Thuraya has further strengthened its maritime team with the appointment of Keith Murray as Maritime Product Manager, based in Dubai.Murrays key tasks will be to increase the penetration of the ...
EIAST and NCMS discuss collaboration.A team from the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), headed by Executive Director Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Mandoos were received at The Emirates Institution for ...
Speaking on behalf of the international satellite1 community, Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat, warned African states of the consequences for the continent if C-band resources are reallocated to mobile ...
ETL Systems has provided United Arab Emirates integrated telecom service provider du with three RF matrices as it continues to develop its state-of-the-art IPTV network further.Two 32 x 128 L-band ...
EshailSat has announced that on 25th January Al Araby Television Network will broadcast via the Eshail 1 satellite located at the 25.5° East hotspot neighborhood covering the MENA region.Al Araby ...
Etisalat is offering its business mobile post-paid customers a service to share a single data plan across multiple devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.Todays growing business environment demands more connectivity ...
Etisalat launched its 4G LTE and eLife services over VSAT technology, at the IBC Content Everywhere MENA event, organised by IBC, in Dubai.Etisalat is the first operator to launch 4G LTE ...
O3b Networks has announced that clients like Digicel, PNCC and Palau Telecom have now successfully gone live on its Fiber in the Sky satellite network.Connected to the O3b network, these ...
Yahsat has announced that they have completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Al Yah 3 spacecraft and payload. Al Yah 3, which is based on Orbitals GEOStar-3 platform, ...
Dates: 2-5 June 2015Venue: Marina Bay Sands, SingaporeWebsite: www.CommunicAsia.comSatComm2015, a part of CommunicAsia2015, provides a strategic platform for the satellite communication industry to congregate and address key satellite-based issues within Asia-Pacifics mobile ecosystem. ...
Dates: 26 – 28 May 2015Venue: The Conrad, Dubai UAEWebsite: www.gssforum.comSupported by the UAE Space Agency and hosted by Emirates Institution of Advanced Science and Technology, the 5th Global Space and Satellite Forum (26 ...
ViaSat has selected SpaceX to launch ViaSat-2, the next generation of high-capacity broadband satellite. ViaSat-2 is scheduled for a late summer 2016 launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from the ...
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the initial in-orbit testing of ASTRA 2G and has handed over the control of the satellite to SES who will now validate the ...
Eutelsat has revealed headline figures of research on the number of homes receiving channels broadcast by eight of its flagship television neighbourhoods serving Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. ...
C-bands importance to the people of Africa and the satellite sector cannot be denied, but other parties seek access to the band. The International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) community is targeting ...
THE INFRASTRUCTURE: ISSUES WITH HARDWARE, INTERNET AND SECURITYRural, remote and low-income regions across Asia, Africa and the Middle East tend to have weak computing and internet infrastructure at school and ...
Du and Anite have announced the commencement of live operations at its Terminal Innovation Lab in the UAE – a first in the Middle East region.The facility is equipped with ...
Thales Alenia has been selected by CNES (Centre National dEtudes Spatiales) to build its oceanography satellite SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography).SWOT is an oceanography program that will demonstrate new applications, ...
National investment in space technology is continuing to grow, as the UAE seeks to develop a long-term strategic plan for a solid and sustainable foundation for advanced space innovation and ...
EshailSat has announced that Al-Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) is now using the Eshail 1 satellite located at the 25.5-degree East hotspot neighborhood to broadcast content to the full Middle East ...
EshailSat has announced that following an international consultation, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), has been selected to launch the companys second satellite, Eshail 2, in the fourth quarter of 2016 on ...
Members of the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) are to benefit from a new GSM Demodulation Tool developed by Eutelsat, and being offered to all IRG members including new members ...
Following the successful launches of the first eight O3b satellites in two batches, on June 25, 2013 and July 10, 2014, Arianespace has orbited four new satellites in the O3b ...
O3b will launch its latest four satellites from the Space Center in French Guiana. The newly launched satellites will be the latest addition to a network designed to connect the ...
Ericsson signed a framework agreement on 2G/3G mobile communication equipment and related services such as design, planning, deployment, tuning, and optimisation with Ethio Telecom.The newly signed framework agreement ...
As part of Arabsat and STCs long term partnership, ARABSAT has announced the successful accomplishment of its project with STC to renew and upgrade its satellite hub in Riyadh (Dirab), ...
Thuraya has launched the first industrys value-based satellite phone, Thuraya XT-LITE. The entry-level satellite phone provides users with instant satellite connectivity at an unbeatable value. The Thuraya XT-LITE is built ...
Intelsat has announced that current Intelsat President and Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Spengler has been promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.Under the companys succession plan, Intelsat Chairman and ...
Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) to develop the very-high-resolution payload for their Falcon Eye program, within the scope of a consortium ...
The UPC has held its second charette of the year to update stakeholders on the progress of the Plan Maritime 2030: Coastal and Marine Framework Plan. More than 200 Government ...
Aiming to strengthen its relationship with academic institutions within the UAE, EIAST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT).The MoU is in line with ...
The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) has announced a reduction in membership fees for 2015 for full members to USD $4,995.This is the first reduction in fees since the restructure ...
Thuraya has announced its partnership with the International News Safety Institute (INSI). The partnership addresses the rising need for providing safety training to protect journalists working in difficult and dangerous ...
Dates: 24 – 26 February 2015Venue: Ritz Carlton Grand Canal, Abu Dhabi, UAEWebsite: www.milsatcom.me In association with the Centre for Excellence, UAE Armed Forces, the 4th Milsatcom Middle East Conference will ...
As a generation that grew up watching the iconic Star Trek, where Captain Kirk and Commander Spock commandeered the USS Enterprise into strange worlds light years away from our own, ...
Inmarsat has announced that Swiftbroadband Safety will play an integral part in the future of European air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure. The announcement follows the signing of a contract between Inmarsat and ...
Etisalat has announced the launch of Business Quick Start the first in a series of Etisalats integrated Business in a Box solution that offers SMBs high-speed fixed broadband Internet, ...
Thuraya and the Dubai Police have announced the launch of the Thuraya SOS service. Thuraya XT handset users in the region can send a pre-programmed SMS with their GPS coordinates ...
OTE S.A, a telecoms operator in Greece, has announced that it has selected the KA-SAT satellite operated by Eutelsat to deliver its new satellite broadband service to homes across Greece.The ...
EshailSat and Integrated Satellite Applications Technologies Ltd (iSat) have announced the delivery and installation of two pilot VSAT terminals at EshailSats headquarters in Doha, Qatar, to enable the commercialisation of ...
Eutelsat and Spacecom have signed a partnership that will drive expansion of digital entertainment services at one of Africas fastest-growing video neighbourhoods.The two companies have established a framework for cross-commercialisation ...
Beam Communications has announced that the company have received Inmarsat’s approval for its range of BEAM IsatDock2 docking stations for the recently released Inmarsat IsatPhone satellite handset.This additional docking station ...
Babylon Media Company signed a contract for the lease of one transponder on Yahlive, the UAE-based satellite broadcasting company. With 13 TV channels already on Yahlive including Korek TV and ...
When it comes to satellite interference, the military has for a long time featured in the discussion. As one of the biggest users of satellite technology, it is a vitally ...
Traditional Data ApplicationsThere are two primary sets of applications for airborne COTM. The first is what are considered traditional data applications, such as email, video conferencing and VoIP. The second ...
Satellite is of upmost importance when it comes to the oil and gas industry. Reliable connectivity delivered via satellite is used to provide everything from high-speed broadband to real-time monitoring ...
The International Charter for Space and Major Disasters was activated to assist in the management of the Ebola crisis in West Africa.The Charter is an international agreement between space agencies ...
Satellite solution provider Yazmi today announced a new e-learning scheme using the first satellite-enabled tablet, called Odyssey, and Newtec multicast technology to deliver content via satellite to rural, remote and ...
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Eutelsat and Isocel Telecom, one of Benins ISPs, announced the conclusion of a multi-year lease for C-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite to support the countrys tax collection system.The ...
ABS has appointed Dolores Martos as the Managing Director of the Americas. In this position, Dolores is responsible for leading the sales, business development and operations for the Americas ...
The fourth edition of the annual ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards concluded on November 11, Tuesday. 18 awards were given to trendsetters and visionary market leaders for thinking out-of-the-box and taking the ...
MEASAT has announced an agreement with Signalhorn Trusted Networks GmbH for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite.Under the terms of agreement, Signalhorn will consolidate existing services from several satellites to AFRICASAT-1a ...
MEASAT has announced that customers on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite will now be able to benefit from additional cost savings given the successful test of 64APSK modulation on the satellites high-powered ...
The judges have come back with their shortlist for the BroadcastPro Satellite industry awards.The categories and nominations are as follow: MENA Satellite Operator of the Year ABSEshailsatEutelsat Communications Outstanding Achievement Horizon Teleports GmbHSES ...
EIAST, in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAEs first CubeSat Mission, Nayif 1, on November 4. CubeSat is a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering ...
Thuraya and Airtel Africa have announced the commercial launch of Thurayas mobile satellite products and services across 12 countries in Africa. Thurayas satellite phones, including the SatSleeve and IP+ broadband ...
Hiltron has completed work on a new teleport for the Al Arab News television station at the World Trade Centre in the heart of Bahrain’s capital city, Manama. Launching this ...
Arabsat will hold its 147th Board of Directors meetings in Dubai – United Arab Emirates from 5th - 6th November 2014, headed by the Saudi Ministry of Information Deputy and ...
Virgin Galactic’s partner Scaled Composites conducted a powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo on October 31. During the test, the vehicle suffered a serious anomaly resulting in the loss of the ...
