Middle East Stories
16/10/2020
Thuraya's New Tracking and Monitoring Service Set to Boost Safety and Efficiency on Fishing Vessels
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 October 2020 - Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidi...
08/09/2020
Yahsat Boosts Thuraya's Next Generation Capabilities With a Commitment of Over Aed 2 Billi...
Abu Dhabi / Toulouse, August 26, 2020 Airbus has been selected by Al Yah Satel...
28/08/2020
Yahsat Boosts Thuraya's Next Generation Capabilities with a Commitment of Over US$ 500 Million
Airbus selected to build Thuraya 4-NGS,' the next generation L-band mobile ...
13/08/2020
First Gulf CEO attends Leaders Lounge event
First Gulf CEO David Gerofsky recently presented at the Leaders Lounge event, an evening of stories, networking and career advice that places the leaders of tom...
13/08/2020
Hayward Gordon reunite with First Gulf over a decade after original building
First Gulf have reached agreement with Hayward Gordon to expand their office and plant space in Halton Hills, Ontario - a decade after building the original str...
13/08/2020
351 King Street East awarded LEED Gold
First Gulf and OPTrust are proud to announce that 351 King Street East, officially known as The Globe and Mail Centre, has been distinguished as LEED Gold by t...
13/08/2020
Groundbreaking digital art installation unveiled at 351 King Street East
First Gulf and OPTrust are delighted to unveil a groundbreaking video wall at 351 King Street East, officially known as The Globe and Mail Centre. Together wi...
13/08/2020
25 Ontario Street to be known as EQ Bank Tower after major leasing deal
First Gulf and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) are delighted to confirm a major lease agreement for 180,000 square feet with EQ Bank at our new o...
10/08/2020
Khalifa University, UAE Space Agency and Yahsat in 3-Way Funding Agreement to Establish K...
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 30 July 2020 Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the ...
15/07/2020
Thuraya and Ground Control Expand Satcom Connectivity Options for the US Market
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 14, 2020: Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, (Yahsat), has signed partnership ag...
02/07/2020
Thuraya Users to Benefit from Ericsson Core Network Modernization
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2 July 2020: The UAE-based mobile satellite services operator Thuraya has signed an agreement with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) for a core network mo...
30/06/2020
ADEK Collaborates with Yahsat to Provide Connectivity to Distance Learning Students in Al ...
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 May 2020: In a bid to ensure continuity of learning for stude...
30/06/2020
Yahsat Names Andrew Cole as New Chief Financial Officer
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 June 2020: Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the leading UAE-based global satellite operator, announced that its Board of Dir...
25/06/2020
Thuraya and Telespazio Sign Partnership Agreement for Global Distribution
Abu Dhabi and Rome, June 24, 2020 - Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE's Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), has sig...
04/06/2020
Thuraya and Cygnus Telecom Provide Satellite Connectivity to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 3, 2020: Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary ...
30/04/2020
Thuraya Aero Reaches Line-Fit Milestone for Airbus Helicopters
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 April 2020 - Thuraya, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, and SCOTTY Group, a d...
29/04/2020
Ministry of Education collaborates with Yahsat to offer free satellite broadband services ...
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that it is collaborating with ...
09/04/2020
Thuraya MarineStar Becomes a Major Success Story
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April 2020 - Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, today announced that Thuraya...
31/03/2020
Thuraya Commits to Support COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan
Thuraya's technology can help medical response teams track and analyse data on spread of COVID-19; Satellite communications is vital to keep relief workers ...
05/02/2020
Yahsat Boosts Leadership With 4 Emirati Executive Appointments
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18th December 2019: The Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced four new Emirati executive appointments across governme...
05/02/2020
Yahsat Wins Best Company Award From Tawteen
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 February 2020: Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced that it has won the prestigious Emiratisation Award from the UAE...
13/01/2020
Thuraya Showcases EnergyComms at IPTC 2020
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 January 2020: Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), today anno...
27/12/2019
Thuraya Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Rockville Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. to Boost Satellite IoT & M2M Communication Services in Pakistan
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 December 2019 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidi...
20/12/2019
Yahsat Boosts Leadership With 4 Emirati Executive Appointments
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18th December 2019: - The Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced four new Emirati executive appointments across governme...
06/12/2019
Thuraya & Airbus Demonstrate Aero Mobility Capabilities At Dubai Air Show 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 19th : Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partners...
26/11/2019
Thuraya's Landmark Tracking and Monitoring Solution Enhanced with New Capabilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25 November 2019: Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile...
22/11/2019
Thuraya & Airbus Demonstrate Aero Mobility Capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 21st : Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partners...
22/11/2019
THURAYA & AIRBUS DEMONSTRATE AERO MOBILITY CAPABILITIES AT DUBAI AIRSHOW 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 19th : Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partners...
13/11/2019
Thuraya Successfully Conducts Aero Mobility Demonstration to Key Government Customers
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 November 2019: Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidi...
13/11/2019
Thuraya Successfully Conducts Aero Mobility Demonstration To Key Government Customers
Live airborne streaming on Thuraya Aero highlights the solution's critical e...
07/11/2019
Thuraya and eSAT Global Successfully Complete Tests of Pioneering Satellite IoT Technology
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 November 2019: Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidia...
05/11/2019
Thuraya MarineStar offers game-changing voice, tracking and monitoring in a single flexible product
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 5 November 2019 - Thuraya has responded to strong demand from th...
02/10/2019
Thuraya Highlights Remote IoT Connectivity at OilComm 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 1 October 2019: Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yah...
10/09/2019
YAHSAT AND THURAYA REINFORCE UAE PRESENCE AT DSEI 2019 WITH JOINT PORTFOLIO OF DEFENSE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 September 2019: Yahsat, the UAE's leading global satellite...
27/06/2019
Khalifa University's MYSAT-2 Cubesat Completes Critical Design Review Milestone
Abu Dhabi, 24 June, 2019 Khalifa University of Science and Technology today an...
17/06/2019
Thuraya unveils smart satellite solutions for mobility, big data and analytics at CommunicAsia 2019
Thuraya X5-Touch, world's first Android, SAT - GSM touch phone grants users ...
03/06/2019
Thuraya VSAT+ empowers smart shipping and digitalization as sector aims for sustainability
DUBAI, 29 May 2019 - VSAT , the ground-breaking maritime satellite service from ...
13/05/2019
Thuraya's X5-Touch, the world's smartest satellite phone, lands Top Mobility User Experience Solution' award at MSUA 2019
The Mobile Satellite Innovation award by Mobile Satellite Users Association (MS...
07/05/2019
Yahsat and Hughes Form Satellite Services Joint Venture in Brazil
Washington, DC, May 6, 2019 SATELLITE 2019, Booth 1100 Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator based in the Un...
06/05/2019
Thuraya signs strategic agreement with Elcome to drive maritime growth
DUBAI, 2 May 2019 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), today announced it has signed a Se...
28/04/2019
BBC ARABIC EXPANDS COVERAGE OVER NORTH AFRICA VIA YAHLIVE'S MENA BEAM
Yahlive, the UAE-based satellite broadcaster, has announced today the extension of its long-term partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Th...
02/04/2019
Thuraya and IEC Telecom to supply VSAT+ services to the Turkish market
IEC Telecom is to open-up the Turkish maritime and offshore markets to even better value-added voice and data services through a new tie-up that will bring Thur...
12/03/2019
Thuraya and IEC Telecom set sail for new standards in maritime comms with commercial availability of VSAT+
Dubai, 11 March 2019: Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of the Al...
07/03/2019
RT and YahLive Introduce RT France HD To The Middle East
Global television news network RT expands its partnership with Yahlive, the Abu Dhabi-based satellite joint venture between world leading satellite operator SES...
25/02/2019
Thuraya and ITC Global, a Panasonic company, partner to deliver new market-leading global maritime VSAT service
Dubai, 25 February 2019: Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of the...
20/02/2019
Yahlive Extends Partnership with CNN; Continuing the Channel's Broadcast Across MENA and South West Asia Markets
Yahlive, the UAE-based satellite broadcaster, has renewed its long-term partners...
14/02/2019
YAHSAT AND THURAYA TO UNVEIL ADVANCED MILITARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES AT IDEX 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14 February 2019: Yahsat, the UAE's leading global satellite...
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...
