Design Organisation Approval.

Du becomes UAE’s first telecom operator to launch 5G VoNR

February 19, 2025

Du users can enjoy using the VoNR over their 5G enabled devices from different handsets manufacturers.

Space42 and FADA sign $102.9m deal to boost UAE’s EO capabilities

February 19, 2025

The contract between Space42s Bayanat Smart Solutions and EDGEs FADA will enhance the nations geospatial capabilities over the next five years.

SKYFive Arabia and AITA partner to introduce IFC for Egyptian airlines

February 18, 2025

Under this agreement, AITA will deliver IFC services to all Egyptian airlines, utilising SKYFive's A2G technology, which has been deployed across Europe for several years.

Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network gateway

February 18, 2025

The strategic upgrade to 76 sites across the Kingdom reduces operational costs and boosts network efficiency.

Space42 and EDGE partner to advance UAE space technology

February 17, 2025

The joint venture will create a dedicated hub to manufacture, deploy, and operate sovereign EO space missions and establish a competitive commercial EO programmes.

BlackSky and Rocket Lab set launch window for first Gen-3 satellite

February 17, 2025

The mission will add high-resolution 35-cm imaging capability to BlackSkys high-cadence, low-latency data and AI-enabled analytics offerings.

Myriota expands satellite IoT network with four new satellites

February 15, 2025

The satellites will add capacity for Myriotas services and expand Myriotas markets to Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and across the Middle East.

Ooredoo Qatar taps Nokia 5G standalone core for advanced network services

February 14, 2025

Nokia will deliver a modernized core network that enables Ooredoo Qatar to offer more advanced services using network slicing.

Eutelsat and ATSS renew deal for satellite services across MENA

February 13, 2025

The contract signing took place during the LEAP event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Rocket Lab delivers third Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space

February 13, 2025

The Pioneer spacecraft designed, built, and tested by Rocket Lab is the second spacecraft delivered to Varda for launch within a month.

Zain KSA and Nokia partner to advance 5G and AI RAN technologies

February 13, 2025

This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in the telecoms sector and develop a future-proof infrastructure that meets the anticipated demand for open wireless networks.

STC Group partners with Cohere to advance AI innovation

February 12, 2025

Under the collaboration, stc will leverage Coheres cutting-edge AI capabilities to develop transformative products as part of its internal Gen AI initiative.

Mobily invests $905m in data centres and submarine cables

February 12, 2025

Through these initiatives, Mobily aims to achieve sustainable growth and contribute to the Kingdoms digital transformation goals.

STC Group and AWS partner to drive digital transformation in KSA

February 11, 2025

This joint engagement will accelerate the Saudi Arabias deployment of cloud-based services and AI infrastructure, and support mega projects.

NASA selects SpaceX to launch Pandora mission for exoplanet study

February 11, 2025

Pandora is an ESPA Grande-class spacecraft, weighing up to 320 kg, and is designed to function in a sun-synchronous orbit.

Measat and SPACESAIL sign MoU to advance LEO satellite connectivity

February 10, 2025

The companies also plan to conduct a joint rain fade study on Q/V-band high frequency transmission.

Etihad Salam Telecom and center3 to enhance connectivity

February 10, 2025

The ICT sector in Saudi Arabia is poised for substantial growth, with projections reaching $82.51bn by 2030.

Tunisia to launch 5G services by mid-February

February 8, 2025

The three telecommunication operators Tunisie telecom, Orange Tunisie and Ooredo will start marketing 5G services from mid-February 2025.

STC Group to showcase digital solutions at LEAP 2025

February 7, 2025

Throughout LEAP 2025, STC Group will participate in panel discussions, unveil new partnerships and engage attendees with immersive experiences at its interactive booths.

ABS appoints Sameer Karimbhai as General Counsel

February 7, 2025

Karimbhai has joined ABS following his tenure at Eutelsat, where he served as OneWeb General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.

Salam partners with CDNetworks to enhance internet services in KSA

February 6, 2025

Both partners aim to enhance the digital experiences across Saudi Arabia by providing diversified internet services with low latency, targeted to meet the surging demand for advanced internet services and...

e& UAE completes first phase of AI integration in private cloud

February 6, 2025

The integration of AI into e&s private cloud was collaboratively developed by Intel, Cisco and e&s cloud experts with the goal to create a robust cloud environment.

Mobily lands Africa-1 submarine cable in Saudi Arabia

February 6, 2025

The Africa-1 submarine cable is expected to be fully operational by early 2026.

ST Engineering iDirect promotes Sridhar Kuppanna to CTO

Prior to joining ST Engineering iDirect in 2023, Kuppanna worked at Ribbon Communications for over 20 years, where he contributed to the development of scalable and interoperable networks.

Ooredoo and DE-CIX bring internet exchange to Qatar with Doha IX

Developed and operated under the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) model, Doha IX is the sixth IX operated by DE-CIX in the region.

Nilesat and Eutelsat discuss strategic partnership expansion

The meeting also addressed the prospects of expanding the scope of joint services to meet the needs of both the regional and international markets.

E& Carrier & Wholesale expands global reach

E& C&WS is establishing new strategic hubs in Miami and Johannesburg, strengthening its existing presence in London and Singapore.

Thales partners with MBRSC to develop Emirates airlock module

The Airlock will allow astronauts to perform spacewalks, transfer research to and from the lunar station and serve as an additional docking port for spacecraft vehicles.

Thales partners with MBRSC to develop Emirates airlock module

The Airlock will allow astronauts to perform spacewalks, transfer research to and from the lunar station and serve as an additional docking port for spacecraft vehicles.

Arianespace secures launch contract for second-gen Galileo satellites

February 4, 2025

With the already booked Galileo first-generation satellites missions on board Ariane 6, this new contract represents the fourth mission for Ariane 6 benefiting the Galileo constellation.

Du to co-host Capacity Middle East 2025

February 4, 2025

Du aims to facilitate an event where the brightest minds in the industry can connect, share insights and pioneer strategies.

Ericsson partners with Ooredoo Qatar to enhance connectivity

February 3, 2025

This deal includes the annual expansion of indoor and outdoor sites, spectrum refarming and deployment of newly acquired spectrum for 4G/5G and mmWave expansions.

European Commission announces Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme

February 2, 2025

The programme will be launched at the NewSpace Africa Conference in April 2025, marking the beginning of its implementation.

Ooredoo to build submarine cable linking seven GCC countries

January 31, 2025

Fibre in Gulf (FIG) submarine cable is a strategic initiative to significantly enhance regional connectivity.

Lockheed Martin celebrates graduation of 56 UAE interns from CISS programme

January 31, 2025

The programme offers hands-on experience in advanced fields, including artificial intelligence for automating foreign object debris identification, modeling and simulation for defense systems and space exploration initiatives.

ESA partners with Thales Alenia Space to develop Argonaut lunar lander

January 30, 2025

The lander will fly to the Moon and land on its surface assuring the European autonomous access to the Moon.

EIB Global signs $130m loan deal with SES for O3b mPOWER

January 30, 2025

The loan will partially fund SESs continued O3b mPOWER fleet expansion for additional capacity worldwide.

Ericsson and Batelco expand mobile broadband network

January 30, 2025

Batelco has upgraded its Ericsson Mediation platform to the latest cloud-native technology to support advanced applications like 5G Standalone and Internet of Things use cases.

SBTi approves Eutelsat’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets

The SBTi has recognized the Groups scope 1 and 2 targets as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, in line with the Paris Agreement.

MBRSC and SpaceData to develop advanced digital twin solutions

According to the MoU, for space exploration, SpaceData will create a high-fidelity lunar digital twin platform while for supporting economic initiatives, they will deliver a detailed Earth-based digital twin platform.

E& joins forces with NYU Abu Dhabi to advance 6G research

The partnership aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration with a focus on 6G research, and youth empowerment initiatives.

NASA invests in Artemis studies to support lunar exploration

NASA has selected nine companies for contracts with a combined value of $24m to study logistics needed for later human missions on the moon.

SES reduces debt with repurchase of $104m

January 28, 2025

SES may seek to make further repurchases of its Securities from time to time, subject to market conditions.

GITAI completes space demo of in-house developed 16U satellite

January 28, 2025

The mission was designed to showcase GITAI's role as a prime contractor with expertise in in-house spacecraft development and operational management.

Turkey advances plans for rocket launch facility in Somalia

January 27, 2025

The Somali launch site aligns with Turkey's broader ambitions to establish itself as a key player in the global space race.

Viasat restructures senior executive team

January 27, 2025

As part of the reorganisation, Guru Gowrappan, currently President, will be leaving the company, after serving in an advisory role through April to ensure a smooth transition.

Integrasys joins Satellite Industry Association as associate member

January 27, 2025

Integrasys has upgraded its membership status with the Satellite Industry Association after several years of active involvement.

Global space economy to reach $1tn by 2033: Novaspace

January 26, 2025

Government investment remains a key factor in driving growth, with global military space budgets exceeding $64bn.

Azercosmos to host Space Technology Conference in April

January 24, 2025

The conference aims to examine the latest trends in space technology and research, foster knowledge exchange and strengthen regional and international partnerships.

Rocket Lab to launch wildfire monitoring mission for OroraTech

January 24, 2025

OroraTech is developing a constellation of satellites to detect and monitor wildfires, providing early warnings of fires to alert first responders.

E& collaborates with IBM to launch AI governance platform

January 23, 2025

The solution will leverage IBM's watsonx.governance enterprise AI and data governance platform.

MBZUAI opens applications for Undergraduate Research Internship Programme

January 23, 2025

Competitive selection process identifies top STEM undergraduate students from around the world for month-long research experience in Abu Dhabi.

EsÂhailSat signs multi-year deal with MoroccoÂs SNRT