Middle East Stories
13/11/2018
Thuraya's highly anticipated X5-Touch Satellite Smartphone Launches in stores in less than a month
Dubai, UAE, November 13, 2018 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiar...
17/10/2018
Belgium Royal Decoration for First Gulf Company...
On April 10, 2018 at the Belgian Residence in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. On account of the many services, achievements and support provided by Mr. Walid AlMoukh...
17/10/2018
FGC Gold sponsored Saudi Broadcast Corporation's T...
FGC Gold sponsored Saudi Broadcast Corporation's TV coverage for the Saudi National Day....
17/10/2018
FGC provided the TV&Radio Coverage Media cent...
FGC delivered a full facility to international broadcasters to cover the visit of USA president to Saudi Arabia, the facility is fully equipped with MCR, standu...
17/10/2018
FGC Delivers Full HD Studio, besides the channel O...
First Gulf company recently delivered a 7 cameras HD Studio facility to Imam University, the SAR 27 million studio has 7 HD LDX 80 Premi re Grass valley cameras...
17/10/2018
Multi Bank Cash Center (MBCC) project was awarded ...
The MBCC is a part of the reform of Cash Circulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This Pilot project was awarded to FGC to build a fully modernized MBCC loca...
17/10/2018
The Omani public authority of radio and TV team vi...
29th of April 2018 The Omani public authority of radio and TV team visited FGC HQ and Two Turnkey projects achieved lately by FGC. The Omani public authority of...
17/10/2018
FGC awarded for the operation and maintenance of J...
on 2017 FGC awarded for the operation and maintenance of Jeddah Prisons for General Directorate of Prisons....
17/10/2018
FGC Delivers Full HD OB van with DSNG Van to King ...
First Gulf company recently delivered a 6 cameras HD obvan to King Faisal University, the SAR 9 million Van has 6 HD LDK 8000 Elite Grass valley cameras, GV Kar...
02/10/2018
THURAYA BRINGS ITS IoT/M2M CAPABILITIES TO OILCOMM 2018
Dubai, 1 October 2018: Thuraya Telecommunications Company will be taking part in OilComm 2018, the event where energy and maritime professionals come to learn ...
11/09/2018
Yahsat and Hughes to Form Joint Venture to Deliver Satellite Broadband Services
Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, and Hughes Network Systems ...
04/09/2018
Thuraya, IEC Telecom Making Waves at SMM Hamburg
Hamburg, Dubai, 28 August 2018: Thuraya's upcoming VSAT service and its Marinecomms product portfolio are both on display for the first time at SMM Hamburg...
05/08/2018
YAHSAT COMPLETES THURAYA ACQUISITION AND APPOINTS NEW CEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 5th August 2018: Today, Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wholly owned by Mubadala Investm...
05/08/2018
YAHSAT COMPLETES THURAYA ACQUISITION AND APPOINTS NEW CEO
Yahsat takes control of Thuraya and appoints new CEO, Ali Al Hashemi, replacing Ahmed Al Shamsi, who will continue as a senior advisor Further management appo...
17/07/2018
Yahsat's Space Lab Announces Successful Completion of MYSAT-1 Engineering Model
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a research university dedicated to...
15/07/2018
MYSAT-1
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a research university dedicated to the advancement of learning through the discovery and application of knowledge,...
26/06/2018
Thuraya Telecoms at CommunicAsia 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 June 2018: Visitors to booth 1T1-01 at CommunicAsia from June 26 to 28 will get a chance to gain further insight into Thuraya Te...
11/06/2018
Thuraya displays Latest Satellite Technology at Eurosatory Defense Exhibition
DUBAI, UAE, 11 June, 2018 - Leading Mobile Satellite Services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company is showcasing its latest solutions and products at th...
04/06/2018
Thuraya, IEC share preview of new VSAT service at Posidonia
DUBAI, UAE, 4 June, 2018 - Leading Mobile Satellite Service operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company and its long-standing service partner, IEC Telecom, wil...
30/05/2018
Yahsat Announces Successful Al Yah 3 Mission Completion
Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the UAE, has announced that its third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20 W has successfully completed its i...
14/05/2018
FGC awarded for the operation and maintenance of Jeddah Prisons for General Directorate of Prisons
FGC awarded for the operation and maintenance of Jeddah Prisons for General Dire...
14/05/2018
Multi Bank Cash Center (MBCC) project was awarded to FGC
Multi Bank Cash Center (MBCC) project was awarded to FGC The MBCC is a part of the reform of Cash Circulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This Pilot proje...
14/05/2018
Belgium Royal Decoration for First Gulf Company
Belgium Royal Decoration for First Gulf Company On April 10, 2018 at the Belgian Residence in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. On account of the many services, ach...
14/05/2018
The Omani public authority of radio and TV team visited FGC HeadQuarter
The Omani public authority of radio and TV team visited FGC HeadQuarter 29th of April 2018 The Omani public authority of radio and TV team visited FGC HQ and ...
02/05/2018
Graduation Ceremony for the GCC's First MSC Program In Space Systems and Technology Held i...
Yahsat, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Orbital ATK, celebrated t...
02/05/2018
Yahsat confirms launch of Al Yah 3 mission Satellite to greatly increase its global covera...
Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the UAE, has confirmed the ...
02/05/2018
Yahsat set to acquire stake in UAE based Satellite Operator Thuraya
Yahsat signs an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Thuraya to create a global powerhouse in fixed and mobile satellite services The acquisition will fu...
01/05/2018
Yahlive Viewership Surges to over 10 Million Households in North Africa
According to SES annual market research, Satellite Monitor, Yahlive reaches more than 10 million households across Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. Yahlive, the...
26/04/2018
YAHSAT SET TO ACQUIRE STAKE IN UAE-BASED SATELLITE OPERATOR THURAYA
Yahsat signs an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Thuraya to create a global powerhouse in fixed and mobile satellite services The acquisition will fu...
19/04/2018
Thuraya Aero Introduced to International Government and Military Experts in Colorado
19 April 2018 - Dubai, UAE: Thuraya's delegation met with international peer...
11/04/2018
Thuraya Unveils the World's Smartest Satellite Phone
DUBAI, UAE, April 11, 2018 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company unveiled the world's first satellite smartphone during its partner conference in Dubai. The ...
10/04/2018
Yahlive to serve new Asian communities living in GCC
Yahlive and Entertainment Reality TV Hub (EARTH) today announced a new multimillion-dollar deal to launch a new Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in the UAE and KSA....
10/04/2018
PMC music channel now exclusively on Yahlive
Yahlive announced today that North Telecom will be broadcasting PMC Music exclusively via Yahlive over Yahsat Al Yah1 satellite. The free-to-air music channel, ...
10/04/2018
Yahlive signs major broadcasting deal with Tajikistan Government
Yahlive, the satellite broadcasting company, announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with the Committee for Television and Radio under the Gove...
10/04/2018
Yahlive brings Cartoon Network Arabic to MENA Viewers
Yahlive announced today that it will broadcast the region's most popular children's TV channel, Cartoon Network Arabic on its MENA beam. The new deal ex...
10/04/2018
35 TV Channels To Join Yahlive's South Asian Bouquet
Participating in Cabsat 2018, satellite operator Yahlive and Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator Entertainment and Reality TV Hub (EARTH) announced the addition of 35...
10/04/2018
Yahlive Brings African Television to the GCC
Taking a step towards expansion, UAE-based satellite operator Yahlive have signed a deal with See Africa Benin to welcome on board 42 new African channels (most...
10/04/2018
Channeling Culture: Yahlive Caters to 62M Farsi-Speaking Viewers
Yahlive, a UAE-based satellite broadcaster, has successfully delivered a piece of home to television screens across the Middle East and South West Asia. Rolling...
05/04/2018
FGC Delivers Full HD OB van with DSNG Van to King Faisal University
FGC Delivers Full HD OB van with DSNG Van to King Faisal University First Gulf company recently delivered a 6 cameras HD obvan to King Faisal University, the ...
05/04/2018
FGC Delivers Full HD Studio, besides the channel OB van with DSNG to Imam University
FGC Delivers Full HD Studio, besides the channel OB van with DSNG to Imam Univer...
05/04/2018
FGC provided the TV&Radio Coverage Media center for President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia for the Arab American Summit.
FGC provided the TV&Radio Coverage Media center for President Trump's visit ...
05/04/2018
FGC Gold sponsored Saudi Broadcast Corporation's TV coverage for the Saudi National Day.
FGC Gold sponsored Saudi Broadcast Corporation's TV coverage for the Saudi N...
15/03/2018
BROADCAST PRO MIDDLE EAST SUMMIT & AWARDS 2011
BROADCAST PRO MIDDLE EAST SUMMIT & AWARDS 2011 With more than 300 delegates from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and UAE in attendance, the inaugural Broadcastpr...
12/03/2018
Thuraya to Participate in Industry-Leading Event, Satellite 2018
Dubai, UAE, 12 March 2018 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company will be taking part in Satellite 2018 conference and exhibition, held from March 12th - 15th at t...
02/02/2018
Thuraya Gains New Aero Customer Ahead of Singapore Airshow 2018
Dubai, UAE, 1 February 2018 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company will be showcasing its airborne satellite communications service, Thuraya Aero, and meeting wit...
30/01/2018
Thuraya launches its first Dual-mode, Mobile M2M solution
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 January 2018: Thuraya Telecommunications Company today announced the launch of its Thuraya Tracking and Monitoring (T2M) service...
08/12/2017
Thuraya wins Telecom Review's Satellite Operator of the Year Award
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 7, 2017: Thuraya the leading provider of mobile satellite communications has received yet another accolade this year. Pres...
22/11/2017
Thuraya named MSS Operator of the Year in SatellitePro Selevision Awards
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 21, 2017: Thuraya Telecommunications Company has won Satellite PRO's MSS Operator of the Year Award at the seventh edi...
30/10/2017
Yahsat Awards Winners At Gitex Student Lab Competition 2017
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15 October 2017 - Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite operator, and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), hosted the Student Lab award c...
30/10/2017
UAE companies achieve regional first with In-Flight Connectivity test of 50 Mbps
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 October 2017 - Yahsat, the UAE based satellite operator, today announced the successful trial of a 50Mbps in-flight connecti...
