Middle East Stories
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...
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...
